Expressing Learning Journeys Through Digital Portfolios
A few years ago I started having students in my Spanish II, III, and IV classes work on creating a digital portfolio using Google Sites. At the time, I was working on my Master’s degree and had to design my own Google site portfolio to show how I met all of the instructional technology […]
The 12 Shifts for Student-Centered Hybrid Environments
[…] for. Content, lessons, and assignments were rapidly shifted online. There was a lack of teacher training or an effective LMS to support the online shift and many students lacked access. This fall, things don’t look any more promising. Remote learning, or a hybrid version of it, is here to stay. But there is a […]
Think Global, Act Local: How to Embed SDGs in your school and Community
[…] includes concrete and specific sub-targets to help reach them. Courageous schools have already taken the first steps. Through meaningful, real-world projects, these schools are providing time for students to take action on each goal within the context of their own curriculum and communities. This article will explore 8 models from 8 innovative schools and […]
Choosing the Right Tools for Amplifying Learning Through PBL
[…] and making transitions from our classrooms into the virtual learning space. For me, the difficulty was in deciding what tools and strategies to use and knowing whether students had access to devices or their class materials. I wanted to provide meaningful and authentic opportunities that would enable all students to engage in learning, while […]
4 Tiers Of Showcasing Student Work
The more we showcase student work - exhibitions, other events, digital spaces, and entering contests - the more students care about producing high-quality work.
10 Tools With a Big Impact in 2020!
[…] that remain a constant choice in my classes and many new tools that I try and then add into my regular “toolkit” because of the benefit to students and their response to using them. The reason that some tools stay on the list each year is because of the versatility they offer, the new […]
5 Ways To Extend Learning and Challenge Learners in the Virtual Environment
[…] reflections from the summer. And while there are both commonalities and anomalies across schools around the country, many will also be trying to not only engage their students in their state mandated curriculum, but also try to push their learners to places they have yet to go. In that vein, here are five ways […]
Preparing for the Future: Career and College Ready
[…] support students during their transitions between grades, schools, and education and career. These options provide ways for students to explore careers, find job shadow opportunities, create digital portfolios, and even visit college campuses. Career Readiness. In Pennsylvania, the Lincoln Intermediate Unit has a website that provides many links related to career awareness and readiness […]
Spring Into New Opportunities for SEL
As we prepare our students for the future and look for ways to provide more support as we work through what has been a challenging year, we need to make sure that we are focusing on the mental health and wellness of our students. To do so, we must be intentional about creating opportunities […]
Redesigning School: Six Key Pillars From Six of the Most Innovative Schools and Programs
[…] My hope is that they provide inspiration for how you might make your school or program timeless and learner-centric. Questions for Reflection: How do you tap into your students’ interests? How might you structure learning around discovery and exploration? Pillar #1: A Co-Working Studio Model: Integrated Learning Studios at LearnLife, Barcelona In a world of […]