Editorial Calendar
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New Pathways Convening Pre-Survey
[…] ideas for pathways options A better understanding of my community A new understanding of what's possible A better understanding of the future of work Powerful learning experiences that serve all learners Powerful learning experiences that serve some learners Less relevant than they could be Lacking in options Lacking in accessibility 123017 Search Results good work https://www.gettingsmart.com/page/37/?s=good+work&x=0&y=0
Podcast: Larry Berger on EdTech Past and Future
[…] benefit will be extending the reach of teachers. Augmented and virtual reality is not likely to live up to the hype in K-12 Comprehensive learner profiles (with good privacy) will become common after there is clear demonstrated effectiveness. Formative assessment will replace most of summative assessment when it’s curriculum embedded. Key Takeaways: Larry speaks […]
Podcast: Byron Sanders on Closing the Opportunity Gap in Dallas
[…] Byron describes Striving Minds, their award-winning afterschool program. Is Byron’s work largely in Dallas County these days? Tom and Byron give some plugs for all the other good things happening right now in Dallas County! What else does Byron hope to come to fruition in Dallas County? Tom thanks Byron for all the work […]
Podcast: Jenny Pieratt on Powerful PBL
[…] look different from more traditional professional development? And what are some of the essential elements or structures that need to be in place for it to be good for a PBL setting? What are some of the mindsets and beliefs that teams need to have to be able to really engage in this type […]
Michael Fullan on Leading in a Culture of Change
[…] written at least 47 books on the topic. After two decades, he went back to his bestseller, Leading in a Culture of Change, and gave it a good tune-up. On the name, Fullan said, “Leading in a culture of change is the capacity to manage and incorporate change on a continuous basis that serves […]
Joanne McEachen on Contributive Learning
[…] what they need to find real success. This book is a story for both educators, parents, and students about using your powers (AKA what you’re learning) for good. These powers can help you discover what it takes to contribute and how to make wellbeing, meaning, and fulfillment the ultimate outcomes of all that you […]
Suneel Gupta on BACKABLE: The Surprising Truth Behind What Makes People Take a Chance on You
[…] using happiness as a north star. The four pillars of Gross National Happiness are: sustainable and equitable socio-economic development; environmental conservation; preservation and promotion of culture; and good governance. When asked about how he keeps learning he says that every day he does a call and response with his daughter where he says, “What […]
Fred Dust on Making Conversation: Seven Essential Elements of Meaningful Communication
[…] attention to indigenous texts, wisdom and governance. When asked how this should show up in class and curriculum, he said that oftentimes “little kids are already pretty good at this kind of dialogue.” Some skills that leaders and people can try to practice are implementing peaceful interruptions, getting familiar with your own voice and […]
Luke Harris on Problem Finding in High School
[…] to see if it’s cold? Killing sparrows to protect grain creates a grain fiesta for the exploding insect population. A helicopter with an ejector seat is a good idea for getting a pilot out of the helicopter, but only if you don’t care if they’re alive. What all these bad ideas have in common […]
