New Learning: Characteristics Of An Innovative Classroom
From content to thought, linear learning to spiral learning, and grading to micrograding, here are possible characteristics of an innovative classroom.
From content to thought, linear learning to spiral learning, and grading to micrograding, here are possible characteristics of an innovative classroom.
“We’ve always done it this way” is one of the most dangerous phrases we can use—and this danger extends to education, as well.
The work of culture is to know itself & hold on to what it deems valuable. Forgetfulness is ignorance. Learning is the ultimate disruption.
Teaching for disruption means that things aren’t always going to according to plan—your plan, anyway.
How much of your intelligence, your affection, your skill, and your pride is employed in your work? What are its ecological and social costs?
In the Age of Information, data has moved from singular places (here and there) to infinitely plural realities.
Make any politician voting on legislation have to qualify for that right to vote by spending a certain number of hours in the classroom.
When measuring success, effectiveness, and performance in education, what are we measuring exactly?
There’s no reason a ‘school’ can’t become a tech-infused place-based learning environment that focuses on literacy and civic participation.
Rather than academic content, many great minds have emphasized imagination, curiosity, playfulness, creativity, compassion, and a love of learning.
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