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Category Archives: Teacher Practice
Overview of The Phases of Implementing Customized Learning
Implementing Customized Learning can certainly seem like a daunting task! I have written previously about the need to find a way to think of approaching implementation in a manageable way. In reviewing the work of other schools and organizations further … Continue reading
It’s Not About Blaming Teachers, It’s About Locus of Control
I keep writing about, and presenting about, how teachers need to teach differently… Pretty soon you'll start thinking that I'm blaming teachers for the challenges in our schools… Most of what I write about in this blog is educational change, … Continue reading
We Must Do More Than Fill Students’ Vessels
I was especially dissatisfied with my own teaching when I started. Early in my teaching career, I was presented with a paradox that continues to shape my interests in education. When I was teaching high school computer application courses, my … Continue reading
What Makes for Good Learning Experiences?
The more we try to to help build the talents of every student and help every learner succeed in school, the more we have to be deliberate about creating good learning experiences in our classrooms. I have certainly added to … Continue reading
Thinking of Instruction as Two Types
When our pilot teachers were visiting a school that is a little further along than we are at implementing Customized Learning, a colleague and I got talking about how we (us and our colleagues) had a lot of work to … Continue reading
School is Boring
School is boring. We all know it. Kids know it. Parents know it, but don’t want to think about it. We teachers know it, too, but defend it. In some small way, I think we don’t want to think that … Continue reading
Correct Answers vs. Building Understanding: What Do Learners Need?
My step-son, Sam, is one of those otherwise bright students who struggles with math. Back when he was in high school, his mom asked me to help him. He had gotten a question wrong on a Geometry quiz and didn’t … Continue reading
Some Students Need More Than Direct Instruction
An old friend provided me with a wonderful opportunity. She’s the Middle Level Director for a city in the South. I’ve been doing workshops for her schools and teachers for about 14 years. A couple summers ago, I worked with … Continue reading
What Apps is Auburn Using and Other Advantage 2014 Information
Since the initial results of our research on improving kindergarten literacy with iPads has come out, we’ve received quite a few questions about what apps we are using, and other basic questions about our program. Our teachers can largely choose … Continue reading
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What I Wish The Union Had Said
Maine has had two sets of educational announcements in the last month. One was for the Commisisoner’s plan, focused on customized learning and a performance-based diploma. The more recent came jointly from the Governor and the Commisioner, and focused on … Continue reading
