Comments on: 12 mindsets for creating innovative classrooms

By: Jacqueline Moore

Jacqueline Moore — Thu, 03 Sep 2020 23:46:42 +0000

Thank you for this post. I particularly like #3 and #10 – I sometimes feel I need to use all of the latest and greatest technology in the classroom. Less can certainly be more in this case – find the tools that work and use them, while learning about new tools that may enhance teaching and learning.

By: Jo Ellen T. Hoffmann

Jo Ellen T. Hoffmann — Thu, 27 Jul 2017 23:21:37 +0000

The transition to student-led learning isn’t easy. Students’ attention will stray. They will abuse time and resources. Count on it. That doesn’t mean we shouldn’t turn over control. I really struggle with this one, but I continue with it because I know this is where the future of meaningful education is headed. I still fear misuse and misguided efforts. But if students don’t handle that control as students, how will they handle it as adults?

Student- led learning isn’t easy and I agree. All of what you said above, I believe to be true. But from experience in my own education and those of many students, student led learning, with a teacher who will be in the moment with the students is the way to go. Also, a wise educator recently said, ” Being in the moment, saying yes & having each other’s’ backs is an important objective for our classrooms and our teacher learning too.”

I believe a key to this is also being sure the parents are on board. Another, not so easy thing to accomplish.

Jo Ellen

By: Mary Murphy

Mary Murphy — Wed, 18 Jan 2017 22:14:58 +0000

Overboiling the water resonates with me. The more time I spend planning and writing notes the less effective my teaching becomes. Too much thinking and analysing can take away the energy and enthusiasm.

By: Dean V

Dean V — Tue, 17 Jan 2017 00:45:46 +0000

Need students to become owners. For many it seems like something done to them and engagement and empowerment is not part of the equation. Grades are still seen as only indicator of success not much emphasis on creativity, problem solving, or critical thinking.

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By: Dawn Ellis

Dawn Ellis — Thu, 28 Apr 2016 22:09:02 +0000

Hi Matt,
Interestingly enough, all of these resonate with me! We are currently developing a STEM curriculum within our Career & Tech Ed program as a pathway for students to earn their 3rd year required math and science credits needed for graduation. Our whole building is essentially”STEM” based, so this will be an incredible addition to our programs! Of the quotes above, I believe #8 & #10 will be the biggest focus for us as we proceed in our planning. We want to create owners that have a “stake” in their own education. We want our student “owners” to lead their own learning, fueled by their own passion to design, create, build, share and reflect. It is our job to re-train their brains so that they have the confidence and knowledge to make this happen, and it continues to be a “work in progress”…change this big doesn’t happen overnight or even over the course of one school year. That is the challenge that I love about teaching! Thank you so much for YOUR innovative thoughts!!

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5 Ways to Create a Learning Environment Without Limits | Speak Teach — Wed, 29 Apr 2015 15:01:02 +0000

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