Yesterday morning I talked with a teacher about a project that he’s done before – one he really enjoyed when he did it. It involved having students research charities, interview volunteers, and create videos telling Read more…
Teachers face challenges. Often. Some of our students work against our efforts to help them learn. Some of our students’ parents treat us as opponents rather than partners in their children’s education. Some of our Read more…
Earlier this year, my nonprofit, Next Vista for Learning, was one of four organizations (along with ISTE, EdTechTeam, and WeVideo) running the Global Student Voice Film Festival. The theme was “In Another’s Shoes,” and as Read more…
This week a story went viral of a young man working in a grocery store spending time letting an autistic boy help him stock shelves. Here’s the page on CNN, or click on the screenshot Read more…
Greeting students at the door is a well-known, positive practice. When you greet them, though, what do you ask? “How are you doing?” That’s more a social interaction than a request for information. Typical responses Read more…
Is there a difference between allowing students their voice and encouraging their voice? On Monday, we kicked off The Easiest Book Study Experience, Ever! with a chat among a group of educators preparing to work with Read more…
What are you doing in your teaching that in twenty years your students will still remember? That is to say, what in your teaching is powerfully memorable? Our day-to-day work will rarely reach the realm Read more…
Some stories cut straight to the heart. For years, I’ve used videos with powerful stories as part of my efforts to inspire teachers to see new possibilities in themselves. A short, well-shot video with a Read more…
Here in the United States this week, we’ll celebrate Thanksgiving, which involves the sacrifice of many turkeys, the watching of much football, the celebration and/or endurance of time with extended family, and perhaps even being Read more…
One piece of last month’s 5-Day Teacher Challenge was to plan to attend a student’s activity. As any teacher who does this knows, it means something powerful that you would take your time to see Read more…