“Teachers will not take up attractive-sounding ideas, albeit based on extensive research, if these are presented as general principles which leave entirely to them the task of translating them into everyday practice … what they need is a variety of living examples of implementation, by teachers with whom they can identify and from whom they can derive conviction...

While last Monday was the official start of the K12online conference, this Monday is when we really get rolling. Two presentations each week day begins. As a convener I’m excited to see that conference continue to grow and expand. This year there are a number of improvements and additions. Presentations are all under 20 minutes. In the past, there was no limit...

According to many definitions of good teaching, I don’t qualify: I don’t clearly state objectives If I do state them, they are as fuzzy as all get out I have a hard time measuring student progress My course syllabus changes almost daily I never use tests I constantly stray off topic There are likely a multitude of sins I have not listed. Here’s what best...

Wes Fryer and I were guests tonight on It’s Elementary talking K12 online. Listen Now 

Wednesday’s class was one of those classes that make you glad you’re an educator. Once again, I prove that my greatest strength as a teacher is my ability to outsource and maximize my network. In the early stages of this course there’s no question that students feel overwhelmed. They are introduced to many new concepts and ideas that are pretty...