Defining “Teacher”

We hear a lot about the changing role of teachers (I’m tiring of the phrases “sage on the stage” and “guide on the side”) but in reality students are still looking at the teachers as authorities. That’s not necessarily a bad thing but unquestionably it’s not all that sustainable considering the possibilities of disruptive education.

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I’m sure I’m doing it wrong

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.

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K12 Online….It’s Elementary

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

 
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The Real Magic of K12 Online

K12 Online conveners

The K12 Online Conference is truly unbelievable opportunity for teacher learning and indeed student learning. This week many of the virtual aspects of this conference became a reality. Sheryl Nussbaum-Beach already wrote eloquently about our planning meeting and Wes Fryer and Sheryl offer a full recap of our presentation at NECC.

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ISTE, What up?

A week from today I head to San Antonio for my first NECC. I’m interested in some sessions but mostly interested in talking and learning with a boat load of people from my network. Knowing that many of these folks are progressive, innovative and deep thinkers makes me wonder why the organization that runs the [...]