Meeting the needs of our learners is a complex task. First, it’s important to consider those we serve, to really get to know them and build relationships. What I did last year won’t necessarily work with my students this year, and vice-versa. Constantly adjusting our […]
Last week, I got to spend some incredible time with Katie Martin, author of Learner-Centered Innovation. While Katie and I have known each other since the first round of #IMMOOC (which was two years ago), and have continued to develop our friendship since, we had […]
We’ve all heard the saying “Knowledge is power” and although most people tend to nod in agreement, upon further reflection, I would argue that knowledge itself isn’t power… it’s what you do with it that’s can be powerful (or not). When I think of this, […]
This is now the third year that I tackle this project with my students, and every year, it grows into something even better than the year prior… Bigger final product, a wider audience, and deeper learning! I blogged about last year’s experience, but lost some of […]
We are taking part in the #IMMOOC week 3 Collaborative blog challenge. This post is co-written by Matthew Arend and Annick Rauch. In what areas of your life do you feel valued? Do these areas coincide with where you choose to dedicate more time and […]
Time. Time is something that most of us wish we had more of. The reality is that we all have the exact same amount of time in one day. No matter how you try and spin in, there are always 24 hours in a day […]
I am so fortunate to work in a school where we are encouraged to go deep and develop essential life skills instead of simply skimming over all of the content which never leads to much learning that sticks. We are told that it is okay […]
With round 4 of #IMMOOC just around the corner, and plenty of people wondering what all the fuss is about, I thought I would share a bit of information and some personal experiences from the previous rounds. Buckle up and enjoy the ride!! When you’re […]