Success with mastery learning doesn’t come without challenges. Working with teachers across the country to implement mastery learning has shown me a lot of things. I’ve seen amazing educators, fantastic ideas, new solutions, and innovative concepts that I think will change education one day. I have also worked with many teachers to overcome challenges as they shift their classroom from … Read More
Blended Learning : What’s the deal?
Education continues to evolve as it aims to adapt to new technology and research supported teaching practices. The overall goal? To reach every student. A common buzzword right now is Blended Learning. Let’s chat about the basics! What is Blended Learning? A blended learning classroom utilizes face-to-face and online instruction. Different from simply providing learners with online tools, blended learning allows … Read More
Removing the Limits on Learning
Guest post by: Kristen Nan I was in conversation the other day when someone mentioned to me that the sky’s the limit for my child’s learning. I immediately gasped… felt a bit sick to be honest. Obviously my perception was different than theirs as they stood smiling while I looked like I needed the closest restroom. Why on earth do … Read More
Twitter Chats and Cocktail Parties
Twitter chats continue to foster opportunities for educators to collaborate and share innovative ideas and inspiration. However, may teachers still voice their fear of twitter! We often hear, “It goes so fast!” or “I just don’t understand what is going on!” So, let’s clear the air! Have you ever been to a cocktail party? Imagine yourself in a hotel conference … Read More