Two Choices | Eric Saibel | Rethinking Group Grades

Tom SchimmerThe Tom Schimmer Podcast

In Don’t @ Me (2:11), Tom opens by addressing the widespread lack of student engagement and suggesting there are only two choices educators have in response. Then, Tom is joined by Eric Saibel (11:22), who is a co-founder of “Global School Play Day, for a conversation about the importance of unstructured play for children and teens. Finally, in Assessment Corner … Read More

Show 75: One to World; Summer PD Series 2

Ken EhrmannpowerED Up Podcast

There is a whole world out there for students to learn from, and it is our job to break down the four walls of our classroom.  Dr. Rhett Oldham has amazing stories and resources for making all of this possible. It can seem like an overwhelming experience, but we can take small actionable steps to work towards grand goals of … Read More

Let Them Be Little

BreAnn FennellBlog, Connect Better, Engage Better

TL;DR: Find success with hosting Twitter chats by scheduling your tweets, using your computer, inviting your PLN to join, and picking a topic that you are truly passionate about. Global School Play Day is a holiday that brings awareness to the benefits of unstructured play. BreAnn shares an original poem, Let Them Be Little. These past two weeks have been a … Read More