Too often, self-assessment is treated as a capstone, rather than a catalyst, and portfolios as a scrapbook, rather than a learning tool. On this episode, we go beyond the mistakes we’ve made with self-assessment and portfolios to discover how they can help students tell the story of their learning. Katie White is a Canadian author, consultant, and leader, and she … Read More
FROM THE ARCHIVES: Planning Series #2: All the Tips
Welcome to part 2 of the Planning Series! Today I am sharing all the tips with you on how to set and accomplish your goals using some tried and true strategies. If you’ve set action steps before and haven’t been able to keep up with it, don’t despair because it is possible to get things done without feeling overwhelmed. There … Read More
Season 2, EP #9 – A. Grace Martin
Join Adam & Jeff as they chat with Canadian “Wellness Potential” Teacher A. Grace Martin! The Journey It all started with a book about how “You can heal your life” her Aunt gave her. 90+ hours per week spurred her and husband onward to find balance. “Soul-Based Purpose” – called to help TIP for Ed Leaders – self-care is becoming … Read More
Going Gradeless (w Charlotte Nixon)
Description: Going gradeless is a phrase that can create excitement or dread. It’s intimidating just to take a chance and dive in. Charlotte Nixon, a seasoned teacher and playwright, has done just that. On this episode Charlotte explores with us the lessons she learned going gradeless in her ELA class. Show Notes: Charlottes teaching style 2:41 The projects inspirations 3:15 … Read More
