• A “forward leaning accountability system”….count me in!
    Path To Personalization: Better Models & Better Tests – Vander Ark on Innovation – Education Week

  • I believe mastery learning is a game-changer and it can be a life-changer too. “Let’s not waste anymore lives….once we know that abilities are capable of such growth it becomes a basic human right of all children to live in places that create that growth…to live in places filled with YET.” Carol Dwek’s research is powerful and…Read More

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    • This is good stuff. So much we do today is about compliance. We must challenge our students to think deeply… not just to challenge them to make an A.

  • At the iNACOL conference I discovered a free tool to personalize learning called Activate Instruction. Teachers, students or parents may access the content or they may add or curate their own content. This platform is being used at Summit Public Schools, High Tech High, DaVinci Schools and KIPP:LA Schools. Check it out at activateinstruction.org

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  • Books, folders, agendas, presenters, and a big toolbox of great ideas from High Tech High supported by research from the University of Kentucky, we’re heading to Hazard to work with teachers and leaders dedicated to creating a Renaissance throughout the region. Can’t wait to see all of you tomorrow!

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  • Hi, all,

    While discussing the PETLL visits with the UK design team today, Justin Bathon shared a framework developed by Scott McLeod called TRUDACOT (Technology-Rich Unit Design and Classroom Observation Template) for use in a walkthrough framework. I thought you may be interested in reviewing for possible future use.

    I especially liked this…Read More

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    • Linda this information is something that we certainly need to explore. We all need to focus on technology integration throughout the curriculum as well as in the context of student agency. We all know that technology has become a part of the educational process, but too often it is separate and not integrated into everyday learning. Integrating…Read More

    • Thanks Linda. I look forward to working with folks to see how we might incorporate Thai tool in the PETLL process.

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