How does your school compare?
Our friends in Australia have some fantastic ideas. I don't think we are going to get there tomorrow, but let's make a plan and work it through. Are you with me?
I keep being reminded of some dear friends in education that always remind me that there is only one way to eat an elephant. Before we give the answer away, let's make sure we're prepared for the feast. (No elephant's were harmed in the sharing of that sage piece of wisdom --- by the way "one bite at a time.")
The Research
This is where we listen to the experts. I love this video! How do all the hours spent on Social media impact our kids, ourselves and the world we live in. How do we support kids engagement in this space. Listen carefully as she arrives seconds before the 4 minute mark. This is the vision of Winding Creek and my vision for our schools and the educators that are part of today's dynamic learning environment.
What opportunities do we miss? How do we integrate our own concerns and fears into the day-to-day educational experience in our schools. This shared space where classroom intimacy and social networking grows needs to be nurtured. Join me in developing a vision and curriculum for our schools?
You'll find this video in Vialogues and there isn't a discussion around as of this writing. Join me in commenting on how we can meet and exceed our wildest dreams for our students.
The beginning of the case...
For the last nine months I've been researching and developing a plan to reload my nonprofit that's been dormant while I journeyed back into the classroom as I wound down my teaching career. The experience I gained reached beyond my wildest expectation. The kid's in my classroom were amazing people faced with some things I completely understood and others that were beyond my imagination.
I'm a tech guy. If you know me, you know that I love gadgets and the promise of technology for education. What I've witnessed first hand is a promise and a problem. The video I'm going to share was created nearly 6 years ago. The data they forecast was limited to 2013. Yet it still rings true. I ask you to watch the video and think how you'd function in a world that is so dynamic, so full of information and so scary for many. How do we prepare our kids in our classrooms?
This is posted in Vialogues. It was created and developed by a dedicated team of educators, researchers, and engineers from EdLab at Teachers College Columbia University. Check it out sometime.