Identity Day 2012

Our school is hosting their first Identity Day this coming Wednesday.  This day provides everyone the opportunity to share something about themselves.  It can  be something that is important to them or something that makes them who they are.  It could be a hobby.  It could be a special talent. It could be something thatContinue reading “Identity Day 2012”

Learning Learning Learning

We just completed our first week with our school full of students, educators, and parents. What a great week it was.  It’s always so much better once the staff and students arrive.  They make all the planning and hard work before-hand worth it.  I don’t know about you, but seeing the faces of the childrenContinue reading “Learning Learning Learning”

Powerful Student Engagement

All 4 of my classes completed their 100 Minutes of Genius this week (my take on Genius Hour). It was a powerful experience for all of us. Here are some things I noticed: Students didn’t need any direction. Students knew what they wanted to learn about. Students were self-motivated and excited. From the moment theyContinue reading “Powerful Student Engagement”

100 Minutes of Genius

I am in the midst of completing  individual conferences with my students about their learning this term (and their grades). The end of the term is coming.  It is a natural break in units and the focus on prescribed learning outcomes.  Sure, I could start a new unit with my 4 classes and work onContinue reading “100 Minutes of Genius”