In 2018, I wrote the post below titled “Using Technology to Humanize” that someone recently reshared with me. This is long before the AI conversation was seemingly everywhere. I wanted […]
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Is your “Profile of a Graduate” improving learning experiences in your community, or is it simply describing aspirations without the aligned actions to bring them to life? _________________________________
3 Questions Before You Launch a Portrait of a Graduate Read More →
“It is essential that you share YOUR story!” I hear the above statement often (and have probably said the same) , but it is missing a piece, as this
The Most Powerful Story Isn’t Only Yours to Tell Read More →
How can school leaders empower the experts already in the room? There is an idea that I write about in “Forward, Together” which I call the “Educator Paradox” when
The Experts Are Already in the Room Read More →
In this post, I explore the following: Can we leverage technology while keeping human connection and reading at the center of learning? This post is part 3 of
In a World of Changing Technology, Human Connection and Reading Should Endure Read More →
This week, I share some thoughts on the question, “How can educators help students navigate AI responsibly?” Last week, I wrote an initial response to Jonathan Haidt’s latest TED Talk,
The Challenge Isn’t AI, It’s Teaching Students to Navigate It Read More →
Technology and AI are becoming increasingly easy to use, but that doesn’t mean learning should be. Drawing on insights from Jonathan Haidt’s TED Talk, this post explores why helping students embrace challenge, sustained effort, deep thinking, and meaningful work may be more important than teaching them the latest tools. In a world built for convenience, the ability to do hard things could become one of the most valuable skills we cultivate.
The Easier Technology Gets, the More Challenge Matters Read More →
Have you ever received feedback on something from a large group of people and overlooked or even dismissed an overwhelming amount of positive feedback to only dwell on a
The Power of Proving The People Who Support You Right! Read More →
Do we hold some people to an impossible standard, and others to unrealistic expectations? And when we do, what environment does that create in your classroom, school, or organization?
The Danger of Inconsistent Expectations Read More →
Daniel Pink’s work has inspired me for over a decade, and this video he shared reminded me of something I wrote in 2015 about what I call the “sponge factor.”
The Sponge Factor: Why Continuous Learners Stay Relevant Read More →
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