A Principal's Reflections

SEPTEMBER 30, 2018

When I think back to my training to become a teacher, there were some reasonably consistent norms. They help kids grasp the lesson's purpose —why it is crucial to learn this concept, on this day, and in this way. Targets help to create an environment where kids exhibit more ownership over their learning.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 26, 2018

Worry no more. Using the websites below, kids will think they’re playing games while actually engaging in the leading [mostly] free games and simulations in the education field. A note: some must be downloaded and a few purchased, so the link provided might take you to a website that provides access rather than play.

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The CoolCatTeacher

FEBRUARY 14, 2018

She shares the challenges of teaching things at a younger age and why standards may not be a problem while implementation can be. Set up is easy, send them their class rosters and they’ll have you set up in 24-hours. Cindy: I think that there are a couple of issues, actually. You know, it is a process. Now is the time.

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MindShift

APRIL 29, 2018

Urban Maker Assembly Academy serves students from all over New York City, many of whom come in behind grade level. Despite the greater freedom that comes from this kind of learning, a couple of years ago, principal Luke Bauer realized his students needed more direction. “A Courtesy reDesign). Courtesy reDesign).

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The Hechinger Report

JUNE 7, 2016

Today you will read and think about the passages ‘Rescue the Tin Woodman’ and ‘Arriving at Emerald City’ from The Wonderful Wizard of Oz,” read a PowerPoint slide projected in the Thompson School gym, where the group had gathered. Think about the person that Dorothy is. How do those qualities affect her adventures?

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Tech Helpful

DECEMBER 14, 2018

The following blog post isn't about me saying that cheating is ok, it is about my view on why it is harder than ever before to keep a student that wants to cheat from cheating. Here is my opinion why it seems more acceptable to students to work the system: Hacking is acceptable and seen as a skill.

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