LS Chili Peppers

Forget everything Logan says (not really)...just think about the process of his sharing. HMW create more opportunities for our students to be effective/persuasive communicators?

Rethink student engagement

Mary shared this with me. Great language: Students will learn and work in RE-DESIGNED LEARNING SPACES that include THINK SPACES and CREATION LABS designed to allow students to exhibit their learning through hands-on experiences. Students will work through CROSS-AGED CONNECTIONS allowing students to engage with students outside of their traditional grade level and ENHANCE SOCIAL AND ACADEMIC GROWTH. Students will EXHIBIT LEARNING of state standards through multiple avenues. In addition to traditional standardized tests, authentic PERFORMANCE BASED EXHIBITIONS will be used to measure learning.

I am thinking about Team K as I read this. HMW better communicate what we are doing and why?

Planning with the end in mind

Have we been guilty of thing? "All to often I see school districts plan and overplan for the beginning of the roll out or the impact the new technology might have and less time on what happens next." I am thinking of the first week of school. HMW plan for the last week of school? Good thoughts.

This is awesome. We need to find a moment in a child's LS career - where they can get this kind of TLC. Birthday? Lost tooth? or perhaps even a learning experience! Great share.

experiential learning for multi-disciplinary teams

Shelley, this FC piece on the Stanford Startup Garage is awesome! I had not seen it, and I so appreciate you and Nicole helping my reading and learning and exploring via this chilipeppers group!

In this edition of the EdCast, Teitel speaks about the book and shares his evolving research on school-based instructional rounds.

This supports our focus on the Mindsets, UBD, and student-driven curriculum. It takes the focus off of faculty development shifts to student development. Interesting idea.

From Chip. Your growth depends on your ability to pull value from criticism in spite of your natural responses and on your willingness to seek out even more advice and coaching from bosses, peers, and subordinates. They may be good or bad at providing it, or they may have little time for it-but you are the most important factor in your own development. If you're determined to learn from whatever feedback you get, no one can stop you.

Creative confidence- this term keeps popping up for me

I plan to share this at first faculty meeting and start w he two reflective questions mentioned.

by Terry Heick The difference between students and learners is something we've discussed before. On the surface it's a matter of tone and compliance, but it also has to do with purpose-why are they learning? How much of themselves are invested in the process? And does it lead to personal change, or mere performance?