is a
documentary oral history project that records stories
and memories told about specific geographic locations
In each of
these locations we install a [murmur] sign with a telephone number on it
that anyone can call with a mobile phone to listen to that story while
standing in that exact spot
The stories we record range from personal recollections to more
"historic" stories, or sometimes both
This article is long-ish, but it brings up one of my biggest concerns about technology and whether or not we should use it so much. It talks about they way kids' brains are changing to a multi-tasking mode, leaving them unable to focus for a longer period of time on any one thing. How does our work respond to this? If our kids are always on their screens, and then we start using them a lot in school, we are increasing their screen time. But then, our approach is more "focused and academic," right? Does that make it ok?
workshops should begin and end by having people think and write about their learning goals. Workshops and series should be named after learning goals rather than tools.
involves introducing tools not by the unconscionably boring "click-along-with-the-presenter" method, but by giving participants a logical series of steps to perform and having them figure out how to do them through play, exploration, peer and facilitator support.
professional development plans ultimately need to build towards creating environments where teachers are coaching, guiding, supporting and inspiring one another.