Since I cannot seem to get my Diigo feed to auto-post to this blog, and I keep forgetting to migrate content over from my old WordPress Site, my reading posts will be a bit more sporadic.
I spent most of this summer working through course readings in preparation for comprehensive exams, so I did not read quite as widely as usual. However, here are some of my favorite new finds.
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Story Lab: Decoding Deeper Learning in the Classroom
Produced by the Education Writer’s Association, this guide clearly illustrates what learning “could” look like with Deeper Learning as a focus.
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20 Questions that Promote Inquiry-Based Learning
Set of questions to promote inquiry broken down as either probing or clarifying.
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First chapeter of Papert and Harel’s book, “Constructionism.” Presents a clear definition of the term and explains the origin of the misconceptions around making.
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Why School Sucks (hint: it’s not because it’s “boring”)
Thoughtful reflection from a 10th grader who has obviously learned to write! If this is the goal, how do we systemically work backwards?
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Looking at Technology Through School-Colored Spectacles
Article by Seymour Paper that includes the reference to putting a jet engine on a stagecoach.
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New Study Shows the Impact of PBL on Student Achievement | Edutopia
Discussion of empirical work using random assignment to look at impact of PBL on students in high poverty schools.
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Making Sense of Education Research – Education Writers Association
Discussion of interpreting education research for journalists that is actually really helpful.
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Curriculum Change During the Progressive Era
Article referenced and recommended via a Larry Cuban article.
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Have Smartphones Destroyed a Generation? – The Atlantic
Anthropological perspective on the impact of tech in teens lives – especially the ubiquity of smart phones.
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Lexicon of Lies: Terms for Problematic Information || Data & Society
Postdoc Scholar created lexicon of lies that influence interpretation of media.
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NTN’s Revised Oral Communication and Collaboration Rubrics – New Tech Network New Tech Network
Discussion of the NTN rubrics.
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Article from Audrey Watter’s that connects today’s personalized learning to Behaviorist movement of the 50s and 60s.
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Playlist One — Transcend Education
Curated list of articles, videos, and reflections for reimagining education.
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Design Education’s Big Gap: Understanding the Role of Power
Conversation about design thinking that surpasses design. Need to think about power and culture.
Links curated from Diigo. The rest of my favorite links are here.