Pedagogy

The Maker Movement and the Rebirth of Constructionism – Hybrid Pedagogy

The culmination of my quest for more powerful learning grounded in theory and research came when recently I conducted an experiment in pushing constructionism into the digital age.   Constructionism is based on two types of construction. First, it asserts that learning is an active process, in which people actively construct knowledge from their experience …

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Understanding the Pros and Cons of the Common Core State Standards

See on Scoop.it – Teaching and testing Stateline has published a brief but very helpful summary of the controversial dimensions of the Common Core State Standards, often at the heart of the current debates around education reform.   Alex Lizzappi‘s insight: Although not imposed by the federal government, the Common Core was made virtually essential …

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Using SAMR to Teach Above the Line

For as long as I can remember I have been an advocate for helping teachers understand the stages of technology integration to help them effectively use tech as a tool for learning. I’ve adopted a few different tech integration models over the years, discussed the ideas with administrators for use as a starting point for tech …

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Parenting More Important Than School: The Effect of Parental Involvement In Academic Achievement – InformED

The influence of parental involvement on a student’s academic success should not be underestimated. While brain power, work ethic, and even genetics all play important roles in student achievement, the determining factor comes down to what kind of support system she has at home. Students with two parents operating in supportive roles are 52% more …

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ForAllRubrics – Super Powered Rubrics

Alex Lizzappi‘s insight: ForAllRubrics – Super Powered Rubrics #Education #Haiti @haitinoworg  https://https://www.haiti-now.org/blog/  See on www.forallrubrics.com