Convocation of Learning
Tips, Tricks, & Good News at Schoolcraft CS V21
10 Commandments of Innovative Teaching
Innovation is quite the buzzword in education right now (...like what the heck is a 'Director of Innovation anyways...). George Couros, a renown education expert, tries to simplify what it means to be innovative in teaching in this article.
Ensure Actively Engaged Students, Not Just Compliant
Engagement is a crucial part of learning, but ensuring students are actively engaged is more complex than whether a student is paying attention or not. This article defines eight different qualities that indicate students are engaged!
Want $5000 toward an idea?
Educators for High Standards is excited to announce the Aim High Fellowship for educators across the country. Fellows will be will be awarded a $5,000 honorarium for their successful completion of the program.
Upcoming WMU Ed Event
Upcoming PD at KRESEA REMC Innovation Center
If you are interested in any of the sessions mentioned below they are not only free and can earn you SCECHS but Matt McCullough will accompany you so you have a friend to learn with and bounce ideas off of! Just let him know! (LINK TO REGISTRATION FOR EVENTS)
Personalizing Your PD with EduPaths!
Edupaths.org is a state-run website (see: your taxes are paying for it!) of PD opportunites you can choose and complete at your pacing! Interested in learning about something? Chances are they have it! Bonus: you get SCECHs of completion!
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