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3 Questions To Help Make ‘Deeper Learning’ Work
3 Questions To Help Make 'Deeper Learning' Work by Drew Perkins, Director of TeachThought PD As our home state of Kentucky embarks on a major initiative to provide more and better 'deeper learning' experiences for students we're excited about the possibilities. The...
How To Play Outside: 50 Things For ‘Digital Kids’ To Do
How To Play Outside: 50 Things For 'Digital Kids' To Do by Terry Heick So you’ve been told to go outside, and you’re not sure what to do. Of course, you’re not happy about it. There’s no electricity outside, no Wi-Fi, and the sun's glare on your iPad screen is just...
What Does Every Student Need On The First (And Every Other) Day Of School?
by TeachThought Staff What kinds of supplies do students need on the first day of school? Well, that depends. But what are some universal 'things' students need to start the year off right with the best chance to become their very best? 1. The Right Mindset The...
8 Ways To Improve How Schools Relate To Communities
8 Ways To Improve How Schools Relate To Communities by TeachThought Staff Ed note: Though the word 'parents' is used, the premise of the article is really about how schools communicate with communities at large. Whether the communication is intended for a grandparent...
What Is The Difference Between Logical Fallacies And Cognitive Biases?
What Is The Difference Between Logical Fallacies And Cognitive Biases? by Terry Heick What are logical fallacies and cognitive biases? In short, logical fallacies and cognitive biases are both failures of reason--errors in thinking that can result in inaccurate...
We Should Teach About Uncomfortable Ideas, Here’s How
We Should Teach About Uncomfortable Ideas, Here’s How by Drew Perkins, Director of TeachThought PD How can we identify a democratically ideal set of principles to help us grow a culture of conversation? In my 15 years as a K-12 teacher, I rarely found myself at risk...
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