Why We Should Make It Easier–Not Harder–To Be A Teacherby Drew Perkins, Director of TeachThought PDRecently, I tweeted a reflection about the challenging nature of being a teacher.Because I like to be precise with my language and thinking it struck me that...
How Much Freedom Should A Teacher Have?by Grant Wiggins, Ed.DEd note: On May 26, 2015, Grant Wiggins passed away. Grant was tremendously influential on TeachThought’s approach to education, and we were lucky enough for him to contribute his content to our site....
4 Key Takeaways From “What School Could Be”by Drew Perkins, Director of TeachThought PDI first met Ted Dintersmith a few years ago in a meeting in downtown Louisville, KY (TeachThought is located in Louisville) to which I was invited to discuss innovation...
5 Reasons Why PBL May Not Be Working At Your Schoolby Drew Perkins, Director of TeachThought PDIs the project-based learning happening, but not working?You’ve read the books, liked and retweeted the tweets, listened to the podcasts, drank the Kool-Aid, and brought...
8 Steps To Teacher-Led, Digital PD by TeachThought Staff Professional development for teachers is a beautiful thing. While many professionals work either in isolation or total stagnation, educators are constantly given new tools to become better at their craft....
Why Learning Innovation Can’t Come From Teachers Alone by Terry Heick A few years ago, the late Grant Wiggins, a learning expert who inspired me since my first year in the classroom, wrote about the intersection of academic standards and creativity. “Why...
