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Experiential Learning: Just Because It’s Hands-On Doesn’t Mean It’s Minds-On

Sep 30, 2019 | Teaching, Shift

Experiential Learning: Just Because It’s Hands-On Doesn’t Mean It’s Minds-On Ed 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...

12 Realities That Are Reducing Innovation In Schools

Sep 17, 2019 | Shift, Leadership

12 Realities That Are Reducing Innovation In Schoolsby Terry HeickInnovation is not something that just happens. Or–with the right chemistry–does it?Oftentimes this chemistry is referred to locally in schools as “climate,” but climate is only a small part...

8 Lessons About Education I Learned From SXSWEdu

Sep 9, 2019 | Shift

8 Lessons About Education I Learned From SXSWEdu by Michele Spiezia I knew even before I got off the plane that I was likely overestimating the amount of thinking/working I would get accomplished while in Austin. Being at a conference like SXSWEdu can be completely...

Innovation Often Means Teaching Against The Grain

Aug 26, 2019 | Teaching, Shift

Innovation Often Means Teaching Against The Grainby Paul MossRecently I came across this interesting article: Shifting from Pedagogy to Heutagogy and whilst espousing all contained within, it got me thinking about the inescapable perils faced when adopting this and...

12 Things Every Modern Classroom Should Have

Jul 20, 2019 | Shift

12 Things Every Modern Classroom Should Haveby Terry HeickEvery classroom is different—and that’s good because every student and teacher is, too.But are there any common elements that most/all classrooms should share? and more specifically, in a modern classroom?...

What Happens When Teachers Start Stepping Out Of Their Comfort Zone

Jul 20, 2019 | Shift

What Happens When Teachers Start Stepping Out Of Their Comfort Zoneby TeachThought StaffWhat happens when, as a teacher, you step out of your comfort zone?We’ve talked in the past about what happens when teachers connect, but that doesn’t necessarily...