Resources from the people I follow on Twitter, professional emails, and my own surfing
Still on the road, so today you get a shortened summary of The Myths of Standardized Tests: Why They Don’t Tell You What You Think They Do by Phillip Harris, Bruce M. Smith, and Joan Harris (Ⓒ 2011, Rowman & Littlefield: Lanham, MD.) If you agree with me that the current state tests imposed by the federal government are harmful to students and teachers, you will find ammunition here to help me fight this battle. If you want the longer summary, click here.
The Myths of Standardized Testing – Short Summary
September 7th, 2016The Element: How Finding Your Passion Changes Everything by Ken Robinson
September 6th, 2016
I’m on the road today so here is an updated version of The Element Sir Ken Robinson’s classic that everyone at all interested in education should read.
Read entire post...How to Be Connected With Your Students by Christine Allen
August 20th, 2016How to Be Connected With Your Students by Christine Allen will help all teachers strengthen the relationships with students that are vital to their success.
Relationships 1st, 2nd, and 3rd to Start a New Year
August 16th, 2016
Today I feature my latest publication from the good people at TES in the UK. Please share with any educators you know.
The Innovator’s Mindset: Empower Learning, Unleash Talent, and Lead a Culture of Creativity by George Couros
August 9th, 2016
The Innovator’s Mindset: Empower Learning, Unleash Talent, and Lead a Culture of Creativity by George Couros gives great encouragement and advice to teachers seeking to improve continuously in the face of budget restrictions, policies that don’t make sense, and curricula that are way too static for a constantly changing world. This would be a great book to give to every teacher in your school.
