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Teaching and learning in the 21st Century - meeting the pedagogical challenges of digital learning and innovation for the iGeneration
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New Ideas to Welcome Students Back by Matthew X

New Ideas to Welcome Students Back by Matthew X | iGeneration - 21st Century Education (Pedagogy & Digital Innovation) | Scoop.it
Going back to school is an exciting time, and it's essential teachers create a warm and welcoming culture until the day students walk out for summer break.
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Are American kids happy in school? New (U.S.) data tells a surprising story via  Sarah Lubienski

Are American kids happy in school? New (U.S.) data tells a surprising story via  Sarah Lubienski | iGeneration - 21st Century Education (Pedagogy & Digital Innovation) | Scoop.it
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What are the characteristics of high performing schools? by Jackie Gerstein

What are the characteristics of high performing schools? by Jackie Gerstein | iGeneration - 21st Century Education (Pedagogy & Digital Innovation) | Scoop.it
I am in the unique position of having several types of education jobs. I teach online graduate courses in educational technology to in-service teachers. I am a cohort facilitator for student teachers; and I am a part-time gifted teacher of elementary students at two different elementary schools that serve Kindergarten through 6th grade students. Out…
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4 Ways to Refuel Your Gratitude - laugh with your students

4 Ways to Refuel Your Gratitude - laugh with your students | iGeneration - 21st Century Education (Pedagogy & Digital Innovation) | Scoop.it
Check out these four tips for firing up your appreciation for this very moment.
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Establishing a PBL-Friendly Culture in Your Classroom, School or District

Heidi Hutchison's curator insight, October 11, 2013 12:49 PM

Oh how I wish...how can we get buy in? Thesis article says what we need, but how do we get others to hop on the bus?

JennaMRyan's curator insight, December 11, 2013 7:59 PM

This article brings in the perspective of teaching from the Common Core standards with Project-Based Learning.  This article says PBL cannot be added to the existing classroom practice.  To be successful with it, it requires a fundamental change in teaching philosophy.  Changing into a PBL classroom means letting go of a lot of conventional school beliefs and norms.  Teachers will need to shift thinking from "controlling students" to moving toward a more learner-centered approach giving the kids autonomy.  The following are the three core factors Markham says will maximize our effort and desire to successfully establish a PBL Friendly Culture: caring relationships, desire for meaning and purpose, and the power of mastery.  The underlying fear and perspective this article was written from is the fear that "districts who talk about implementing PBL across their schools, do not fundamental understand all the changes necessary for successful implementation of PBL."

 

I am intrigued by the idea that teachers need to go from controlling students to trusting students.  It will be difficult for teachers who have been teaching a certain way their whole careers to suddenly allow learning to be more exploratory and be a little more trusting of the students.  The students are going to face the same challenge from the opposite perspective- they are going to go from being told what to do all the time to being given more freedom.  Some won’t know what to do with this new found freedom and more than likely, they will totally take advantage of the teacher's hands off approach to the classroom environment.  For other students, this new style of teaching will be a breath of fresh air because they will finally be able to stretch out and learn at their own pace in the way that is best for their own unique learning style.  I also am glad to see he made the point that you can't just add PBL to current classrooms- the whole philosophy will change.  This makes me wonder what schools will be like if we start out using PBL and continue to grow from there.

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School Climate Matters

School Climate Matters | iGeneration - 21st Century Education (Pedagogy & Digital Innovation) | Scoop.it
Researchers continue to strengthen the link between positive school climates and student achievement.
RichardBulpittSchool 's curator insight, May 21, 2013 1:39 AM

School climate impacts student achievement in a positive manner.

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4 Skills and Traits Great Schools Teach That Will Always be Essential by @GeorgeCouros

4 Skills and Traits Great Schools Teach That Will Always be Essential by @GeorgeCouros | iGeneration - 21st Century Education (Pedagogy & Digital Innovation) | Scoop.it
Most educators are aware of the “Four C’s” (Critical thinking, Creativity, Collaboration and Communication) and their importance in schools for ensuring the development of today’s skills in o…
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5 Simple Techniques to Help Your Students Learn More Effectively — Emerging Education Technologies

5 Simple Techniques to Help Your Students Learn More Effectively — Emerging Education Technologies | iGeneration - 21st Century Education (Pedagogy & Digital Innovation) | Scoop.it
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Welcoming New Students to Your Classroom: 4 Useful Tips via GDC

Welcoming New Students to Your Classroom: 4 Useful Tips via GDC | iGeneration - 21st Century Education (Pedagogy & Digital Innovation) | Scoop.it
At some point in your career you'll be welcoming new students into your classroom. Here's a list of 4 tips you can't go wrong with.
madywalker24@gmail.com's curator insight, October 11, 2021 7:44 AM
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5 Rules We Impose on Students that Would Make Adults Revolt

5 Rules We Impose on Students that Would Make Adults Revolt | iGeneration - 21st Century Education (Pedagogy & Digital Innovation) | Scoop.it
I remember the first time I walked through a silent school, the quiet hallways, the shut doors.  You would think it was testing season, but no, simply a school going about its day. At first I felt ...
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10 Characteristics of Great School Cultures

10 Characteristics of Great School Cultures | iGeneration - 21st Century Education (Pedagogy & Digital Innovation) | Scoop.it
Caitlin Maher's curator insight, September 10, 2013 5:19 AM

Culture is a key aspect in every persons life, especially school students who may be falling into a cultural plunge of their own.