One of the most fascinating discussions I ever had about museum labels was at the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum. A few years ago I was lucky enough to take a group of educators to DC for a week of learning in museums. We had the chance to meet with interpretative staff to learn … Continue reading Museum Monday- Writing Museum Labels in the Classroom #BLOG365 Day 148 #sschat
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Variability Matters -#BLOG365 Day 146
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8WClnVjCEVM I heard about this TED-Ed Talk at EdCamp Orange a few weeks ago and was finally able to watch it yesterday. Todd Rose makes the case for differentiation in a simple, yet profound discussion about the variability of learning and the beauty that can be found in diversity.
Museum Monday: Object-Based Engagement #BLOG365 Day 145 #sschat
Tonight I had a flashback to my social studies teaching days, to the nights when I sat up in bed searching for the perfect object to hook my students for the next day's lesson. Before I got the hang of it, it took me a lot of hunting online to find an object that would … Continue reading Museum Monday: Object-Based Engagement #BLOG365 Day 145 #sschat
You Can Do the Cube-#BLOG365 Day 144
My son was born in the wrong century. He is an old soul through and through. This weekend while cleaning out his room we came upon his Rubik's Cube. I honestly can't remember when he got it. I don't think it's been used in over a year. He told me he wanted to take it … Continue reading You Can Do the Cube-#BLOG365 Day 144
Brightspots-#BLOG365 Day 143 #tcrwp
When the mornings are chaotic, the days jam packed, and the nights exhausting, it's hard to notice the brightspots. I have done a horrible job of reflecting this week and yesterday an interaction with a teacher over Lucy Calkins made me gasp and take a step back. Yes, Lucy Calkins makes lots of people gasp … Continue reading Brightspots-#BLOG365 Day 143 #tcrwp
Opening Up-#BLOG365 Day 142
I am a big Sara Bareilles fan. My husband and son joke that when I am long gone they will hear the beginning lyrics of "Bottle It Up" and think of me. It's funny how you can hear songs over and over again and, yet, hear them so differently depending on the day, the circumstances … Continue reading Opening Up-#BLOG365 Day 142
Down With Homework – #BLOG365 Day 141 #edchat #hacklearning
Yes...I am writing about homework again. As parents we want our kids to be part of clubs and exhibit their talents in theater and sports. We want them to part of these things because we know the benefits. Homework doesn't have the same benefits. Homework is done in isolation. It is rarely a creative outlet. … Continue reading Down With Homework – #BLOG365 Day 141 #edchat #hacklearning
Museum Monday: The Things They Carry-#BLOG365 Day 140 #sschat #museumed
I will never forget my first experience at Ellis Island many years ago. I struggled to connect. I was confused. My great-grandfather had passed through Ellis Island when he immigrated from Hungary. How could I not connect? This was my family's story. As much as I tried to put myself in his shoes, I just couldn't … Continue reading Museum Monday: The Things They Carry-#BLOG365 Day 140 #sschat #museumed
I Like History, But…-#BLOG365 Day 136
Actually I love history. But, in education we are too stuck in the past. I saw this article today, "Could Our Obsession With Exams Lead to Long Term Failure." In it the author references Sir Ken Robinson "who argues that schools cannot meet the needs of the future by just refining what we have done … Continue reading I Like History, But…-#BLOG365 Day 136
Museum Monday: Protest Objects-#BLOG365 Day 135 #sschat
I still have protest on my mind after this weekend. I also participated in a #sschat this evening. It got my gears turning again around the idea of teaching protest, this time on the object-based learning wheel. It also reminded me of one of my favorite museum blogs, O Say Can You See? Stories From … Continue reading Museum Monday: Protest Objects-#BLOG365 Day 135 #sschat
Jill Cross 