The Learner-Active, Technology-Infused Classroom (LATIC) is a social learning environment that builds student responsibility for learning. It is a veritable playground for promoting Social and Emotional learning (SEL). What does a typical moment look like in such a student-driven learning environment? Students: Are excited to tackle developing a solution to a real-world problem as part […]
How do you ensure that students learn? … and not just for the moment or the test, but for the long term? How do you reduce “summer slide” or the fear that, if you do not review for a test, the students will not remember the content? That is, how do you produce meaningful learning […]
I first wrote my book, Students Taking Charge, in 2011. Now I’m finishing second editions with both a K-5 version and 6-12 version (due out summer 2018). By focusing each book on specific grade levels, I have room to go into more detail on topics! I thought I’d share some of the insights on how to […]
In the Learner-Active, Technology-Infused Classroom students take charge of their own learning, guided by a masterful teacher who puts a bridge in place to ensure their success. That first week or two of school is your opportunity to prime your students for success in your classroom. The Priming Plan is the key to a powerful […]
Join us every Thursday night at 8pm ET for #LATICchat. If you’re new to Twitter chats, here’s a how-to sheet! At IDE Corp., our “why” for the professional development services and consulting we provide is to assist schools in positioning students to change the world. To build student efficacy and leadership, schools must move beyond […]