Category Archives: Learning

We Need Engaged Educators

All our best strategies, plans, projects, initiatives, etc. will all come to nothing and fizzle out, if we, as educators (Yes, I am also talking about teachers AND administrators) are…

Embedding Documentation in Your Classroom

In February of 2015, I started a coaching journey with a group of 7 teachers at the German School (Goethe Schule) in Buenos Aires. The professional development framework was based…

3 Things I Wish Educators Knew About their Own Learning

I meet many educators around the world, virtually and in person… Many times, I am still amazed at the resistance to new ideas, change and willingness to apply the learning…

Announcing #amplifiEDU Chat

The concept of amplified education is fascinating! The Free Dictionary defines the verb “amplify” as: To make larger or more powerful; increase. To add to, as by illustrations; make complete….

An Update to the Upgraded KWL for the 21st Century

In 2011, I wrote a blog post, titled Upgrade your KWL Chart to the 21st Century. It described how I learned about a new version of the traditional KWL (What…