I colleague asked for my take on the difference between the two. I figured it mught be an interest post for my blog too. Design Versus Planning When I was an undergraduate student studying to become an educator, my peers and I took great pride in our lesson planning. When I was a graduate student Read More
Artificial intelligence is rapidly becoming a quiet partner in the work teachers do every day. While much of the conversation focuses on collaborative, whole‑school adoption, the reality is that many educators are using AI individually—experimenting on their own, testing tools privately, and integrating them into their workflow long before formal policies or training appear. In Read More
151: Not Your Average User: Why School IT Is Different from Business IT This is an AI-generated post based on a chapter from a book I published under a Creative Commons license a few years ago When we talk about Information Technology (IT) in schools today, we are almost always referring to complex systems utilizing Read More
178: On the (Limited) Value of “Big Idea” People A colleague recently arrived at my door with a “great idea.” I listened patiently and finally told him “sure, that sounds like a good idea. I think your first step would be to….” He interrupted me to say, “I thought you would do that. I’m more Read More
I’m messing around with rehashing my old writing with AI… here is an example from a chapter I wrote several years ago Educational environments today demand that teachers constantly evolve their curriculum to reflect rapidly changing content expectations and new discoveries from the learning sciences. For educators who are developing previously untaught curricula or using Read More
I have a stack of books about artificial intelligence waiting to be read. The field is emerging quickly, so my reading focuses on how AI has and can affect work, life, and society. Madhumita Murgia’s 2024 book Code Dependent: Living in the Shadow of AI was the most recent book of this genre I have Read More
243: Prequestions: A Little Used Teaching Strategy | RSS.com Welcome to a discussion on a simple yet incredibly powerful technique to boost your learning and retention: prequestions. Often overlooked, the prequestion effect is a phenomenon supported by cognitive science research that shows asking students questions about learning material before they encounter it significantly enhances their Read More
For decades, percentages have been the cornerstone of academic assessment, a seemingly objective and straightforward way to quantify student performance. We assign a numerical score, average it out, and present it as a clear indicator of learning. Yet, beneath this veneer of simplicity lies a system riddled with flaws, one that actively hinders effective assessment, Read More
Recognizing that teachers are flexible professionals who specialize in using technology to support teaching and learning require on-going opportunities for professional learning is essential for school and technology leaders. This professional learning will be characterized by a mix of self-selected and self-defined learning (based on one’s expertise and understanding of current need) and new ideas, Read More
Educators are social beings (just as all humans are) and so the social environment in which they live and work is meaningful and influences their intentions and their behaviors. When school and technology leaders take steps to ensure that individuals perceive other individuals (especially those who are respected and perceived to be doing similar work) Read More