Both Technology And Traditional Teaching Have Value: It’s The Pedagogy That Matters
“A belief in the power of technology is becoming akin to an article of faith among education decision makers and commentators — along with preferences found in progressive pedagogy, like student-driven learning over teacher-driven curriculum, cross-cutting skills over traditional subjects, Google over memorization. But what if introducing more technology, and turning away from traditional ways of teaching, is actually making education… […]
Low Cost Private Schools Are Growing In The Global South
On The Proliferation Of Low-Cost Private Schools In Poor Countries
Teacher Makes Case Against Being Politically Neutral In Class
The Morningside Center for Teaching Social Responsibility’s Teachable Moments project provides 10 ways teachers can engage with controversial topics in their classroom. Generally, the strategies mirror recommended pedagogical strategies such as finding out what students already know, making connections to students’ lives and families, and creating space for kids to opt out of conversations that […]
Computer Science Priorities: Coding Or Algorithmic Thinking?
Reconsidering Trigger Warnings
Being triggered worked positively for me.”