Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 25, 2017

We study individual and organizational behaviors in order to identify trends, gaps, and flaws again in the pursuit of change. We practice mental models grounded in a pragmatic view of change. We balance budgets, monitor the bottom line, and steward our resources—all with an eye toward the future.

Mental Models 160

Mental Models Intelligence Culture Participation 160

Edsurge

MAY 24, 2018

The mental model of how schools are organized is very strong, especially when it comes to staffing,” says Bryan Hassel, the co-president of Public Impact, which authored the report along with the Clayton Christensen Institute. “So So changing that requires some effort.”

Teachers 161

Teachers Coaching Mental Models Culture 161

Edsurge

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Students these days are terrible at sorting true facts from misinformation online and on social media, many studies show. You have a lot of great metaphors in the book, and you argue that a problem is that people aren’t using the right kind of mental model to properly evaluate information online.

Internet 215

Internet Attention Students Evaluation 215

Edsurge

JANUARY 22, 2019

In the process, they also learned plenty about social studies and civic engagement. For Loudoun County Superintendent Eric Williams, what makes such authentic learning experiences worthwhile is how they prepare students “to make meaningful contributions to the world.”

Skills 168

Skills Critical Thinking Communication Gamification 168

Dangerously Irrelevant

MARCH 6, 2019

This post is a review of Learning Transformed: 8 Keys to Designing Tomorrow’s Schools, Today by Eric Sheninger and Tom Murray. The learning experience must be redesigned and made personal. Learning spaces must become learner-centered. Professional learning must be relevant, engaging, ongoing, and made personal.

Learning 88

Learning Schools Mental Models Discussions 88

Dangerously Irrelevant

MARCH 17, 2015

Avoid the pitfalls of tech integration – technology for technology’s sake, focus on tools rather than the learning – by being thoughtful and purposeful about lesson (re)design. (Re)designing tech-infused lessons for deeper thinking. Short description. Date / time. Participant device prerequisites. Purpose and objectives.

Mental Models 97

Mental Models Participation Coaching Questions 97

Lab to Class

MARCH 31, 2024

Math manipulatives are used in many early years math programs as a way to help young children visualize the mathematical concepts they are learning. Math manipulatives are often relegated to only being used for students with Dyscalculia or other learning difficulties.

Math 52

Math Mental Models Textbooks Study 52