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Would You Rather: Acquiring Information

Catlin Tucker

Just as our fixed-menu dining scenario highlights the limitations of a one-size-fits-all approach, traditional classroom settings often mimic this model with lectures or mini-lessons where a teacher presents information in a uniform way to all students.

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On Artifacts, Legacy Information, and Trust

All Things Pedagogical

In fact some folk may need a tangible hard copy of a text for classes or information because being on a screen too much creates bodymind strain. So much information is shared in these instances, links to resources, suggestions for books, suggestions for assessment designs. Like it never existed. It is easy sometimes to blame some guy.

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Is It Time to Rethink the Traditional Grading System?

ED Surge

After that, this professor vowed never to use traditional grades on tests again. And so I was interested to note that you argue in the book that “traditional grading violates any reasonable standard of equity.” If we think about traditional grading, we have to say that we have no idea what this information is conveying.

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Communicating in the Information Age

A Principal's Reflections

Now don''t get me wrong, this service is great, but like anything in life it is not full-proof or the preferred way to receive the information. To some this might seem a bit redundant, but in reality I am covering all of my bases to ensure that my stakeholders get the information. In my opinion the "Information Age" demands this now.

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Reflections on Situated Learning vs. The Traditional School System

Catlin Tucker

The more I learn about situated learning theory, developed by Jean Lave and Etienne Wenger, the more I find myself reflecting on the sharp contrast between authentic learning and the design of traditional schools and curriculum.

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Trading in Traditional Notebooks for Multimedia Blogs

Catlin Tucker

I’ve often wondered how useful these binders are and how often students sift through their papers to review information. School traded in their traditional notebooks for multimedia digital blogs using Blogger. Students can organize their multimedia binders similarly to their traditional binders with tabs for different classes.

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Diving Deeper into Personalized Learning

A Principal's Reflections

This approach shifts away from the traditional one-size-fits-all model, allowing students to learn at their own rhythm and delve deeper into concepts that pique their interest. The webinar provided a great deal of relevant information and strategies to integrate personalized learning in learning environments. Amazing information.

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