by Lee Watanabe Crockett | Leadership
Everybody makes mistakes; it’s a fact of life. It happens in professional, personal, and social situations of every definition. Making mistakes is what it means, in part, to be human. Some of the mistakes teachers make will be part of the job, but others, like...
by Lee Watanabe Crockett | Student Engagement
Modern workplaces are as much a living breathing thing as the world they operate in. Ever-changing and evolving, they offer new daily challenges and goals constantly. It’s a collaborative and competitive environment for any newcomer. The best modern workplace...
by Lee Watanabe Crockett | Assessment
If research driven evidence is a prerequisite for using strategies in enhancing learning, using formative assessment fits the requirement precisely. According to W. James Popham, in his book Transformative Assessment, “formative assessment is given credit for...
by Lee Watanabe Crockett | Creativity Fluency
Creative learners are not linear thinkers. Contrary to popular belief, while others have a plan from the beginning, creative learners are different. They might need to play first and experience the medium before they begin to come up with ideas of their own....
by Lee Watanabe Crockett | Leadership
Students are leaving school before you know it. One minute they’re handing in assignments, and the next you’re handing out diplomas. If you’re a teacher or a parent (or both), you know that’s no exaggeration. Leaving school is a big deal for...
by Lee Watanabe Crockett | Administration
Awhile back we shone a light on the remarkable school administrator with our posts on the Art of Administration. We discussed learning philosophies, what makes great schools, school culture, and professional development. Keeping with that tradition, we’re happy...
by Lee Watanabe Crockett | Global Digital Citizen
The roles and responsibilities of the Global Digital Citizen are many and diverse. What about someone a little closer to the classroom home? Say hello to an educator for modern times and innovative teaching and learning—the Global Digital Teacher. Teachers don’t...
by Lee Watanabe Crockett | Information Fluency
At some point in the modern teacher’s career, a change will happen that will exasperate and inspire them in equal measure. It’s safe to say that educational technology has certainly done its fair share of that for many an educator. There’s no denying...
by Lee Watanabe Crockett | Global Digital Citizen
As Global Digital Citizens, your students learn to work towards what we call “being global and being great.” It means caring for themselves and for others in all online and offline environments. In addition, it’s about showing respect and...
by Lee Watanabe Crockett | Flipped Learning
There’s something exciting about the concept of the flipping your classroom. Imagine the excitement of learners doing hands-on work at school and taking video lessons at home. The idea might feel a little uncomfortable at first, and if you are new to it the nuts...
