by Lee Watanabe-Crockett | Information Fluency
Developing deeper questioning skills often begins with the simple idea of admitting we don’t know something. However, this can be difficult in a classroom setting for a number of reasons. For one thing, our modern learners are often facing stringent outside... 
by Wabisabi Learning | Information Fluency
People have habits of every sort, and the healthier they are the better. Practicing simple and enjoyable morning rituals that are geared toward our well-being mean more than just having a better day—they mean having a better life. As a teacher, the stresses of the... 
by Lee Watanabe-Crockett | Information Fluency
Victor Hugo once said that there’s nothing in the world more powerful than “an idea whose time has come.” Behind the most inspiring historical speeches are ideas that changed the world. According to The 35 Greatest Speeches in History by Brett & Kate McKay, great... 
by Lee Watanabe-Crockett | Information Fluency
Via Faculty Focus / The Teaching Professor BlogThis article was featured on Faculty Focus and was written by Maryellen Weimer, PhD. It has been reprinted here with permission.I’ve seen lots of lists that identify the characteristics of good teachers. They’re great... 
by Lee Watanabe-Crockett | Information Fluency
The Internet is a swelling ocean of information, and navigating through its steady flow can often be challenging. This is certainly true for a student who is not information fluent, so what are some smart online research strategies? Luckily this question falls within... 
by Lee Watanabe-Crockett | Information Fluency
You’re a teacher who is not only committed to being a different kind of teacher. At some point you may have told your learners that you will be different from many of their past teachers. Imagine saying to them, “My job here is to help you in cultivating independent... 
by Lee Watanabe-Crockett | Information Fluency
The purpose of education is to teach students lifelong learning skills that will help them navigate careers and relationships in their post-school lives. Aside from teaching core subjects, there are many important skills that are valuable to becoming successful. Here... 
by Lee Watanabe-Crockett | Information Fluency
In a 24/7 online digital world, is the traditional book is in danger of going the way of the do-do bird with students? If so, who can blame them after all? With a multitude of reading materials and social stimuli available online and on demand, it’s tough... 
by Lee Watanabe-Crockett | Information Fluency
The following article is adapted from our upcoming book on future-focused learning. It talks about how to teach learners to build solid research skills for school and for life. How do we help our learners develop research skills that will serve them practically... 
by Lee Watanabe-Crockett | Information Fluency
Harvard University professor Heather C. Hill says the “professional development system for teachers is, by all accounts, broken.” The question is how to overcome this for our most effective professional development as educators. Studies show that...