by Lee Watanabe-Crockett | Critical Thinking
Many great educators have said many great things about the importance of lifelong learning skills. John Dewey, however, probably said it best: “Education is not preparation for life; education is life itself.” Educators want their learners to succeed both... 
by Lee Watanabe-Crockett | Classroom Management
When it comes to sharing effective classroom management strategy, there are lots of different ways of thinking. Most educators believe things should be done a certain way and many of these ways are vastly different. Many of these methods have also enjoyed years of... 
by Lee Watanabe-Crockett | Leadership
There are many things to understand about teaching when you first begin as one, and even more as your career progresses. Things shift so rapidly and exponentially in this profession that it’s easy to be overwhelmed. As such, wanting to be a better teacher is... 
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 | Project Based Learning
Personalized learning is one of the best ways to connect to such a diverse range of learners as the ones we teach today. It’s one of the 10 shifts of practice of future-focused learning, and is a crucial consideration for achieving the highest levels of student... 
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 | Teaching
Consistently revising and improving education for everyone is a journey, not just a goal. With things as vital as great teaching and effective learning, teachers and students can benefit from a positive mindset of constant growth and development. According to Folwell... 
by Lee Watanabe-Crockett | Assessment
When it comes to classroom productivity, the ideal classroom is a happy one. It means students are creating solutions and projects that have meaning and purpose. They gladly take initiatives and assume responsible ownership of class time. Above all, it means students... 
by Lee Watanabe-Crockett | Global Digital Citizen
The roles and responsibilities of the global digital citizen are many and diverse, but 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... 
by Lee Watanabe-Crockett | Critical Thinking
The personal qualities we carry with us beyond school don’t simply define what we’ve learned. They also show people who we are because of who we’ve chosen to be. So the right choices are critical to success in every part of life. These kinds of...