Tag Archives: Professional Learning

Stories of Change

Posted on May 12, 2014 by J Martens

Here are my sketch notes from the NOII Symposium.  [Aside: find the typos:)] PDF of Innovative Learning Environments – OECD presentation PDF of Stories of Change

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How’s that working for you?

Posted on October 18, 2012 by J Martens

“How’s that working for you?” This is a question I have heard several times over the past few years and heard three times in the past two days. I am reminded of how important a question it is. Here’s why: … Continue reading →

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Some Current Pro D in the VSB

Posted on October 2, 2012 by J Martens

Much of my VSB “work” has been moved to this site. Current Pro D that I am involved in is highlighted on this page.

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AfL Overview — a syllabus for teachers

Posted on June 29, 2012 by J Martens

This is a first draft of an AfL syllabus I generated for myself as a way of summarizing much of what I was learning & using. Your feedback, especially critical, is welcomed. If you want to find out more about … Continue reading →

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Revised Assessment in Action – April 20th – Churchill

Posted on April 16, 2012 by J Martens

This event has been changed and scaled down. Unfortunately the number of teachers who have signed up does not justify the cost of having Judy & Linda come & present. Fortunately I am very familiar with their work (and am … Continue reading →

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Putting Understanding First

Posted on April 12, 2012 by J Martens

a.k.a. Starting Higher on Bloom’s Taxonomy In my science courses I am working on re-framing the current curriculum into an inquiry framework.  Often, the emphasis in planning & instruction is placed on the acquisition of background knowledge with higher order … Continue reading →

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Posted on April 11, 2012 by J Martens

“So, suppose knowledge is not the goal of education. Rather, suppose today’s content knowledge is an offshoot of successful ongoing learning in a changing world – in which ‘learning’ means ‘learning to perform in the world.’ ” Grant Wiggins Granted, … Continue reading →

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Teaser: Embedding Formative Assessment

Posted on April 11, 2012 by J Martens

“Teachers need professional development because the job of teaching is so difficult, so complex, that one lifetime is not enough to master it.”  Dylan Wiliam I am currently reading Dylan Wiliam’s recent book Embedded Formative Assessment which embodies a thirty-five-year … Continue reading →

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Blogging Sandbox – Wed Feb 1

Posted on January 30, 2012 by J Martens

Teachers interested in having their technology questions answered are invited to come play in the Digitally Yours Sandbox. It is time and space for you to be supported as you work on your tech-based projects. All levels of expertise are … Continue reading →

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Professional Learning

Posted on October 20, 2011 by J Martens

Professional Learning – Newsletter #1 There many things that influence student learning.  Some influences have a large positive effect, some have a small positive effect, some have a negative effect and some have no effect. Some influences can be changed … Continue reading →

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