Thinking about Thinking about Howard Gardner
Is Howard Gardner the most misunderstood and misappropriated educationalist (his preferred term) in the world today or he just the only theorist most educators have …
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A Progressive Education Reader
Educators, citizens, and policy-makers would benefit from remembering two salient truths. We stand on the shoulders of giants. “Every problem in education has been solved …
Whole School Summer Reading Suggestions for Educators
I once heard former President Clinton say, “every problem in education has been solved somewhere.” Educators stand on the shoulders of giants and should be fluent …
The Future (of CMK) is Now!
Constructing Modern Knowledge, celebrates its 10th anniversary this July 11-14, and represents the best work of my life. Before anyone was discussing the maker movement in schools, Constructing …
Paying for Homework
I just received the following email from my nephew, a conscientious and excellent student currently enrolled at an East Coast university costing $68,000/year – before …
Faculty Summer Reading Recommendations
This time of year, schools scramble to select a book for their entire faculty to read over the summer. Although it would be nice if …
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My Educon 2.3 session
Lessons for K-12 from the Best Preschools in the World When: Session One: Saturday 10:00am–11:30am Where: Room 208 Who: Gary S. Stager Ph.D. Affiliation: The …
Look at Me! I’m a Blurber!
Today, I received my copy of the brand new softcover edition of David Perkins’ terrific book, Making Learning Whole: How Seven Principles of Teaching Can …
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Must-read Editorial from Alfie Kohn
Cross-posted from the Constructing Modern Knowledge site. Web2.0pians should pay special attention to his mention of “personal learning communities.” Educators fortunate enough to attend Constructing …
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Alfie Kohn CMK Clips Now Online!
Some of the best minds and accomplished innovators in education are gathering at Constructing Modern Knowledge 2010, July 12-15, 2010 in Manchester, NH. Popular author, …