• by Bill Soistmann
    Programmer, educator, troublemaker. I love baseball.

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Why Are Some Kids Thriving During Remote Learning?

Though remote learning has brought many challenges, some students seem to be thriving in the new circumstances. What can we learn from them? Source: Why Are Some Kids Thriving During Remote Learning?
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Kate’s Science Classroom Cafe: Differentiation Using Doodle Notes

Source: Kate’s Science Classroom Cafe: Differentiation Using Doodle Notes
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Adam Savage and the IRL Digital Revolution – Study Hacks – Cal Newport

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G7MDrUG4cws Myth Confirmed I recently started re-watching old Mythbusters episodes with my two oldest boys — and we’re Source: Adam Savage and the IRL Digital Revolution – Study Hacks – Cal Newport
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Q&A: Kelly Young on Tech’s Role in Learner-Centered Education

The right technology tools can help pave the way for a new style of learning that empowers students. Source: Q&A: Kelly Young on Tech’s Role in Learner-Centered Education
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Personalized Learning Vs Personalization of Learning

Every time I work with a school district, I hope that they learn from me because I learn from them.  Recently, in Del Mar Schools, Laura Spencer shared their idea of “personalization” o… Source: Personalized Learning Vs Personalization of Learning
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6 Reasons to Try a Single-Point Rubric | Edutopia

A format that provides students with personalized feedback and works to keep them from focusing solely on their grade. Source: 6 Reasons to Try a Single-Point Rubric | Edutopia
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Schools test approach that lets students learn at own pace

Source: Schools test approach that lets students learn at own pace
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5 Ways Gifted Students Learn Differently – The Edvocate

What distinguishes gifted children from other children? This question has been under debate for some time. However, as educators, understanding how gifted students learn in comparison to their peers is necessary for the success of their learning experience and your ability to...

Focus on the Strengths of Personalized Learning

I have always been an advocate of nurturing the whole child. While academics are at the forefront of our minds as educators, we also recognize that the art Source: Focus on the Strengths of Personalized Learning