Using Open-Ended Questions in Student-Centered Learning

Using Open-Ended Questions in Student-Centered Learning

“How was your weekend?” The teacher writes the morning’s writing prompt on the board, hoping to hear all about the students’ experiences and adventures over the last two days. Sadly, the only responses she receives are “Fine” and “Okay.” What went wrong? The...
3 Ways Educators Can Learn from Designers

3 Ways Educators Can Learn from Designers

When you Google the word “designer,” the first few hits are about designer handbags, shoes, and furniture. Today, however, let’s think about visual and graphic designers.  A designer’s primary goal is to communicate: anything from how to...
The Benefits of Microcredentials

The Benefits of Microcredentials

Take Small Bites and Chew Slowly: The Benefits of Microcredentials Have you heard about microcredentials? It’s a new approach to professional development in a smaller, focused format. ______________________________________________________________ How does...