Blog Post #7

Ditch That Textbook

The author describes 10 video ideas for (almost) any classroom.  Choose one of these ways to implement with your class. Once you’ve implemented it, share your experience. class.
If you have a Twitter account, please post a video. Tag @l_keleher @lindsey.brewer and #transformyourclassroom 

Blog Post #8

Dan Pink, in his TED talk, “The Puzzle Of Motivation” describes Sam Glucksberg’s study of The Candle Problem. How does The Candle Problem relate to what goes on in our schools?  Do you think there is a mismatch between what science knows and what education does? Explain.   Would you prefer your students to be compliant or engaged?  If your answer is compliant, why is this more important than being engaged?  If your answer is engaged, how can you give your students more autonomy?  

Blog Post #9

Ditch That Curriculum
In the book, there is a QR code (page 199) that leads to an article called “10 Ways Google’s Philosophy Can Guide Teachers.”  Cite two statements from this article that you either agree or disagree with.  Explain.

http://ditchthattextbook.com/2014/12/15/10-ways-googles-philosophy-can-guide-teachers/

Blog Post #10

Please post your thoughts about this course below.  What did you like about it?  What didn’t you like about it?  Would you recommend this book study to a colleague?