Learning Archive

At D39C, we are strong believers in life-long learning. Along with continuing our education through MOOCS (massive open online courses), we are constantly reading, watching, and researching about best educational practices for teaching and learning. Here are some videos, articles, and other resources that have pushed our thinking as we strive to "change the way we do school." Check back often because we will continue to update as we continue to learn!

VIDEOS

Teaching and Learning:	21st Century Skills:
Why I hate School But Love Education Sir Ken Robinson: The Element Hack-schooling King Middle School: Project Learning Learn Life Lessons Through Tinkering Sir Ken Robinson: Bring on the Revolution Will Richardson: Education Leadership The Future of Learning A Look at Teaching 2030 Tony Wagner - Play, Passion, Purpose	NCTE Framework for 21st Century Curriculum and Assessment 21st Century Learning Characteristics Skills and Attributes of Today's Learner - infographic Fostering an Innovative Culture Grant Lichtman: The Learning Pond Blog How Project Based Learning Builds 21st Century Skills
21st Century Skills:	Teacherpreneurs and Changing Leadership
10 Student Expectations of Schools Grant Lichtman: What 60 Schools Can Tell Us About Teaching 21st Century Skills Creating Innovators 6 Ways to Kill Innovation Sir Ken Robinson: Building a Culture of Innovation	Traditional Leader Vs. Collaborative Leader - infographic The 7 Traits of Successful Entrepreneurs What it Takes to be a Teacherpreneur
Teacherpreneurs and Changing Leadership	STEM:
Teacherpreneurs TedxSFED by David Orphal	The Value of STEM Education - infographic Why We Really Need Participatory STEM Education Enhancing Technology Integration - infographic Creativity is the Secret Sauce in STEM
STEM:	Creativity:
Permission to Make Technology Integration	6 Thinking Hats Neuroscience Sheds New Light on Creativity Exercise in Creative Thinking
Creativity:	Executive Functioning
Sir Ken Robinson: Does School Kill Creativity What are the Barriers to Creativity in Education	Common Core State Standards
Inspiration:	Miscellaneous
Every Kid Needs a Champion Simon Sinek: First Why and then Trust Will Richardson 19 Bold Ideas for Change Seth Godin: How to get your ideas to spread Shawn Anchor: The Happy Secret to Better Work Dan Pink: The Puzzle of Motivation	Quiet People/Introverts English/Language Arts and Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science, and Technical Subjects Mathematics Why Mindfulness is Needed for Education Innovation They Become What They Behold: Medium, Message, Youtubery Start With Why: The Power of Student Driven Learning Dan Pink: How Teachers Can Sell Love of Learning to Students How to Get a Job at Google The Power of Introverts 23 Signs You're Secretly an Introvert 10 Ways to "Deal With" Quiet People Video: The Power of Introverts
ARTICLES & INFOGRAPHICS
Teaching and Learning:
Why Schools Must Move Beyond 1:1 Computing 7 Habits of Highly-effective Teachers Who Use Technology - infographic Developing Quest to Learn 7 Things You Should Know About Planning and Opening a Next Generation School What Does it Mean to Make Learning Personal 6 Ways to Discourage Learning Project Based Learning Assessment ASCD Archive A Very Scary Headline About Kindergarteners
Homework:
Homework: An UNnecessary Evil. BOOK: The Homework Myth by Alfie Kohn BOOK: The Case Against Homework: How Homework Is Hurting Children and What Parents Can Do About It by Sara Bennett BOOK: Rethinking Homework: Best Practices That Support Diverse Needs by Cathy Vatterott

Learning Archive

VIDEOS

ARTICLES & INFOGRAPHICS