As educators, we often feel like we aren’t doing our jobs if we don’t take people through the...
Katie Martin
We Rise by Lifting Others
It is easy to become isolated in our roles as educators and overwhelmed by the enormous pace of...
Your Stories Matter #IMMOOC
I met with the principal recently and we were talking about his goals and what he wanted to see on...
Experiences Shape Practice
I hear stories all the time of people who set up their stuffed animals and played school all day...
Student Engagement: Are we focused on short-term results or long-term impact?
Student engagement is paramount in education. If students aren't engaged, they won’t invest in the...
Making the Most of the #IMMOOC Experience
It’s time for the 4th round of the Innovator’s Mindset MOOC (#IMMOOC) and I couldn’t be more...
Will Your Students Thrive in an Unpredictable World?
Our obsessive focus on testing and scores has narrowed the curriculum and, as an...
#IMMOOC is Back and Better than Ever!
It’s time for the 4th round of the Innovator’s Mindset MOOC (IMMOOC) and I couldn’t be more...

Dr. Katie Martin
Dr. Katie Martin is the author of Learner-Centered Innovation and VP of Leadership and Learning at Altitude Learning. She teaches in the graduate school of Education at High Tech High and is on the board of Real World Scholars. Learn More.
LEARNER-CENTERED INNOVATION

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