Second to this is how we have always done it, the other most frustrating statement is “I am...
Learning and Teaching
Developing the Confidence and Competence of Learners
We were on vacation recently and I was trying to estimate the dinner bill. I figured I would see...
Are We Killing the Confidence of Writers?
A 7th grader recently shared his experience in a blog post, Dear Report Cards, You Suck, that...
Are we educating for life or school?
“I don’t learn that way.” Whether it’s my uber driver, a parent, teacher, student etc. it seems...
Build the Foundation, Not the Ceiling
Traditionally, the curriculum has been organized in a linear path that promotes a one size fits...
One Approach Does Not Fit All
I overheard a conversation between a group of educators debating whether or not taking notes by...
Project-based Learning: Are You Focused on the Project or the Learning?
As the Gallup poll and countless others have pointed out, many of our students are increasingly...
What if school could be better for students- and adults?
Last week at ISTE, I had the opportunity to give a keynote, which was an amazing experience, and I...
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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The Pandemic is a portal: What will you choose as your new normal?
Last week I was reflecting with some colleagues about how life has changed since March. Without...
Using OER to Increase Collaboration, Relevance, and Engagement
As I connect with educators, I hear a common trend: many districts that moved from traditional...
The 4 Ps of Teaching, Learning, and Leading in a Pandemic
As I have met with educators and lead professional learning or design sessions, I have been asking...
To Engage Students, Focus on Connection Over Content
Trapped, distant, uncertain, and unfocused. These are just a few of the words that students used...