I am thrilled to announce that my book, Learner-Centered Innovation: Spark Curiosity, Ignite...
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3 Ways to Make the Writing Process More Authentic
In an article, “Why Kids Can’t Write” published in the New York Times, a study of almost 500...
Making the Most Out of the #IMMOOC Experience
Educators are busy with life and work and there is no doubt our plates are full, but when we find...
Developing Creative Confidence
For too long we have upheld the myth that there are those who are creative and those who aren’t....
What's the Value of Your Network?
“Ideas are in fact manifestations of a complex network of neurons firing in the brain and new...
Being Mentored
I am about to finish up my first year as the Director of our Professional Learning team. This has...
Embracing Open Learning
Throughout my career, teaching kids and adults in diverse districts and courses, I have lived in...
Prioritizing Play
Recently I had a series of experiences that that left an impact on me because of the connections...

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
Favortie Posts
Setting Goals and Aligning our Learner-Centered Systems
I love Brene Brown’s Dare to Lead podcast and recently she had on James Clear to talk about his...
Why You Should Allow Students to Retake Tests
Many students are in different places with what they know and are able to do. As we are settling...
3 Ways to Empathize With Learners To Meet Them Where They Are
It’s a common refrain to say be the teacher that you needed. On the surface level, this makes...
Designing Authentic Projects
Despite the efforts of educators, and initiatives, the Gallup poll highlights that too often...