I will never forget going to my first parent-teacher conference as a parent instead of the...
Katie Martin
Aligning research and practice: 3 ways to use learning sciences to create learner-centered experiences
I have been thinking about a conversation I had with a colleague who pointed out that improvement,...
Focus on Learning, Not Just the Project
How many times have you heard or even said something to the effect of, "We are transforming...
What if meaningful change starts with you?
I went through most of school thinking (and being graded based on this assumption) that the...
10 things I’ve Learned This Decade About Change in Education
I don’t know about you all but 2020 has been “the future” in my book for as long as I can...
Learning Exhibitions: The Power of Showcasing the Process and Product
This week, both of my kids had the opportunity to share the projects that they have been engaged...
When you focus on the good, the good gets better.
November and December can be hard months, especially for educators. There is so much to do and...
Personalized Professional Learning
Empowerment is critical to personal learning, and, as a result, many have resorted to providing...
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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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...
7 Bright Spots In Learner-Centered Education
Amanda Gorman reminds us, “For there is always light if we’re brave enough to see it. If only...