Are Your Students Learning as if You Didn't Exist?

If you answered "Yes" to the title of this post, then you can skip this article.  Marilyn Price-Mitchell PhD has conceived a wonderful framework for understanding what kids need to become self-sufficient and life-long learners.  Teachers, along with other caring adults can change lives.  Read this article and view her graphic of necessary pathways to achieve success.


8 Pathways to Every Student's Success. Marilyn Price-Mitchell PhD.  01.07.15.  Edutopia
http://www.edutopia.org/blog/8-pathways-every-students-success-marilyn-price-Mitchell


We all try some or all of these pathways. How are they working for you.  Share your thoughts with other teachers in Comments below.

Teachers : Is Your Room Designed for 21st Century Learning?

How is the furniture arranged in your room?  Does it support collaboration among peers?  Easy to access communication technologies?  Flexible enough to meet different learning styles?  Long gone are the days of stationary desks in rows facing front to the teacher, of course.  For some great ideas read Emily Vickery's article offering interesting insights from designer, David Jakes.
We'd be interested in learning what ideas you might try or have already used in your classroom.  Share your thoughts in Comments below.

Are You Hacking Your School's Learning Spaces?  Emily Vickery. 8.17.14.  MiddleWeb
http://www.middleweb.com/17033/hacking-schools-learning-spaces/