Ben Kestner
Thoughts on Education
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Frappuccino Drinker or Philosopher?
Tweeting for Teachers Twitter has been around for a few years now (July 2006 to be precise) and has evolved from being purely a micro-social networking opportunity to tell your followers that you are say, in Starbucks enjoying a nice strawberries and cream Frappuccino,… Continue Reading “Frappuccino Drinker or Philosopher?”
Life Long Learning
This is quite possibly the best (and funniest) graphic representation of ‘Life Long Learning’ I’ve seen. Thanks to Dennis Littky for tweeting this.
How Technology is bringing back the Real Teacher
A good teacher has always been much more than a giver of information, the source of knowledge. A good teacher is a coach, guide, mentor and facilitator; someone who is always curious and always seeking to learn; someone who celebrates not knowing, the unknown… Continue Reading “How Technology is bringing back the Real Teacher”
John Hardy-The Green School Bali
“Focus on local, let the environment lead and build like your grandchildren will” – John Hardy
Originally posted on Deborah Meier on Education:
Great talk from an esteemed colleague. “I have a theory that we can start moving things forward too by focusing on the message to kids. THEY will start the revolution!” http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ifi_fd4n9E Ben Kestner http://www.benkestner.com
Pushing RESET
I recently spent a day in the life of a 7th grader at my school. To all intents and purposes I was a new student and I shadowed a class all day. Double Social Studies- French – Maths, English and Double Art. Our teachers… Continue Reading “Pushing RESET”
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