Watch this video. Consider this powerful vision for schools today.
How can I bring about this vision in my classroom?
Listen and Trust Students
Make more time to listen to students' needs and ideas. Give students greater responsibility over their learning and classroom management.
Environment
Continue to advocate for new furniture and better tools for modern learning. Advocate for maker spaces, comfortable furniture, and varied spaces for learning and sharing.
Learning Experiences
Continue to study and learn with students about ways that we can make the learning in school irresistible, student-friendly, and dynamic.
Technology
Continue to advocate for streamlined systems and the the use of the best tools, both BYOD and school provided tools and programs to make learning current, engaging, and meaningful to students.
Eric's work has served as a shining light for me for many years as he's creatively blazed a trail to better schools. This Ted Talk is just one more example of his powerful voice and actions with regard to teaching children well. Thanks Eric!
