I am the center of my own learning

It has been a valuable week at the John Muir Academy-one of those series of moments when you realize that true learning comes out of struggle. It is the realization that we are ultimately the director of our own learning. We must jump in, get messy, struggle with what works and what doesn't. Along the way we reach the peak of optimum learning when collectively we reach out to others. The pinnacle of learning is found when we trust each other enough to guide each other through the challenges and on to enduring understanding.

If it is to be it is up to me, but we all get by with a little help from our friends.

Power of 500

Wow what an incredible day. After months of planning to see over 500 ed tech advocates making their voices heard was an experience not to be forgotten. For many this was their first time going to the hill and they were energized by knowing that their voice can make a difference and what they do can change the future. What an honor to be small part of making this happen.

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Pockets of Promising Practice

Everday I see powerful learning happening with technology in some places. When will be the day when powerful things are happening in learning with technology everywhere? It has been a long time since I have posted, because I am still struggling with how best practices with 21st century technology can be sustainable. It is an undeniable truth that all children need to be literate in reading, but why is there so much diagreement over our students being literate in the tools and critical thinking required to navigate the 21st century?