3rd Blogpost Prompt

Our topic for this week is “Assessment.” Before beginning the readings, please watch one of the Dan Pink videos posted on the Schedule (choose between the 11 minute animated version and the 18′ 30″ TED Talk). Then read “The Case Against Grades” (Alfie Kohn) and “Imagination First” (Liu and Noppe-Brandon), as well as EITHER Riley’s article on “evidence based” practice […]

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Second Blogging Prompt

Once again, everything is on the table as long as it engages the readings for next week and /or the topic of mindfulness in teaching and learning. You might want to respond to the readings in the context of Sir Ken Robinson’s video and discussion we shared this evening. You might want to reflect on your current understanding of pedagogy […]

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First Blogging Prompt

Dear GEDI’s! I write this in great anticipation of meeting you all in person this evening.  I am eager to get to know you and to begin a journey of self-discovery, reflection, and collaborative inquiry that will take us not just through the end of the semester, but, if we do it right, far far beyond (perhaps to a galaxy […]

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