EdCamp

It seems the concept of an "EdCamp" is popping up in every blog, newsletter, and tweet I see! I am intrigued, and trying to think about how I might be able to facilitate an EdCamp conference in my school, or even in my district. The concept is not a new one, as a matter of fact wikipedia lists examples of "unconferences" as early as 2005. After several years, it seems the trend might finally be catching on. I recently found a few others in Denver (on twitter) who are thinking the same thing....I'll keep you posted. Anyone interested in attending?

Discovering Hope: Grading and Mindset in a Differentiated Classroom - Houston, TX, United States, ASCD EDge Blog post

Discovering Hope: Grading and Mindset in a Differentiated Classroom - Houston, TX, United States, ASCD EDge Blog post

I was reading this today and pondering my feelings about the concept of redos, retakes and do-overs. I think I have always been one who believed that learning took place with redos and do-overs, but this article pushed me to think a little differently. Do we learn more from our failures? ABSOLUTELY! But I never thought about assignments in that way.

I LOVE the concept of a growth mindset, not only for students but for teachers as well. I am going to take some time this weekend to watch Rick Wormeli's utube video.....my reaction coming soon.