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Tuesday, December 4, 2012

Depth of Knowledge & Student Engagement

Karin Hess on Depth of Knowledge (3 minute video)
*Click on Karin's name for the Cognitive Rigor Matrix


"Whether you realize it or not, all your students are engaged all the time. The important question is, what are they engaged in?"



How can we continue making this shift in our classrooms? Shifting away from a teacher-centered classroom to a student-centered classroom. It's not about doing less work, it's about making education more purposeful, more relevant, and more engaging for our students.



It's all about the approach for our students... how can you help guide and direct them to the right approach?



These might not show up on a standardized test, but nevertheless they are extremely important. How do we and how are we teaching this...?


Because of the time of the year, you probably need a little encouragement to smile, laugh, or cry... or perhaps all three at the same time; watch this 4 minute video to kick start your week!