Monthly Archives: March 2012
Supporting Students in a #Flipclass
| March 31, 2012 | Posted by Brian Bennett under All, Flipclass, Teaching |
I saw a tweet come through the feed this morning from Brad Campbell and Vanessa Alander regarding the practice of “implementing” a flipped classroom without appropriate support for students. [blackbirdpie id="186084660743380992"] [blackbirdpie id="186085691363561473"] These are important discussions to have because, and I cannot emphasize this enough, good pedagogy must come before technology use. A flipped… more
Three Things I Should Have Done in College
| March 29, 2012 | Posted by Brian Bennett under All, Teaching, Thoughts |
I got to speak with a group of preservice teachers this morning at the University of Evansville. Heading into the class, I was thinking about what things I would share to start them off on the right foot. This is what I came up with: 1. Join Twitter – If you are not involved in… more
“Academic Bowl” Paradox
| March 21, 2012 | Posted by Brian Bennett under Science, Teaching |
Last night, I read the science questions for the Indiana Academic Bowl our school hosted. The city schools all sent teams of students to participate in an evening of trivia and brain-power boxing. It was fun and it was great to see some of our own students putting their heads together to answer science questions.… more
It Is Up to Me
| March 14, 2012 | Posted by Brian Bennett under All, Risk, Teaching, Thoughts |
I have learned more this year than ever before and I keep coming back to one inescapable truth: If I want education to change, it is up to me to change it. I am not arguing that I am the savior of American schools. I am saying if we want local, committed, and relevant change… more
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