Creating Intentional Connection and Community Through Technology
There are two main reasons you should use technology in school: to deepen learning and build human connection. If you don t leverage it to do either of these things, I [ ]
George Couros
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To Grow the Strengths of Your Students, See the Strengths in Your Staff
What if the fastest way to help students grow isn't by focusing on their weaknesses, but by building on their strengths? Discover why the most effective schools begin by recognizing and developing the strengths of their staff, creating a culture where everyone feels valued, grows with confidence, and helps others do the same.
Are Your Questions Helping You Move Forward or Stand Still?
Are you asking questions to stand still or to try and move forward? This is something I have been thinking about a lot in my work, as I [ ]
Using Technology To Humanize (Revisit)
In 2018, I wrote the post below titled Using Technology to Humanize that someone recently reshared with me. This is long before the AI conversation was seemingly everywhere. I wanted [ ]
3 Questions Before You Launch a Portrait of a Graduate
Is your Profile of a Graduate improving learning experiences in your community, or is it simply describing aspirations without the aligned actions to bring them to life? _________________________________ [ ]
The Most Powerful Story Isn’t Only Yours to Tell
“It is essential that you share YOUR story!” I hear the above statement often (and have probably said the same) , but it is missing a piece, as this [ ]
The Experts Are Already in the Room
How can school leaders empower the experts already in the room? There is an idea that I write about in “Forward, Together” which I call the “Educator Paradox” when [ ]
In a World of Changing Technology, Human Connection and Reading Should Endure
In this post, I explore the following: Can we leverage technology while keeping human connection and reading at the center of learning? This post is part 3 of [ ]
The Challenge Isn’t AI, It’s Teaching Students to Navigate It
This week, I share some thoughts on the question, How can educators help students navigate AI responsibly? Last week, I wrote an initial response to Jonathan Haidt s latest TED Talk, [ ]
The Easier Technology Gets, the More Challenge Matters
Technology and AI are becoming increasingly easy to use, but that doesn't mean learning should be. Drawing on insights from Jonathan Haidt's TED Talk, this post explores why helping students embrace challenge, sustained effort, deep thinking, and meaningful work may be more important than teaching them the latest tools. In a world built for convenience, the ability to do hard things could become…