Jeff KidermanAn Uneducated ElectionThe 2016 US Presidential election was a long and painful ordeal for many of us. Over 18 months we couldn’t get away from the slogans, the…Nov 16, 2016Nov 16, 2016
Jeff KidermanProblem SolvingIf you work in and/or are familiar with the world of education, you’ve almost certainly encountered a person or organization whose mission…May 26, 2016May 26, 2016
Jeff KidermanChessI’m currently reading Walter Isaacson’s “The Innovators: How a Group of Hackers, Geniuses, and Geeks Created the Digital Revolution,” which…Apr 20, 2016Apr 20, 2016
Jeff KidermanThe Elusive ‘F Word’ in Personalized LearningStory published on EdSurge, I recommend you read it there (their formatting is very solid). Otherwise, full text below.Mar 18, 2016Mar 18, 2016
Jeff KidermanWhat’s your problem?As educators, we know that many of the issues our students face in our classrooms didn’t originate in our classrooms. DNA, disabilities…Jan 26, 2016Jan 26, 2016
Jeff KidermanSupport vs. Accountability?Two attitudes towards teachers by those “above” them (administrators, district-level leaders, school boards, legislators, the general…Jul 30, 2015Jul 30, 2015
Jeff KidermanPersonalizationSir Ken Robinson is generally considered a guru in the worlds of progressive education and education innovation. His TED talk is the most…May 28, 20151May 28, 20151
Jeff KidermanExtra HelpStudents are typically grouped into classes, with one teacher (and maybe an assistant) leading the class. The teacher is expected to be…Mar 24, 2015Mar 24, 2015
Jeff KidermanWhat if we were wrong?I just encountered a recent NPR article entitled “5 Lessons Education Research Taught Us in 2014.” I’m not an academic and haven’t delved…Mar 2, 2015Mar 2, 2015
Jeff KidermanBetter to not teach?I teach a class that is predominantly online and entirely self-paced. Students progress through a series of 50 or so lessons (developed by…Feb 18, 2015Feb 18, 2015
