Rob MasonCurrent Topics in Education: The Final ReflectionThe assignment: Now that you have completed this course, look back through your writing. Write a post about which topic opened your eyes…Jul 14, 2019Jul 14, 2019
Rob MasonArtificial Intelligence: A cautiously optimistic future in educationAs Daniel Newsome points out in this Forbes piece, public education is always a little slow to jump on to the newest technology bandwagon…Jul 14, 2019Jul 14, 2019
Rob MasonSocial media in the classroom? So far, my answer is still “no”.My policy on phones in the classroom has fluctuated with the times and technology. When flip phones first started showing up in classrooms…Jul 12, 20191Jul 12, 20191
Rob MasonCommon National Standards: Yes, no, or something in between?I have a confession to make. I do not teach math or English/Language Arts (that’s not my real confession — I’m actually proudly out of the…Jul 12, 2019Jul 12, 2019
Rob MasonGrowth Mindset: Not what was advertised, but a good place to start.“I’m no good at math.”Jul 11, 2019Jul 11, 2019
Rob MasonDistractions: Fidget spinners and bottle-flipping are not the real problem.Every year it happens. Something new shows up in schools that becomes the bane of educators. Fidget spinners. Flossing. Wheelie shoes…Jul 9, 20193Jul 9, 20193
Rob MasonDesigning a physics classroom that will help my students learn.Close your eyes and picture a classroom. Does the picture in your mind look anything like this?Jul 9, 20196Jul 9, 20196
Rob MasonGenius Hour: It works for Google engineers, let’s try it with teachers!Most people reading this will be familiar with the famous “Google Genius Hour”. Just in case you aren’t familiar: Google engineers are…Jul 5, 20191Jul 5, 20191
Rob MasonWhat does it mean to be a “connected” educator?“What affect, if any, could/does being a connected educator have on your classroom?” That is the question posed to the class. When I first…Jul 1, 20196Jul 1, 20196
Rob MasonLet Them Play!Ever since No Child Left Behind elevated the importance of standardized testing, a number of schools and districts have placed more…Jun 26, 20192Jun 26, 20192