James KerrAug 15, 20183 minQuestioning GradingStudents and parents alike place intense value on grades. An ill-structured problem that I wrestle with is if the grading system that I...
James KerrAug 15, 20183 minGrowth MindsetI found the “mindsets” piece of our summer learning experience to be both engaging and unifying. I particularly enjoyed the messages of...
James KerrAug 14, 20183 min(New Wine Skins)“No old road leads to new destinations! Change begins when one realizes that it is unwise to pour a new wine into an old wine skin. If...
James KerrAug 12, 20183 minStudent Experience And Classroom DesignI will be creating a new learning space for my Physics and Physical Science students. My former learning space (see drawing at the side)...
James KerrAug 12, 20182 minRose Garden Start-upWhat would you learn if you had the time? I chose to learn how to create a rose garden. In this video you will see some examples of...
James KerrAug 5, 20182 minLesson Plan MAET LensesHonors Physical Science students may decide to use this technology to collect and analyze data for a two day lab experience measuring...
James KerrJul 31, 20184 minLearning, Understanding And Conceptual Change Home Traditional teaching practices have focused on a variety of well-worn and frequently practiced pedagogies. Anecdotal evidence...
James KerrJul 31, 20183 minBridging The Digital Gap Home Today access to digital resources impacts economic viability and quality of life. While the USA has been a leader in building...
James KerrJul 31, 20182 minNetworked Learning ProjectNetworked Learning Planning Home I have always wanted to learn about planting and maintaining a successful rose garden. My long-term goal...
James KerrJul 30, 20183 minMy Networked Learning Project (Updated)Home I started my networked learning project by finding a site for the bed that will enjoy six to eight hours of sunlight. I learned that...