by John McCarthy | Nov 8, 2020 | Pedagogy, resources
Learning takes on many forms. Offering a mixed approach helps learners to explore from different contexts. This is why we’ve explored previously resources that support Open Education Resources (OER) that provides a treasure trove of rich quality material for...
by John McCarthy | Nov 4, 2020 | Pedagogy
By John McCarthy (updated on September 16, 2024) Planning for Differentiation can feel challenging and overwhelming. Having written on this topic numerous times, a common concern raised by teachers is how complex it appears to plan for six elements: Instructional...
by John McCarthy | Nov 2, 2020 | Collaboration, Culture, Instructional Technology, resources, So All Can Learn, strategies, Voice
Engaging students in virtual and blended learning can feel challenging and overwhelming. When students feel connected to the learning, they are more likely to engage into the tasks. One approach is to build structures where students make active decisions and take...
by John McCarthy | Oct 26, 2020 | Pedagogy
Working with students in blended and virtual environments can be challenging. This is especially the case when resources for academics are limited. There are sites by different organizations and Teachers-Pay-Teachers that offer resources at a fee. But why should...
by John McCarthy | Oct 19, 2020 | Pedagogy
Announcing a collaboration with Teaching Times on offering rich online professional Masterclass Webinars to meet your professional needs. Teaching Times is a publisher of articles and resources for supporting educators across the globe. John McCarthy will be teaching...
by John McCarthy | Aug 15, 2020 | Culture, So All Can Learn
Being a teacher leader is acknowledgement of your skills, experiences, and expertise in the classroom and your ability to work with your peers. This leadership role is no easy task. Peers do not respond as easily or in the same ways as the students who we teach....
by John McCarthy | Aug 14, 2020 | Global Skills, PBL, Pedagogy, Project Based Learning
Welcome to Caravan of Knowledge! This special event occurs in Kazakhstan to support innovative practices in teaching and learning. Through this event, teachers from all over Kazakhstan are exploring and planning ways to implement powerful practices that bring alive...
by John McCarthy | Aug 14, 2020 | authenticity, PBL, Project Based Learning
By John McCarthy – Twitter: @JMcCarthyEdS – www.openingpaths.org Download: PDF version Project Based Learning is a vehicle for powerful authentic learning experiences. With many structures available to use the application of quality PBL can sometimes be...
by John McCarthy | Aug 3, 2020 | 21st Century Skills, Collaboration, Pedagogy
When my son was a 9th grader, he was on a team with a student who struggled with completing tasks. After a week, my son shared the team’s frustrations, as they felt helpless to convince the student to move past excuses and make attempts at the work. Fortunately, the...
by John McCarthy | Jun 21, 2019 | authenticity, Pedagogy, Project Based Learning
“Why should I care?” This is the question that educators must address, as the answers can determine the level of engagement by students for curriculum experiences. The best answers are not explanations but learning experiences that are authentic to the learners’ world...
