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Moving Forward While Romanticizing the Past?

Posted on September 22, 2011 by Chris Wejr

We often look to our past through a lens of  ‘that is how things should be done today’.  This past week I have read a few articles and posts about how we need to return to the old, better ways… Continue Reading →

Educational Change, Teaching and Learning Cale Birk, david wees, entitlement, future generations, New Math, romanticizing the past, Scott Benwell
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What Are We Modeling?

Posted on August 9, 2011 by Chris Wejr

After tweeting out David Wees’ (@davidwees) brilliant post on how We Will Never End Bullying In Our Schools, Jennifer Marten @jenmarten, tweeted this video, “Children Learn What They Live” to add to the discussion. It reminds me of a quote… Continue Reading →

Leadership, Moral Stewardship, Teaching and Learning bullying, david wees, Larry Cuban, modeling
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A Discussion With Education Minister George Abbott

Posted on May 17, 2011 by Chris Wejr

A few weeks ago, a teacher whomI have come to know very well and whom I highly respect, David Wees, sent me a message on Twitter that he had an exciting opportunity to share.  The following day, we caught up… Continue Reading →

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Reflections of an EdCamper

Posted on April 18, 2011 by Chris Wejr

After a day in which I was truly inspired by the students at our school (post upcoming on our Identity Day), I had the privilege of attending an inspirational day of professional development in which there was no keynote, no… Continue Reading →

Professional Development, Social Media, Teaching and Learning Assessment, david wees, EdCamp Vancouver, edcampvan, motivation, Professional Development

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