The Edutopia Community Principles
Our community is dedicated to connecting people who want to improve the learning process.
1) Why we're here.
We are teachers, administrators, policy makers, parents, technology staff, librarians, college students, and other educators who are committed to positive change in education. While we face many challenges in today's education system, we see even more opportunities. We look forward to helping each other innovate -- from large scale reform to day-to-day tips -- with clarity and integrity.
2) Permission to innovate.
Edutopia welcomes innovators in education. We invite ideas that seem wacky or risky or undoable, as well as those that are practical, proven, and within reach.
3) Productive and constructive.
Our approach to all problems is to be productive and constructive -- both in praise and in criticism. And, while we realize that innovating often feels like a Sisyphean task in the face of tighter budgets and industrial-age assessment requirements, we are committed to ensuring that the discourse maintains a standard of respect between all community members.
4) Interdependence.
If the 21st century has taught us anything so far, it's that networks of like-minded people can move mountains. We are encouraged and inspired by these myriad opportunities for collaboration, and the ability to do so without geographical limits. The Edutopia community recognizes this interdependence as a requirement for any sort of success.
5) Transparency, privacy, and identity.
With the advent of social media and ubiquitous Internet access, the social contract around privacy and identity is changing rapidly. What was once considered private info is often given freely in exchange for better service, additional information, or entertainment.
Each person brings his or her unique set of needs around privacy and identity (see our privacy policy). The Edutopia community values transparency to the extent it can promote discourse and constructive action without compromising the privacy of our members.
Thank you for taking time to review these principles. We welcome your comments.
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The adventures of the human
The adventures of the human eyes
This is my first time doing PBL's and I wanted to teach my members more about the human eyes. Is there anyone on here that's willing to share some ideas so that I can better teach my staff and members to do a great summer project.
Free developmental ideas and resources for you
I am not directly involved in learning in schools. I have spent many years helping older individuals, and managers, teams and organisations change and learn. A few years ago I published everything I had learned about doing this on the web for anyone to freely access and use. There are now 300 + articles, tools and resources on http://www.nickheap.co.uk. It is a privilege to share this resource with this community. Education is a critical task as we face ever more complex and rapid change. So please use and adapt anything you find. That's what the site is for.
My name is Sergio, I live in
My name is Sergio, I live in Lisbon, Portugal and I'm studying Educational Sciences at the University of Lisbon.
And I happy to engage here and exchange experiences with others on education.
I believe that educators can influence the process of transformation of the individual, so I have dedicated my time to help young and adolescents to manage conflicts and living experiences, and thus be integrated into society in order to fulfill their role satisfactorily as humans worthy.
Jonie--both my sons went to
Jonie--both my sons went to such a school..and what a difference it made! They grew up into solid citizens--super intuitive and insightful beyond their years, also quite worldly. I don't share this as a mom--haha I'm just mom. I'm quoting girlfriends. So YAY! for all you are doing! You're making such a difference!
As far as advice; at our school, all parents were required to spend a certain amount of time in the classroom. I'm a songwriter/musician/teacher so I became the classroom music teacher. Through this experience and the kid's response to my tunes (they still use them!) I realized that song lyrics make a giant dent and created a program for all schools.
I suggest you invite parents in big-time to share their talents. It makes the school feel like one big family, it supports the teachers beautifully, and also makes a special kind of magic--a community where everyone's voice can be heard.
Good luck!
Glad to be here
I am excited to engage here. Teachers have so much influence on the attitudes of their students--they can't even know. New ideas are everything in a world that is changing so quickly. If we stay current and fluid as teachers, we can do the most good. This is a great site!
I am looking information
I am looking information about the role of a building principal in the budget development process; any idea where to go?
I seek all your help in
I seek all your help in getting through successfully............... in my professional career. I do go through the net for my project works and I was selected the best along with others for my project on biology which I had selected through Internet.
thanking you sirs,
aruna sesha kumari
I have know comment on what
I have know comment on what he dose but all i can say He first need to started trying to get help his self before some one else can.He have to make the first move to show someone that he are ready to make a change are call a advisor for help/.
Browsing the Internet takes a
Browsing the Internet takes a lot of students time and as teachers it is our duty to guide students use their browsing time profitably.
Education is the key to
Education is the key to unlock the door of knowledge and knowledge is power. On this note l urge you to stay focus and that you will live to see the number of people you have supported by opening that school. I share your vision of creating/ putting up schools