#makeschooldifferent

[abealarcon-blog]

Stop Pretending

Thanks to Scott McLeod who started this “Stop Pretending in Education.”

Here is my list:

When it comes to education, we have to stop pretending ...

1. That the arts can be done in 40 minute periods once a week or only afterschool.

2. Learning a second (or third, or fourth ... you get my point) language can only be done in Europe or in private schools.

3. Teachers are the only ones who should teach.  

4. Learning only happens in a (class)room with 4 walls.

5. Schools put children first.  

[edtechleadership]

When it comes to education, we have to stop pretending…

When it comes to education, we have to stop pretending… ▪ that technology is more important than professional development ▪ that one type of school will meet the needs of all learners ▪ that distraction is caused by technology ▪ that students aren’t affected positively by the devices they carry ▪ that students can only learn through instruction