http://mindstepsincblog.com/what-the-iphone-can-teach-us-about-teaching/ Help any teacher reach EVERY student Sat, 28 Aug 2010 19:09:10 -0700 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.5 hourly 1 http://mindstepsincblog.com/what-the-iphone-can-teach-us-about-teaching/comment-page-1/#comment-9 iPods and Differentiated Instruction « History Tech Tue, 24 Nov 2009 22:26:22 +0000 http://mindstepincblog.com/?p=42#comment-9 [...] Jackson over at Mind Steps takes an interesting angle on the use of iPods and iPhones in the classroom. One that I’ve [...] [...] Jackson over at Mind Steps takes an interesting angle on the use of iPods and iPhones in the classroom. One that I’ve [...]

]]> http://mindstepsincblog.com/what-the-iphone-can-teach-us-about-teaching/comment-page-1/#comment-8 Tweets that mention Mindsteps Blog » What the iphone Can Teach Us About Teaching -- Topsy.com Thu, 19 Nov 2009 11:27:39 +0000 http://mindstepincblog.com/?p=42#comment-8 [...] This post was mentioned on Twitter by Marcia Conner, Mary Francone. Mary Francone said: RT @marciamarcia: First para speaks to all design, not just instruction in iPhone http://sn.im/can-teach from @Robyn_Mindsteps [...] [...] This post was mentioned on Twitter by Marcia Conner, Mary Francone. Mary Francone said: RT @marciamarcia: First para speaks to all design, not just instruction in iPhone http://sn.im/can-teach from @Robyn_Mindsteps [...]

]]> http://mindstepsincblog.com/what-the-iphone-can-teach-us-about-teaching/comment-page-1/#comment-7 What the iPhone can teach us about teaching (from Mindsteps, as cited by NowPossible.com) Thu, 12 Nov 2009 14:45:16 +0000 http://mindstepincblog.com/?p=42#comment-7 [...] (excerpts) What if we taught like an iphone? Apple doesn’t try to anticipate my needs. Instead, it built a phone that is flexible enough that I can make it fit my needs. In the days of DVR’s that allow you to watch TV when and how you want, and Pandora radio that lets you create your own radio station customized to your tastes and preferences, it is hard for many students to sit and get lessons that are pitched to the nebulous middle… Maybe instead of differentiation, we should focus on building lessons that are flexible enough that each student can find a way to access the curriculum. Maybe instead of trying to adapt our lessons to meet each student’s need, we should create lessons that students can customize themselves. (Read entire article…) [...] [...] (excerpts) What if we taught like an iphone? Apple doesn’t try to anticipate my needs. Instead, it built a phone that is flexible enough that I can make it fit my needs. In the days of DVR’s that allow you to watch TV when and how you want, and Pandora radio that lets you create your own radio station customized to your tastes and preferences, it is hard for many students to sit and get lessons that are pitched to the nebulous middle… Maybe instead of differentiation, we should focus on building lessons that are flexible enough that each student can find a way to access the curriculum. Maybe instead of trying to adapt our lessons to meet each student’s need, we should create lessons that students can customize themselves. (Read entire article…) [...]

]]> http://mindstepsincblog.com/what-the-iphone-can-teach-us-about-teaching/comment-page-1/#comment-6 Bruce Kasanoff Wed, 11 Nov 2009 15:41:31 +0000 http://mindstepincblog.com/?p=42#comment-6 Robyn, I love this article and just posted an excerpt/link on my site - NowPossible.com - which covers personalization in education, healthcare and beyond. Robyn, I love this article and just posted an excerpt/link on my site – NowPossible.com – which covers personalization in education, healthcare and beyond.

]]> http://mindstepsincblog.com/what-the-iphone-can-teach-us-about-teaching/comment-page-1/#comment-5 Tammy Worcester Wed, 11 Nov 2009 14:49:36 +0000 http://mindstepincblog.com/?p=42#comment-5 Great post! I love the idea of making the curriculum customized instead of individualized. Great post! I love the idea of making the curriculum customized instead of individualized.

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