Matt Renwick Today, Saturday, January 20, 2018, I’ll once again be selling and signing my two books published by ASCD at Barnes & Noble – Madison West. 5 Myths About Classroom Technology: How do we integrate digital tools to truly enhance learning? Digital Portfolios in the Classroom: Showcasing and Assessing Student Work I am scheduled for 1-3 P.M., … Read more
This following post is an excerpt from my new book, Digital Portfolios in the Classroom: Showcasing and Assessing Student Work (ASCD, 2017). Each chapter ends with a learner profile. These profiles are transcripts of my interviews with educators leading the way with using digital portfolios in their schools. In this profile, two high school educators share their … Read more
At the end of every year, I take a tech sabbatical to recharge and reflect upon the year, as well as to be more present during our break. Part of my recharge process is to read! Here is what I have been reading during the second half of 2017. See you in 2018. -Matt Ghostly … Read more
On the FreshGrade blog, you can read my initial interview with Karen Fadum, a helping teacher in British Columbia, Canada. This text is reprinted from my book Digital Portfolios in the Classroom: Showcasing and Assessing Student Work (ASCD, 2017). When I signed the contract with ASCD over two years ago to write this book on … Read more
On Saturday, December 2 starting at 1 P.M., I’ll be available for an author signing for my two books published through ASCD at Barnes & Noble – Madison West. 5 Myths About Classroom Technology: How do we integrate digital tools to truly enhance learning? Digital Portfolios in the Classroom: Showcasing and Assessing Student Work If … Read more
In my new book, I define digital portfolios as “dynamic, digital collections of information from many sources, in many forms, and with many purposes that better represent a student’s understanding and learning experiences.” While a definition is great, I also sought to provide examples of digital student portfolios in action. Several teachers shared their work … Read more
I was out of town, having lunch at a local cafe when I noticed a young mom taking a picture of her toddler while eating. “Come on, look at the camera!” she pleaded. The toddler said “no”, shook her head. Mom took the picture anyway and probably posted it on Facebook and/or Instagram. The little … Read more
We should not judge people by their peak of excellence, but by the distance they have traveled from the point where they started. ― Henry Ward Beecher (via Thoughtful Mind) As both a father and a building principal, education is a personal endeavor as well as a professional one. My two children have always attended the … Read more
Last week, I joined Justin Baeder at Principal Center Radio to discuss my new book Digital Portfolios in the Classroom: Showcasing and Assessing Student Work (ASCD, 2017). Click here to listen to the podcast on Justin’s website. You can also access the podcast on iTunes.
It’s Saturday night, which means I start to wind down my connectivity. I try to take a 24-hour sabbatical from almost all things technology. Typically I would let the phone die and not recharge it. However, lately I have been using an app called Streaks. You can track your daily habits in order to develop … Read more
