Mike VachowOct 20, 20213 minNot Home, Part 2Driven by necessity but limited by elemental human need, remote learning will grow only on the margins.
Mike VachowAug 29, 20213 minReview: Teaching Machines: The History of Personalized Learning, by Audrey WattersAudrey Watters traces the history of personalized learning and teaching machines from 1920 to today. The through line is behaviorism.
Mike VachowMay 24, 20214 minKeep it RealNext year, schools will weigh convenience and intimacy when organizing how adults will work together.
Mike VachowOct 13, 20205 minExpensive and MessyNext year, elementary educators will focus on reclaiming and growing what the pandemic took away from children this year.
Mike VachowSep 22, 20202 minThe New, Older NormalNext year, the new normal for elementary schools may be older than the old normal.
Mike VachowSep 24, 20194 minSocrates Hacked ItAny innovation or disruption in schools must meet the essential first measure: does it promote dignity?
Mike VachowSep 6, 20195 minRobo CopThe economy of the future will be built on attention, a more difficult skill than ever to teach.
Mike VachowApr 3, 20193 minOriole HaikuGuidance for school employees on social media and the use of digital tools at school.
Mike VachowApr 24, 20183 minNot HomeSchool holds a special value as "not home" that is critical in helping kids develop confidence, independence.
Mike VachowMar 27, 20183 minUser/UsedToo many edtech products make false promises of agency, in which the "user" is, in fact, used.