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No More Superstars!
Heffernan (2015) shares that gone are the days where we rely on a certain pecking order as a necessity for growth and success, which is a...
Mikeela Woods
Jun 19, 20232 min read
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Self-Assessment 5302
Key Contributions Reflection This course provided me with an in-depth understanding of growth mindset. Previously I had not studied the...
Mikeela Woods
Apr 26, 20232 min read
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More than a Passion
At a young age I realized my passion for teaching. Imaginary play with dolls and barbies centered around school time, my poor toys never...
Mikeela Woods
Apr 19, 20231 min read
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Forward or Back
I find feedforward is easier to accept when compared to feedback. Feedforward presents one with the chance to improve or enhance ideas...
Mikeela Woods
Apr 9, 20231 min read
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The Learning Never Stops!
This week I joined three learning networks, Council for Exceptional Children, Edutech for Teachers, and Educational...
Mikeela Woods
Apr 9, 20231 min read
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Choice*** Ownership*** Voice*** Authentic
Twenty-first century learners must become comfortable with creative learning and solutions. The idea of thinking beyond the traditional...
Mikeela Woods
Apr 6, 20232 min read
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Exploring My Mindset
My current position is very structured. I evaluate students, and have to follow standardized procedures for test validity purposes. Some...
Mikeela Woods
Apr 6, 20231 min read
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Perception on Growth Mindset
It’s amazing the impact a word can have on one’s future and potential. Applying the word “yet” to a challenge, obstacle, or difficulty...
Mikeela Woods
Apr 6, 20232 min read
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Communication is Key
I consider myself to be an innovative educator, but know I need to grow and develop in the multitude of ways to use technology as a tool...
Mikeela Woods
Apr 6, 20232 min read
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Urgency for Change
In education teachers, staff members, and administrators are often overwhelmed. There never seems to be enough time in the day....
Mikeela Woods
Apr 6, 20232 min read
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Can I Really Innovate?
The video, Blended learning and the future of education: Monique Markoff at TEDxIthacaCollege, detailed blended learning, while defining...
Mikeela Woods
Apr 6, 20232 min read
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Progressing Towards Progressive Education
The initial part of the video, Progressive Education in the 1940s, reminded me of when I first started teaching. Students were sitting in...
Mikeela Woods
Apr 6, 20232 min read
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Don't Shy Away From Disruptive Innovation
The idea and thought of change are typically scary as people often fear the unknown – hence innovation being disruptive. Making change is...
Mikeela Woods
Apr 6, 20231 min read
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