Bold School Teachers Elevate a Culture of “AND” | Weston Kieschnick | TEDxDakotaRidge

Weston Kieschnick examines the wisdom and innovation of teachers in America’s most rapidly improving schools. In a talk that’s equal parts informative, thought provoking, and hilarious, he invites listeners into a world where our schools stop chasing the pendulum and start to embrace a culture of “and”. A talk for every educator, at every level. Weston Kieschnick is an award-winning educator, best-selling author of Bold School: Old School Wisdom + New School Innovation = Blended Learning that Works, host of the critically acclaimed podcast Teaching Keating, and one of education’s most sought-after speakers. Weston has advised teachers and school leaders from every state in the US and more than 30 countries around the world. Districts supported by Mr. Kieschnick have been recognized among the top ten in the nation by the Learning Counsel. You can find Weston’s work published in EdWeek, EdTech Magazine, and featured on the 10-Minute Teacher, Teaching Tales, Kids Deserve It, and LeadUp Teach. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at www.ted.com/tedx

[@bobmoreland3112]

Wes in person is even more charismatic that in this video. His insights are sagaciously delivered through memorable, engaging stories. He demonstrates the tools he teaches, as with any great strategy instructor. Notice Wes makes the most of all of the multiple intelligences available to his audience.

[@ifnyou]

The final point, about "what am I going to do with Flipgrid etc tomorrow?", is so crucial. I see it all the time; teachers who get excited about some technological tool and then try to figure out some way to shoehorn that tool into the classroom. Technology is wonderful when it helps you to solve a problem you already have in a clear and efficient way. When you try to find a place for it and there's no natural place for it to go, it can be the worst timesink imaginable.

[@platonicvizard]

I couldn't agree more. Thanks.

[@nathanfielding8587]

I agree with Wes on most of his talk, except for his view that education is not broken. He's putting this idea in a talk about keeping the best of both the old and the new, and it doesn't fit with his argument. Graduates don't necessarily reflect growth and education. It's a lot more complicated than that and a big issue that needs solving.