by Jordan Benedict | Nov 23, 2016 | Blog
The beauty of using a coding language like R or Python, is that you can customize virtually every aspect of your visualization. With an eye for design, you can portray loads of information in one graphic.
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by Jordan Benedict | Oct 29, 2016 | Blog
When it comes to presenting data, protocols for data, and the administrative use and sharing of data – there’s a lot to know. High level stats, privacy rights, statistical coding, and more… yet we ask professionals who are experts at lesson design to be aware of all of this and how to leverage data to measure effectiveness. I simplify it down to one simple rule: (more…)
by Jordan Benedict | Aug 16, 2016 | Blog
Over at YouCubed, Jo Boaler and the team have released the second edition of the “Week of Inspirational Maths” (WIM). The lessons promote mathematical growth mindsets, dispel discouraging myths about learning, and give engaging tasks with access points for all learners. (more…)
by Jordan Benedict | Jun 9, 2015 | Blog
As we moved to Standards Based Reporting, the emphasis on summative feedback increased, whether intentionally or not. Unfortunately that meant our formative feedback tracking became a little inconsistent. So I had the idea (as many teachers do) to have the students self-track and self-report. (more…)