Sharing Innovation through YouTube
Christopher Weiss, Principal, Riverside School, Riverside, CT
Christopher's Innovation in Ed YouTube channel highlights the work of innovation at Riverside School in Greenwich, CT including work on a school-wide "Genius Hour" and the implementation of a 1:1 Digital Learning Environment. Christopher Weiss, an educator for over 23 years, has been the principal of Riverside School in Greenwich, Connnecticut for the past 5 years. The K-5 elementary school has been named a "School of Distinction" by the Connecticut State Department of Education and is considered a top school in the state. Riverside School has implemented a 4 year plan focused on the theme of "Innovation", developing a school-wide Genius Hour (self-directed student projects) program, building an Innovation Space, co-hosting a yearly S.T.E.M. Fair, and recently taking part in the Global Cardboard Challenge with a two day school-wide cardboard challenge to kick off to the Genius Hour program.
http://tinyurl.com/h3lh5og
Christopher's Innovation in Ed YouTube channel highlights the work of innovation at Riverside School in Greenwich, CT including work on a school-wide "Genius Hour" and the implementation of a 1:1 Digital Learning Environment. Christopher Weiss, an educator for over 23 years, has been the principal of Riverside School in Greenwich, Connnecticut for the past 5 years. The K-5 elementary school has been named a "School of Distinction" by the Connecticut State Department of Education and is considered a top school in the state. Riverside School has implemented a 4 year plan focused on the theme of "Innovation", developing a school-wide Genius Hour (self-directed student projects) program, building an Innovation Space, co-hosting a yearly S.T.E.M. Fair, and recently taking part in the Global Cardboard Challenge with a two day school-wide cardboard challenge to kick off to the Genius Hour program.
http://tinyurl.com/h3lh5og
Heidi Veal - Lawson Early childhood
#LeadUpTeach interviews are broadcast live on Google Hangouts and then archived at YouTube It was co-founded by Elisabeth Bostwick, Laura Gilchrist, and Heidi Veal and is part of the LeadUpNow/LeadUpChat family. LeadUpTeach was born out of a desire to empower educators and ignite innovation. At the heart of LeadupTeach is a commitment to dive deep into the instructional practices of today’s teacher leaders . . . . LeadUpTeach is committed to highlighting leaders in education and innovative practices that promote continuous student growth and achievement. They host bi-monthly video interviews with a wide variety of compelling guests who are blazing a trail in schools across the country. Check out #LeadUpTeach's YouTube channel to access their extensive archive of recorded interviews and their blog site for additional LeadUpTeach resources.
http://tinyurl.com/j456bkm
