Sharing Innovation through YouTube
Christopher Weiss - Riverside School
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
