Joel VerDuin
@jverduin.bsky.social
I'm a huge fan of deeper learning in schools and interested in helping schools serve all kids better. My posts and opinions are my own and do not reflect those of my employer(s), however vast in number they may end up being.
He hangs out at my place too.
May 6, 2025 at 1:27 PM
He hangs out at my place too.
Paraphrasing, but doing the wrong thing righter makes you more wrong (in terms of outcomes). Russell Ackoff explains in this video and relates it to schools at about 4:00 in. It is worth the watch: www.youtube.com/watch?v=MzS5...
Russell Ackoff / Haynes Media Works
YouTube video by Phyllis Haynes
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March 27, 2025 at 1:24 PM
Paraphrasing, but doing the wrong thing righter makes you more wrong (in terms of outcomes). Russell Ackoff explains in this video and relates it to schools at about 4:00 in. It is worth the watch: www.youtube.com/watch?v=MzS5...
You know, sometimes simplicity brings clarity and clarity may make it easier for people to choose to cross the road. We spend a lot of time in schools trying to explain what a version of "better" could look like, maybe simple and clear would cut to the chase.
March 19, 2025 at 1:50 PM
You know, sometimes simplicity brings clarity and clarity may make it easier for people to choose to cross the road. We spend a lot of time in schools trying to explain what a version of "better" could look like, maybe simple and clear would cut to the chase.
You should have also asked any of your colleagues intending to support Patel to tell the officers how proud they are of the person they are about to support.
January 30, 2025 at 11:43 PM
You should have also asked any of your colleagues intending to support Patel to tell the officers how proud they are of the person they are about to support.
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Education innovation needs more than algorithms
A focus on AI hinders innovation because it sidelines alternative solutions and the scope of conversation among educators, entrepreneurs and policymakers.
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December 24, 2024 at 2:11 PM
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Great follow up that school leaders can ask (works for adults and students as do most things)
Who am I?
Am I who I say I am?
Am I all that I ought to be?
Who am I?
Am I who I say I am?
Am I all that I ought to be?
December 9, 2024 at 3:49 PM
Great follow up that school leaders can ask (works for adults and students as do most things)
Who am I?
Am I who I say I am?
Am I all that I ought to be?
Who am I?
Am I who I say I am?
Am I all that I ought to be?
If you are on the hook, you are on the hook. It's is really easy to believe you're not. This applies from teachers to students.
November 28, 2024 at 1:59 AM
If you are on the hook, you are on the hook. It's is really easy to believe you're not. This applies from teachers to students.
“… and remember, run, don’t walk towards the exit.”
November 24, 2024 at 12:26 PM
“… and remember, run, don’t walk towards the exit.”
I'm just glad to have found you here. Keep up the good work.
November 23, 2024 at 2:50 AM
I'm just glad to have found you here. Keep up the good work.