Once upon a Time
a blog repost Superstar AIW Coach Katy Evenson sent this blog our way. It's a fun activity for a learner of any age. Here is the prompt:Recently my leadership coach presented me with a challenge:...
View ArticleEssential Questions—Why are they Important?
Dana Carmichael, PhD Recently, I have been focusing on how to create essential questions. These five key points are so useful!. If you want some spubject specific examples, click on Onhand School’s...
View ArticleEssential Questions for Life
Dana Carmichael, PhD Winter break in Minnesota has moved to a new level as we rung in 2014. No only is it colder than its been in decades, the break from school has been longer due to mandated...
View ArticleTis the Season for AIW Mid-Year Institutes
by Dana Carmichael, Center for Authentic Intellectual Work Executive Director It is January and -31 from where I’m writing. For most Americans, the season after New Year’s and before Valentine’s day...
View ArticleFred Newmann's Comments on Grant Wiggins post January 26, 2014.
Fred Newmann, Center for AIW Co-Founder I usually don’t participate in social media, but since I worked with Grant, and since my and others’ research on authentic intellectual work since then launched...
View ArticleAIW Mentioned in Edutopia Blog by Ken Kay CEO of EdLeader21
12 Nuggets of 21st Century LearningAuthentic Intellectual Work was mentioned as "Nugget" number seven, listed in no particular order. Nugget #7: The PLC Focused on Critical Thinking"Most of us concur...
View Article7th Grade teacher reflects on the positive impact of AIW on getting the...
Chris Billings, Middle School Principal, Gilbert Community School, Iowa Dear Dana and Center for AIW extended community,I'm excited to pass along this reflection on an Individual Career Development...
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Mindset, Mistakes and Growth
Dana Carmichael, Center Co-Founder AIW Coaches focus a lot on mindset. In fact, Carol Dweck's groundbreaking book Mindset (2006) is required reading for all AIW Coaches. We spend a lot of time on...
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Navigating the Role of Teacher-Leader in an AIW School
Dana Carmichael Sometimes AIW Local Coaches contact me for advice when their district is going through a major transition. Recently one teacher, who is an AIW Local Coach but not an "official" Teacher...
View ArticleWalking the Talk: How One AIW Coach Embodies WHY AIW Changes the Quality of...
Dana Carmichael, PhD Have you had a moment in life when someone you’ve known well shines more magnificently than you could have ever imagined? For those of you in our AIW family who know Jehanne...
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Guide to Creating Landing Pages that Convert
What is a landing page? A landing page is a page visitors land on after clicking an ad, a CTA on your website, promotion on social media, or more AND is designed specifically to convert those visitors...
View ArticleTrends in PPC Advertising
What is PPC? PPC or “pay per click” is a form of digital advertising where you pay each time someone clicks on your ad. Common PPC advertising includes Google Ads, Microsoft (or Bing) Ads, and social...
View ArticleWhich Social Media Platforms Should Your Business Be On?
Over time social media has proven to be necessary for businesses to connect with potential customers, grow their brand, and build trust with customers. But with so many social media platforms to...
View ArticleWhy Brand Consistency Matters
Have you ever seen a symbol and immediately knew what business it corresponded to? Or went to visit a store or restaurant with expectations as to what they would offer and what the experience would be...
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Why Reviews Matter For Your Business
With so many review sites out there, it might seem overwhelming to even think about getting reviews for your business. Which sites should you be on? Should you ask every customer for a review or not?...
View ArticleB2B vs. B2C Marketing Strategies
We hear of, read of, and see so much about the latest and greatest marketing strategies, but what strategy is best for your specific business? Some businesses are marketing to the masses while others...
View ArticleDigital Marketing in an Election Year
Let’s cut to the chase; doing digital marketing in a normal year is tough to get right. Doing it in an election year is tougher, and doing it in 2020 is like the Peanut Butter Falcon taking on Hulk...
View ArticleNew Website is Live!
One of the reasons we enjoy web design and development is the opportunity to share our work with the world. Launching a website is always an exciting culmination of all the hours that have gone into...
View ArticleThe Power of Zoho Bigin
Zoho Bigin is an entry level CRM that provides a powerful contact database and deals engine with simplicity that every business owner and sales team will appreciate. Integrated web forms all you to...
View ArticleInbound Studio a Top Ranked Web Design Agency for 2021
A handful of companies are spearheading rapid growth for business via cutting-edge solutions that solve inefficiencies.Inbound Studio is proud to be one of these companies as recently recognized by...
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