#ADE2017
To grow, I believe one needs to take risks. I recently pushed myself out there and applied to be an Apple Distinguished Educator. To do something…
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Create. Design. Build. A Maker’s Showcase.
Students become designers and engineers by trying different design challenges based on STEM subjects of interest. #STEMchallenge OBJECTIVES (3-5) Define a simple design problem reflecting a…
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What Bugs Me? A Design Thinking Lesson
Design thinking is a buzz word right now in education. It is a creative skill set/mindset that every child should learn and practice. Not long ago,…
Engage the Imagination
I'm fairly convinced that all high school students are brilliant in their own unique way. Maybe not in obvious ways like an IQ score, academic…
Interview Your Students
Not long ago, I asked a few students the question, "What do you like about school?" A chair, a camera and a conversation. I was…
“Would You Teach Me, Please?
I love those moments in my life when I give pause to reflect, "This is it. This is why I do what I do. This…
Foundations for “Re”
For the past several months, I've had the privilege of being part of an amazing team of innovative educators who are in the process of…
The Recess Report #28daysofwriting
I'm passionate about teaching students to tell story. Not just story in terms of "once upon a time" but more about the stories that are…
The Workshop Model Redesigned
I’ve been thinking about the workshop model in light of today’s learner, specifically the self-directed learner in a personalized learning classroom/community. Gone are the days…
