#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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Culture Cornucopia
Designed as inquiry, investigation, then creation, this learning experience gives learners an opportunity to discover and understand how culture and geography can shape our beliefs as…
Stop Motion Summaries
Take writing summaries to a whole new level! Consider having your kids produce stop motion summaries, giving them the opportunity to extend their learning to include…
Digital Age Skill: Create Video Tutorials
Have your learners be online content creators and contribute to others by teaching them how to write and produce video tutorials. 1 EXPLORATION Curate (or…
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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…
