Education’s Most Dangerous Idea: Curriculum
Let’s trick ‘em into learning!© 2006 Gary S Stager A friend called a few months back and asked me to tell him my most dangerous …
Answers To Three Questions About Hybrid Teaching
This hybrid teaching stuff sure is a lot of work. How would you suggest reducing teacher workload and stress? Good teaching is not about what …
An Urgent Plea to Teachers
Nothing should surprise me these days, but I was indeed shocked when I heard a prominent NBA player say, “nobody taught us about voting.” While …
Announcing the New Constructing Modern Knowledge Podcast!
We’re pleased to announce the launch of the Constructing Modern Knowledge Podcast. There are nine episodes currently available with others to be added in the …
Outdoor Learning: Leaving the Classroom Behind (new white paper)
Over my career, I’ve enjoyed the great opportunity to work with many of my education heroes and sheroes. During Educon 2009, I met school architect …
I Love Teachers, That’s Why I’m Alarmed by Bitmoji Mania
For nearly forty years, the education community has been stumped by the seemingly insurmountable challenge of “getting teachers to use technology.” Generational change, ease-of-use, increasing …
Stick to Our Knitting
If you ask educators to name one educational theorist from their preservice education, they’re likely to remember Abraham Maslow. Admittedly, I never thought much of …
Four Take-Home Makerspaces Under $100
Whether school is face-to-face or remote, it’s now possible for students to use low-cost take home makerspaces 24/7!
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Revisiting Learning Adventures in the Time of COVID-19
Seeking to model progressive education traditions in this new virtual world while providing experiences demonstrating the power of computing in knowledge construction, I developed a pedagogical approach I called, “Learning Adventures.” (video)
If You Must, Here’s the Definitive How-To
Anyone who speaks publicly or teaches from the front of the room will find plenty to learn from this masterclass.