BYOD – Worst Idea of the 21st Century?
In 1990, I began helping schools across the globe realize the transformational learning potential of a laptop for every child. From the start there was …
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Leader of the DIY & Tinkering Movement Joins CMK 2012!
The Constructing Modern Knowledge 2012 program is shaping up to be better than ever before. In addition to our amazing faculty of edtech pioneers and …
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My 1:1 Toolbox
As you are probably aware, I have been working in schools with a laptop per child since I led professional development at the world’s first …
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Super-Awesome Sylvia in the Not So Awesome Land of Schooling
Warning: Educators will be criticized below! You have been warned. Recently, a friend sent me a link to an episode of Sylvia’s Super-Awesome Maker Show. …
Leah Buechley & MIT Media Lab Confirmed for CMK 2012!
This year’s Constructing Modern Knowledge 2012 Big Night Out in Boston will begin with a reception at the world-famous MIT Media Lab hosted by Assistant …
Less Us, More Them!
I am fortunate to be invited to work in schools all over the world. Regardless of the setting, I find myself leaving educators I meet …
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Fantastic Guest Speaker Confirmed for CMK 2012!
Although I am not fully unpacked from a triumphant Constructing Modern Knowledge 2011 in July, I have been working hard over the past two months …
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New Workshops for 2011-2012
In addition to the keynote addresses, presentation topics and workshops offered here, I have created new hands-on minds-on workshops for the coming school year. Invent …
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Former Student on the Radio – Again!
The work of Joey, one of my at-risk students, will be featured again this weekend on public radio’s This American Life! Last October (2010), I …
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This is What Learning Looks Like
If you were ever curious about what I believe or do as an educator, my summer institute, Constructing Modern Knowledge, represents me quite well. The …