Using Computers as Creative Tools (2001)
Using Computers as Creative Tools The debate about technology’s place in classrooms might vanish if the machines are used to expand students’ self-expression Be sure …
Tag: Maker movement
Watch Your Language!
I engage frequently in conversations such as the one below. These interactions take place online and face-to-face. Well-intentioned educator: We need to teach children to make …
Criminalizing Show and Tell
At this point, the only charges that should have been filed are for racism and stupidity by school officials.
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Resource Created for Intel
Dr. Gary Stager recently authored Intel’s Guide to Creating and Inventing with Technology in the Classroom. The piece explores the maker movement for educators, policy-makers, and …
Thoughts on Classroom Centers
There are aspects of the “art of teaching” I have long taken for granted, but are apparently no longer taught in preservice education programs. Classroom …
PBL 360 – Unique Immersive Professional Development
PBL 360 Overview – Professional Development for Modern Educators Gary S. Stager, Ph.D. and his team of expert educators travel the world to create immersive, high-quality …
Need Some Ideas for Learning with Your 3D Printer?
I’m enormously pleased that our publishing company, Constructing Modern Knowledge Press, has just released The Invent To Learn Guide to 3D Printing in the Classroom …
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A Love Letter
I’ve been thinking a lot about my friend, colleague, and mentor Dr. Seymour Papert a lot lately. Our new book, “Invent to Learn: Making, Tinkering, …