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!
1:1 computing / classic Stager / general / leadership / learning / project-based learning / teaching / technology / video / Web 2.0
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.
About Gary / creativity / general / learning / news / teaching / technology
The Hang
Something truly magical occurred the other night. That experience has inspired me to lead a series of online summer campfire sessions online. I hope you will share my excitement. Sometimes it takes a lot of theory to explain something so natural.
Top Ten Reasons I Don’t Have a Podcast
Reasons, ala David Letterman, why I don’t (yet?) have a podcast.
education policy / general / leadership / learning / news / politics / project-based learning / teaching
Flip the Script
So, here is my advice for the teachers expert in learning-by-doing. Stand your ground. Fight for your programs. Defend your turf – literally and figuratively. Make it abundantly clear that when face-to-face school resumes, you’re not going anywhere.