Sad, Mad, and Why Do They Hate Us?
A friend just recommended an article on social media and asked for my thoughts. I must stop falling for this trap. Rather than take a …
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Lessons from Tennis Lessons
I’ve taken perhaps 200 tennis lessons since COVID-19 stopped the earth from spinning. This is the first time in which I’ve ever committed to any …
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The Project Paradox
I try hard not to impose my will upon our “students.” Honest educators will confess that such temptation is hard to resist, especially when you would like students to have a particular experience or learn something specific. Add the constraints imposed by a four-day event and oh, boy do you want to teach! But resist you must!
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Twenty Things to Do with a Computer Forward 50 in CITE Journal Articles
The current issue of the Contemporary Issues In Technology and Teacher Education Journal features three articles in celebration of our new book, Twenty Things to …
Boston Book Launch Celebration Invitation
You’re Invited! Please join us in celebration of the publication of our new book, Twenty Things to Do with a Computer Forward 50: Future Visions of …
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Find Your Tribe! Don’t Miss Amazing Conversations!
Last week’s discussion of our new book, Twenty Things to Do with a Computer Forward 50: Future Visions of Education Inspired by Seymour Papert and Cynthia Solomon’s Seminal Work, reminded me what attracted me to educational computing and the potential of schooling. The joy and radicalism of the conversation moved me deeply and reminded me how important it is to find one’s tribe.
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It’s Not Too Late to Join!
We had a great Book Study discussion on February 2nd and there are three more chances for you to participate in the exchange of powerful ideas. This week’s guest stars will be Dan Lynn Watt and Molly Lynn Watt, two people as responsible for teaching me how to teach teachers as anyone else. Video of the first session is enclosed.
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Register for Free Book Study Group
Join colleagues, Gary Stager, and guest experts in conversation about a critically important new book! I could not be prouder of the new all-star book …
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Free 4-Session Book Study Group
Join colleagues in conversation about a critically important new book, free & online! I could not be prouder of the new all-star book I just …
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#1(ish) Book on Amazon!
This book marks an important moment in my long professional career. I am enormously proud to not only share it with the world, but gratified to have it reach #1(ish) on Amazon.com