The personal blog of Gary S. Stager, Ph.D.
On November 18, 2020, I engaged in a sweeping conversation with Steve Hargadon as part of the Emergency Home Learning Summit by Learning Revolution. This …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Whether school is face-to-face or remote, it’s now possible for students to use low-cost take home makerspaces 24/7!
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)
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.
Here is a collection of resources (books, articles, web sites, and video) related to the work of Deborah Meier and the late Ted Sizer.