Do you need something hands on for students as a brain break, makerspace activity, or connecting to some bigger issues in the world this week? Welcome to the second LEGO…Read more
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Do we really need to talk about active learning as good teaching practice?
**Note – I am taking classes to earn my computer science endorsement. This was a discussion topic and I thought it would be worth sharing here on the blog. Upon reading…Read more
103: Liam Nilsen – Learning Experience Designer at The LEGO Foundation
In this episode I speak with Liam Nilsen. Liam is a Learning Experience Designer at The LEGO Foundation Direct Link: https://coffeechug.simplecast.com/episodes/103 Episode can be found here CHECK OUT THE SHOW…Read more
Makerspace Management Episode 8: Picking Up Massive LEGO Piles
This episode is all about practical clean up tips for your makerspace and/or learning space. We all deal with messes whether it is a mess we made or our students. Over…Read more
PBL: It’s More Than Standards, It’s About Developing Good People
Four years ago I created a video on project based learning to showcase to the school board at the district I used to work for showcasing the power of project…Read more
102: Torrey Proctor
In this episode I speak with Torrey Proctor. He has been the TK-5th Grade STEM instructor in Spencer, IA for the last five years. He is a Certified MakerBot (3D…Read more
LEGO Weekly Microbuild Challenge September 8-14
Weekly LEGO Building Challenge Do you need something hands on for students as a brain break, makerspace activity, or connecting to some bigger issues in the world this week? I…Read more
Problem Solving in Inadequate School Structures
I am still diving deep into problem solving and how to teach problem solving to students. I previously posted my thinking framework for how I see myself teaching problem solving…Read more
How do you teach the problem solving process to students?
I am taking courses to earn my computer science endorsement and one of our current discussion topics challenged us to think about how we educate students on the problem-solving process….Read more
101: Michelle Zimmerman
In this episode I speak with Michelle Zimmerman. Michelle Zimmerman, PhD, author of Teaching AI: Exploring New Frontiers for Learning. is a Microsoft Innovative Educator Expert, and four time Microsoft…Read more