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
Makerspace Management Episode 8: Picking Up Massive LEGO Piles
2019
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
LEGO Monthly Build Challenge – Mosaic Masterpiece
Mosaic Masterpiece Challenge With school back in session it is time to bring back some fun build challenges for you to use with your students, your own children, after school…Read more
Sign Your Class Up For A Global PBL on SDG
I have been working hard the last month or so developing a new project for educators. I understand how hard it can be to create a global project while trying…Read more
Makerspace Management Episode 7: Discarding Project Examples
Don’t Quit We are heading into new arenas of enhancing our makerspace. We are reaching the point where it can be challenging. This is the point where most people fade…Read more