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The Authentic Learning Journey Begins

  I have decided to begin to blog and write again after a very long hiatus from doing much of any sharing or quite frankly being vulnerable in sharing thoughts…Read more

142: Changing The Subject: Twenty Years of Projects at High Tech High with Jeff Robin

In this episode, I speak with Jeff Robin, a former art teacher at High Tech High and one of the original founders of the campus. Jeff has a long career…Read more

Expanding our Authentic Learning Universe – Join Our Project On Survival

This past school year I worked with two incredible educators to pilot two new projects to increase authentic learning in the classroom for students. One of these projects was focused…Read more

Artificial Intelligence Artwork #1

I am becoming very fascinated by a new concept to me creating art using artificial intelligence. I won’t go into detail yet as I barely understand things myself. However, I…Read more

PBL Authentic Learning Experience Presentation to Iowa Authentic Learning Network

The other day I had another wonderful opportunity to share about authentic learning experiences using our Survival NASA project as a walkthrough of how to make it happen. Here is…Read more

February STEM Challenge

Here is the new STEM Challenge for the month of February. This challenge is designed to be low cost, low evergy, and also good for indoor recess days with all…Read more

The Joy of Owning One’s Own Learning Journey Through Authentic Learning Experiences

Check this out. One of the coolest things EVER! I was able to sit down and chat with two phenomenal educators who I was so fortunate enough to pilot a…Read more

Systems of Survival PBL Example and Walkthrough

If you follow me on any of my social media channels, then you probably saw just a few posts of our journey with this latest project based learning experience in…Read more

My 2nd Book on LEGO SPIKE Prime Robotics Arrives January 6th

I did it again! Back in May of 2021 I achieved a long time goal on my bucket list to write a book. I wrote a book for Packt  on…Read more

MBAEA October STEM Challenge – Electric Circuits

WELCOME TO THE CHALLENGE CHALLENGE DESCRIPTION Design a circuit that shows how energy can move from one place to another (Example – battery to a lightbulb). Your circuit can be…Read more