Here it is. A bit of vulnerability in sharing of a semi designed idea for feedback and help from critical friends. We just completed a day of Agile SCRUM training…Read more
Five Mass Extinctions with Kallie Moore
In the first of many expert sessions for an authentic project learning experience for K-12 students, we kicked off the learning with a soft launch. This was an incredible session…Read more
146: How can building community transform your approach to learning?
In this episode, I am sharing a conversation I had with two of the most wonderful people I know, Robyn Hrivnatz from Microsoft and Scott Bricker, a Director of Educational…Read more
145: Crafting Authentic Learning Experiences Through PBL
In this episode, Aaron Maurer (Coffee For The Brain, Smart Robotics with LEGO MINDSTORMS Robot Inventor), Beth Campbell (teacher-librarian, Forest Grove Elementary), and Sarah Vice (6th grade educator, Forest Grove…Read more
Why do we need to teach students how to think critically, creatively, and develop problem solving skills as artificial intelligence continues to improve?
As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to evolve, some people are concerned about its potential impact on jobs. One way to protect against automation is to ensure that students have the…Read more
144: THE JOY OF OWNING ONE’S OWN LEARNING JOURNEY THROUGH AUTHENTIC LEARNING EXPERIENCES
In this episode, Aaron Maurer (Coffee For The Brain, Smart Robotics with LEGO MINDSTORMS Robot Inventor), Beth Campbell (teacher-librarian, Forest Grove Elementary), and Sarah Vice (6th grade educator, Forest Grove…Read more
Artemis Launch Day – Lesson and Activities to Spark Wonder, Inquiry, and Questions
This year we are running year two of an authentic learning experience we tested out last year bundling standards of social studies, ELA, computer science, and Universal Constructs that turned…Read more
Authentic Learning Journey Step 2: Authentic atmospheres and academics for AHA moments to occur
When was the last time you had that moment where you are working or sitting or reading or watching something and out of the blue this sliver of a thought…Read more
143: Power of understanding growth and change with Steven Smith
In this episode, I speak with Steven C. Smith is the Education Specialist for NASA’s Educator Professional Development Collaborative at the Johnson Space Center. Steven helps to develop, package, and…Read more
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