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
142: Changing The Subject: Twenty Years of Projects at High Tech High with Jeff Robin
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
You don’t need to wear a white lab coat to be a scientist!
As more and more classrooms are trying to build a new “normal”(whatever that means) routine in schools and figure out ways to engage students in learning, there are all sorts…Read more