30
Jul
2018
Low-cost, super-engaging STEM learning….Yesssss!
Peek into a busy STEM classroom and you may see kids sucking eggs out of bottles, creating fireworks in a jar, or... Read More
11
Jul
2017
When STEM Isn’t STEM
Thanks to more publicity of international tests such as PISA and TIMMS, most Americans are now keenly aware that the United States’... Read More
28
Jun
2017
The Power of Student Choice
I consider myself to be a generous tipper, but I’ll admit it. I’ve never felt particularly compelled to contribute to the tip... Read More
8
May
2017
Why Should I Learn This?
Do you dread the questions like “Why should I learn this?” or “When will I have to use this in real life?”... Read More
13
Apr
2017
The Case for Inquiry
Consider this for a moment. In your classroom, who asks more questions, you or your students? Honestly. We may want an inquiry-based... Read More
23
Feb
2017
The Best Laid Lesson Plans
There’s a time and a place for linear thinking. If I’m trying to re-create a recipe exactly, I must follow the steps,... Read More
5
Jan
2017
Let the Games Begin
The single biggest indication of learning is engagement. The more you can increase engagement, the more you can increase learning. So we... Read More
8
Dec
2016
Rethinking Think, Pair, Share
We can find evidence of many industrial-age teaching strategies in classrooms across the country, and one of the most prevalent is the... Read More