User Generated Education

SEPTEMBER 15, 2019

I have been working with ASCD for the past few years to publish my book, Learning in the Making: How to Plan, Execute, and Assess Powerful Makerspace Lessons. Below is an except – Chapter 5: The Role of the Educator as a Maker Educator. It has finally been released for sale!

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Education Maker Movement Learning Strategy 242

Edsurge

JANUARY 22, 2019

In the classroom, she teaches collaboration skills by challenging students to solve mysteries, and then debrief how well they worked together. She leverages social media and blogging to reflect on what works and shares her insights with colleagues. Wondering how to teach and assess 21st century competencies?

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Assessment Gamification Digital Citizenship Social Media 164

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

SEPTEMBER 13, 2013

The end of the day today is the final deadline to get in a proposal to speak at next week''s free and online 2013 Global STEMx Education Conference (STEMxCon.com) , September 19 - 21. This is a great opportunity to share your work or ideas! We have an absolutely terrific lineup of keynote speakers. Derek Barkalow, Ph.D.

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TeachThought - Learn better.

OCTOBER 18, 2015

In 2013, most elementary schools are simply diminutive high schools, with a balance of reading, writing, mathematics, geography, and other “core” skills, while character training supplements academic work. The Maker Movement could spawn a design and/or entrepreneurial “culture” in education . Which is bad.

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