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The Power of Vintage Innovation Blog Post

When I was in middle school, one of my teachers called the entire class up to the front of the room. He held up a shiny golden disc in wild excitement. “This will change education forever,” he said, eyes gleaming. “Someday, you’ll be able to…

It Might Be Hands-on Learning, But Is It Minds-on Learning? Blog Post

It was the first Friday of the first week of my first year as a teacher and I was determined to have students engage in a hands-on learning activity. My students were going to solidify their understanding of the five themes of geography by creating…

7 Ways UX Design Theory Transformed My Approach to Course Design Blog Post

UX Design Theory can teach us a lot about how to build community, communicate clearly, and set up effective systems as we design our courses. The following is an exploration 8 ways UX Design Theory can change the way we teach.    What Is UX…

Five Ways Humor Boosts Creative Thinking and Problem-Solving in the Classroom Blog Post

When we think about creativity and innovation, the words “humor” and “goofiness” don’t typically come to mind. But I’d argue that this is a critical piece of what it means to cultivate a climate of creativity. Listen to the Podcast If you enjoy this blog…

The Four Biggest Pitfalls of Collaborative Grouping (And How to Avoid Them) Blog Post

We’ve all been there before. You’re working with a few other people and everything just seems to click. It might be on a ballfield or court. Or it might be in a jam session or a rehearsal for live theater. If you’re lucky, it might…

Design Thinking Keynote and Workshops Page

Design Thinking Keynote and Workshops Subscribe to My Channel Design thinking is a flexible framework for getting the most out of the creative process. It's used in the arts, engineering, and in social and civic spaces. As educators, we can use design thinking to help...

Project-Based Learning Keynote and Workshops Page

Project-Based Learning Keynote and Workshops Subscribe to My Channel Think back to your most memorable educational experience. Chances are, it was an epic project. As teachers, we can design epic projects to make this happen! But what about the time constraints? What about the standards?...

Empower Keynote and Workshops Page

Empowering Students with Voice and Choice Subscribe to My Channel We need to move beyond focusing on engagement and into empowerment. Here, students own every part of the learning journey so that they grow into self-directed, lifelong learners.  My goal is to provide a roadmap...

Empower Workshops Page

Empowering Students with Voice and Choice Subscribe to My Channel We need to move beyond focusing on engagement and into empowerment. Here, students own every part of the learning journey so that they grow into self-directed, lifelong learners.  My goal is to provide a roadmap...

Design Thinking Workshops Page

Design Thinking Workshops Subscribe to My Channel Design thinking is a flexible framework for getting the most out of the creative process. It's used in the arts, engineering, and in social and civic spaces. As educators, we can use design thinking to help our students...