Making the Decision to Move
Deciding to break from the pack or to try something different can be scary. During those scary moments, I hope you find the courage to take the leap because the … Continue reading
Universal Skills All Learners Should Know How to Do
Originally posted on User Generated Education:
This morning I was thinking about the things that all young people should know how to do regardless of income, geographical location, life goals,…
Inspiration: Getting Girls to Code
When girls are inspired, when they believe the payoff is worth the risk, discomfort, fear or effort, they can be unrelenting in the pursuit of a goal. Self-doubt doesn’t stop … Continue reading
The power of design-based education: A Q&A with TED ebook author Emily Pilloton
There is a movement in education that is, finally, taking shape in the form of the Maker Movement. Tinkering rooms are popping up in schools all across the country primarily … Continue reading
Best Thing About Being a Teacher
The best thing about being a teacher… Watching children making connections Seeing those light bulb moments while grasping new concepts Watching children make real world connections while learning Seeing … Continue reading
Hour of Code: Resource Roundup
The Hour of Code begins in three weeks, and we have decided to once again use the week to not only promote computer science education but to also look at … Continue reading