Critical Techno Constructivism
I wrote this toolkit to help educators ask questions about their work at school. Please let me know if you have any suggestions. Continue reading Critical Techno Constructivism
Tag: education
Short and Sweet — returning to 4th grade
It’s strange. I remember thinking that using a computer in school was so that I could make whatever I wanted. I was in 4th grade. My dad was an early tech adopter so we already had one at home in … Continue reading Short and Sweet — returning to 4th grade
Take away the campus but put back the computer
The specter of contracting COVID-19 in schools caused us to close campuses. The computer became the most important tool in the toolshed. Discussions and plans are full steam ahead to open for Fall 2020. What about school should we keep … Continue reading Take away the campus but put back the computer
Minefaire Is For You
Minefaire is a celebration and an opportunity. If you don’t know what it is, Minefaire is a roaming Minecraft convention that brings together creators and educators and players of all ages. It is a remarkable event that should be on … Continue reading Minefaire Is For You
Minecraft Education Tweet Meet
On 09/17/19, I will participate as a host in a global Twitter chat regarding Teaching and Learning with Minecraft. I appreciate this opportunity, and I thank Microsoft and TweetMeet for extending it. Minecraft as an educational tool sparks my imagination … Continue reading Minecraft Education Tweet Meet
Minecraft Education Ocean Adventure
We have some new friends in the Minecraft Oceans. The expansion of the game has opened some new possibilities to imagine and explore the ocean that is a desert with its life underground, as the song goes. I have just … Continue reading Minecraft Education Ocean Adventure
Class Never Ends
As a teacher, I frequently hear, “When does class end?” I respond, “Class never ends.” I want my students to learn that they can never stop learning. My approach to teaching English focuses on the social justice principle that everyone … Continue reading Class Never Ends
Quizlet asked me a question
How do you keep your students motivated at the end of the year? Focus on the big picture concepts and how the smaller steps and skills help us to efficiently access higher level thinking. So, the activities and exercises at … Continue reading Quizlet asked me a question
STEAMHAMLET Software Proposal
This is the first attempt I have made to quickly show what the software STEAMHAMLET will tackle as part of its existence on planet Earth. Please take a look and give me feedback! Thanks! Continue reading STEAMHAMLET Software Proposal