Drone Review: Syma X5C Explorer
Drone Review: Syma X5C Explorer Upon the recommendation of some of our 7th Grade students, I purchased a drone for $40 that […]
Drones, Technology
Coaching & Feedback, Instructional Coaching
The Compelling Case for Instructional Coaching
The Compelling Case for Instructional Coaching San Francisco, NAIS Annual Conference 2016 It may have been fortuitous that a few
Design Thinking, Drones
Drones: Gateway to Learning, Design, and Impact
Drones: Gateway to Learning, Design, and Impact Drones provide a gateway to learning many practical and helpful uses for human-centered
Badging, Learning Measures, Professional Learning
The Power of the Scoreboard & Accountability
The Power of the Scoreboard & Accountability Badging interest exploded with the faculty program’s initial launch in August. After months
Learning, Learning Progressions, R & D
Learning Progressions
Learning Progressions Today, the Social Studies research and design team met after school. After a 10 minute introduction and demo
Maker Movement, Technology
Maker Wars: 3D Printer Comes to Life Thanks to Students
Maker Wars: 3D Printer Comes to Life Thanks to Students A few weeks ago, 3 students approached me and asked
PBL: Passion Based Learning, Student Choice
Passion Based Learning
Passion Based Learning: The “Other” PBL Middle School students in Grades 7 & 8 are piloting an incredible opportunity with
Badging, Faculty Meetings, Learning Measures
What Does This Badge Get Me?
Badges Earned (1/20/16)Create bar charts What Does This Badge Get Me? Continuing to explore how a badging system can be
eportfolio, Innovation, Maker Movement, Technology, Video
Students Want Access
Students Want Access The past couple of mornings, I’ve received several unexpected student visitors to my office. My desk is
Learning
Maker Wars: Star Wars Diorama II
Maker Wars: Star Wars Diorama II Resources: What is the maker movement and why should you care? Star Wars Diorama