Creating a Maker Mindset in May

Bridget BelardiBlog, Engage Better

TL;DR: Having a maker mindset can encourage students to be creative and explore. A maker space is not necessary for providing these opportunities for students. Curated materials and time are all students need. It can be the perfect activity to end the year. State testing is over. We’ve covered the curriculum. Students are unruly and impatient for summer.  How do … Read More

Design Cast – Episode #25 – Andy Richardson – Maker Faire

Jason ReaginDesign Cast Podcast

Andy Richardson and I connected via social media and through mutual colleagues.  He is an Industrial Arts and Design Technology Teacher at Northfield Public Schools District # 659 in St Paul, Minnesota.  Andy just completed a six year stent at the Lincoln Community School in Ghana, West Africa where he was the Head of Design.  During this time in Ghana, … Read More

09: Passion-Based Learning – Tal Thompson shares the power of PBL and why he doesn’t really like the phrase “teacher.”

Teach Better TeamTeach Better Talk Podcast

Episode 09 - Teach Better Talk Podcast

In this episode, “Tall Tal” Tal Thompson takes us into his classroom, the “Innovation HUB” and shares why he doesn’t really like the phrase “teacher.” Tal discusses his passion for PBL, and why creating authentic experiences is where our focus needs to be. As a Facilitator Of Learning Experiences, Tal talks about being a risk-taker, teaching his students to embrace … Read More