by Brian | Apr 25, 2014 | Education, Field Trips, Messy Learning, Project Based, Project Wet, STEM, Student Access, Teacher Access, Technology, Wikis
One of the valuable STEM learning opportunities I’m part of right now is training teachers across our state in Project Wet. Think of it as Project Wet with a STEM focus. We wrote and received a rather large grant sponsored by the Nevada Division of Environmental...
by Brian | Apr 25, 2014 | 3D Printing, Education, STEM, Student Access, Teacher Access, Technology
A few weeks back I was invited to participate in a class at the University of Nevada, Reno, where participants would build a 3D printer from a kit and learn how to use it. I jumped at the chance since you get to keep the printer, and I saw the possibilities to take it...
by Brian | Nov 3, 2013 | Change, Education, Inclusion, Messy Learning, Project Based, Reform, STEM, Student Access, Teacher Access, Technology
I’ve been fortunate enough to teach in a school district that blocks very little – blogs, Twitter, Flickr, wiki’s, YouTube, Cover-It-Live, and more are all open. FaceBook and the obvious porn and other sites are blocked. However in my job as STEM...
by Brian | Oct 25, 2013 | Blogging, Change, Education, Literacy, Making Connections With Blogging, Messy Learning, STEM, Student Access, Teacher Access, Technology, Wikis
Blogs are an incredible learning tool. But like an exercise bike, having one does not lead to self improvement unless you use it. And using it sporadically is only barely helpful. You have to invest time to get the great results … imagine now the sculpted/toned bodies...
by Brian | Sep 27, 2013 | Change, Education, Student Access, Teacher Access, Technology
In my travels I’ve recently heard some interesting, if not disheartening tales. Several teachers I met shared being at a school board meeting where a school board member told about visiting middle and high schools and being appalled at seeing students using...
by Brian | May 8, 2013 | Brian Crosby, Cooperative Learning, Education, Field Trips, Inclusion, Messy Learning, STEM, Student Access, Teacher Access, Technology
NOTE: This post was originally published at the Voices from the learning revolution blog. “Everybody in this room understands that our nation’s success depends on strengthening America’s role as the world’s engine of discovery and innovation. And that leadership...
