by Brian | Sep 24, 2015 | Brian Crosby, Education, Messy Learning, Project Based, STEM, Student Access, Teacher Access, Technology
A few weeks ago I was asked, along with Lou Loftin, to be interviewed about STEM learning for the 21st Century Mindset Podcast produced by Doug Taylor. We discuss a couple of recent blog posts about STEM and Making, and then share what we are up to lately and how STEM...
by Brian | Aug 24, 2015 | 3D Printing, Change, Coding, Cooperative Learning, Education, High Hopes Project, Messy Learning, STEM, Student Access, Teacher Access, Technology
Last week I was part of a small group that was given a tour of the award winning DeLaMare Science & Engineering Library on the campus of the University of Nevada, Reno. ...
by Brian | Aug 10, 2015 | Change, Cooperative Learning, Education, Inclusion, Messy Learning, Project Based, Student Access, Technology
I repost this selection most years because it is a popular post and because I found building the community in the classroom so crucial. Why wait? Start off right away giving students opportunities and experiences that lead to a collaborative atmosphere. “Beginning of...
by Brian | Aug 7, 2015 | Blogging, Education, Making Connections With Blogging, Messy Learning, Student Access, Teacher Access, Technology
When I’m asked what is the “biggest-bang-for-the-buck” technology learning tool for classroom use I still say blogging (so much so I co-wrote a book on blogging – see sidebar). Blogs can be writing and conversation, which by itself is awesome,...
by Brian | Aug 3, 2015 | Blogging, Change, Education, Messy Learning, Teacher Access, Technology
I explained a few weeks ago that “Learning Is Messy” was getting a new look and address, and here it is. There still might be a few updates and changes to come as I learn more about what has been wrought here. The old site was getting a bit clunky and...
by Brian | May 4, 2015 | Cooperative Learning, Education, High Hopes Project, Literacy, Messy Learning, Project Based, STEM, Student Access, Teacher Access, Technology
A few weeks ago I was asked to submit a post for Edutopia (Supported by the George Lucas Educational Foundation) about our “High Hopes Project.” It was a challenge based on my schedule right now, but on the other hand it forced me to be more thoughtful in...
