High Hopes Balloon Project 2

Next Wednesday, May 4, 2011, my students will be part of a 3 balloon launch from 2 elementary schools. The photo above was taken from about 107,000 feet a year ago during our last launch. Like last year, along with various science data we are collecting, we are...

My Space Shuttle Endeavour Launch Adventure UPDATE

Not that I didn’t know what I was getting into. I mean everyone, um … most people, uh … many of us know that any kind of space mission is at the mercy of the weather, technical issues, and more – and any or all of these can change the schedule....

Repost of TEDxDenverED

I’ve had a flurry of requests … well um …  several (3) readers that suggested I post a link to my TEDxDenverEd Talk Last summer – so here it is:

Leaving Their Mark – Redux

At TEDxNYED, Alan November kicked off the event with his “TALK” – Who Owns The Learning? where he asks, “Are your students leaving a legacy?” It’s a very worthwhile 15 minutes. While watching him that day I thought back to this post...

More TEDxNYED

I think I’ve spent just about an hour (maybe more) for every minute of my TEDxNYED talk (I get 15 minutes) … I think that is ridiculous at one level … but REALLY, I’m not complaining on the other. As a preview I will say that I’m trying...