by Brian | Aug 6, 2015 | Education, Messy Learning, The High Hopes Project
A week or so ago I came across this photo on my phone. I took it while we were preparing to launch the “High Hopes Project” balloon this past June at Lake Tahoe and had never taken a close look. The balloon had just been inflated and we secured it to a...
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...
by Brian | May 2, 2015 | Change, Education, Field Trips, Literacy, Messy Learning, Project Based, Student Access, Teacher Access, Technology
Recently we obtained a Space Grant that has enabled us to offer a class we are calling “Pathways To Space.” It is a 32 hour/2 credit class for middle school science teachers. During our 1st class teachers constructed their own tissue paper hot air...
by Brian | Apr 11, 2015 | Brian Crosby, Change, Cooperative Learning, Digital Video, Education, Inclusion, Literacy, Messy Learning, Project Based, STEM, Student Access, Teacher Access, Technology, The High Hopes Project, Wikis
On Saturday, April 25, 2015, I’ll be delivering an online version of one of my most requested presentations: “STEM – What Does That Really Look Like In The Classroom.” I’ll share real STEM projects right from my classroom. The projects...
