It's important to remember that curiosity, wonder, compassion, and learning are the natural state. That is how live as children and how we would continue to live if not encumbered by other forces …
What is cool?
When we think about developing a city and attracting talent, a lot of focus is devoted to making places that are "cool." What is cool, though? Is it a new beer garden? A skating rink? A …
The project is the work
While it feels good to get kids ready to do the project, it turns out, the project is the work. The preparation is not the work. It feels fake and ungrounded until an authentic project begins. …
Independent work
When we work with students, a key metric we're looking at is how long they can work independently on a task. For some students it's 30 minutes. For others it's 5 seconds. It depends on the …
The wheels fall off
Project based learning is like a car. The skills are the cabin and the project is the wheels. Without the project, you have no wheels and no motion. Skills are great, and we need to spend time …
What are you buying?
When you walk into a store, what are you seeking? Are you seeking function? Status? Style? A deal? As you walk through a busy urban area, you can see the different appeals all over the street. …