Learning is Messy

Our Latest RECON Campaign

It’s been over a year since I last posted about RECON (Research and Education Collaborative Occultation Network). From the project web site: “Have you ever wondered what’s found in the outer reaches of our solar system? It turns out many,...

Published Fri, Nov 14 2014 2:27 PM by Learning Is Messy - Blog

Filed under: Education, Technology, Student Access, Messy Learning, Project Based, Teacher Access, STEM

Parent Won’t Allow 10 year old to Blog – Wants to Protect Their Child’s Intellectual Property Rights

A teacher that recently started a class blog in 4th grade (9 – 10 year olds) informed me that a parent had declined to sign the “permission slip” allowing their child to blog because, “They want to protect their child’s …...

Published Thu, May 01 2014 3:02 PM by Learning Is Messy - Blog

Filed under: Education, Uncategorized, Student Access, Blogging, Teacher Access

Beginning the Year Activities

I’ve written this blog post before 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 the...

Published Sun, Aug 17 2014 3:11 PM by Learning Is Messy - Blog

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Tissue Paper Hot Air Balloons to Launch at Great Reno Balloon Races

From a Press Release today: “900 Students from northwest Nevada will descend on Rancho San Rafael Park in Reno, site of the Great Reno Balloon Race, on Friday, September 5, 2014, to launch their own hot air balloons which they … Continue reading...

Published Mon, Sep 01 2014 9:21 AM by Learning Is Messy - Blog

Filed under: Education, Technology, Student Access, Messy Learning, Cooperative Learning, Field Trips, STEM

Tissue Paper Hot Air Balloon Construction and Launching

Tissue paper hot air balloons are one of those powerful STEM learning experiences that lend themselves so well to being cross-curricular. There are the construction aspects that include measurement (length & angles for example) and skills like cutting...

Published Sun, Sep 07 2014 4:55 PM by Learning Is Messy - Blog

Filed under: Student Access, Messy Learning, Project Based, Teacher Access, Cooperative Learning, STEM

Ball Chain Inquiry – STEM

Yeah, I know. Ball chain inquiry? Ball chain is that chain that keychains and the like have been made out of for years. I’ll bet some of you have seen this before – there are several videos online and “Mythbusters” … Continue...

Published Fri, May 23 2014 2:29 PM by Learning Is Messy - Blog

Filed under: Education, Brian Crosby, Student Access, Messy Learning, Project Based, Digital Video, Teacher Access, STEM

Even Saturday Afternoon We Are 3D Printer Building

Yes, we we’re back at it today. Not everyone could make it, but there we’re 14 – 3D printers under construction today. A few folks even finished and got theirs printing. Some of us have missed possible work days so … Continue reading...

Published Sat, May 10 2014 8:24 PM by Learning Is Messy - Blog

Filed under: Education, Technology, Student Access, Change, Messy Learning, Project Based, Teacher Access, STEM, 3D Printing

My Attempt To Explain (sort of) The Power of Building Your Personal Learning Network (PLN)

Alternate Title: “An Educators Guide to Why You Want A Personal Learning Network” Realize you already have a PLN … those teachers and colleagues that you plan with, share with, gripe with, support and count on. You know which member(s) of...

Published Sat, Jan 23 2010 3:07 PM by Learning Is Messy - Blog

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What Do Teachers Need From Administrators?

Scott McLeod asked me to contribute (he didn’t offer cash as I recall) to his, “What do teachers need from administrators?” week of posts. His blog is much more widely read than mine, so don’t miss it there or you … Continue...

Published Sun, Sep 05 2010 11:50 PM by Learning Is Messy - Blog

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First Images and Report About TEDxDenver ED

As each presenter shared onstage Janine Underhill made a “Graphic Representation” of what they were saying, doing and showing on an ENO interactive whiteboard. I was jumping around pretty quickly so I am amazed by just how she kept up with...

Published Thu, Jul 01 2010 9:59 PM by Learning Is Messy - Blog

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STEM-ing the Tide of Education Reform

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...

Published Wed, May 08 2013 7:30 PM by Learning Is Messy - Blog

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Tales Out of School

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 …...

Published Fri, Sep 27 2013 8:21 PM by Learning Is Messy - Blog

Filed under: Education, Technology, Student Access, Change, Teacher Access

Turning The Corner

I’m told I’m a pretty upbeat person. I usually note the challenge in something and take it on, or deal with it as positively as I can. One of the self imposed challenges I’ve taken on gladly the last few … Continue reading →...

Published Wed, Jun 15 2011 6:11 PM by Learning Is Messy - Blog

Filed under: Education, Brian Crosby, Technology, Student Access, Inclusion, Blogging, Change, Literacy, 1:1, Messy Learning, Web 2.0, Project Based, Teacher Access

My Panel @ The New York Times “Schools For Tomorrow” Conference

I’ll be participating in New York Times Schools for Tomorrow Conference next week. From the web site: ” … we’re bringing together 400 of the most influential leaders in teaching, government, philanthropy and industry. The goal: to harness...

Published Thu, Sep 15 2011 9:18 PM by Learning Is Messy - Blog

Filed under: Education, Brian Crosby, Technology, Student Access, Change, Literacy, Teacher Access, Reform

How did you begin your technology journey?

A reader named Diane left these questions for me on a recent post and I thought I’d answer her here: How did you begin your technology journey? I would love to have access to equipment for my students to use, … Continue reading → Read...

Published Sun, Feb 06 2011 3:40 PM by Learning Is Messy - Blog

Filed under: Education, Brian Crosby, Technology, Student Access, Blogging, 1:1, Teacher Access

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Our Latest RECON Campaign

Parent Won’t Allow 10 year old to Blog – Wants to Protect Their Child’s Intellectual Property Rights

Beginning the Year Activities

Tissue Paper Hot Air Balloons to Launch at Great Reno Balloon Races

Tissue Paper Hot Air Balloon Construction and Launching

Ball Chain Inquiry – STEM

Even Saturday Afternoon We Are 3D Printer Building

My Attempt To Explain (sort of) The Power of Building Your Personal Learning Network (PLN)

What Do Teachers Need From Administrators?

First Images and Report About TEDxDenver ED

STEM-ing the Tide of Education Reform

Tales Out of School

Turning The Corner

My Panel @ The New York Times “Schools For Tomorrow” Conference

How did you begin your technology journey?