Today we did not switch projects for a couple of reasons. One, it became so much more interesting when the Google Cardboard viewers arrived, and two, we found the whimsy in the project. The big revelation today was how much more engaging virtual reality /360° photography is when you are actually using a viewer that…
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Learning About Learning: Varnishing
So what does refinishing three old doors teach me about teaching and learning? This is one of those projects that we put off. For years. When we renovated our old house (built ca 1860) in 2000, we didn’t use crappy new doors or expensive, authentic new doors – we used all the lovely old raised…
Day one – CMK15: Learning
This year’s Constructing Modern Knowledge is big. There is so much energy and enthusiasm, and there are some growing pains as well. The use of space is transformative. I was not here last year, and as I understand it this was a move they made last year. Being able to use this huge area to…
Things I’ve learned
Things I’ve learned or remembered these past two days: Poison ivy is fact of life. Recognize it, avoid it, or deal with it. People who are poisonous or who make you itchy are a fact of life. Recognize them, avoid them, or learn to deal with them. The ones who look tough are usually big…
Day One: Constructing Modern Knowldege 2011
I’m in NH at a conference that I had the pleasure of attending last year. Constructing Modern Knowledge is a “minds on” conference where we are encouraged to put on our learner hat and take off our teacher hat. I have two paths that I want to follow over these four days; I want to…
Learning about Learning
I have really had an exceptional summer of professional development. If there is a theme in the disparate experiences of this last month it is my attempt to understand HOW we learn things and how I can be a better teacher. Beginning at Constructing Modern Knowledge, I have been working on things that are not…
Living on the Lip of Insanity 