The Surprising Truth Behind Creating and Consuming Blog Post

It’s easy to pit creativity and consumption against each other. However, critical consuming is vital for creative work. When you engage in critical consuming, you become more inspired and ultimately, you will create better content. Listen to the Podcast If you enjoy this blog but…

7 Ways to Inspire Divergent Thinking in the Classroom Blog Post

The world is unpredictable. The corporate ladder is now a maze, which means our students will need to think divergently. In this article, we explore how to integrate divergent thinking into our everyday classroom practices. This is an updated version of an article that was…

F.A.Q. Page

Frequently Asked Questions The following are some of the most frequent questions people ask me. Q: Where should I get started with design thinking? How do I fit it into my curriculum? A: If you’re interested in getting started on design thinking, I would recommend...

Podcasting Can Work in Any Subject Blog Post

Last week, I shared why student podcasting is a great idea. Podcasting is a powerful way for students to share their voice with the world. Along the way, they learn to communicate, engage in critical thinking, and go through the design process as they ultimately…

10 Teacher-Tested Strategies to Engage Reluctant Writers Blog Post

A few years ago, my son opened a Google Document and started typing. I asked him about it and his eyes lit up as he described the shared story he was writing with classmates. This was the first day of summer break but he was…

A Thank You Letter to Teachers Blog Post

With Thanksgiving around the corner, I created a thank you video for teachers. Feel free to share it with friends, colleagues, or your own children’s teachers. You can find it here on YouTube or on here on Facebook. Subscribe to YouTube Channel If you haven’t…

What Can *Making It* Teach Us About Creativity in the Classroom? Blog Post

I’m a huge fan of Parks and Recreation because of a surprising element: being earnest. Yes, the show is goofy and the city of Pawnee can feel cartoonish at first glance. However, the characters feel surprisingly real. Most comedies move their characters further and further toward…

Five Ways to Boost Metacognition In the Classroom Blog Post

If we want students to develop into critical thinking, lifelong learners, we need them to develop metacognitive skills. Metacognition is vital for helping students become self-directed learners (both self-managers and self-starters). It will help them navigate the complexities of a changing world and it will…

Seven Reasons to Pilot a Game-Based Learning Unit Blog Post

  Listen to the Podcast If you enjoy this blog but you’d like to listen to it on the go, just click on the audio below or subscribe via iTunes/Apple Podcasts (ideal for iOS users) or Google Play and Stitcher (ideal for Android users).   Exploring Game-Based Learning For the last…

The Seven Myths Keeping Teachers from Designing Makerspaces Blog Post

In a previous post, I explored this idea that every student deserves a makerspace. In this post, I look at some of the most common myths I see regarding makerspaces. Listen to the Podcast If you enjoy this blog but you’d like to listen to…