When we imagine the future of learning, we often hear about STEM and STEAM and things like robotics or coding. But I’d argue that one of the most relevant subjects for developing a maker mindset is actually journalism. Here’s why.
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January 2019
Read: 5 Reasons to Pilot Student Podcasting Projects
I just learned that New York City doesn’t actually have alleys. Okay, they have a few private alleys. However, after listening to the latest 99% Invisible podcast, I learned that the idea of alleys throughout NYC is a bit of a myth. Does this matter? Probably not. But it’s what I love about pod…
Read: Podcasting Can Work In Any Subject
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 publish their work to an authentic a…
Finally – the Donald Trump cave-in has happened!
The actual bill the Senate and House are approving: House Joint Resolution 28: Further Additional Continuing Appropriations Act, 2019. I could not find a link to the Senate version of the bill, will add that when it is available.
The two Senate amendments from January 24th:
- H.R. 268 – Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2019 (the House bill the Senate was considering)
- Senate Amendment 5 to H.R. 268 – Republican Amendment
- Senate Amendment 6 to H.R. 268 – Democratic Amendment
My daughter instructed me that I needed to have a photo for my meme to have a proper meme, so here goes….
Read: Planning as an act of hope
How do you approach planning short- and long-term goals, when you have no idea what the next 120 days will be like, or even if you’ll be around at the end of it?
Read: The Rise and Demise of RSS
Before the internet was consolidated into centralized information silos, RSS imagined a better way to let users control their online personas.