Northeastern University has defined culturally responsive teaching, at its most basic level, as “a pedagogy that recognizes the importance of including students’ cultural references in all aspects of learning.” [...]
Before we examine the steps of the design thinking process, I want you to understand this fundamental truth. Design thinking is best described as systematic chaos. And although that [...]
Taking an idea from inception to reality isn’t for the faint of heart. And I’m not simply spewing hollow words from the sidelines. I know the complexities well because [...]
I have been in the mood for a good debate lately—something that gets the neurons firing. Recently, I had a flashback to the days when I took French in [...]
Pi is somewhat of a magic number used in mathematics. It is defined as the ratio of the circumference of a circle to its diameter. The circumference is the [...]
People have made resolutions to change old habits, try new things, or fundamentally alter some aspect of their life. This year, I am making a list of things that [...]
As 2019 rolls to a stop and we embark on not only a new year but a new decade, I look back on fond memories and difficult situations. This [...]
As we close out the year, it seems like a good time to reflect on classroom practices. What went well, what needs work, and what do we resolve to [...]
With winter break fast approaching, we’ve almost made it through half of the school year. This means most of your routines are established, class expectations are outlined, and you’ve [...]
Truth be told, I am not a huge fan of math. The STEM course that I have developed is a science credit and the thing that makes it remarkable [...]
