Last year, I posted about a “Dream Team” project, inspired by Angela Maiers, that my 5th graders did using the Puppet Pals app. If pressed to name my own Dream Team (which would have a larger roster than all of the teams in the NBA combined!), Angela Maiers would definitely be part of it. Two … Read more
I would not recommend undertaking this project. But you should totally do it. I’ll be honest. I think a lot of my “pioneering spirit” has something to do with my complete lack of foresight. If you ask me to do something and outline all of the obstacles, there is a large chance I am going … Read more
After getting a bit of a “Two Guys Bump” on their AR 101 video Tuesday, I thought I should give a progress update on the “You Matter – with a bit of Aurasmatazz” project (inspired by the work of Angela Maiers – who will be on the “Two Guys Show” in 2 weeks!). Here are some obstacles … Read more
This is a continuation to yesterday’s post about using Augmented Reality in the classroom. (Don’t forget to watch the AR 101 Show tonight at 9 PM EST tonight!) As some of you know, one of the uses of AR in education is to use it to explain something or share work. For example, this music … Read more
Considering the title of my blog, you would think that I might have thought of this. However, “26 Keys to Student Engagement” comes from the wonderful speaker, writer, and motivator, Angela Maiers – and it was written long before I even imagined this blog into being. I took my students to visit our local Toyota … Read more
Angela Maiers, an educator/consultant/writer whom I greatly admire, has mentioned on her blog the idea of having a “Dream Team” – a group of people who you would like to emulate. In her book, The New Habitudes, she also mentions this, and offers a free reproducible here for conjuring up your personal Dream Team members. … Read more