Can You Keep a Secret?

I debated about whether or not to post this, yet, and finally decided to take the plunge.  The con of doing this is that I am planning a surprise for my co-workers, and I don’t want them to find out.  The pro of posting today is that some of my readers might want to try … Read more

I Think Louisa May Alcott Might Have Dreamed Up the First Genius Hour

Angela Maiers is one of my real-life heroes, with her advocacy for passion-driven education, the You Matter Manifesto, and the Choose 2 Matter campaign.  (Don’t forget to check out her recent interview with Brad Waid and Drew Minock on the #2GuysShow.  It is fabulous and motivational!)   But long before I encountered the works of Angela … Read more

The Benefits of Intentional Ignorance

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

You Matter – with a bit of Aurasmatazz (Part 2)

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

You Matter – with a bit of Aurasmatazz

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