Posts by Sam Patterson
5 steps to Hobble an Imagination
Have you ever felt this way about the educational system that made you who you are today?
Read Full Post3 Simple Ways to Transform Your Students Attitude about Learning
I can remember my earliest education classes focused on transforming education from a one to many “banking” model to a student-centered approach. From where I sit, 16 years later, this is still a major challenge. We must disrupt the traditional knowledge economy in our classrooms. Even some models of “individualized” instruction ask students to learn…
Read Full Post9 Features of EdTech Applications That Developers Should Standardize in 2019: A Wishlist for EdTech Companies Everywhere (#4 is our favorite)
I believe in the power of play in education and the last few years spent teaching tech in grades K-5 have really cemented the belief that there are at least 9 app features that should be considered before it enters the classroom environment. I clearly see how well-designed playful lessons support student empowerment and knowledge…
Read Full PostYou Can’t Spell STEAM without TEA
Teaching STEAM requires that I learn every day. Somedays, I need to be smarter than I really am. Long ago, I learned that these demanding brain moments can be eased with the right amount of caffeine. Looking for the right amount of caffeine has lead me on a tour of so many delicious sources. At…
Read Full PostHow Do You Morph Two Images Together In Apple Keynote?
In this Apple Keynote video tutorial, you will learn how to morph two different animals together to create a new species that young children will enjoy.
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