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  • Designing Systems that Reduce Distractions and Improve Focused Learning
    2024/11/14

    In my last article, I described the need for focused learning. It was the kick-off to a series I’m called The Concentration Code. This week, I explore how we can design systems and structures that support sustained, focused work and deeper learning. Listen to the...

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  • Why Focused Work Has Become an Essential Skill in a Distracted World
    2024/10/30

    It’s no secret that students are distracted. When I conduct workshops and deliver keynotes, I like to ask teachers about their successes and their current challenges. Overwhelmingly, teachers describe the challenge of teaching to a distracted generation of students. I see a similar pattern when...

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  • The Five Biggest Pitfalls of Collaborative Grouping (And How to Avoid Them)
    2024/10/16

    We’ve all been there before. You’re working with a few other people and everything just seems to click. It might be on a ball field or court. Or it might be in a jam session or a rehearsal for live theater. If you’re lucky, it...

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  • How do you come up with great project ideas? (Four Starting Places)
    2024/10/10

    I love to come up with project ideas. The brainstorming process feels a bit like going to a candy store, where I get to peruse past experiences, seek out new interests, find materials, and feel inspired by whatever pops up. Or better yet, it’s more...

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  • Making the Most of Community Partnerships in PBL
    2024/10/03

    In PBL, we often think about the role of a public product. However, community involvement is actually something we can embed into every area of the PBL process. In this week’s article and podcast, we take a deep dive into how we can make this...

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  • AI Won’t Replace Teachers But It Will Transform Nearly Every Aspect of the Job
    2024/09/25

    Note that this isn’t simply the question, “How will AI change teaching in the future?” This starts with the question, “How is AI already changing the teaching profession?” Listen to the Podcast If you enjoy this blog but you’d like to listen to it on...

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  • How Will AI Transform the Teaching Profession? Four Trends to Consider
    2024/09/19

    Machine learning is changing our world in profound ways. It will impact the way we learn and the way we teach. In today’s article and podcast, I want share a few big ideas on what that might look like. I’ll share some questions we might...

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  • Seven Questions to Ask Before Having Students Use AI Tools
    2024/09/10

    Artificial Intelligence can feel overwhelming. With so many tools and strategies, you might be wondering where to start or what to do. But I actually think that before we integrate AI into our lessons with students, we should ask some critical questions that will guide...

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