STEM Passport

One day we too shall pass,
Yet still the earth will show
The hollow where our hearts once lay,
Soft-shaped in afterglow. (22)

I sometimes hold it half a sin
To put in words the grief I feel;
For words, like Nature, half reveal
And half conceal the Soul within.
But, for the unquiet heart and brain,
A use in measured language lies;
The sad mechanic exercise,
Like dull narcotics, numbing pain.

Celebrating the many years of friendship, and all the adventures along the way, with this guy.

…To mingle with the Universe, and feel
What I can ne’er express, yet cannot all conceal…

Game (Not) Over: Rethinking Game and Play-based Learning Research. https://wix.to/DtNTZ5K

Let's do more learning science research on the games kids actually love to play (and let's do it right)!

Game (Not) Over: Rethinking the 'Serious' in Serious Games The concept of "serious games" in academic and research discourse has evolved significantly since its origination in Clark C. Abt's seminal work, "Serious Games," yet the current academic narrative may not fully encapsulate the transformative potential of games in educational settings. I am presenti...

Working up a study on AI in early education. There are pros and cons but if we trust our teachers, they will make all the difference.

iBelong: Studying the Teacher's Role in AI Implementation and the Potential Effects AI Tools Might Have on Young Students The introduction of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to K-8 students will mark a pivotal transformation in teaching and learning methodologies, presenting both groundbreaking opportunities and significant challenges (Naik et al., 2022; Jayanti, 2023). A pressing concern in this “ed-evolution” is the...

Are you smarter than a 5th grader? Only 4 teams have completed the River Crossing Riddle on the home page of our new site.

Gamified Learning | The Afterschool Olympics The Afterschool Olympics is a free competition for all ages that helps develop critical and creative thinking, as well as computational and game thinking. Individuals and teams can participate in as many events as they choose to try to earn the gold!

150+ Educational Shows on Netflix - Homeschool Hideout Sick of shows that don't stimulate your mind? Check out our list of over 150 educational shows on Netflix! Use them in your homeschool or just for fun!

Still learning from my 2nd grade teacher Catherine Battista Lauchnor!

Here are some more virtual field trips..

Stuck at home? These 12 famous museums offer virtual tours you can take on your couch Experience the best museums from London to Seoul in the comfort of your own home.