In this interview with Ben Owens, we discuss Ben’s transition from working as an engineer to working in K-12 education, opensource as a metaphor for teaching and learning, various stakeholder reactions to opensource resources and learning, bridging the gap between out-of-school and in-school learning, iterating on teaching and learning, and so much more.

InterviewJared O'LearyAugust 1, 2022Open design, Pedagogy, Informal learning, Engineering, EngagementComment

Unpacking Various Entry Points into Innovative Teaching with Jorge Valenzuela

In this interview with Jorge Valenzuela, we discuss the importance of engineering in STEM, situating computational thinking within a problem, getting started with computational thinking and computer science, project-based learning, incorporating social and emotional learning (SEL) in the classroom, Jorge’s approach to professional development, and much more.

InterviewJared O'LearyNovember 8, 2021Project-based learning, Social and emotional learning (SEL), Professional Development, Computational thinking, EngineeringComment