The Emergence of InnovationRecently, I have been listening to the audio version of David Quammen’s book, The Tangled Tree. The book is an engaging historical…Aug 26Aug 26
What is modeling?I often talk about modeling in the context science education, because I find it helps students engage in the scientific process and gives…Aug 8Aug 8
Instead of preparing children we should listen to themThe modern world is full of impressive affordances. For example we have access to huge funds of knowledge and information on the internet…Jul 14Jul 14
Published inTechnological SingularityRunning on MathMy last post was titled Running without Numbers. This time interestingly math was a central feature of my run.Apr 101Apr 101
Published inTechnological SingularityRunning Without NumbersThe move from New York City to Boulder, CO has been a big life change . In terms of my mental and physical health it has been a success. A…Apr 11Apr 11
The Missing PanI was sitting on the sofa petting the cat the other evening. Then Daphne called to me from the kitchen. “Do you know where the fry pan is?”…Feb 20Feb 20
Library Project“Today something unusual happened in the library.” Daphne shared over dinner.Feb 131Feb 131
Is Education Preparation?What is the purpose of education? This is an age old question that has been tackled by so many great thinkers. Sometimes education and STEM…Jan 91Jan 91
The Trail ExperienceMy wife and I moved to Boulder, Colorado for a life change. After 25 years living and raising children in NYC, we wanted something new and…Jan 3Jan 3
Published inInspiring Global Actionable InnovationsWhat do schools have to teach us?Over the weekend I was on a walk with my wife. She was telling me a story about the high school where she works as a librarian. There was a…Oct 9, 20231Oct 9, 20231
