When It’s Time to Play
Play has the power to engage developing minds and open doors to creative expression. But active play throughout our lifetime can also have positive effects on how we approach challenges and everyday life.
The Paper Airplane Challenge: A ThinkerSpace Challenge for Growth Mindset
Engineers use the Engineering Design Process to identify and create effective solutions to problems. You’ll notice similarities between the CU Boulder Engineering Design Process and the SmartLab Learning Project Cycle.
Your Summer Assignment: Practice Self-Care
Every June when I packed up my classroom for the summer, I stuffed my bag with books, curriculum guides, and other resources I needed for the projects I planned on completing over the summer. It was my time to get ahead!
The Great Waste Challenge: Another ThinkerSpace Challenge to Inspire Your Students
In this week’s challenge, we increase student engagement through gamification and creating a community of “players.”
Hitting the Reset Button: Digital Learning Lessons from the Field
If you read the first post of our Lessons from the Field series, you know that many teachers like you are supporting distance learning for the first time. This series is your chance to learn from colleagues while sharing your thoughts with us in the comments. (If you missed last week’s installment, read about the power of choice.)