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Jan 15 2016

Fabrication Technologies

Abstract:One of High Tech High’s staples is Intersession – a nine day immersive experience where students choose a full time outlet for their passions. This year, my groups focus was on fabricating things in metal with our new fabrication equipment. … [Read more...]

Written by scottswaaley · Categorized: DCG Include Category, Project Summaries, Projects, Uncategorized

Jul 21 2015

Nerd Adventure

Over the past few years I've struggled to find colleagues with the right balance of common-interest, personal connection, and willingness to spend out-of-school time nerding out. I made a point of reaching out to a few of my new buddies and we had … [Read more...]

Written by scottswaaley · Categorized: DCG Include Category, GRITLab, GRITLab Media, Musings, Professional Development

Jun 26 2015

iSTEM Speaking Tour 2015

Whew - what an inspiring whirlwind. I just wrapped up a string of three keynote presentations, in three cities, in just under twenty-six hours. I visited Idaho State in Pocatello, The College of Southern Idaho in Twin Falls, and The College of … [Read more...]

Written by scottswaaley · Categorized: DCG Include Category, GRITLab, GRITLab Media

Jun 05 2015

Deeper Learning, Except for Math?

The folks over at Education Week were kind enough to post some of my thoughts on deeper learning and how project based learning can be applied to math. Please check it out! I've also linked some full-resolution versions of the photos … [Read more...]

Written by scottswaaley · Categorized: DCG Include Category, GRITLab, GRITLab Media, Musings

Mar 14 2015

Mint Manipulatives

This kids are officially tapped out. We've been working on The Long Now project all year and they just put their foot down - they are ready to start with the quad copters. Fair enough. But that leaves me to figure out some final details before next … [Read more...]

Written by scottswaaley · Categorized: DCG Include Category, Musings

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