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Jason McKenna

Thankful for the Art of Teaching: Lessons from Holidays and Memories

I recently rewatched the movie Surviving Christmas. Ben Affleck’s character, in a bid to recreate the warmth of his childhood, pays a…

Nov 28, 2024

Thankful for the Art of Teaching: Lessons from Holidays and Memories

Nov 28, 2024

Embracing iteration: Why school administrators should encourage experimentation in teaching

Teachers are asked to innovate, yet seldom encouraged to fail. What might happen if we treated classrooms like laboratories — places where…

Oct 21, 2024

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Oct 21, 2024

Building a Collaborative STEM Teaching Community for Your District

At a conference last year, I had a conversation with two passionate elementary teachers, excited about their students’ success at a recent…

Oct 7, 2024

Building a Collaborative STEM Teaching Community for Your District

Oct 7, 2024

Inspiring Students With STEM Narratives: How to Make Dinosaurs Walk Through Your Classroom

Dinosaurs may have walked the Earth millions of years ago, but in today’s classrooms, their footprints can spark curiosity and ignite a…

Sep 9, 2024

Inspiring Students With STEM Narratives: How to Make Dinosaurs Walk Through Your Classroom

Sep 9, 2024

Cultivating Growth: A Fresh Approach to Back-to-School Inservice

As we gather for another back-to-school inservice, it’s tempting to roll out a list of new initiatives, policies, and “game-changing”…

Aug 12, 2024

Cultivating Growth: A Fresh Approach to Back-to-School Inservice

Aug 12, 2024

Is AI the New MacGuffin in Education?

I love the movie Inception. I just rewatched it recently. Inception, like all Chris Nolan movies, captivates audiences with its intricate…

Jul 29, 2024

The “Maltese Falcon” statuette from the film of the same name

Jul 29, 2024

Shaping the Future of CS Education at CSTA 2024

As I gear up for the CSTA 2024 Annual Conference in Las Vegas next week, I’m reminded of the electric atmosphere at FETC earlier this year…

Jul 8, 2024

Shaping the Future of CS Education at CSTA 2024

Jul 8, 2024

Insights into Authentic Coding and Student-Centered Assessment

In June, at the 18th International Conference of Learning Sciences in Buffalo, New York, I presented a compelling study with Dr. David…

Jun 24, 2024

Insights into Authentic Coding and Student-Centered Assessment

Jun 24, 2024

Connecting STEM Education to Students’ Lives: The Power of Cultural Relevance

Imagine a classroom where every student feels a deep connection to the material they are learning, where their cultural backgrounds and…

Jun 10, 2024

Connecting STEM Education to Students’ Lives: The Power of Cultural Relevance

Jun 10, 2024

Understanding the Difference Between Learning and Performance

While researching for my book, I read the wonderful Giving Students a Say: Smarter Assessment Practices to Empower and Engage by Myron…

May 28, 2024

Understanding the Difference Between Learning and Performance

May 28, 2024

Jason McKenna

Jason McKenna

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Book: 'What STEM Can Do for Your Classroom' Focused on implementing innovative educational solutions worldwide.

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