Digital Technology vs Hands-on Learning: What the Research Shows
The world has been changed by the internet and digital technology. Social media has shaped how we interact for over 20 years. But has this been good for us? More importantly, has using digital technology improved student performance and cognitive
Driving to Success with Social and Emotional Learning
We use Social and Emotional Learning to teach math and science. Driving to Success is a self-contained, project-based STEM module. The module is designed to promote peer-to-peer learning, encouraging small groups to share and discuss their answers to the presented
Peer-to-Peer Project Based Learning
Peer-to-peer learning is a core component of our products. All our STEM Modules are designed for children to work in teams. Ideally, each team will have a group of three children, thus triangulating the conversation. The Driving to Success STEM module
Hands-On Learning is the Solution
Boredom is a major obstacle to STEM education. Hands-on learning is the solution. Not many people naturally love mathematics or have an innate curiosity about science. The Black Data Guy introduces hands-on math kits into classrooms and collaborates directly with
NYC Politicians Botched Common Core, Failing Black & Latino Students
A Broken Promise: How Education Reform Left Black & Latino Students Behind Common Core was a multi-state educational initiative of the Obama Administration to establish a common set of standards for the United States, which would place American students in a
ART – A PATHWAY TO UNDERSTANDING
I would not have believed that I could render this painting in the way that I have. It took a life of its own, and Jenny B came alive in the scene. The assignment was to take a photograph of
Trust The Process
When I began the process of really looking at the photograph to determine which colours were needed, I did not “understand” the shapes that I was seeing, where they fit and whether the colours in the photo were a result
Painting Popsicles
This attempt at painting popsicles, introduced my “melting popsicles” metaphor… the realisation that time is slipping away, while we worry about the mechanics of getting started. Whether it is writing that article, or clearing up the clutter, or making that first mark