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Jason McKenna

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…

4 min readJun 10, 2024

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

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Jason McKenna

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…

4 min readMay 28, 2024

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Understanding the Difference Between Learning and Performance

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Jason McKenna

The Art of Noticing

In James Wood’s How Fiction Works, there’s a poignant emphasis on the power of literature to sharpen our ability to notice, which he…

3 min readMay 13, 2024

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The Art of Noticing

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Jason McKenna

Unleashing Imagination in STEM Education: Lessons from the Expansive Creativity of Neil Gaiman

Neil Gaiman, the celebrated British author, has captivated readers for decades with his rich, multi-layered storytelling. From the…

5 min readApr 22, 2024

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Unleashing Imagination in STEM Education: Lessons from the Expansive Creativity of Neil Gaiman

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Jason McKenna

Embracing AI Education in K-12 Schools: A Navigational Guide

Go to any educational conference, read an article in Education Week, sit in any faculty meeting, and how, when, and why to teach Artificial…

3 min readApr 15, 2024

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Embracing AI Education in K-12 Schools: A Navigational Guide

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Jason McKenna

Taipei 101: A Beacon of STEM’s Limitless Potential

I love Taiwan. It is a beautiful and vibrant county. I’ve been there many times. Amidst the bustling cityscape of Taiwan, a monolithic…

3 min readApr 8, 2024

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Taipei 101: A Beacon of STEM’s Limitless Potential

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Jason McKenna

The Power of Emotion in Learning

My daughter loves making playlists on Spotify. She has playlists for different activities and moods: a playlist for studying, a playlist…

4 min readApr 1, 2024

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The Power of Emotion in Learning

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Jason McKenna

My SIGCSE 2024 Experience: A Reflection on Research, Accessibility, and Connections

Attending the SIGCSE 2024 conference was a remarkable milestone in my academic journey. As a long-time reader of SIGCSE reflections from…

5 min readMar 25, 2024

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My SIGCSE 2024 Experience: A Reflection on Research, Accessibility, and Connections

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Jason McKenna

Beyond the Copy Machine: Reimagining Practice and Curiosity in Education

Few things were worse than getting stuck behind Mrs. Smith at the copy machine. This usually meant that you were waiting for at least…

4 min readMar 18, 2024

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Beyond the Copy Machine: Reimagining Practice and Curiosity in Education

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Jason McKenna

The Enduring Relevance of Coding in the Age of Artificial Intelligence

In a recent statement that captured the tech world’s attention, Nvidia’s CEO Jensen Huang suggested that the advent of AI might render…

5 min readMar 11, 2024

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The Enduring Relevance of Coding in the Age of Artificial Intelligence

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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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