Jason McKennaInspiring Students With STEM Narratives: How to Make Dinosaurs Walk Through Your ClassroomDinosaurs may have walked the Earth millions of years ago, but in today’s classrooms, their footprints can spark curiosity and ignite a…Sep 9Sep 9
Jason McKennaCultivating Growth: A Fresh Approach to Back-to-School InserviceAs we gather for another back-to-school inservice, it’s tempting to roll out a list of new initiatives, policies, and “game-changing”…Aug 12Aug 12
Jason McKennaIs 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 29Jul 29
Jason McKennaShaping the Future of CS Education at CSTA 2024As 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 8Jul 8
Jason McKennaInsights into Authentic Coding and Student-Centered AssessmentIn June, at the 18th International Conference of Learning Sciences in Buffalo, New York, I presented a compelling study with Dr. David…Jun 24Jun 24
Jason McKennaConnecting STEM Education to Students’ Lives: The Power of Cultural RelevanceImagine a classroom where every student feels a deep connection to the material they are learning, where their cultural backgrounds and…Jun 10Jun 10
Jason McKennaUnderstanding the Difference Between Learning and PerformanceWhile researching for my book, I read the wonderful Giving Students a Say: Smarter Assessment Practices to Empower and Engage by Myron…May 28May 28
Jason McKennaThe Art of NoticingIn James Wood’s How Fiction Works, there’s a poignant emphasis on the power of literature to sharpen our ability to notice, which he…May 13May 13
Jason McKennaUnleashing Imagination in STEM Education: Lessons from the Expansive Creativity of Neil GaimanNeil Gaiman, the celebrated British author, has captivated readers for decades with his rich, multi-layered storytelling. From the…Apr 22Apr 22
Jason McKennaEmbracing AI Education in K-12 Schools: A Navigational GuideGo to any educational conference, read an article in Education Week, sit in any faculty meeting, and how, when, and why to teach Artificial…Apr 151Apr 151