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…1d ago1d ago
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 15Apr 15
Jason McKennaTaipei 101: A Beacon of STEM’s Limitless PotentialI love Taiwan. It is a beautiful and vibrant county. I’ve been there many times. Amidst the bustling cityscape of Taiwan, a monolithic…Apr 8Apr 8
Jason McKennaThe Power of Emotion in LearningMy daughter loves making playlists on Spotify. She has playlists for different activities and moods: a playlist for studying, a playlist…Apr 1Apr 1
Jason McKennaMy SIGCSE 2024 Experience: A Reflection on Research, Accessibility, and ConnectionsAttending the SIGCSE 2024 conference was a remarkable milestone in my academic journey. As a long-time reader of SIGCSE reflections from…Mar 25Mar 25