Michael J. Crawford, PhDDon’t worry, your people are hereIt’s undeniable. Life has changed for all of us, but educators shouldn’t go it alone.Apr 8, 2020Apr 8, 2020
Michael J. Crawford, PhDBeing social when social distancingWe shouldn’t be alone, when we’re physically separated.Mar 19, 2020Mar 19, 2020
Michael J. Crawford, PhDPushing pause on the inputs“It’s like your oxygen,” she said. Late Wednesday night, I had brought to my wife’s attention the idea I’d been chewing on for a few days.Jan 2, 2017Jan 2, 2017
Michael J. Crawford, PhDWhat if dogs listened to podcasts? An inquiry into learningMy dog, Thor, never knows what I’m listening to, and he never asks. We go on walks every day. I listen to podcasts. He scans for squirrels…Sep 29, 2016Sep 29, 2016
Michael J. Crawford, PhDOvercoming “what you’re supposed to do”I was on cruise control in high school. I didn’t stray from the path. I didn’t challenge the system. I didn’t get into trouble. I didn’t…Sep 21, 2016Sep 21, 2016
Michael J. Crawford, PhD“Tomorrow’s another day. I’m thirsty anyway. Bring on the rain.”(Thanks, Jo Dee Messina)Sep 14, 2016Sep 14, 2016
Michael J. Crawford, PhDWith feedback, comes deeper learning: Lessons from an #edtech workshop(Originally published at story2.com, July 26, 2016)Sep 13, 2016Sep 13, 2016
Michael J. Crawford, PhDJourneys, learnings, translations: From #edtech startups to students(Originally posted at story2.com, July 14, 2016)Sep 11, 2016Sep 11, 2016
Michael J. Crawford, PhDRed and yellow, pink and green: How disruption helps us seeMy son, Lars, wakes up, every morning, enthusiastic about the day. He rips out of his room. “Mom. Dad. Orange juice. Bagel.” He wants to go…Sep 8, 2016Sep 8, 2016
Michael J. Crawford, PhDForget cupcakes and car washes: These high schools are taking a more ambitious look at…(Originally published at hechingerreport.org, June 7, 2016)Sep 5, 2016Sep 5, 2016