We want students to be makers and designers. But there’s a surprising source of inspiration for design: the natural world. As we think about moving toward a low-tech approach, we need something better than desks in rows with students doing worksheets. A Moment I’ll Never Forget We gather outside on a worn-out blanket strewn over the hot cul-de-sac pavement. No handouts. No close reading exercises. Just a bunch of families in the neighborhood breaking bread, eating bacon, and talking about...

Before we get started, I just wanted to mention that the Vintage Innovation Master Coruse is only $29.99 (the retail price is $110.00). If you want to take advantage of this discount, it will be available until Sunday night. You can also find the book here. The Power of Low-Tech Games When people hear the term game-based learning, they often picture students staring at computer screens while navigating elaborate virtual worlds. Or perhaps a lone student staring into a VR headset in isolation....

Throughout this summer, I've been doing a series called Low Tech Learning. The title might seem odd for someone who loves technology and teaches educational technology classes. I study technology in-depth as a researcher and an educator. I'm in classrooms all the time, and I'm constantly talking to teachers. I see technology as a powerful tool. I love how we can use AI as a study tool for deeper learning and retention. I love how we can use technology to create blogs, podcasts, and...