From Shakespeare to Improv - We are asking too much from educators.
An appropriate metaphor for the shift from a traditional classroom to an innovative learning environment is one of theatre. Imagine a...
The Alignment and Misalignment between the Design and Use of Schools
Many schools today understand the need to prepare students for our somewhat unknown future in the modern, global economy and often turn...
It's been a minute.
It's been nearly 5 years since my last post. In that time, I finished my Fulbright program, completed a PhD, and had two kids (whew!)....
Research on Innovative Learning Environments: It’s time for our “Heschong Mahone” moment
Check out my latest DLR Group Insight! In 1999, the oft-cited Heschong Mahone study revealing the importance of daylighting was...
Successful Shifts to Innovative Learning Spaces
Check out my latest DLR Group Insight! As I've reached the halfway point of my Fulbright scholarship, I took an opportunity to revisit...
Launceston, TAS: Australia's Next Startup Hub?
Last week I had the pleasure of spending a day with James Riggall in Launceston, Tasmania (pronounced lawn-sest-un for those like me who...
LEaRN is the Real Deal
It has been well over a year since I began conversations with LEaRN about joining their team and thus, plenty of built up anticipation. I...
Video: Innovative Learning Environments + Teacher Change
Check out this video about the research I'll be joining next year. While this highlights the issues from the Australian lens, schools...
