Why Knowledge Is A Necessary But Not Sufficient Educational Outcome by Drew Perkins, Director of ThoughtStretchers Education First things first, I'd like to make one thing clear, knowledge is important. As an educational outcome, it is really important for a variety...
12 Ways To Engage Students In Authentic Learning Authentic learning experiences are activities or projects that reflect real-world situations, challenges, and contexts. These experiences are designed to engage students in meaningful, hands-on learning that goes beyond...
We're Now ThoughtStretchers Education! by Drew Perkins, Director of ThoughtStretchers Education We're excited to shift gears with a new name and brand from TeachThought PD to ThoughtStretchers Education! We will still offer our wide array of professional learning and...
What Traditionalists Get Wrong About Inquiry Teaching by Drew Perkins, Director of ThoughtStretchers Education In my work as a teacher of 15 years turned professional development consultant for 10 years, I’ve had the opportunity to work with a wide variety of students...
What is Genius Hour? Genius Hour, also known as 20% Time or Passion Projects, is an educational approach that encourages students to spend a dedicated portion of their school week working on projects of their own choosing. These projects are driven by students'...
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