A milestone episode: One tenth the number of The Beast \m/
John (@jfcatto) examines the alluring yet non-demonstrable concept f VARK Learning Styles. A beautiful and empowering theory that doesn't seem to hold water.
The boys spruik Mini Gear as a scaffolded STEM PBL project.
Pete (@mr_van_w) addresses some issues that have had him thinking recently. Including; talking to students about drug amidst changing legalities and modes of testing, teachers struggling to self-fund resources for their classroom, and when to schedule routine doctor appointments.
John: The Myth of 'Learning Styles' - Olga Khazan @olgakhazan
https://www.theatlantic.com/science/archive/2018/04/the-myth-of-learning-styles/557687/
Mini Gear
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNZMEiM-ZMYmEk2CG3mr1_Q
Pete: Talking about drugs
https://www.donorschoose.org/project/hybrid-learning-tools-for-digital-native/3327814/ (@MrsLoeschen)
https://www.gofundme.com/new-teacher-supply-drive (@MsJachymiak)