by Lee Watanabe-Crockett | Flipped Learning
If you’ve ever been to the TED Talks website, you know there’s a video for everything and everyone. There are stories that move, inspire, entertain, and enlighten us. In the end, though, the true purpose behind all TED Talks is for us to learn.... 
by Lee Watanabe-Crockett | STEM
If you’re looking for some science videos to flip your STEM classroom with, there’s a whole world of them on the Web. You don’t want just any old average science videos, though. You’re looking for ones that learners will actually want to watch.... ![The Best Google Classroom Cheatsheet for the Online Teacher [infographic]](https://d2wldp4wpenmih.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/brain-on-google.jpg)
by Lee Watanabe-Crockett | Technology
Those teachers out there familiar with Google Classroom will love this Google Classroom Cheatsheet from Educational Technology and Mobile Learning. It features 10 cool things that are a must for educators using Google Classroom to know how to do. Here’s a sneak... 
by Lee Watanabe-Crockett | STEM
Flipped learning in the STEM classroom can be fascinating and fun. As you may know, YouTube—a flipped learning marvel in its own right—features many custom user channels designed specifically to cater to the needs of STEM teachers and learners. Below are 15 of the... 
by Lee Watanabe-Crockett | Global Digital Citizen
Our students are more connected to the world than any generation before them. As such, they care deeply for our Earth and its future. When you get them on the subject of global warming, they can sometimes feel sadness and even a sense of panic. “What can we do?” are... 
by Lee Watanabe-Crockett | Flipped Learning
There is no reason why teachers shouldn’t embrace a role as fundamental players in the creativity revolution sweeping across global economies and societies. But being an innovative modern educator on the cutting edge of educational design can become a tedious effort... 
by Lee Watanabe-Crockett | Media Fluency
There’s no denying the influence of digital media in our daily lives. That means teaching Media Fluency is an integral part of classroom practice. Media Fluency is one of the Essential Fluencies and it’s important to understand what it’s all about.... 
by Lee Watanabe-Crockett | Critical Thinking
Via Hubspot/Ginny Soskey How many times a week do you hear the phrase, “Oh, you have to check out that blog post/podcast/book/TED Talk. It’s the best!” I’m a low-stakes betting person (not the billion-dollar-Powerball-jackpot type), but... 
by Lee Watanabe-Crockett | Student Engagement
There’s no better gateway to future-focused learning than STEM education. In a word, STEM is fantastic. It has the power to really transform teaching, learning, and assessment in schools by cultivating exceptional problem-solving and creative thinking skills. When... ![A List of 15 Terrific TED Talks for Igniting Creativity [Infographic]](https://d2wldp4wpenmih.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/paint-bulb-canvas.jpg)
by Lee Watanabe-Crockett | Creativity Fluency
The folks at In Good Taste have served up an infographic full of the best 15 TED Talks for igniting creativity. There is something for every creative individual here. In reality, we are all creative. When it comes to igniting creativity we must realize it’s a process...