Brian C. Smith

Nov 14, 2011 | Post by: Brian C. Smith No Comments

Hindsight may be 20/200

Wisdom is both foresight and hindsight. Papert et. al, possessed tremendous foresight that never ceases to amaze me. I’m also amazed at the current lack of hindsight for this very work…

Read More

Nov 05, 2011 | Post by: Brian C. Smith No Comments

Dale Dougherty: Making is learning. Remember John Dewey’s phrase “learn by doing.” It’s a hundred-year-old educational philosophy based on experiential learning that seems forgotten, if not forbidden, today. I see a huge opportunity to change the nature of our educational system. I’ve been a growing supporter of the Maker movement

Read More

Nov 03, 2011 | Post by: Brian C. Smith No Comments

Let them Soar!

NYSCATE11 is just around the corner and I, along with the conference committee, anticipate another worthwhile conference. I’ve been to a number of conferences for various organizations (state, national and international) and this conference is always the most special. I’m not just saying that because I volunteer on the

Read More

May 17, 2011 | Post by: Brian C. Smith 2 Comments

Is Play a Sophisticated Way of Learning?

I hope things clear out soon so I can really ponder this question posed by Dean Shareski… what are your thoughts on this question?

Read More

Apr 13, 2011 | Post by: Brian C. Smith No Comments

Playshop Principles

[Due to a hiccup with my Flickr account I will need to update this post shortly] To best experience this Flickr slideshow, click full screen (lower right) and select the option to “always show title and description” (upper right). These principles are from Some Reflections on Designing Construction Kits for

Read More