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Matthew Alan Green
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Mar 5, 2021

Nobody likes to be observed performing badly

▶️ Listen to story. Photo by Ashim D’Silva on Unsplash. Doors shouldn’t be hard to open. Donald A. Norman agrees. His book, “ The Design of Everyday Things “ was my first peek at the principles of design. His book’s original title was, “The Psychology of Everyday Things,” and it was this psychology that entranced me…

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Nobody likes to be observed performing badly
Nobody likes to be observed performing badly
Education

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Oct 22, 2020

The Problem of Expertise

- Photo by Element5 Digital on Unsplash. - “Who is that 3D printer for?” Glenn asked me through a wry smile. “What…?” I murmured back, throwing a quick glance in his direction barely acknowledging his sincere and challenging question. …

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The Problem of Expertise
The Problem of Expertise
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Apr 23, 2020

Welcoming the Extinction Burst

Elly wasn’t having it, her shrill vocalizations ensuring we were fully aware of her disapproval. Out flew Mr. Pigglesworth, followed by her blanket, pacifier, and the last shreds of her composure. We’d been warned that this day was coming, as new parents we’d done what we could to prepare. But…

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Welcoming the Extinction Burst
Welcoming the Extinction Burst
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Nov 23, 2019

Shouting into the wind

“Seattle public schools just decided that math is racist.” She told me over a plate of almost-warm powdered eggs at our table in the back of the room. I attended the Idaho School Board Association Convention earlier this month and was told that mathematics doesn’t have culture by a frustrated…

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Shouting into the wind
Shouting into the wind
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Oct 8, 2019

We’re the adults in the room, it’s time to act like it.

Tim keeps the supplies in his classroom for the math department. He finds joy in being the person to anticipate and provide for our daily dry erase marker and mechanical pencil needs. Tim is a caretaker. On a Tuesday some years ago I quietly entered his second period to grab…

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We’re the adults in the room, it’s time to act like it.
We’re the adults in the room, it’s time to act like it.
Education

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Aug 21, 2019

Reflections on the Great Idaho STEM Together

On Tuesday & Wednesday August 17th and 18th, I participated in the Great Idaho STEM Together conference here in beautiful Coeur d’Alene. These fantastic experiences impacted me. Opening Keynote

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Reflections on the Great Idaho STEM Together
Reflections on the Great Idaho STEM Together
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Jul 29, 2019

Reflections on “What School Could Be”

I finished reading “What School Could Be” by Ted Dintersmith on our family vacation earlier this week. I needed it. …

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Reflections on “What School Could Be”
Reflections on “What School Could Be”
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Jul 27, 2019

An Interview with Scott Swaaley

Scott Swaaley is one of the High Tech High teachers in the film Most Likely To Succeed, from Ted Dintersmith. As I finished Dintersmith’s book: “What School Could Be”, this week I was reminded of when my colleague John Marshall and I interviewed Scott a few years back. We first…

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An Interview with Scott Swaaley
An Interview with Scott Swaaley
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Jul 25, 2019

Doing Better Things AND Doing (Obsolete) Things Better

Ted Dintersmith makes a clear and compelling call to our American education system in “ What School Could Be.” He bemoans “doing (obsolete) things better,” in favor of “doing better things.” I had the privilege of doing better things at Riverpoint Academy (RA) for six amazing years. …

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Doing Better Things AND Doing (Obselete) Things Better
Doing Better Things AND Doing (Obselete) Things Better
Education

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Matthew Alan Green

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I learn and I teach. matthewalangreen.com

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