Matthew Fagan

Rebelling against the traditional education system. Father. Teacher. Veteran. Always growing.#futureofed #pbl #ptech

[Matthew Fagan @ItsMattFagan]

The new @FRCTeams season is here, and I can’t help but connect it to the #PortraitOfAGraduate. FIRST teaches collaboration, critical thinking, and real-world problem-solving, the skills NYS grads need to thrive. Every school should get involved! 🚀🤖 #FRC #EdReform

[Matthew Fagan @ItsMattFagan]

NYS graduation requirements are evolving. More real-world learning, less testing. A step in the right direction! What’s one change you wish your high school had? For me: classes on taxes and budgeting. 💡 #PortraitOfAGraduate #edchat

[Matthew Fagan @ItsMattFagan]

Financial literacy, civic responsibility & career planning are all key priorities for future NYS grads. 💡 We’ve started with a work-based learning financial literacy challenge, but how do we expand and make an even bigger impact? #PortraitOfAGraduate #NYSed #EdReform

[Matthew Fagan @ItsMattFagan]

97% of educators agree: ALL students need access to work-based learning & CTE. 🔑 NYS's Blue Ribbon Commission on Graduation Measures is pushing for this to be a core requirement for graduation. How can we make this happen? #CTE #WorkBasedLearning #NYSed

[Matthew Fagan @ItsMattFagan]

NYS’s Blue Ribbon Commission is pushing for more flexibility in graduation pathways. Personalizing learning to fit students is the future and I'm on board. How can we start making this shift today? 💬 Let’s talk options. #EdChat #PersonalizedLearning #NYSed

[Matthew Fagan @ItsMattFagan]

Financial literacy, civic responsibility, career planning... these are soon to be must-haves in NYS graduation requirements. But will schools rise to the challenge? 💡 What’s the first step in making this real for our students? #PortraitOfAGraduate #NYSed #EdReform

[Matthew Fagan @ItsMattFagan]

Let’s see what happens… https://t.co/LVVaoQJThA

[Matthew Fagan @ItsMattFagan]

Student who’s been chronically absent now showing up and staying LATE! All thanks to #firstrobotics. Authenticity = Engagement!

[PBLWorks @PBLWorks]

Design thinking shouldn’t be seen as something that is separate from the PBL process. 💡 https://t.co/4SahFKK3b9

#PBL #designthinking #deeperlearning

[Matthew Fagan @ItsMattFagan]

Small groups work together more effectively when I assign specific roles and responsibilities to each member. No stragglers. Don't know why I don't do this every time. #pbl

[Matthew Fagan @ItsMattFagan]

Growth always involves risk. But man, it’s hard to take that leap sometimes.

[Matthew Fagan @ItsMattFagan]

@BenTalsma Yes! Students can’t dream about what they don’t know is possible. Have to keep creating those opportunities.

[Matthew Fagan @ItsMattFagan]

A5: Take action. Try to create projects where the learning doesn’t end until students take action on what they’ve learned and discovered. Any action, no matter how small, will improve learning outcomes and motivation. #LearnLAP

[Matthew Fagan @ItsMattFagan]

A4: my students do a lot of public speaking and it’s harder for some than others. When I witness students unprompted encouragging and supporting each other through this, it warms my heart. #LearnLAP

[Matthew Fagan @ItsMattFagan]

A3: I hold weekly community meetings where we share our “glows” and “grows”. It’s a chance to celebrate each other and also work to “grow” as a community. #LearnLAP

[Matthew Fagan @ItsMattFagan]

A2: Be sure to creat a culture of respect and kindness. And be human. It’s ok not to have all the answers and to admit that with students. #LearnLAP

[Matthew Fagan @ItsMattFagan]

@CJDteaches That’s a great idea. And I love how it’s incorporated into crew as well. Perfect way to be productively supportive.

[Matthew Fagan @ItsMattFagan]

My students have been struggling with creating goals during projects. Here's a few tips I will review tomorrow.

[Matthew Fagan @ItsMattFagan]

A1: Community is built by getting out of your classroom and actually into the community. We use authentic work based learning challenges and PBL to make this happen. You’d be surprised how willing the larger community is to get involved! Just have to ask. #LearnLAP

[Matthew Fagan @ItsMattFagan]

Hopeful this can help get them on track. Anything I'm forgetting?

[Matthew Fagan @ItsMattFagan]

Celebrate your successes to keep yourself motivated and encouraged. (I'm sure to include periodic informal showcases to give space for this).