Ben Talsma
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The first day of June, when the weather is warming up, might seem like an odd time to write about homework — but…
The azaleas are in bloom right now; they will last for two more weeks. They’re wonderful flowers: big and bright and…
The secretary was a little nervous, I could tell. A strange man was hobbling up the stairs. His shirt was torn. He had…
If you remember anything from this blog post, I’ve changed your brain. It’s amazing, really, how an unfathomable organ inside your…
I was playing chess with a stranger while waiting in the supermarket checkout line the other day. They were on their…
Important Note: First, check out Games, Games, Games — three ingenious games to liven up your classroom with deep, rich learning. Then, read about…
Some years ago, I had the opportunity to create a freelance project for a very prestigious organization. It was literally a dream come true for…
I’m writing this from Austin, Texas, where I’m attending the SXSW EDU conference — and it is AWESOME. Every session I’ve attended has…