Gary Stager
Educator, author, and longtime advocate of constructionism and learning-by-doing; co-founder of Constructing Modern Knowledge and author of Invent to Learn, known for work on computing in education and collaborations with Seymour Papert.
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Feb 1, 2026 • 59min
Beyond “Electronic Flashcards”
Gary Stager, educator and maker-learning advocate who co-authored Invent to Learn, critiques how schools misapply technology. He contrasts constructionist, project-based computing with management-focused uses. Short takes cover AI fantasies, one-to-one device pitfalls, Google’s lock-in, flipped classrooms, smartboard theatrics, and how vision and classroom structure shape meaningful tech use.
Feb 12, 2026 • 1h 13min
The Art of Teaching, Jazz and Mastery, and Learning by Doing - Dr. Gary Stager
Dr. Gary Stager, educator and author known for championing constructionism and learning-by-doing. He explores jazz as a model for mastery and collaboration. He argues for reanimating the art of teaching, high ceilings in learning environments, and computers as intellectual laboratories. He also discusses dignity, meaningful work, and how AI and makerspaces can amplify creative learning.
