Jeff JordanSep 25, 20201 min"I'll never use this stuff when I grow up!"I remember as a youngster saying to anyone who would listen "What good is learning all this stuff because I'll never use it when I grow...
Jeff JordanSep 22, 20201 minCommunity Experiences Enhance EducationFor the past 40 years, community-based education has slowly gained in popularity. It is a way to incorporate classroom education with...
Jeff JordanSep 18, 20201 minBuilding Castles of SandThe Great Outdoors is a hidden treasure. For many it is used to host outdoor picnics with family, and others camping getaways. But there...
Jeff JordanSep 17, 20201 minStates lack in access to Internet... One state is acting!One of the biggest responses to COVID-19 is the application of virtual learning. in 2013, around 30% of public schools had access to...
Jeff JordanSep 15, 20201 minWhy outdoor "PSIence" lessons and activities help at-home schoolers!Kudos to at-home schoolers and parents that are working with their K-5 during this challenging time of COVID-19. Several issues may have...
Jeff JordanSep 14, 20201 minThe Importance of STEAM and What Every Parent Must Do!What in the world is STEAM? The acronym stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math. This approach helps students develop...
Jeff JordanSep 11, 20201 minOutdoor, Hands-on lessons have positive affect on student scoresDuring this chaotic time and the challenges faced with brick and mortar schools, parents are looking to alternatives to keep their...
Jeff JordanSep 10, 20201 minWhy isn't pandemics a part of your State Emergency Preparedness Division?Here's a thought.... Our education system is pretty much ill-prepared when it comes to risk management. It's not the fault of the...
Jeff JordanSep 9, 20201 minWhat good is innovation, if it can't be used?One of the biggest responses to COVID-19 is the application of virtual learning. in 2013, around 30% of public schools had access to...
Jeff JordanAug 28, 20201 minMotivating the ChildAt PSI, we have found the outdoor experience encourages children to work together in groups, which improves social skills. It's amazing...
Jeff JordanAug 28, 20201 minWhy outdoor learning is preferred.There are a variety of benefits to teaching outdoors. First and foremost, it reduces the risk to airborne illnesses. A child's well-being...
Jeff JordanAug 28, 20201 minDo you have virtual zombies attending your virtual class?Observation: If you are teaching virtually and have never ending slides or rely on videos class after class, students will come to expect...