In this episode of The Tech Ed Clubhouse, Dan Thomas sits down with Laura Williams, founder of the Authentic Learning Alliance, to explore what authentic learning really looks like in schools. From chicken tractors to drone-powered science, Laura shares how schools can connect students to meaningful, future-ready work.
We dig into why traditional approaches fail too many students, how agile practices like Scrum and retrospectives build durable skills, and how teachers can bring authentic learning into their classrooms tomorrow.
What’s not working in education—and how to fix it
Defining authentic learning (beyond buzzwords)
Real-world examples: selfie stations, chicken tractors, drones, and more
Why process > product in student learning
How to use Scrum, Kanban boards, and retrospectives in class
Rethinking PD: agile professional learning that sticks
Quick wins teachers can try right away
Authentic Learning Alliance: authenticlearningalliance.org
Book: The Improvement Game – Amazon link
Follow Laura: @MrsWilliams21C | LinkedIn
Host: @coachthomastech | coachthomastech.com
Try a Plus/Delta chart with your students tomorrow:
Plus (+): What went well?
Delta (Δ): What could we change?
Simple, fast, and powerful feedback that gets students reflecting on their learning.
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