Dr. Glen Coleman is a social studies teacher at River Dell High School in Oradell, New Jersey who focused his doctoral dissertation on laptop integration and student-centered learning. He organizes his teaching around essential questions to welcome divergent thinking. Currently, his students are wrestling with the following question: “Based on your understanding of the French Revolution, how can Venezuela avoid their own violent revolution?” He’s found that energy erupts when students are empowered to tackle contemporary issues through a historical lens. This inspires a growth process that drives students to ask and answer their own questions with urgency. Learn more about Glen.
