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The Power of Connection: Lessons from Disney's Imagineers for Teachers, Businesses, and Beyond
Over the years, the work of Disney’s Imagineers has left an indelible mark on popular culture. They have created some of the most iconic...
Thomas Riddle
Aug 20, 20245 min read
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Walking in the Footsteps of Greatness
A recent visit to Colonial Williamsburg results in inspiration, self-reflection, and a challenge. Recently, I had the pleasure of quite...
Thomas Riddle
Aug 8, 20242 min read
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Rediscovering Your Inner Pan
In this excerpt from The Imagineering Education Course, we explore the connection between creativity, imagination and dreams and why we...
Thomas Riddle
Jul 23, 20245 min read
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The Strength to Carry On
When faced with trying times, how do you respond? In J.R.R. Tolkien's "The Fellowship of the Ring," Frodo Baggins and his companions find...
Thomas Riddle
Jul 16, 20242 min read
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The Teaching and Learning of History
“Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it.” Are you making well-informed decisions in your life? Do you make these...
Thomas Riddle
Jul 3, 20244 min read
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Rediscovering Creativity
Embracing creativity as a vital aspect of our identity allows us to reconnect with the childlike wonder and uninhibited joy that once...
Thomas Riddle
Jun 25, 20243 min read
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Dream Big Dreams
Shooting for the stars can sometimes result in meeting them...
Thomas Riddle
Jun 10, 20244 min read
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How to be Ready for Anything (When You Can't be Ready for Everything)
A guest appearance on CNN International provides a lesson in adaptability On April 8th, much of North America was treated to a rare...
Thomas Riddle
Jun 3, 20246 min read
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Brook Valley: A Story of What Could Be
One Little Spark of Inspiration is at the Heart of all Creation In a quiet suburban town, there once stood a very traditional school...
Thomas Riddle
Aug 6, 20234 min read
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Engaging Students the Imagineering Way
You don't need a thrill ride to make learning memorable and exciting; just a healthy dose of creativity, imagination and a "can do" spirit.
Thomas Riddle
Feb 26, 20233 min read
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If Walls Could Speak: Authentic Learning with Historic Preservation
Involving students in local authentic learning experiences can bring the past to life while also preserving it for the future. Our...
Thomas Riddle
Jul 5, 20224 min read
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Further Adventures with Indiana Jones
"It's not the years, honey...it's the mileage." Part Three in a Three Part Retrospective Celebrating the 30th Anniversary of The Young...
Thomas Riddle
Jun 16, 20227 min read
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Celebrate Earth Day with Disneynature
Discover this beautifully filmed series that continues the Disney tradition of promoting the wonders of the natural world. This is an...
Thomas Riddle
Apr 18, 20227 min read
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Walking through Time with Indiana Jones
The greatest adventures often begin with one small step of faith. Part Two in a Three Part Retrospective Celebrating the 30th Anniversary...
Thomas Riddle
Apr 12, 20229 min read
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Adventures in Learning with Indiana Jones
Before the World Discovered Indiana, Indiana Discovered the World... Part One in a Three Part Retrospective Celebrating the 30th...
Thomas Riddle
Mar 29, 20228 min read
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Disney as Text: The Power of Story
The most impactful learning experiences are those that use powerful stories to motivate and inspire students toward taking action that...
Thomas Riddle
Mar 1, 20226 min read
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The Darkness of Fear, the Lightness of Hope
When the challenges of life come hard and fast, how do you respond? Fear. Fear attracts the fearful, the strong, the weak, the innocent,...
Thomas Riddle
Feb 5, 20225 min read
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Disney as Text: The Magic of Experience
Cultivating memorable experiences can have a powerful impact on learning. In my last post, I began sharing thoughts from my presentation...
Thomas Riddle
Jan 22, 20226 min read
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Disney as Text
Reimagining learning and life with inspiration from "The Most Magical Place on Earth" This past October, I was honored to serve as the...
Thomas Riddle
Jan 11, 20225 min read
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Welcome to the Show!
Join us each week for inspiring conversations held at the crossroads of education and design and discover techniques and ideas for...
Thomas Riddle
Jul 6, 20207 min read
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