LEARN NC

K–12 teaching and learning · from the UNC School of Education

Dan joined LEARN NC in 2008 as the Campus Liaison for The University of North Carolina Online. He is responsible for continually improving the site’s usefulness to its clients and ensuring the information listed on the site is accurate and up to date.

Before joining LEARN, Dan served as publications director for UNC’s Principals’ Executive Program (PEP) and the editor of its school law reference work, “Education Law in North Carolina.” He also developed “Efficient Writing for School Managers,” a two-hour class he continues to present to PEP participants.

A graduate of the University of Michigan, Dan is the author of two novels, one of which, Worth Winning, was made into a 20th Century Fox movie. He lives in the wilds of Chatham County.

Resources created by Dan Lewandowski

Using technology to teach foreign languages: Teacher of the Year Jessica Garner shares secrets
This article, the product of an interview with North Carolina's 2008-2009 Teacher of the Year, shares tips and best practices for engaging students by integrating technology into teaching. Includes links to tools, products, and websites recommended by Ms. Garner.
Format: article/best practice
By Dan Lewandowski.
Wall-to-wall project-based learning: A conversation with biology teacher Kelley Yonce
This article explains the process of project-based learning (PBL) as it is practiced by Kelley Yonce, a high-school biology teacher who uses PBL throughout the school year. Concrete guidelines for a DNA project are included, as well as rubrics, assessment criteria, and other relevant documents.
Format: article/best practice (grade 9–12 Science)
By Dan Lewandowski.