Sometimes a class opens a door you want to keep walking through. Sometimes the interest is totally your own. Either way, thinkering gives it somewhere to go — a space to explore what genuinely excites you, go deeper than class has time for, and figure out how you actually learn best.
Maybe a history class made you curious about something you couldn't stop thinking about. Maybe you want to learn to code, or actually understand how music works. thinkering is where that interest becomes something real.
Pick something you genuinely want to understand or be able to do — connected to a class, or totally separate. Set a goal that means something to you, not just a grade to hit.
Break it into concrete steps. What could you read, watch, try, or make this week? Howie can help you figure out what a realistic path looks like — and what strategies might work for what you're trying to learn.
Everyone learns differently. thinkering helps you experiment with different approaches — and actually notice what works for you. That's a skill that makes every subject easier, not just this one.
A class sparked something. A project made you want to go further. thinkering gives that energy somewhere to live — so it doesn't just disappear when the unit ends or the semester is over.