PBL / Inquiry / Authentic Learning
Dr. Corey Hall concludes her series on 3D printing in schools. How do you make sure your program is sustainable?
In June of 2022, Indiana adopted the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS). Some may question why such a change was necessary. In this blog, Dr. Stacy Hootman speaks from her own experience as both a science student and a science teacher. She describes the Three Dimensions of the NGSS, where teachers can turn for resources on both a national and state level, and why this change is necessary for Indiana.
How can we combine a puzzle and a pre-reading strategy that works across content areas?
Non-fiction text is often not what students gravitate to. How can we use it spark their curiosity & jump start the learning?
Bo Gibson wraps up his 3-part series on student run businesses with ready-to-use resources to help you get your student-run business off the ground.
STEM Synergy, a component of Keep Indiana Learning, offers comprehensive and customizable STEM related support services for educators, schools, and districts across the state. The sky’s the limit on customized support options. Meet STEM Synergy & explore how they can enrich experiences for your students.
Educators know the power in learning from others. What can we learn from student-run business leaders who are further down the path?
What’s all the buzz around having a growth mindset? Do I have one? How do I know? Having a growth mindset is an important characteristic for teachers and leaders in today’s world of education. Blog Bonus – A free resource awaits!
Makerspaces sound, and look, fun! What are the learning benefits to students?
Schools today are facing many challenges and one of them that needs solving now is how to handle learning loss. One solution to this problem is Design Thinking. Design Thinking is a creative process that begin with empathy and problem defining and end with implementation. This creative process encourages students to redefine problems, inspire new ideas, take informed risks, and never stop learning.