STEM
Did you miss Computer Science Education Week? That’s OK! #VirtuallyDifferent Digital Learning Coach Melissa Walley recaps all the events and resources shared in December.
3D printing can help with academic standards and the critical 4C’s (critical thinking, creativity, communication, & collaboration). Dr. Corey Hall explains how in part 2 of her series.
A 3D printer is a great tool, but if there’s no system in place, it can become a nightmare relegated to gather cobwebs in the corner. Corey Hall has advice on being thoughtful & intentional with this resource.
How can we get our students to be “Real World” problem solvers? STEM in the Real World is a regular part of life at Tri-Central Elementary! It’s amazing to see so much creativity, collaboration and problem-solving skills.
Jennifer Stewart continues her series by highlighting picture books which foster a growth mindset. Readers of all ages will benefit from these stories!
There are so many picture books to utilize in STEM classrooms for students of all ages. VirtuallyDifferent Digital Learning Coach Jennifer Stewart highlights a few you could use this week!
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.
Every content area has iconic and powerful pictures. How can we use those to spark curiosity & thinking? Librarian Colette Huxford-Kinnett shares the See~Think~Wonder strategy which can be used across grades & content areas.
Have you heard? The IDOE updated the School STEM Certification process. STEM Synergy’s Amanda McCammon explores the changes.
Math is literally everywhere and used in everything, but we don’t spend enough time acknowledging this fact. How do we build a culture of mathematics in our classrooms?
Where do you start a year in a STEM classroom? VirtuallyDifferent Coach Jennifer Stewart breaks it down into 3 steps.