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STEM and Makerspaces in the Language Arts Classroom

The CoolCatTeacher

Kate Hodges, English Teacher from Ohio From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Language arts classrooms can use more than books to teach. Her thesis work explored how STEM infused projects influenced creative self-efficacy in her students. She currently holds an M.Ed

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Girls and STEM: The Google 20% Project That Encourages Girls to go Into STEM

The CoolCatTeacher

Komal Singh is a Google Engineer and recruited other Google employees to participate in a powerful 20% time project that encourages girls to go into STEM. Komal Singh Bio as Submitted Komal Singh is an Engineering Program Manager at Google, and creator of kids’ STEM bestseller ‘Ara The Star Engineer’. code a robot to count stars).

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Free STEM Curriculum Distance Learning Resources

Teacher Reboot Camp

Distance learning is a crazy time for many, but we can celebrate the way various companies are offering very cool and engaging tools, resources, and activities for free. Vernier Software & Technology is providing free remote learning solutions to keep students engaged in STEM during school closures.

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7 Recommended Hands-On STEM Learning Products

Teacher Reboot Camp

However, I’ve been asked by several educators what recommendations I have for STEM labs, makerspaces, and technology classes. These companies did not pay me or ask me to write about them. Discover more ways to integrate technology effectively by taking one of my fully accredited online courses or get one of my books !

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A Very Useful Guide to Virtual Classroom Collaboration

The CoolCatTeacher

As a current STEM teacher in North New Jersey and a Google Certified Trainer, Billy focuses on implementing cutting-edge instructional design and is co-author of “connecting Your Students with the Virtual World.” Currently teaching STEM at the Middle School level in North New Jersey. So sign up today.

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7 Recommended Hands-On STEM Learning Products

Teacher Reboot Camp

However, I’ve been asked by several educators what recommendations I have for STEM labs, makerspaces, and technology classes. These companies did not pay me or ask me to write about them. Discover more ways to integrate technology effectively by taking one of my fully accredited online courses or get one of my books !

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At the Top of Teachers’ Wish Lists? Tactile STEM Projects, Flexible Furniture and Books

Edsurge

For starters, teachers are increasingly showing an interest in projects related to STEM (science, technology, engineering and math), a reflection of a national trend in education. Despite the growth in newer trends, the most commonly requested item on DonorsChoose remains one that has been around for centuries: books.

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