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What’s Hot (and Not) in Google Classroom with Alice Keeler

The CoolCatTeacher

Dig into teaching practices with Google Classroom From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Google Classroom is a tool that can help build relationships between students and teachers. They have two STEM challenges running now. If you don’t have Google Docs, just use this PDF.

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How to Teach Presentation Skills, New Technology and Research Using CES

The CoolCatTeacher

In the fall semester, students present about historical figures in computing. This unit teaches about new technology, some basic CS concepts, research skills, plagiarism, verification of sources, and presentation skills. You will be working to make a full presentation on this lesson for the class. Make a copy.)

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Ward’s Science–So Many STEM Resources

Ask a Tech Teacher

Basically, it’s because there aren’t enough education opportunities that require that sort of skill and those there are, usually rhyme with ‘math’ or ‘science’ which to many kids are “just too complicated” Enter STEM–Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. “I

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Document Learning in a Digital Portfolio

Teacher Reboot Camp

Part of the December 2019 STEM Resources Digital Calendar ! I’ve also included a slide presentation that shows the process of learning with digital portfolios. I’ve also had college students document their work using Google Slides (click for a free template your students can copy/edit), Padlet , and Pinterest.

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Design Thinking Process and UDL Planning Tool for STEM, STEAM, Maker Education

User Generated Education

If this is how the makerspace is set up in your school, then your kids may not have access to the resources, materials, and tools when they need them, especially for STEM or STEAM. Sketch Design: A blueprint or sketch of the selected design is created through pencil and paper or through an online tool such as Google Draw or Sketchup.

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Formative Assessment Tools and Apps

Teacher Reboot Camp

Part of the December 2019 STEM Resources Digital Calendar ! TinyTap is a free iOS app to create engaging quizzes, games, and interactive presentations. You can also create quizzes with Google Forms. Check out this post by Eric Curts with 24 Tips for Google Quizzes ! Ongoing assessment is necessary for student success.

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Infographic Tools and Templates to Visualize Data

Teacher Reboot Camp

Part of the December 2019 STEM Resources Digital Calendar ! When students design an infographic they visualize data and present their research in a dynamic way. is a free web tool for creating infographics, interactive images, timelines, presentations, and more. Students can also tell a story with numbers.

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