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3 Reasons Teachers Should Use the Playlist Model

Catlin Tucker

Complex Problem Solving: Tasks that involve higher-order thinking and problem-solving, such as math word problems, scientific experiments, or coding projects, often require different amounts of time for students to analyze, understand, and solve. Some groups will work more quickly, while others will benefit from having more time.

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Introduction to Design Thinking for Educators Workshop

User Generated Education

I had the opportunity to facilitate a workshop on design thinking for educators at the New Mexico Association for the Gifted Fall Institute. Instant Challenges are fun, STEAM-based group activities that must be solved within a short period of time. The following graphic, which I created for this workshop, was discussed.

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The Resurgence of 3D Printers in Modern Learning Environments

EdTech Magazine

3D printing also supports inclusion efforts for students of various learning styles and improves collaboration and speaking skills. Jody Britten, a senior associate at the Metiri Group , talked about how 3D technologies and data visualization tools lead to better learning outcomes with EdTech. by Erika Gimbel.

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The Math Revolution You Haven’t Heard About

Edsurge

Thousands of students go through the university’s life sciences department, he adds, but a lot of them don’t graduate with degrees in those fields. This story also appeared in USA Today Falling off that path can lock students out of science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) careers. What’s your morning process?”

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Ten Ideas To Take Students Beyond That STEM Activity… And Towards The Standards

21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

As we begin, I would like to provide some ideas that might just turn up the learning in the area of STEM education. Perhaps you might even attend my session or workshops. Workshop: Beyond the Device: Technology to Support Standards and Authentic Learning. Workshop: The Verbs of PBL, STEM and STEAM: Dewey Meets Technology.

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Discovery Education Offers Educators New Resources Supporting Black History Month Observances 

eSchool News

Happy Black History Month video : In this new video from Sesame Workshop for students in grades PK-2, Elmo, Gabrielle, Tamir, and Abby come together to celebrate the contributions of Black and African American communities. The STEM Careers Coalition solves critical gaps in representation in the STEM professional workforce.

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How Humor and Storytelling Help Foster STEM Engagement

edWeb.net

While these types of projects can be fun in their own right, adding a story and humor to the lesson increases overall student engagement. Creating educational environments where students have emotional connections and vested in the lesson can be attained when adding storytelling elements to STEM projects.

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