From professional development opportunities to connecting lessons to careers, here’s how schools and districts can promote STEM for all
By Joel Jacobson
In schools across the nation, approximately 136,000 students took advanced placement […]
Over the past year, there has been an increase in the discussion of how to prepare students for the future of work and the future of learning. With so many changes happening when it comes to education and technology, as educators we must focus on […]
Read MoreI teach 6th graders in a low-income area. Some of my students are somewhat familiar with technology, but for the most part, they know nothing of tech they cannot hold in their hands. Even though many of my students have some kind of smartphone in […]
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Let’s say that you’ve heard the hype about Project Based Learning (PBL), perhaps tried some PBL ideas you’ve read about, but you haven’t actually put the entire PBL experience into action in your classroom. Now you’ve decided to jump right in – […]
Read MoreBy Joel Jacobson
In schools across the nation, approximately 136,000 students took advanced placement […]
STEM and project-based learning (PBL) are closely connected. In fact, well-implemented STEM projects generally require a PBL approach. That leads to this question from teachers, "If I’m doing PBL, am I doing STEM?" The short answer is – maybe or […]
Read MoreEngaging students in STEM learning is critical at school and at home. Here are some helpful and fun ways families can connect with STEM learning to help students learn and grow beyond the classroom.
My sons and I recently visited the Children’s […]
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Project-based learning is an engaging way of learning for students. It’s real. It’s creative. It helps kids make sense of the subject matter they’re learning. That’s why the PBL process is closely tied to STEM projects. But, despite the fact that […]
Read MoreA STEM education consultant explains how consistent collaboration among teachers can foster effective STEM-based PBL instruction.
I entered the teaching profession directly from working in a virology lab. Every day our lab team met to discuss what […]
Read MoreLet’s set the stage… It’s the first day back from summer vacation at a high school. The students have missed each […]
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