Spring is almost here! With it comes rain, warmer weather, and that itch to soak up the sun that seems to have hidden from us for so long. If you’re anything like me, the to-do list of spring cleaning has gotten long and, with the glimpses of sunshine, I just don’t want to do any of it. Thank goodness technology can make getting through that chore list a little easier and much quicker! So, here’s a look at some of the technology behind products we use in our daily lives and ways to help bring that tech into your students’ lives!
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Topics:
IN THE CLASSROOM,
IDEAS & INSPIRATION,
ROBOTICS,
Technology,
Engineering,
Coding,
Authentic Learning,
Activities,
TETRIX Robotics,
Hands-on Learning,
innovate,
Inquiry-based Learning
Do you know how much screen time you logged on your phone in the last day? How about the last week? (And yes, there’s an app for that if you’re interested.) If you’re an iPhone user, you likely get a weekly notification to alert you of your usage. If you are like me, sometimes that number makes you cringe. How much of that time was purposeful? How much was mindless scrolling? How can I do better?
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Topics:
BEYOND THE CLASSROOM,
IDEAS & INSPIRATION,
Teacher Resources,
Technology,
Trends,
Resources,
Authentic Learning,
Social and emotional learning,
Activities,
Hands-on Learning
It's February! And that means we're talking all about hearts! And no, not the lovey-dovey kind, the one that helps you do all the things you do each and every day. February is American Heart Month – a month to recognize yours and others’ heart health and ways to commit to a healthy lifestyle.
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Topics:
IN THE CLASSROOM,
BEYOND THE CLASSROOM,
IDEAS & INSPIRATION,
Teacher Resources,
STEM,
Resources,
STEM Expeditions,
Authentic Learning,
STEM Units,
Social and emotional learning,
Activities,
21st Century Skills,
Hands-on Learning,
STEAM
When I was a teenager, I remember going into town with my mom right around Valentine’s Day. There were some construction workers near the main intersection. As we ran our errands, my mom decided to buy a bag candy. As we came back through that intersection, she handed me the bag of candy and made me get out of the car to go give candy to the workers and wish them a good day.
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Topics:
IN THE CLASSROOM,
IDEAS & INSPIRATION,
Teacher Resources,
Resources,
Teacher Development,
Authentic Learning,
Activities,
Hands-on Learning
During a recent visit to a school in McQueeny, Texas, I noticed bird feeders in the courtyard and attached to classroom windows. This prompted me to reflect back to childhood, on the time I spent watching birds from my parents’ deck and my grandparents’ backyard. I could spend hours watching the birds flitting and fleeting between the feeders and their perches in the trees; watching them brought me such joy.
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Topics:
IN THE CLASSROOM,
IDEAS & INSPIRATION,
STEM,
Careers,
Authentic Learning,
Social and emotional learning,
Activities,
Hands-on Learning,
STEAM
