Marie Kondo’s Tidying Up on Netflix is all the rage right now. If you’re in the middle of purging, folding, and thanking, you might not need to read on. But, since there isn’t a “Classroom Edition” of the show (yet), we decided to try to round up a few tried-and-true staples as well as innovative ideas to inspire or help you tackle all the stuff we know STEM educators have in their classrooms. Wrangling it all can be time-consuming, and goodness knows you’re all short on time (and probably space too)!
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Topics:
IN THE CLASSROOM,
IDEAS & INSPIRATION,
Teacher Resources,
Culture,
Resources,
innovate
Through competitive bridge building, art teacher Kevin Chung brings together the domains of art and engineering at Advanced Technologies Academy in Las Vegas, Nevada. Chung has found great success leading students toward career paths, scholarships, and top spots at international competition.
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Topics:
Competitions,
IDEAS & INSPIRATION,
Culture,
STEM,
Resources,
Engineering,
Careers,
Activities,
Drafting,
Hands-on Learning,
STEAM,
innovate,
Art
Now and then, we need to take a step back to refocus and recharge ourselves.
You know that time during the school year when you need that extra little charge? Do you need to refocus? With all teachers have on their plates, sometimes we get exhausted! We stay up late grading or coming up with and preparing great lessons!
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Topics:
IN THE CLASSROOM,
BEYOND THE CLASSROOM,
IDEAS & INSPIRATION,
Teacher Resources,
Collaborations,
Culture,
Resources
At the beginning of April, we celebrate April Fools’ Day, but, on March 31, there’s a little-known holiday called World Backup Day. It’s a good reminder to back up your computer before any pranksters accidentally destroy your data or – even worse – your computer!
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Topics:
BEYOND THE CLASSROOM,
Teacher Resources,
Culture,
Technology,
Trends,
Resources,
Engineering,
Coding,
Workforce Development
Most of us love a story, kids and adults alike. A good story captures our imagination, makes us wonder or feel something, and might even teach us something. Fairy tales are an example of this kind of story. Typically, they are fanciful, have some type of conflict and resolution, and leave you with a takeaway or two.
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Topics:
IN THE CLASSROOM,
BEYOND THE CLASSROOM,
IDEAS & INSPIRATION,
Culture,
STEM,
Trends,
Resources,
Authentic Learning,
Social and emotional learning,
Activities,
21st Century Skills,
Hands-on Learning,
STEAM
