STEM
EdTech 10: Going for Gold
In this week's EdTech 10, we’re going for Olympic Gold with updates on everything from a mastery-based school district in Idaho to Snapchat and learning to code.
Next Generation Science Standards Aligned Open Simulations and Tools
The funding needed to implement NGSS in schools unfortunately means some districts will be left out. However, here are several standards aligned open simulations and tools that can still provide access to this teaching and learning approach.
20 Schools and Networks That Educate With A Sense of Place
An illustrative list of 20 U.S. schools implementing Place-Based Education by taking advantage of local geography to create authentic, meaningful and engaging personalized learning for students.
EdTech 10: Reflections
To move forward it's important to look back and reflect on lessons learned, inspiring innovations in education like those listed in the stories included in this week's top ten list.
Why the Transition to Adulthood Should Start in Preschool
By: Dr. Genevra Walters. Conversations about college and careers need to start earlier rather than later, with educators thinking past the traditional style of teaching to truly prepare students for life outside school.
STEM And Making In Education Is Growing
By: TJ McCue. STEM/STEAM and maker education is an important aspect of how we remain competitive as a nation, and national support for these continues to grow through events like The National Week of Making and the White House Maker Faire.
Smart Review | Science Popularity Picks Up Steam with littleBits STEAM Student Set
This Smart Review features the littleBits STEAM Student Set, tested by our expert fourth and fifth grade students to see if it was a user-friendly way to have fun while encouraging learning through invention and creation.
Redesign Schools with Learner-Centered STEM
By: Dr. Soner Tarim. A co-founder and CEO of Harmony Public Schools shares the need to transform our education system so that all children everywhere have access to a great education that allows them to find their passion and fulfill their human potential.
EdTech 10: Tool Time
This week’s round-up of top edtech stories is rich with announcements regarding new tools for schools to explore for the fall.
18 Ways to Power Learner-Centered STEM Partnerships
Learner-Centered STEM takes powerful partnerships with people outside classroom walls, so here are 18 examples of partnerships making Learner-Centered STEM a reality for students at Harmony Public Schools.