STEM
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The Think Tank
In June, I ran a short series of articles on alternatives to the traditional science museum, from pop up museums to learning labs on wheels. I recently caught up with one of those projects: The Think Tank had recently wrapped up a successful crowd sourcing campaign on Indiegogo and was looking ahead to actually building their truck-turned-learning lab.
EdTech
ST Math Ready To Go Full Scale
Great news for STEM education! Change the Equation announced that ST Math and three other excellent STEM programs are ready to easily enter any classroom in the nation.
Personalized Learning
Citizen Science
Last month, while enjoying a hike on Mount Rainier, I participated in a citizen science project to help document wildflowers. You may have heard of "citizen science" - a scientist or a research group asks for help from the public to, say, identify wildflowers or monitor water quality in a local stream. Does it actually work?
Personalized Learning
US2020 City Competition, Building STEM Mentorship
Born out of a White House call for large-scale, innovative solutions to America’s STEM challenge, US2020 connects science and tech professionals with underrepresented K-20 students across the country for experiential, sustained science learning.
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Recent Research on Learning
A recent study suggests that e-readers can make reading easier for people with dyslexia. By configuring e-readers to display on a few words per line, some dyslexic readers were able to read more easily, quickly, and with greater comprehension.
Leadership
Real Learning for Real Life
Washington State leaders will gather in Seattle on Tuesday and in Spokane on Wednesday to consider the implications of these two historic shifts occurring simultaneously. Hosted by Partnership for Learning and Washington Roundtable, the convening will explore the skills gap, new standards, and next-generation learning environments.
Innov8
EdTech 10: Leveraging Teachers; Rating HigherEd
“Great” can’t happen without incredible amounts of hard work, so, this Labor Day, we sure hope all those teachers realize how appreciated their hard work is.
Personalized Learning
How Frames, Plans, Platforms & PD Support Great Teaching
Districts and networks are making it increasingly possible for all of their teachers to achieve great results with common frameworks, big goals and good plans, strong development systems for adult learners, and learning platforms.
Personalized Learning
New and Inspiring STEM Initiatives
In the past couple weeks, I've read about a lot of STEM initiatives in the news, but two in particular seemed worth sharing:
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Louisiana Students Gain Online Options
Agilix built the Louisiana Course Choice platform that works like a cross between Kayak and Ticketmaster--students can find the best course for them and enroll online.