Summer 2024
(May/June/July/August)
Ed and Tech Blog
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Curated Resources
Science ideas by topics
Hexagonal Thinking collection
Force and Motion Game ideas
STEAM and Literacy
Playful Learning Ideas
Eclipse resources ECE-5 all subjects
Poetry month resources
Women’s history Month: Women in STEM
Collecting AI resources
STEMy Stuff
Color changing Slime
Check out how this AI helps students select a Science Fair project
https://app.schoolai.com/space?code=3IMF&sessionId=clvqz0cwr004zt8onc1zs2qcn
The Daily STEM News
Vol 6 Issue 8 of The Daily STEM contains 2 news stories, one about the new plastic-free Keurig and the other about a swarm of bees at a baseball game. There's also a STEM career focus on Performance Engineering and some great challenges, puzzles, & mystery photos your kids enjoy!
Answers to Puzzle: build on north pole
Answers to Mystery Photos: scissors, Uno card, key
Download or share PDF versions of every issue FREE at dailystem.com/news
Renee Hobbs (@reneehobbs) From @scotthmoss, a great assignment: Students create a simple recommendation engine. In doing so, learners begin to understand that choice is not free and open — it is highly structured by platforms. #medialiteracy https://t.co/nJooeKZRil
Math discussion prompts https://x.com/TCEA/status/1812568252087742504
Laura Williams (@mrswilliams21c) Contributor Spotlight Kristin DeLaTorre @delatorretcs one to follow + explore her incredible #authenticlearning lesson in #TheImprovementGame #STEM #PBL #Elementary Explore all resources & Project showcases at https://t.co/iW6yrgwDhu https://t.co/LI33DYQWzl
Teacher2Teacher @teacher2teacher
An engaging math class is full of #StudentVoice – and this anchor chart can encourage Ss to speak out! https://x.com/teacher2teacher/status/1812491007071842769
Young students are often wrestling with big feelings. That means you’re often guiding them through “tricky transitions, unexpected feelings, giant sillies, and times when it just feels so hard to wait.” A preschool teacher shares strategies to help: https://x.com/edutopia/status/1812243858836631971
Nature Activities for Kids
Science teachers, getting students to work with graphs and data can be a struggle. One of my favorite resources for building students’ capacity is slowrevealgraphs.com! https://www.threads.net/@tisdrj/post/C9wfoexROIr/?xmt=AQGzzdZb8nt1GGsyLyg5YuM7QyoNdiet14qPEUglyd84Zg
Summer Olympic Lego Challenge bingo grid
edutopia (@edutopia) How do you get a group of middle schoolers deeply engaged in a science investigation? Start with *their* questions. https://t.co/0FhiXqInuu
Financial Education from AMLE
Engage the Range lessons from WW exploring agriculture and sustainability.
Dan Thomas --Playing with LEGO (@coachthomastech) "Take your classroom to the next level! Integrate #STEM concepts across all subjects using LEGO bricks. From math to language arts, the possibilities are endless! #EdTech #TeachingTips #InnovationInEducation" Dive in at https://t.co/J6IQejMBFB https://t.co/vFiW2Ga7nm
WWF Monarch campaign lessons
National Zoo Teacher Advisory Council
Cloud hunting
Rotating Snake art/STEM
Air Force and Space Force resources
https://dafstem.us/contact/#newsletter
Rural students STEM resources
https://ruraltechfund.org/INFINITESKY/?fbclid=IwY2xjawE95QJleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHSXaqjO37J7E4f-AxV5_JohOUiQsWjMYgHKXvz1sVhioVE2OP2gisxAGEQ_aem_73jRGZ4Q-7eWYrw1g9tECQ
AI teacher resource
http://tinyurl.com/teachersonai
Amazon Career Videos
Future City Competition for Middle School
AIAA Grant for space activities
Check out this science opportunity to work with an actual chemist!
https://www.linkedin.com/posts/kellithekhemistbain_calling-all-teachers-are-you-a-passionate-activity-7235015407579922432-96Vp?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_android
PE, Arts, SEL
Robert Kaplinsky (@robertkaplinsky) I love this poster on developing a growth mindset community from @joboaler, @FeldsteinShelah, and @mathschristine.
https://t.co/vD1cUMFmab #iteachmath https://t.co/X5i4ClpUul
Teaching self advocacy https://x.com/teacher2teacher/status/1812479177930776849
Mark Anderson (@ICTEvangelist) Teach Music? Some free resources below...
I had the pleasure of sharing at the Wilts Music CPD conference today on AI to support Music teachers. We talked about:
- pragmatic use of LLMs to help with resource creation
- concerns about assessment and AI, particularly in a world https://t.co/KXdVH9DeNC
edutopia (@edutopia) This opening and closing routine helps *all* students feel seen and heard in the classroom. https://t.co/sWfUeIi5Ic
Frayer a Friend
edutopia (@edutopia) A high school teacher found he could build a stronger classroom community in less than one minute each day—with a simple activity called Daily Dedications. https://t.co/gcFKEbqlqC
Hidden messages and art
Conditioning fun exercise
Balloon art
Social Studies
Card game that simulates the electoral college process: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Race-to-the-White-House-Electoral-College-Simulation-Game-2962427
Amazon Career Videos
Hispanic Heritage Month 24-25
Hispanic Heritage month from Facing History
Teaching 9/11 resources
ELA
Reading response Journal prompts from TCEA
Monica Burns #EdTech #Education #ISTELive (@ClassTechTips) Check out my new article on @Edutopia about using AI to support vocabulary instruction! Practical tips for teachers: https://t.co/6qb3yy9MJS #EdTech #K12 #AI https://t.co/3nEbTVswwR
Other stuff
𝗧𝗖𝗘𝗔 (@TCEA) Explore these scaffolding forms! Elevate #learning with tailored support and watch those skills soar! https://t.co/ESTtWKbKrj via @TanKHuynh
#edutwitter #k12 https://t.co/m6IhgQwa2Z
https://x.com/TCEA/status/1791943601942859989?t=mb9wimHp4873u76nm0UHwg&s=03
Edutopia video engaging learners https://www.facebook.com/share/r/HRN4weL8TjFMbmj5/?mibextid=0VwfS7
Dr Caitlyn Tucker Keep, Start, Stop checking in with your class.
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𝗧𝗖𝗘𝗔 Attending the Librarian Conference (@TCEA) Genius Hour in the classroom is driven by curiosity. Critical principles include inquiry, purpose, socialization, and design. Do you do GENIUS HOUR in your classroom?
https://t.co/Vv3idR5o2p via @TeachThought
#teaching #educhat #learning https://t.co/YcQbHzAl3I
𝗧𝗖𝗘𝗔 Next Up: AI for EDU Conference (@TCEA) Student-Led Discussion Strategies for Whole Class Discussion https://t.co/abKFfiUtmI via @lindsayannlearn
#teachingtips #teacherlife #education https://t.co/jYi8xK7iGb
Dr. Catlin Tucker (@Catlin_Tucker)
Enhance student interaction with 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝟲 𝗥𝗼𝗹𝗲𝘀—a game-changer for classroom collaboration! Download now https://t.co/dEF4jaY46p
https://t.co/7eLA5bKa9e
This approach to question-asking, from T Susan Powers, encourages Ss to imagine themselves in a variety of roles! https://x.com/teacher2teacher/status/1812628153950786000
DeannaMascle on ALL the socials (@deannamascle) posted at 7:45 PM on Tue, Jul 16, 2024:
My love for #hyperdocs has only grown over the years but one of my favorite things during our summer institute is watching a wide range of educators adapt this tool to so many interesting lessons
3 Reasons I Love HyperDocs : Metawriting https://t.co/cZaYo1mAns https://t.co/D70ClJjlmX
(https://x.com/deannamascle/status/1813359211008360952?t=VkkB26pm3vpEIOi9kxOX3w&s=03)
Leadership
Chris Quinn (@ChrisQuinn64)
Leadership is about helping to make others better and raise them up…
hopefully leaving behind an enduring legacy!
Thanks to Justin Mecham for sharing these leadership objectives!
#leaders #Leadership #LeadershipMatters https://t.co/XNWdRMjanu
Jamie Clark (@XpatEducator) This poster, a collaboration with the wonderful @HughesHaili provides valuable guidance for mentors on improving novice teachers’ instructional skills. Dr. Haili Hughes explains, “Mentoring encompasses various aspects, one of which is to facilitate improvements in teaching.” https://t.co/vbcvZcbtew
Types of coaching support consultant, collaborative, reflective thinker
https://x.com/PrincipalProj/status/1809686519151796288
Eric Partaker
@Eric_Partaker 12 Wake-up Calls That Every Leader Needs to Hear in 2024: https://x.com/Eric_Partaker/status/1812472901607542986
Tech Tools
Eric Curts (@ericcurts) FYI… If you missed any of my #ISTELive sessions you can access all of the resources for each session at https://t.co/JW9az2DLIv @ISTEofficial https://t.co/G6pRtFTb2P
(https://x.com/ericcurts/status/1806059243239354423?t=7MalmZkUkkCknuXzJglYSg&s=03)
Todd Finley (@finleyt) Powerful PowerPoint | Brain Blast #edu #teachers #edtech #k12 #higherEd #edleadership https://t.co/QbZwZDxTmu
From Eric Curts: Hey everyone! I wanted to see if I could use AI tools to create an educational song that could be used to help teach a concept to students. I chose the water cycle for my theme and used ChatGPT to write the lyrics for the song, although Gemini or Claude would work great as well. I then used Udio to generate the music and to sing the completed song. You can use the link below to listen to the water cycle song, and for the directions and tools I used to create it:
https://www.controlaltachieve.com/2024/07/creating-educational-songs-with-ai-tools.html I hope this will inspire others to create a song, and I would love to hear what you make, as well as any suggestions you have for making this project better.
Meet Our Crew back to school activity https://x.com/mrshowell24/status/1809708911886229873
AI App Smashing https://x.com/TCEA/status/1809593656807936257
Common Sense Education (@CommonSenseEd) posted at 7:32 PM on Tue, Jul 16, 2024:Hey educators - did you hear that Common Sense Education now has a AI Foundations course? It's asynchronous, digestible, and the best part? It's completely FREE like all of our other resources. Dive in and learn more about #AI today! https://t.co/3jMXvIGiaA
AMAZING AI resource for teachers by Rebecca Simons
https://sites.google.com/murraystate.edu/edtech-wonderland/home
SPED resources
Digital Tools for Dyslexia https://x.com/miss_aird/status/1808980914502054189
Adaptive teaching https://x.com/Whitworthtin4/status/1809891925312274592
Self Regulation skills https://x.com/Catlin_Tucker/status/1809713182690406691
PD opportunities
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Aldrin Family Foundation Ambassador application
https://bit.ly/3TaOYcu
Interested in learning more about the #EinsteinFellows? Applications are open NOW with alumni standing by to answer your questions live. Virtual office hours are starting on September 4 from 7-8pm ET. Not a presentation! Just a casual drop in, get your info and go!
https://lnkd.in/dqxF2rBA
ISTE faves
One Minute documentaries
Manuel Herrera sketchnoting share
ISTE resources crowd sourced: https://padlet.com/JeremyDudley/istelive-notatiste-s1bnne6buzr7cm5l?s=03