Every year I look forward to two hands-on activities involving pasta and hot glue to bring math concepts to life. The activities give us a chance to pause a traditional class involving notes and skill reinforcement on computer/paper to applying concepts in real life using budgeting, data collection, formula calculation, and geometric spatial awareness for designing and building three dimensional objects.
Read MoreLearn about our Root rt1 robots on loan from iRobot as part of their teacher ambassador program.
Read MoreLast year I tested a Root robot from iRobot Education on loan as part of their ambassador program. Adventures continue with my very own Root affectionately named Rosie 2.0.
Read MoreUsing distance learning to reach your students during school closures? Maybe these ideas/activities can help!
Read MoreRockets and roller coasters, oh my!
Read MoreThanks to my teaching partner, we now have 4 LEGO Simple & Powered Machines kits and 3 Pneumatics Add-Ons sets to use in science with 7th and 8th grade!
Read MoreNortheastern Illinois University’s Center for College Access and Success (CCAS) does a wonderful job with the (STEAM)² conference.
Read MoreOn the list of “conferences I want to attend and present at one day” FETC was right up there with ISTE.
Read MoreScreencastify sits atop the list, in my opinion, for screen recording tools. It is accessible to both adults and students.
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