Workbench Learning Platform a One Stop Shop for STEAM Projects By TL Editors published 18 July 19 Workbench is a PBL platform where students can complete STEAM tasks using everything from basic art supplies to technologies such as Sphero, Makey Makey, Raspberry Pi, and more.
Boxlight, Aldrin Family Foundation and ShareSpace Education Partner to Provide STEAM Tools By TL Editors published 16 July 19 Boxlight Corporation, the Aldrin Family Foundation and ShareSpace Education today announced that they are partnering to provide K-12 schools with new educational tools for STEAM learning
Top Astronomy App Invites Kids to Explore Universe By TL Editors published 12 July 19 Sky Guide is a beautiful app filled with easy-to-understand reference material on astronomy and the night sky.
Tiny Robot Teaches Kids Programming Basics By TL Editors published 3 July 19 Evo by Ozobot is a miniature robot with lights, sound, sensors, and wheels.
littleBits Launches littleBits Classroom Platform By TL Editors published 25 June 19 The platform allows teachers to source lesson plans and activities aligned to state and national standards.
ISTE NEWS: New Discovery Education Experience Available for Preview July 1 By TL Editors published 24 June 19 “Discovery Education Experience is now my go-to resource for the unique and engaging digital assets I need to create real-world learning environments for my students,” said Laura Mitchley, an Elementary Instructional Coach in the Ephrata Area School District.
ISTE NEWS: Nearpod Launches Time To Climb By TL Editors published 23 June 19 Time to Climb is designed to ignite friendly competition and interactivity in the classroom while assessing students’ understanding.
ISTE NEWS: XYZprinting Accepting Applications From School for STEAM 3D Education Program By TL Editors published 20 June 19
ISTE NEWS: MIND Research Institute Introduces ST Math Chats By TL Editors published 14 June 19 The new interactive lessons use MIND’s “play, discuss, apply” model to deepen learning through whole-class discussion
BACK OFFICE BUSINESS: Mentoring Minds Introduces ThinkUp! for Texas Educators By TL Editors published 13 June 19 The supplemental curriculum for math, science, writing, English/language arts and reading aligns with TEKS and prepares students for STAAR
Turning New Teachers into Intentional Learning Designers By James Montgomery published 10 June 19 An executive director of high school instruction shares how his district is transforming its induction program into an ongoing support system for early-career teachers.
United States Holocaust Memorial Museum Website Offers Wealth of Teaching Resources By TL Editors published 6 June 19 The U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum website offers educators a wealth of resources and guidelines for teaching about this sensitive topic.
9 Social Studies Resources for the End of School By Glenn Wiebe published 23 May 19 It doesn’t have to be painful. These resources can help.
bulb Digital Portfolios unveils bulbLibrary By TL Editors published 16 April 19 Diverse resources provide educators with timely support for summertime professional development
So You Need a Compelling Question? How About a Couple Hundred? By Glenn Wiebe published 11 April 19 If we’re going to help our kids become knowledgable, engaged, and active citizens, they need to be solving problems and addressing questions.
Teach Biology, Ecology and More With ARKive's Vast Digital Library By TL Editors published 4 April 19 ARKive is a digital library that contains more than 100,000 high-quality videos and photographs of the world's animals, plants, and fungi.
Curriculum Associates Launches Ready Classroom Mathematics By TL Editors published 1 April 19 Practical routines engage K–5 students in meaningful mathematical conversations
Facilitating Inquiry in the Classroom: The Driving Question and PBL, Part 1 By Michael Gorman published 29 March 19 The Driving Question or Investigative Question in Project Based learning and STEM can be often the hardest concept to get across to teachers.
5E Lesson Example: Cellular Respiration w/Crosscutting NGSS Integration By Ramsey Musallam published 27 February 19 The below lesson is only an outline meant to encourage deeper thinking about the 5E cycle.
PBLWorks Introduces PBL Project Idea Cards for Teachers By TL Editors published 20 February 19 The Project Idea Cards are downloadable, standards-based project ideas addressing a range of grade levels and subjects - from math and science to history and English.