by NCCE | Apr 9, 2026 | Science, Uncategorized
I think most science teachers have used PhET from time to time. When I received the email about PhET Studio, I was naturally curious. What did they change? Is it worth spending the time on learning it? Simulations offer an interactive and visual way for students to...
by NCCE | Feb 17, 2026 | Math, Science
Recently, I was able to sit down and talk with educators at different grade levels. Usually, I just get to talk to middle and high school teachers, which is awesome, but we have different struggles than elementary teachers. One of the problems I heard from them was...
by Mike Agostinelli | Jun 20, 2018 | Professional Development, Science, STEM
Northwest Educational Service District 189 Physical Computing and It’s Role in Education Tuesday 8/7/2018 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM This six-hour academy is designed to give educators an understanding of what physical computing is and how they can integrate it...
by Guest Blogger | Feb 12, 2018 | NCCE 2018 in Seattle, Science, STEM
In 2015, there were nearly 8.6 million STEM jobs in the United States, and that number is quickly increasing with STEM job growth rising at three times the rate of any other field over the past 10 years. Strong STEM education in the classroom is critical to keep pace...
by Mike Agostinelli | Apr 7, 2017 | Announcements, Digital Design, Science, STEM
Earth Day 2017 is fast approaching on April 22nd. We have compiled a list of resources for your classroom to celebrate and learn about this important event! The UN’s Sustainable Development Goals include a target to curb the effects of climate change by 2030....
by Mike Agostinelli | Mar 29, 2016 | Digital Design, Listen and Learn!, Media, PBS Learning Media, Professional Development, Professional Learning Networks, Science, STEM, Webcasts
Use Sports to Teach Math, Science, and More! Football and the Pythagorean Theorem: There’s Math in Sports? Explore how the Pythagorean theorem can be used to determine the distance that a pass and a kick in football actually travel in this interactive for...
