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 | Dec 19, 2017 | Curriculum, Make!, NCCE 2018 in Seattle, STEM, The Future
Join us at NCCE 2018 and learn how to Unleash STEM for all students at the STEM for All Movement Summit Wednesday, February 14th from 1:00 pm–5:00 pm. Traditionally, STEM, 21st century skills, & Maker-Spaces have been viewed as subjects areas & environments...
by Mike Agostinelli | Nov 28, 2017 | Blended Learning, Listen and Learn!, PBS Learning Media, STEM
PBS LearningMedia continues to provide and wealth of teaching resources for your classroom. Below are some great examples! Regardless if you teach primary, intermediate, middle school, or high school, PBS LearningMedia has something for everyone. FEATURED STORY...
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...
by Mike Agostinelli | Feb 17, 2016 | Apple, Conferences, Digital Design, Make!, Microsoft, NCCE 2016 in Seattle, STEM
Aaron Maurer is an Instructional Coach for Bettendorf Middle School. He has been in education for over a decade teaching sixth grade social studies, literature and computer as well as spending many years teaching gifted education in grades 4-8 before taking on the new...
