As a retired K-12 teacher and member of a community makerspace called Makersmiths, I volunteer as an educational liaison, working with families seeking opportunities for their children to become involved in STEM activities. One of Makersmiths initiatives is the KidWind-Virginia Challenge. During the 2018-2019 school year, I volunteered with two other Makersmiths members to … [Read more...]
Ed Tech Magic for Real World Sci-Phy Learning
"Yes!" "Let's do it!" "We want to try this!" "I saw this cool thing on Twitter and I am going to try it with my kids tomorrow!" These answers are the phrases that every instructional coach craves to hear from the teachers in her school, especially when they are accompanied by passion for learning, contagious smiles, and positive attitude. Mr. Ryan Kurpiel and Mrs. … [Read more...]