Remove Accessibility Remove Instructional Materials Remove STEM
article thumbnail

Seven Steps to Ensure English Learners Aren’t Left Out of STEM

Edsurge

As demand for professionals in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) fields continues to surge , a significant population of potential workers is being left out of these career opportunities: English learners. Rather, it stems from a lack of access to rigorous, age-appropriate instruction in the field.

STEM 167
article thumbnail

A Very Useful Guide to Virtual Classroom Collaboration

The CoolCatTeacher

As a current STEM teacher in North New Jersey and a Google Certified Trainer, Billy focuses on implementing cutting-edge instructional design and is co-author of “connecting Your Students with the Virtual World.” Currently teaching STEM at the Middle School level in North New Jersey. So sign up today. and Improving.

Classroom 399
Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

10 major insights on teaching, learning, and STEM

eSchool News

STEM education and social-emotional learning will take precedence in 2019, according to teaching and learning predictions from 100Kin10. 100Kin10 is a national network focusing on improving STEM education by adding 100,000 highly-qualified STEM teachers to U.S. Bringing the M back to STEM. classrooms by 2021.

STEM 111
article thumbnail

Helping science-averse teachers integrate STEM and literacy

eSchool News

This understanding has deepened through my collaboration with Kathy Renfrew, whose journey from a self-proclaimed science-phobic classroom teacher to renowned STEM educator and leader illustrates the transformation that happens when educators break down traditional subject-area barriers and create truly interdisciplinary units.

STEM 69
article thumbnail

TEA Announce Free Access To Supplemental Math Computer Program for Texas

eSchool News

offerings, these instructional materials are optional and aligned to Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS)—the state standards for what grade-level knowledge and skills students should possess. program and ensure access to dynamic learning opportunities for students across the state.” initiative. Like other THL 3.0

article thumbnail

Racism is a subtle, silent enemy of STEM classrooms

eSchool News

Many students of color have been dissuaded from STEM and attending higher-level courses due to their past academic performance or solely based on their backgrounds. Lack of Access to Physics and Chemistry Teachers have stated that we need “Rocks for Jocks” and want to lower the science requirements for high school graduation.

STEM 111
article thumbnail

Help Build an OpenSciEd Research Agenda

Digital Promise

As such, OpenSciEd has several unique benefits relative to typical, commercially produced instructional materials. As an open educational resource, OpenSciEd is under an open license for people to use, remix, and share.