Self-Directed Inquiry

08/09/2019

So many of these boxes get checked when kids have the opportunity to play together in unstructured ways. So what's getting in our way?

We look into the research on play and how kids can get more of it on the podcast:
https://apple.co/2PUh61R (Apple)
https://bit.ly/2lD3hcW (Android)

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17/03/2018

Tynker is such a fantastic platform for tracking student mastery over coding competencies.

Stanford University defines peer learning as “students learning from and with each other in both formal and informal ways.” Peer learning can provide emotional support, and the fluidity of roles between teacher and student add to the learning experience. With peer learning, the emphasis is on th...

13/02/2017

Happy Birthday, Charles Darwin!

14/02/2016

Choosing the right STEM tools for your students can be intimidating. Here’s a short guide to the factors you should consider, from grade level and subject area to cost.

14/02/2016

06/12/2015

Complete an Hour of Code by learning to code with a drone. Build a real-world flappy drone game, solve a maze with Sphero, and program your own tricks.

Tynker makes it fun and easy to learn computer programming. Get started today with Tynker's easy-to-learn, visual programming course designed for young learners in 4th through 8th grades.

02/12/2015

GUIDE TO ONLINE SERVICES The Better Internet for Kids (BIK) guide to online services aims to provide key information about some of the most popular apps, social networking sites and other platforms which are commonly being used by children and young people (and adults) today.

29/11/2015

The Burlington High School Help Desk in Massachusetts is one of the first and most successful student-run genius bars in the nation. Facilitator Jenn Scheffer gives her step-by-step guide for starting a student tech team in your school.

29/11/2015

European scientists introduced a humanoid robot, named Walk-Man, for emergency and disaster response. The robot can navigate well through tricky environments using all its limbs.

29/11/2015

"There are several benefits to using badges in an online class. Among these are greater autonomy for students, greater levels of feedback, and a variety of assignments. Students also enjoy the ability to try again if they don't succeed at first and the badge graphics they receive once they earn t...

29/11/2015

Exposing students to STEM experiences can be an extremely engaging and effective way to foster the skills they will need in a global, competitive workplace. But don’t save these activities for science or math class. You can incorporate STEM learning tools in all core content areas to encourage critical thinking, collaboration and creativity while reinforcing valuable skills.

Choosing the right STEM tools for your students can be intimidating. Here’s a short guide to the factors you should consider, from grade level and subject area to cost.

26/11/2015

One for our Master Plan STEM Unit..... a walkable map of the Earth

A walkable map of the world, made from soil and stone by one man