Education Arcade

03/27/2023

Come to our FREE event on campus Wednesday, April 12th. A screening and discussion of the new series, Searching Our Quest for Meaning in the Age of Science. To register and find more information click the link below!

APRIL 12, 5–7PM, MIT CAMPUS 10-250 EVENT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

08/18/2022

Science and Engineering Program for Teachers (SEPT) 2022:

Each summer, the SEPT program offers teachers a chance to participate in lectures from world leading scientists, try out the latest technology on campus, and get the chance to network with a like minded group of innovative educators for the week. Due to the continued impact of Covid, which led to restrictions on travel and limitations on campus access, the Science and Engineering Program for Teachers (SEPT) offered remote conferences for the past two summers (2020 and 2021). In late June 2022, we were thrilled to host the 33rd annual program in person on MIT’s campus, as we have done for decades, with the 36 teachers accepted in 2020. This group of teachers joined us virtually for a full program in 2020 and were invited back for a virtual reunion last summer. The reunion was filled with discussions of challenges from the past year and shared visions of the future, networking, games, and a session on design thinking. The power of having the group back in person really strengthened the relationships that were built during the online version of the program in 2020, and allowed the chance for new ones to develop organically during their time in Cambridge. Teachers shared experiences of different education systems, sparking many ideas that each of them took back to their home districts around the world.

This year's sessions included a mix of lectures delivered from MIT’s top lecturers (with a keynote by Justin Reich and speakers including Eric Klopfer, Catherine Drennan, Hal Abelson, Dominic Farrello, David Des Marais, and Kerri Cahoy) and afternoon tracks titled “Use & Design of Games for Learning,” “Broadening Participation in STEM in the Classroom,” and “Epidemics, Evolution, and Economics: Modeling Complex Systems with StarLogo Nova.” We also had hands-on practical workshops with the Scheller Teacher Education Programs Responsible AI for Computational Action (RAICA) team. The Responsible AI for Computational Action (RAICA) curriculum consists of project based learning modules that prepare middle school students to be informed consumers and ethical producers of AI. The cohort also had a behind-the-scenes look at the Boston Museum of Science, where we enjoyed a private, after hours tour of the “Arctic Adventure” and the “Engineering Design Workshop” exhibits. The group then had dinner at the museum along with an engineering design process session, where we engaged in a collaborative problem-solving challenge together using some basic materials.

It was excellent to have this group of teachers together on campus for SEPT this summer. We were back to the full experience of teachers staying in the dorms, eating around campus, and getting the chance to explore MIT. The benefits of 24x7 on campus interactions through this event were so valuable, and we hope to run smaller events throughout the school year to check in on how our teachers are implementing the skills and resources they learned during their week at MIT in their classrooms.

Are you a Middle or High School STEM teacher that is interested in applying for Summer 2023?

Visit www.sept.mit.edu in September for application details!

Questions? Email us at [email protected]

01/06/2022

Join Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) thought leaders in systems thinking and education in a conversation on systems change in : January 13. Register today: https://eventbrite.com/e/systems-awareness-in-education-a-conversation-series-tickets-238701902817
MIT Open Learning MIT Abdul Latif Jameel World Education Lab

“What Do We Mean By Systems Change and Why Is It So Difficult In Education?”: A Community in Conversation

11/03/2021

We’re hiring an assessment scientist! Join a dynamic and fun team as we help to transform high school math. The Project Based Learning (PBL) team is seeking to add an assessment scientist to join our group. The assessment scientist will work closely with the curriculum team to create playful, student centered, authentic assessments for a PBL high school math curriculum. Duties include: design, development, and validation of authentic assessments both formative and summative, along with research and dissemination. This individual must work well on a collaborative team, and do well with ambiguity. Be a creative playful designer ready to make innovative authentic assessment experiences for middle and high school students. To apply and for the full job description go here- https://bit.ly/3GQMOqI

FAQs: 1. Q: How long is this position? A: This is a temporary, on-sight, 12-month position with the possibility of renewal depending upon funding. 2. Q: Does this position require being in person at MIT? A: Yes, this position does require in person work at MIT. 3. Q: When do you hope for this individual to start? A: The anticipated start date is in Dec 2021. 4. Q: What skills are you most looking for? A: At least 5 yrs experience creating authentic playful assessments, a mixed methodologist with a focus on design based research, expertise in high school math education, deep knowledge of PBL, an ability to work well on a diverse team on an ever evolving project.

11/03/2021

We’re hiring a postdoc! Join a dynamic and fun team as we help to transform high school math. STEP’s Project Based Learning (PBL) team is seeking to add a postdoctoral learning designer to our group. The postdoc as a member of the curriculum effort will work closely with the assessment group to design two high school PBL geometry math units. Along with design and development of the curriculum, the postdoc will be responsible for maintaining the design collaborative composed of researchers, learning designers, educators, and students to help guide curriculum and assessment creation. To apply and for the full job description go here- https://bit.ly/31syW61

FAQs: Q: How long is this postdoc? A: This is a 1 yr position. 2. Does this position require being in person at MIT? A: No, this position can be remote. 3. Q: When do we hope for the individual to start? A: The anticipated start date is in Dec 2021. 4. Q: What skills are you most looking for? A: At least 2 yrs experience writing curriculum, expertise in high school math education, deep knowledge of PBL, ability to work well on a diverse team on an ever evolving project.

10/27/2021

Educators: Join us for the first-ever ! On May 13, 2022, give your K-12 students the opportunity to learn about AI and the role it plays in their lives, using free, hands-on activities & lessons from . Learn more and register: dayofai.org

07/06/2021

Virtual Connected Learning Summit 2021 will be the biggest and most international ever + the longest - running all of July. Last chance to register in time for our opening session!

We’re delighted to announce the plenary and keynote speakers for this year’s Connected Learning Summit, happening virtually July 7 – 30. We kick off the event with a Plenary panel featuring Tiera Tanksley, Justin Reich, and Elizabeth Losh discussing lessons learned during the pandemic from the...

07/06/2021

Check out Society for Science Middle School Research Teachers Conference. This conference brings together teachers of all experience levels together to share best practices, troubleshoot challenges, and learn more about competitions. Sign up to attend for free today!

This annual conference brings 50 middle school STEM teachers to Washington, DC, all-expenses-paid, for a weekend of peer-led professional development. The conference focuses on leading students in research projects that can be entered in local science fair, eCybermission, and other science research....

05/17/2021

Check out "Connecting Math and Science through Decoding Models", a 3-minute video about our STEM+C project! Drop a note to let us know what you think. http://videohall.com/p/2050
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This video showcases a project titled Making Sense of Models: Investigating Mechanistic Reasoning as a Bridge for Connecting 6th Grade Mathematics and Science Learning. The project aims t...

05/07/2021

SAVE THE DATES!
The opens May 11-18!
Come view a 3-minute video about our project, "Connecting Math and Science through Decoding Models", interact w/ others in the field, and vote for us! http://videohall.com/p/2050

05/06/2021

Middle and High School Science Teachers are invited to apply to The Science Teachers Enrichment Program (STEP)
Materials and Energy Systems
July 19 – 23, 2021 (Virtual over Zoom!)

https://mitmrsec.mit.edu/education-outreach/teachers

04/15/2021

We have three new job openings for teacher education research roles -- for a , research scientist, and instructional designer https://cmswm.it/3sfbyRa