Transformational STEM

06/16/2018

So... I wonder why is our TCTC (the high school campus preparing students for the jobs mentioned in the article) the small campus and the CP (college prep high school) campus so much larger... Just sayin’

Huge shortages loom in the skilled trades, which require less — and cheaper — training. Should that make students rethink the four-year degree?

06/10/2018

Cognitive Rigor of tasks is not about the verbs but the thinking.

“Depth of Knowledge (DOK) critical thinking tasks.”

06/09/2018

Emotions are the “rudder that steers thinking,’” says a neuroscientist who elaborates on the “unbreakable bond between emotions and learning.” Insightful! https://t.co/vxaQU2XYw7 https://t.co/mtLorDP2O4

Why can patients with certain types of brain damage have preserved cognitive abilities or intelligence as measured by IQ, yet be totally unable to manage their lives on a day-to-day basis? In the groundbreaking 2007 article "We Feel, Therefore We Learn," neuroscientists Mary Helen Immordino-Yang and...

06/03/2018

6 edTech tools

“One of them is super trendy. One takes you into the past. Three can be used in a dozen different ways. And one you're going to want to try right away. Come see. https://t.co/6fnFKBtf22 ”

05/28/2018

Comparing Fraction Game - Recognizing Fractions with Drawing Fun Printable Fraction Game ($5)

05/27/2018

If you're looking for an example of what the Common Core's coherence shift looks like, I've got an example of vertical coherence for you ? Here's how real world Geometry applications are supposed to evolve from from kindergarten through High School.
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05/26/2018

Looking to add something new to your classroom for next year? This weekend's newsletter focuses on creating and using a white board table in the math classroom! You can sign up for free at the following link! http://eepurl.com/cJfPLz

05/24/2018

A teacher as facilitator/coach makes so much sense in 21st century classroom personalized learning spaces! That's why we are equipping teachers in THE LEARNING CONNECTION Pathway with Cognitive Coaching SM skills by

“Where do you fall on the teacher continuum? https://t.co/1xxslEfyJB ”

05/24/2018

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05/23/2018

ADHD responses-“I have always been able to do anything I wanted so long as I could get engaged through interest, challenge, novelty, urgency, or passion.” Not 3 things that organize and motivate everyone else: importance, rewards, and consequences.” https://t.co/WOvmO9y9JX via @

The textbook symptoms of ADD — inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity — fail to reflect several of its most powerful characteristics; the ones that shape your perceptions, emotions, and motiva…

05/23/2018

Zooming number lines in grade 8 by Illustrative Mathematics

By Charles Larrieu Casias The number line is an anchor representation that threads through the entire middle school curriculum. For this blog post, I want to focus on a creative use of the number l…

05/14/2018

Coaching works!

“Coaching works & the need for trained coaches is imperative. -EvaluativeStrengths-Based ”