The Compendium Blog of The A.T.TIPSCAST EdTech Teacher Summer Workshops This workshop is intended for middle and high school Science, Technology, Engineering and, Mathematics teachers, division heads, and curriculum developers as well as higher ed professors and instructors. This workshop is an intensive, three-day, hands-on opportunity for science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) educators to explore practical ways to use technology to enrich their curricula and engage students. Participants will explore innovative ideas, effective techniques, and thoughtful plans for incorporating web-based resources, mobile devices, and emerging technologies into the classroom instruction of STEM. The workshop provides numerous examples of the best STEM-related websites, describes practical methods and techniques for using technology in the STEM classroom, and includes opportunities for targeted exploration. Examples highlight inquiry-based technology applications in physical sciences, life sciences, Earth science, and math for middle school and high school.
Improving Teaching Using Technology for Formative Assessment Improving Teaching Using Technology for Formative Assessment Systematic formative assessment makes a difference in how well students learn. Find out how you can improve teaching and learning by hearing what formative assessment is and the research upon which it is based. Learn how technology tools can improve learning outcomes by providing learning progress information to teachers and to students. A panel of adult educators will share how to implement online and mobile assessment tools into the classroom. See how these tools can be adapted and added to your teaching toolbox.
Tech Chick Tips by Anna Adam & Helen Mowers Speed of Creativity Podcast Wesley Fryer has been producing the free “Moving at the Speed of Creativity Podcast” since 2005. The podcast primarily focuses on educational technology and digital literacy, but sometimes includes episodes related to history, science, or other educational topics. Subscription options include: Future Ready Schools Summit Teachers Teaching Teachers 59:39 minutes (40.96 MB) We were planning a "Welcome Back" episode on Teachers Teaching Teachers, something about how to launch connected learning with Youth Voices in our classrooms and how to be more planful about connecting our curriculum. #connectedlearning.