…and memories of how Bob inspired you.Tinker pioneered constructivist approaches to education, particularly novel uses of educational technology in science. He earned his Ph.D. in experimental low-temperature physics from MIT…
Precollege engineering education is increasingly recognized as an indispensable part of STEM education. The National Research Council’s conceptual framework for new science education standards has concluded that engineering should be…
…taken steps already. This book review is excerpted from the white paper, “Lost in Cyberspace: A Review of Disrupting Class,” available at: concord.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/pdf/2008_DisruptingClass_WhitePaper.pdf. 1. See section (r) of http://www.myfloridahouse.gov/FileStores/ Web/Statutes/FS07/CH1011/Section_1011.62.HTM….
In the past two days the New York Times has provided readers with six fascinating articles and discussions about online learning. One set is called Room for Debate: Can Young…
…these. We integrated our popular genetics software—Geniverse—into a social networking environment called Whyville, which is intended to give tweens aged 8 to 15 opportunities to learn STEM concepts through collaboration…
…developing technology-enhanced assessments for classroom formative use that address middle school physical and life science NGSS Performance Expectations. The Concord Consortium’s online delivery platform allows us to take advantage of…
In this activity, you will use a temperature sensor to relate changes in sunlight to the temperature of the air trapped in a container.
…AM, Pacific Salon C, Renaissance Boston Waterfront Hotel Ticket Price: $37 advance, $42 on-site We’ll dive into datasets useful at multiple grade levels, learn ways to use CODAP, and think…
…data Disciplinary Core Ideas: ESS3.D: Global Climate Change, ESS2.D: Weather and Climate Crosscutting Concepts: Systems and system models To uncover the big questions in Earth and environmental science, High-Adventure Science…
…museum. Parents suggested that the digital artifacts could be shared with other family members or used to prompt further reflection about the museum visit. We also surveyed the feelings families…