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Exploring the NAS Framework for New Science Education Standards

Eric BrunsellJuly 20, 2010

Tags Comprehensive Assessment, Project-Based Learning, Teacher Development, All Grades, Science

On July 12th, the National Academies of Science released a draft of the Framework for New Science Education Standards.

Marshmallows, Innovation, and Good Talk at ISTE

Suzie BossJuly 16, 2010

Tags Project-Based Learning, Technology Integration, All Grades, Colorado

ISTE, the world's largest educational technology conference, drew record crowds to Denver this year to talk about the latest trends in everything from cloud computing to social media to interactive white boards. On the last morning of this mega-event, as I stood in front of my poster station clutching a bag of marshmallows, I couldn't help but wonder what I'd gotten myself into.

Getting Started with Technology Integration in Your Classroom

Mary Beth HertzJuly 15, 2010

Tags Comprehensive Assessment, Curriculum, Integrated Studies, Primary (K-2), Professional Learning Network (PLN), Project-Based Learning, Technology Integration, Upper Elementary (3-5), Middle (6-8), High (9-12)

Since I have started this blog in the summertime, I figured it would be appropriate to start discussing, thinking about and planning for the coming school year. As such, this post will focus on planning curriculum, projects and lessons that are aligned with technology standards.

Imagine an Education Nation: Six Leading Edges

Milton ChenJuly 14, 2010

Tags After-School Learning, Curriculum, Digital Divide, Leadership, Online Learning, Professional Learning Network (PLN), Project-Based Learning, Student Engagement, Team Teaching, Technology Integration, All Grades

My new book is just out, Education Nation: Six Leading Edges of Innovation in our Schools (Jossey-Bass). You can preview it on Amazon. In it, I pose this challenge: "Imagine an Education Nation, a learning society where the education of children and adults is the highest national priority, on par with a strong economy, high employment, and national security."

Using Kites to Teach Science

Dr. Katie KlingerJuly 14, 2010

Tags Project-Based Learning, Upper Elementary (3-5), Science, Hawaii

I continue to be amazed at the high quality articles in our local in-flight magazine. Hawaiian Airlines should receive a medal every year for their astounding Hana Hou magazine, which fortunately for everyone "off island" is also featured online.

Project-Based Learning and the Gulf Oil Spill

Eric BrunsellJuly 12, 2010

Tags Environmental Education, Place-Based Learning, Project-Based Learning, Service Learning, Middle (6-8), Science

Edutopia's PBL Boot Camp started today, and I thought that I would provide some resources to get you thinking...

STEM: Virtual Projects to Inspire Lessons in Your Classroom

Dr. Katie KlingerJune 27, 2010

Tags Curriculum, Project-Based Learning, Teacher Development, Middle (6-8), Science

STEM at MIT is an exciting Web site experience that promotes their summer institute, mentoring program, and parents' programming. The site also offers a resource page with links to NASA Kids, Discovery Channel, and the MIT museum.

Dr. Eric Brunsell, Edutopia's STEM Group Facilitator, Introduces Science Chat on Twitter (#scichat)

Betty RayJune 14, 2010

Tags Comprehensive Assessment, Curriculum, Dropout Prevention, Integrated Studies, Leadership, Online Learning, Professional Development, Professional Learning Network (PLN), Project-Based Learning, Student Engagement, High (9-12), Science

Editor's Note: Our guest blogger this week is Eric Brunsell, who is the facilitator of both the STEM group on Edutopia as well as the bi-weekly #scichat (more below).

Bridging the Gap: High School College Prep and Career/Technical Education

Claus von ZastrowJune 4, 2010

Tags Project-Based Learning, Teacher Development, Technology Integration, High (9-12), Science, Washington

Editor's note: Anne O'Brien is our guest blogger today. She is a project director at the Learning First Alliance, a Teach for America alumna, and a former public school teacher in the greater New Orleans area.

Several weeks ago, I called Mike Town to talk about environmental education. I ended up wrestling, once again, with issues of high school tracking.

Beyond Blowing Up Enemies: The Future of Games for Learning

EdutopiaJune 1, 2010

Tags Dropout Prevention, Primary (K-2), Project-Based Learning, Technology Integration, All Grades

If you've ever tried to pry a child away from some video game that seems to exert more influence over him than you could ever hope to, you might have asked yourself: Why can't we get a force this captivating in schools?