Exploring the intersections of critical thinking, creativity, and SEL in storytelling with Dr. Karl Smith (Dr. Sparks). Join professional STEAM storyteller Dr. Karl Smith in this hourlong discussion of how to use the mechanics of collaborative storytelling as a way to foster social and emotional learning, open-ended problem solving, and creativity. You may be asked […]
Looking for ways to engage your students and activate their creativity? Join us for a webinar focused on simple yet effective bookmaking activities. These books could be used for personal journaling, poetry, family interviews, science-related observations, math thinking, etc. For this episode, you will need 4 pieces of paper, any size, and a pair of […]
NIST Education SuperCluster NIST Education SuperClusterNST Join federal and national stakeholders on facing the frontlines of digital equity. There is a digital divide in the United States’ education system which can be both exasperated and addressed through technological innovation. COVID-19 has further stressed this system and laid bare the technical inequities of our local communities […]
A Webinar Promoting Afterschool’s Whole Child Approach with Katie Brackenridge and Dr. Deborah Moroney TOPIC: COVID-19 Era- Afterschool’s Whole Child Approach ABOUT THE FORUM: Participants will: Explore the science of learning and development, and the practices that are most essential in this COVID-19 era. Understand the urgency of engaging afterschool programs – which provide many of these […]
This Girls STEAM Ahead with NASA (part of NASA’s Universe of Learning) webinar will provide a brief overview of the program and its resources, including a range of computer-based and paper-based activities, along with exhibits and poster series. We will then delve deeper into some Girls STEAM Ahead with NASA activity-based resources. In addition to […]
It’s common to hear students say that they’re just not “math people.” But the idea that math is an innate ability can limit kids’ prospects and reinforce racial and gender stereotypes. In this summit our reporters and their guests will explore ways to support all students in math classrooms in elementary, middle, and high schools. […]
Bring Out Your Inner Innovator with our guest The Tech Museum! Build, make, create wherever you are. The Tech Museum has put together a collection of fun and easy activities for parents and educators. They’ll share educational resources and links to some of your favorite educational IMAX films!
3D Design & Fabrication – May 22 Did you know that our engineers custom build a lot of the equipment used in Berkeley Lab research? Meet some of some of the people behind the big magnets and running experiments on our Advanced Light Source! Stay for a quick introduction to TinkerCAD and learn about the […]
When you think about diversity; how does it show itself? When you stand before your students, do the faces looking back at you look like your own? Most likely your answer is “no”. Classrooms, and out-of-school time programs are becoming more culturally, ethnically, and linguistically diverse, which is leading to both, challenges and opportunities for […]
How one teacher in Richmond, CA has engaged 100% of her students in remote learning Jessie Welcomer, third grade teacher, shares how she has engaged 100% of her students in remote learning. Find out how her collaboration time supported her to do this, and the lessons that she has learned that apply to both remote […]