Category Archives: Teaching Technology

How things have changed

Posted on July 19, 2019 by dkohn96

I was doing some searches on the internet and ran across a pdf of an old Radio Shack Catalog from 1989. This oldie but goodie just shows how much technology has changed in 30 years. Page 2: Fax machine, page … Continue reading →

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Learn to Program Your Future Overlords, with the MotionBlock Robotics STEM Kit

Posted on July 18, 2019 by dkohn96
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American kids would rather be YouTubers than astronauts.

Posted on July 18, 2019 by dkohn96

This is a sad state of affairs but more US kids would rather be a YouTube Star than an Astronaut. This graphic Sums up the survey: The full article for Ars Technica is available HERE

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The Women Fixing STEM

Posted on July 10, 2019 by dkohn96

https://mashable.com/category/women-stem/

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Purdue Now Offers Graduate Certificate For Current And Prospective STEM Faculty

Posted on June 5, 2019 by dkohn96

Purdue’s School of Engineering Education (ENE), the first of its kind, is offering an online 10-credit hour graduate certificate in Teaching and Learning in Engineering. ENE has teamed with Purdue Online to offer this unique certificate program for current or … Continue reading →

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How Servo Motors Work?

Posted on June 4, 2019 by dkohn96

From: Jameco Electronics Servo Motor Controllers This little motor is high in efficiency and power Servo motors have been around for a long time and are utilized in many applications. They are small in size but pack a big punch … Continue reading →

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Is There a Mismatch Between Career-Tech Ed and Good Jobs?

Posted on April 16, 2019 by dkohn96

https://blogs.edweek.org/edweek/high_school_and_beyond/2019/04/mismatch_between_career_tech_ed_and_good_jobs.html

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EverFi

Posted on February 27, 2019 by dkohn96

Was told about an online resource for teachers that includes STEM Exploration. It can be found at https://everfi.com/offerings/stem-career-readiness/. I have not tried it myself, but thought I would pass it along.

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Gov. Bill Lee proposes $4M for STEM education, creation of K-8 computer science standards

Posted on February 25, 2019 by dkohn96

Jason Gonzales, Nashville Tennessean Published 5:22 p.m. CT Feb. 13, 2019 Gov. Bill Lee is prioritizing STEM education in his legislative agenda, which proposes to boost opportunities for students statewide, including the creation of statewide K-8 computer science standards. The Wednesday announcement is … Continue reading →

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STEM Instruction: How Much There Is and Who Gets It

Posted on February 21, 2019 by dkohn96

from: Education Week by Sasha Jones Jan8, 2019 Despite a push for greater STEM instruction, students and teachers continue to experience inequitable access to STEM-related classes and resources, according to a new survey of 1,200 schools and 7,600 teachers. This … Continue reading →

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