Dan Meyer - http://blog.mrmeyer.com/?page_id=2716
I'm Dan Meyer. I taught high school math between 2004 and 2010 and I
am currently studying at Stanford University on a doctoral fellowship.
My hobbies include graphic design, filmmaking, motion graphics, and
infographics, most of which have found their way into my practice in
some way or another. My specific interests include curriculum design
(answering the question, "how we design the ideal learning experience
for students?") and teacher education (answering the questions, "how
do teachers learn?" and "how do we retain more teachers?" and "how do
we teach teachers to teach?").
Sir Ken Robinson - http://sirkenrobinson.com/skr/
Sir Ken Robinson, PhD is an internationally recognized leader in the
development of education, creativity and innovation. He is also one
of the world’s leading speakers with a profound impact on audiences
everywhere. The videos of his famous 2006 and 2010 talks to the
prestigious TED Conference have been seen by an estimated 200 million
people in over 150 countries.
http://www.ted.com/talks/ken_robinson_says_schools_kill_creativity.html
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r9LelXa3U_I
Dinae Ravitch
http://www.dianeravitch.com/
Diane Ravitch is Research Professor of Education at New York
University and a historian of education. In addition, she is a
nonresident senior fellow at the Brookings Institution in Washington,
D.C. She shares a blog called Bridging Differences with Deborah Meier,
hosted by Education Week. She also blogs for Politico.com/arena and
the Huffington Post. Her articles have appeared in many newspapers and
magazines.
Wednesday, June 29, 2011
Wednesday, June 8, 2011
Win a Professional Development Scholarship-Apply by Aug. 1
If you’re a 2nd or 3rd year secondary science teacher, you’re eligible to become a Fellow in the New Science Teacher Academy, one of NSTA’s premier programs providing professional development and mentoring. Two hundred teachers will be chosen to participate in the 2011 Academy and take advantage of cost-free, consistent online professional development activities along with face-to-face experiences.
The Academy provides each teacher with:
• A year-long, discipline-specific mentor
• Web-based content development courses and other resources
• Membership with full benefits in the NSTA
• 2012 National Conference on Science Education attendance including air travel, lodging, meals, and registration fees.
We know districts are struggling with budgetary constraints and new teachers, especially, are feeling the pain of temporary displacement. We’re working with teachers to provide flexibility in the application process while districts try to make difficult staffing choices. So we encourage you to apply to participate in the Academy even while you wait to hear about your fall classroom posting. The Academy has supported more than 600 teachers nationwide and this exciting opportunity is waiting for you.
To find out more about the Academy and how to apply for a scholarship, visit www.nsta.org/academy/ or contact the project director, Damaries Blondonville, at dblondonville@nsta.org.
The Academy provides each teacher with:
• A year-long, discipline-specific mentor
• Web-based content development courses and other resources
• Membership with full benefits in the NSTA
• 2012 National Conference on Science Education attendance including air travel, lodging, meals, and registration fees.
We know districts are struggling with budgetary constraints and new teachers, especially, are feeling the pain of temporary displacement. We’re working with teachers to provide flexibility in the application process while districts try to make difficult staffing choices. So we encourage you to apply to participate in the Academy even while you wait to hear about your fall classroom posting. The Academy has supported more than 600 teachers nationwide and this exciting opportunity is waiting for you.
To find out more about the Academy and how to apply for a scholarship, visit www.nsta.org/academy/ or contact the project director, Damaries Blondonville, at dblondonville@nsta.org.
Wednesday, May 25, 2011
Timely Resource for AP Teachers
Timely Resource for AP Teachers
Now that the AP tests are over, we understand that you may have time for innovation. This may give you the opportunity to sample one of our nanotechnology lessons. We've simplified it for you by offering comprehensive lesson plans (many of which have been improved by teachers' feedback) and by providing materials with a typical one to two-day turnaround.
The lessons, each of which illustrates a nanotechnology concept, vary in sophistication, so that you can find one that fits your class profile. We are available to discuss them with you and provide ongoing support since we realize that nanotechnology may be new for many of you.
The available lessons are:
• Properties of Colloidal Metals on Nano Scale
• The Molecular Scale: How do you measure what you can't see?
• Effect of Size on Reactions Hydrogels - Production and Applications
• The Effect of Particle Size on Filtering Efficiency of Water
• Hydrogels - Production and Applications
You also can access analytical instruments at our partner universities in your classroom through the Internet.
The lessons can be found on our website www.nanotecknowledgy.org at:
http://www.nanotecknowledgy.org/Lessons.aspx
The nanotecKnowledgy team looks forward to working with you to inspire your students with this exciting, 21st century technology that will have a profound impact on their lives.
Jim Murray, PhD, Chairman, Chemistry Department, Immaculata University
David Luzzi, PhD, MBA, Dean, College of Engineering, Northeastern University
Barry Stein, PhD, Senior Consultant
Mary Burch, PhD, Consultant
Now that the AP tests are over, we understand that you may have time for innovation. This may give you the opportunity to sample one of our nanotechnology lessons. We've simplified it for you by offering comprehensive lesson plans (many of which have been improved by teachers' feedback) and by providing materials with a typical one to two-day turnaround.
The lessons, each of which illustrates a nanotechnology concept, vary in sophistication, so that you can find one that fits your class profile. We are available to discuss them with you and provide ongoing support since we realize that nanotechnology may be new for many of you.
The available lessons are:
• Properties of Colloidal Metals on Nano Scale
• The Molecular Scale: How do you measure what you can't see?
• Effect of Size on Reactions Hydrogels - Production and Applications
• The Effect of Particle Size on Filtering Efficiency of Water
• Hydrogels - Production and Applications
You also can access analytical instruments at our partner universities in your classroom through the Internet.
The lessons can be found on our website www.nanotecknowledgy.org at:
http://www.nanotecknowledgy.org/Lessons.aspx
The nanotecKnowledgy team looks forward to working with you to inspire your students with this exciting, 21st century technology that will have a profound impact on their lives.
Jim Murray, PhD, Chairman, Chemistry Department, Immaculata University
David Luzzi, PhD, MBA, Dean, College of Engineering, Northeastern University
Barry Stein, PhD, Senior Consultant
Mary Burch, PhD, Consultant
Tuesday, May 24, 2011
New Science Teacher Academy Application Deadline: July 1, 2011
New Science Teacher Academy Application Deadline: July 1, 2011
If you’re a second- or third-year secondary science teacher, don’t miss the deadline, July 1, to apply to NSTA’s New Science Teacher Academy. The Academy supports its Fellows through mentoring and other professional development resources during their initial, challenging second and third years of teaching. Striving for quality science teaching, enhanced teacher confidence, classroom excellence, and solid content knowledge, the Academy provides the following benefits:
• Full membership in the National Science Teachers Association
• Access to the web-based content development and pedagogy activities and resources including web seminars led by national experts
• Use of vetted science websites, state and national standards sites, other professional organizations, safety tips, and more
• E-mentoring with an experienced teacher in the same science discipline and grade band
• Access to a nationwide, online network of science educators and scientists for exchange of information, ideas, and resources
• Participation in a Research Dissemination Conference or a Professional Development Institute
• Paid accommodations, airfare, meals, and registration fees to attend the NSTA National Conference on Science Education
Who is Eligible?
• Applicants must reside in the United States
• Applicants must be entering their second or third year of teaching
• Applicants must be working a schedule with 51 percent of their classes in middle or high school science
Download and complete an application (www.nsta.org/academy) to become a Fellow in the New Science Teacher Academy. July 1, 2011 is the deadline for receipt of all applications.
If you’re a second- or third-year secondary science teacher, don’t miss the deadline, July 1, to apply to NSTA’s New Science Teacher Academy. The Academy supports its Fellows through mentoring and other professional development resources during their initial, challenging second and third years of teaching. Striving for quality science teaching, enhanced teacher confidence, classroom excellence, and solid content knowledge, the Academy provides the following benefits:
• Full membership in the National Science Teachers Association
• Access to the web-based content development and pedagogy activities and resources including web seminars led by national experts
• Use of vetted science websites, state and national standards sites, other professional organizations, safety tips, and more
• E-mentoring with an experienced teacher in the same science discipline and grade band
• Access to a nationwide, online network of science educators and scientists for exchange of information, ideas, and resources
• Participation in a Research Dissemination Conference or a Professional Development Institute
• Paid accommodations, airfare, meals, and registration fees to attend the NSTA National Conference on Science Education
Who is Eligible?
• Applicants must reside in the United States
• Applicants must be entering their second or third year of teaching
• Applicants must be working a schedule with 51 percent of their classes in middle or high school science
Download and complete an application (www.nsta.org/academy) to become a Fellow in the New Science Teacher Academy. July 1, 2011 is the deadline for receipt of all applications.
Wednesday, May 18, 2011
Physics I: Mechanics & Energy - Laboratory-Based Physics Content Institute
Physics I: Mechanics & Energy - Laboratory-Based Physics Content Institute
Supported by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
Wonderful activities and research-based discipline-specific pedagogy
67.5 PDPs for completion of entire institute
$550 of supplies and equipment
Course Descripton: Investigations will involve the study of motion, change in motion, force, work, energy and power. The use of probeware for both computers and hand-held devises and data analysis software will be used extensively to facilitate .learning from nature.. The .minds-on.
pedagogy of Interactive Lecture Demonstrations (ILDs), developed at .The Center for Science and Mathematics Teaching. at Tufts University, will be modeled throughout the institute. Teacherswill leave this institute with classroom activities, written resources and an assortment of supplies and equipment (valued at ~$550) to support a technology enhanced physics curriculum.
This will be a collegial, hands-on laboratory-based course that is especially relevant to teachers in grades 7 through 12 and special education staff supporting students who are learning physics concepts.
This physics course will help you develop more competencies in physics and increase your comfort in using technology resources in support of teaching ideas related to the Massachusetts state frameworks standards in high school and middle school physics.
Dates: July 11, 10:30 AM to 3:30 PM, July 12-15 and July 18-21, 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM
Follow-up: September 10 and December 3, 9:00 AM to 3:00PM
Location: Brockton High
School . 470 Forest Avenue, Brockton, MA
Contact: Mark D. Greenman
Email: mgreenman2@verizon.net
Mobile: 781-248-4952
Office: mgreenma@nsf.gov
Office: 703-292-5195
WEB Page:
http://mhs.marbleheadschools.org/teachers/page/greenman/Prof_Development
Please note: this is not a Northeastern University program.
Supported by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
Wonderful activities and research-based discipline-specific pedagogy
67.5 PDPs for completion of entire institute
$550 of supplies and equipment
Course Descripton: Investigations will involve the study of motion, change in motion, force, work, energy and power. The use of probeware for both computers and hand-held devises and data analysis software will be used extensively to facilitate .learning from nature.. The .minds-on.
pedagogy of Interactive Lecture Demonstrations (ILDs), developed at .The Center for Science and Mathematics Teaching. at Tufts University, will be modeled throughout the institute. Teacherswill leave this institute with classroom activities, written resources and an assortment of supplies and equipment (valued at ~$550) to support a technology enhanced physics curriculum.
This will be a collegial, hands-on laboratory-based course that is especially relevant to teachers in grades 7 through 12 and special education staff supporting students who are learning physics concepts.
This physics course will help you develop more competencies in physics and increase your comfort in using technology resources in support of teaching ideas related to the Massachusetts state frameworks standards in high school and middle school physics.
Dates: July 11, 10:30 AM to 3:30 PM, July 12-15 and July 18-21, 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM
Follow-up: September 10 and December 3, 9:00 AM to 3:00PM
Location: Brockton High
School . 470 Forest Avenue, Brockton, MA
Contact: Mark D. Greenman
Email: mgreenman2@verizon.net
Mobile: 781-248-4952
Office: mgreenma@nsf.gov
Office: 703-292-5195
WEB Page:
http://mhs.marbleheadschools.org/teachers/page/greenman/Prof_Development
Please note: this is not a Northeastern University program.
Tuesday, April 12, 2011
SEISMOLOGY IN THE CLASSROOM
SEISMOLOGY IN THE CLASSROOM
A professional development workshop for science administrators and teachers on Seismology in the Classroom will be held at the Weston Observatory, Weston, MA from 8:00 am to 1:30 pm on April 28, 2011. Weston Observatory is a geophysical research laboratory of the Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences at Boston College. The recent catastrophic events in Japan have highlighted the significance of seismic activity to nations around the world and to our own lives here in Massachusetts. Please join us to learn more about methods for monitoring seismic activity, the seismic history of New England, and the Boston College seismology program for K-12 students. All science teachers, administrators and friends are welcome! A registration fee of $35, which can be paid on site, includes lunch. For further information please contact Dianne Rees, Director of Science K-12, Braintree Public Schools at drees@braintreema.gov or 781-848-4000 x2279. To
register, please contact Karen Keefe at kkeefe@braintreema.gov.
A professional development workshop for science administrators and teachers on Seismology in the Classroom will be held at the Weston Observatory, Weston, MA from 8:00 am to 1:30 pm on April 28, 2011. Weston Observatory is a geophysical research laboratory of the Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences at Boston College. The recent catastrophic events in Japan have highlighted the significance of seismic activity to nations around the world and to our own lives here in Massachusetts. Please join us to learn more about methods for monitoring seismic activity, the seismic history of New England, and the Boston College seismology program for K-12 students. All science teachers, administrators and friends are welcome! A registration fee of $35, which can be paid on site, includes lunch. For further information please contact Dianne Rees, Director of Science K-12, Braintree Public Schools at drees@braintreema.gov or 781-848-4000 x2279. To
register, please contact Karen Keefe at kkeefe@braintreema.gov.
Monday, April 11, 2011
New England Resource Directory - internship opportunities for students
New England Resource Directory
The New England Resource Directory provides information to students, advisors and administrators on outreach efforts, internships and science-related programs at New England educational institutions, and biomedical and biotechnology organizations. The directory describes non-degree programs sponsored by high schools, colleges, universities, professional and graduate schools, hospitals, private industry, foundations and government agencies.
http://www.bscp.org/resourceDirectory.asp
The New England Resource Directory provides information to students, advisors and administrators on outreach efforts, internships and science-related programs at New England educational institutions, and biomedical and biotechnology organizations. The directory describes non-degree programs sponsored by high schools, colleges, universities, professional and graduate schools, hospitals, private industry, foundations and government agencies.
http://www.bscp.org/resourceDirectory.asp
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