In my classroom, the buzz of curiosity is one of my favorite sounds. You know the one—when students are mid-discussion, bouncing ideas off each other, […]
Unlock Student Engagement with Diamond Discourse
Diamond Discourse is more than a classroom strategy—it’s a conversation catalyst. Rooted in simplicity, this approach empowers students to think critically, articulate ideas, and co-construct meaning. Whether you’re tackling NGSS standards in Science or sparking debate in Social Studies, Diamond Discourse provides a visual, collaborative space where every voice matters. By transforming right triangles into a platform for dialogue and consensus, educators can elevate student agency and engagement—one diamond at a time.
Interactive Display Board with Makey Makey: Engaging Science Project
Discover how to integrate Makey Makey into classroom projects to make learning interactive and fun. Learn the details of a successful science project using this innovative tool.
Integrate AI Guidelines into Your Class Syllabus: Essential Tips for This Year
It’s quite possible that THIS upcoming school year IS the year we see the greatest use of AI in our classrooms. As such, finding a […]
5 Tips for Guiding Students Through PHET and other Simulator Tools
If you’re a science teacher you know that there are simply some concepts that cannot be shared or visualized by students without the support of […]
5 Tips for the NGSS Modeling Practice
NGSS modeling can be tricky! If you are an educator that has adopted the Next Generation Science Standards, you have undoubtedly, along with way, encountered […]
Unpacking NGSS Standards
I’ve been teaching the Next Generation Science Standards to my sixth graders for 5 years now. Yes…through Covid and beyond. (that sounds a little like […]
ChatGPT Plug-Ins
Learn how to use and access the new ChatGPT Plug-Ins available on ChatGPT 4.0. These plug-ins allow you to enhance the functionality of ChatGPT by accessing specific websites/databases live on the internet.
Generating Rubrics with ChatGPT
Learn how to leverage ChatGPT to make rubrics for your classroom.
CoSpacesEDU and Augmented Reality
Are you an educator looking to venture into the world of Virtual and Augmented Reality? If so, CoSpacesEDU might just be what you’re looking for!! […]