NGSS Assessment Portal

Next Generation Science Assessment Online assessments using complex graphics and modeling for FREE ! Here you will find a set of tasks produced by the NGSA Collaborative, which consists of researchers and technology developers at the University of Illinois at Chicago, SRI International, Michigan State University, and the Concord Consortium. For more details about our […]

Two Great Sites that may work Great together!

NEWSELA and ProCon together! Peanut butter and chocolate are not the only two items that are better together.  Today NEWSELA and ProCon have announced that they are partnering going forward. What are NEWSELA and ProCon? NEWSELA is a web-based content provider that builds articles on current events at 5 different Lexile levels.  I have mentioned this […]

Full STEAM Ahead!

Introducing Design Thinking as a Reflective Teaching Strategy through Integration of a Project-based Invention Curriculum http://nheon.org/opennh/courses/courses-aas.html Using specific classroom scenarios, teachers and future teachers explore the practical implementation of an invention unit into their curriculum culminating in a school or classroom Invention Convention science fair style event. The course examines useful reflective strategies, hands-on learning […]

Friday Tech Gem

THE CONVERSATION  Online, in depth analysis, research, news, and ideas from leading academics and researchers. The Conversation is a collaboration between editors and academics to provide informed news analysis and commentary that’s free to read and republish. Who we are 10 ways we’re different Nobel Laureate video Partners & funders These articles are well written […]