KLEIN's
GUIDE TO
SCIENCE EDUCATION
PHOTO CREDIT: Nadene Klein at Tuolumne Meadows Yosemite National Park
Some teachers chose to teach for online schools, when there was a choice. Some teachers, like me, chose to use technology in the classroom, when there was a choice. For many teachers, teaching with technology and teaching online were not a choice in March, April, and May of 2020. The hard truth is that this new teaching online paradigm may last through next semester.
I'm proud of my colleagues who have risen to the challenge. I'm proud of those who have adapted to meet the needs of students in a whole different environment. I hope they see the benefits of using online tools in the future, once we return to our brick and mortar schools. I've done my best to be tech support to my colleagues. I've made videos showing how to use some online tools. I thought I should share some of my favorites. Please note that I am not affiliated with any of these online educational tools in any way. I'm just a teacher who found success using these with my students. I also found that they are easy and meaningful to use with most content areas, not just science. 1. FLIPGRID--Post questions in the form of videos and students respond to you and each other with videos. 2. HYPERDOCS--Formatted Google Doc (or any other online document) to be an interactive flowing lesson. 3. CK12--Editable online textbook with activities, videos, and simulations embedded within. 4. EdPuzzle--Insert voice over, audio notes, and questions into educational videos for any source to make them interactive. 5. Project Hero--Being a citizen scientist lends itself to PBL (project/problem based learning) opportunities. 6. NASA--Seemingly unlimited resources and lessons to engage Astronomy students. 7. INFINISCOPE--Lessons for Earth and Space science created by ASU using NASA resources. 8. NEARPOD--Create interactive slideshow presentations. 9. PiktoChart--You can create infographics to teach students or students can create infographics to show what they've learned. 10. PADLET--Collaborate and share ideas with an online bulletin board with virtual sticky notes. Happy Teacher Appreciation Week. Teachers don't hesitate to reach out to your colleagues, online tools & webinars, and other experts. Though we are out of our buildings we are not alone. There is help, support, and tons of opportunities to collaborate. We are in this together. Educationally yours, Nadene
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AuthorNadene Klein, M.Ed. has been an educator for over 25 years. She brings a passion and love for science to the classroom and through this blog to you. Archives
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