This November Cracking Chemistry Working Group focused on strategies for teaching key chemistry concepts through engaging, real-world applications. Participants discussed effective approaches to teaching atomic structure using the PhET “Building an Atom” simulation, which allows students to explore atomic properties, isotopes, and…
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The November 14 meeting of the Harnessing AI for Educators working group focused on exploring the practical applications of AI tools like ChatGPT for teaching and learning. Participants delved into the use of chatbots for generating practice problems, creating lesson plans, unit…
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The November meeting of the Equity Lab centered on fostering culturally responsive teaching by continuously updating curriculum and pedagogy. Participants discussed the dangers of allowing educational content to become static and emphasized the importance of evolving practices to meet students’ changing needs. …
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The New Teacher Support Working Group launched in October. At the first ever meeting, participants shared strategies to help students build resilience and become problem solvers, with a focus on using tangrams as a hands-on tool to develop these skills.
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In the inaugural meeting of the Harnessing AI for Educators working group, participants explored the growing role of artificial intelligence in education and discussed ways to integrate AI tools effectively into teaching and learning.
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In the October meeting of Equity Lab, the Topic of Practice focused on setting intentions for our work. Participants were invited to share how they are centering racial and gender equity in STEM education this year.
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