Friday, November 12, 2010
Monday, November 8, 2010
News from Texas Instruments -- ACTM Grants
1. NCTM APP. The eagerly anticipated NCTM iPhone app is now available! Apple has approved the app, which can be downloaded free from the iTunes Store. The NCTM app gives iPhone users easy, efficient access to timely NCTM information—from new publications releases and best sellers to the latest information on upcoming conferences and professional development opportunities. Users can be up-to-the-minute on NCTM activities, teaching tips, and classroom resources. The new app also includes Facebook updates and special NCTM announcements and offers. Did you know that the touch screen technology comes from Texas Instruments?
2. ACTM Teacher Grants. As a service to its members, the Alabama Council of Teachers of Mathematics is opening a mini-grant competition for grades K-12 members. The purpose of these grants is to assist teachers in developing classroom projects to motivate and increase the achievement of their students in mathematics. Only ACTM members in good standing (current year dues have been paid) are eligible to apply. The ACTM will award up to 8 mini-grants valued at $250-$500 each for the 2010-11school year. Funds must be spent on items for classroom instructional use in mathematics. They may not be used for teacher travel to conferences. Please visit http://alabamamath.org/ for complete details and how to apply!
3. T^3 Regional Conference. The registration is now open for the 2011 Texas Instruments T3 (Teachers Teaching with Technology) Regional STEM Conference. This promises to be one of the most engaging professional learning events you have attended. There will be presentations appropriate for all grade levels Elementary through College in the areas of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM).
Registration is only $48 and meals are included in your registration fee!
Please visit http://tinyurl.com/t3georgia2011 to register!
Thursday, October 7, 2010
GRANTS!
1. On Monday, October 18th schools across the country will be celebrating 50 days until the 50th anniversary of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge in the far northeastern corner of Alaska by flying kites. The kites are symbolic of the birds that travel through your state to the refuge on their migrations every year. This offers a great way to teach kids about migration and geography, and could even make a great art project. The Network is providing FREE KITE KITS which include all the materials necessary for students to build and fly the kites, as well as a short DVD about the refuge. Email Monica Scherer (monica@alaskawild.org) with your name, address, and number of students if your class would like to participate and receive these free materials! Order before October 18, 2010!
2. The Vernier/NSTA Technology Awards promote the innovative use of data-collection technology using a computer, graphing calculator, or other handheld in the science classroom. I encourage you to apply for one of seven $3,000 awards. Each award will consist of $1,000 in cash for the teacher, $1,000 in Vernier Products, and up to $1,000 toward expenses to attend the annual NSTA National Convention. For details and how to apply please visit www.vernier.com.
3. Discovery Ed Network Fall Conference, Sat Oct 23 at GPB HQ. This event will be phenomenal! I hope some of you can attend. The Discovery Education Network (DEN) Fall Virtual Conference 2010 will be held on Saturday Oct 23 from 9am-3pm at the GPB Studios in Atlanta near Georgia Tech. Lunch is provided. For more details and to Register please visit https://lrougeux.wufoo.com/forms/fall-virtual-conference-atlanta-georgia/.
4. Disney’s Planet Challenge. Are you a teacher in the Gulf Coast region with an idea for environmental clean-up or hands-on learning about the oil spill? Disney’s Planet Challenge encourages teachers and students to get involved in bettering the environment. This is a competition for 3rd through 8th grade classrooms across the US. If you are a full-time 3rd through 8th grade teacher at a public school in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, or Texas, you can qualify for this funding!
Please visit http://b.donorschoose.org/blog/2010/08/20/disney-supports-gulf-coast-clean-up-projects/ for all details.
5. Toshiba America Foundation is currently accepting applications from teachers who are passionate about making science and mathematics more engaging for their students. Do you teach 6-12 science or math? Do you have a wish list of instructional equipment that will make learning more exciting for your students? If the answer is yes to these questions, Toshiba America Foundation would like to hear from you. Grade 6-12 applications for $5,000 or less are accepted on a rolling basis, throughout the calendar year. For details and how to apply please visit http://www.toshiba.com/taf/612.jsp. Last year there were winners from Georgia and Alabama!
2. The Vernier/NSTA Technology Awards promote the innovative use of data-collection technology using a computer, graphing calculator, or other handheld in the science classroom. I encourage you to apply for one of seven $3,000 awards. Each award will consist of $1,000 in cash for the teacher, $1,000 in Vernier Products, and up to $1,000 toward expenses to attend the annual NSTA National Convention. For details and how to apply please visit www.vernier.com.
3. Discovery Ed Network Fall Conference, Sat Oct 23 at GPB HQ. This event will be phenomenal! I hope some of you can attend. The Discovery Education Network (DEN) Fall Virtual Conference 2010 will be held on Saturday Oct 23 from 9am-3pm at the GPB Studios in Atlanta near Georgia Tech. Lunch is provided. For more details and to Register please visit https://lrougeux.wufoo.com/forms/fall-virtual-conference-atlanta-georgia/.
4. Disney’s Planet Challenge. Are you a teacher in the Gulf Coast region with an idea for environmental clean-up or hands-on learning about the oil spill? Disney’s Planet Challenge encourages teachers and students to get involved in bettering the environment. This is a competition for 3rd through 8th grade classrooms across the US. If you are a full-time 3rd through 8th grade teacher at a public school in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, or Texas, you can qualify for this funding!
Please visit http://b.donorschoose.org/blog/2010/08/20/disney-supports-gulf-coast-clean-up-projects/ for all details.
5. Toshiba America Foundation is currently accepting applications from teachers who are passionate about making science and mathematics more engaging for their students. Do you teach 6-12 science or math? Do you have a wish list of instructional equipment that will make learning more exciting for your students? If the answer is yes to these questions, Toshiba America Foundation would like to hear from you. Grade 6-12 applications for $5,000 or less are accepted on a rolling basis, throughout the calendar year. For details and how to apply please visit http://www.toshiba.com/taf/612.jsp. Last year there were winners from Georgia and Alabama!
Monday, August 30, 2010
Albert Einstein Distinguished Educator Fellowship Program
Good Morning:
Albert Einstein Distinguished Educator Fellowship Program
Please pass this on to fellow educators that might be interested in applying – notice that this fellowship opens October 1 and ends mid-January.
Sincerely,
Liz Cochran
Energy Division of ADECA
Energy Education
Energy Star and www.commutesmart.org
(334) 353-4380
liz.cochran@adeca.alabama.gov
free teaching and learning resources that promote student engagement in science, technology, engineering and mathematics
The NASA Explorer Schools project is NASA's classroom-based gateway for middle school (grades 4-8) and high school (grades 9-12) classrooms. NES provides free teaching and learning resources that promote student engagement in science, technology, engineering and mathematics, or STEM.
The project provides opportunities for teachers and students to participate in NASA's mission of research and discovery through inquiry-based experiences directly related to the work of NASA scientists and engineers.
Throughout the school year, the NES Virtual Campus website will serve as a portal to dynamic learning experiences, allowing students to examine real-world problems and challenges based on NASA research and exploration. Classroom activities are coupled with special events featuring interactions with NASA's scientific and technical workforce, so students learn firsthand about mission highlights, new technologies and research findings.
Teachers have the opportunity to participate in professional development experiences delivered through NES Virtual Campus technology to support effective classroom implementation of NES resources.
At the end of the year, NES will recognize its best teachers and schools with NASA experiences such as field center training, research opportunities and flights aboard a reduced-gravity aircraft.
All participants must be U.S. citizens. Each must be an administrator, aide, curriculum specialist, educator, guidance counselor, media specialist, resource teacher or student teacher in a state- or nationally accredited K-12 education institution in the United States or a U.S territory.
For more information and to schedule an orientation session, visit http://www.nasa.gov/offices/education/programs/national/nes2/home/index.html.
Questions about the new NASA Explorer Schools project should be directed to nasa-explorer-schools@mail.nasa.gov.
[X]
Barbara Mann
Program Manager
Virginia Space Grant Consortium
600 Butler Farm Road
Hampton, Virginia 23666
757.766.5210
757.766.5205 FAX
bmann@odu.edu
The project provides opportunities for teachers and students to participate in NASA's mission of research and discovery through inquiry-based experiences directly related to the work of NASA scientists and engineers.
Throughout the school year, the NES Virtual Campus website will serve as a portal to dynamic learning experiences, allowing students to examine real-world problems and challenges based on NASA research and exploration. Classroom activities are coupled with special events featuring interactions with NASA's scientific and technical workforce, so students learn firsthand about mission highlights, new technologies and research findings.
Teachers have the opportunity to participate in professional development experiences delivered through NES Virtual Campus technology to support effective classroom implementation of NES resources.
At the end of the year, NES will recognize its best teachers and schools with NASA experiences such as field center training, research opportunities and flights aboard a reduced-gravity aircraft.
All participants must be U.S. citizens. Each must be an administrator, aide, curriculum specialist, educator, guidance counselor, media specialist, resource teacher or student teacher in a state- or nationally accredited K-12 education institution in the United States or a U.S territory.
For more information and to schedule an orientation session, visit http://www.nasa.gov/offices/education/programs/national/nes2/home/index.html.
Questions about the new NASA Explorer Schools project should be directed to nasa-explorer-schools@mail.nasa.gov
[X]
Barbara Mann
Program Manager
Virginia Space Grant Consortium
600 Butler Farm Road
Hampton, Virginia 23666
757.766.5210
757.766.5205 FAX
bmann@odu.edu
Texas Instrument website
Dear Friends,
I have some TI web links for you to consider for either your teacher web pages or just to share. These can be fun for students and parents alike. Our web pages offer homework help, investigative links, contests, and more! In no way are theses “sales oriented” sites so I hope they can be included.
Please check out:
www.84silver.com - Site set up for students and parents, plus free homework help
www.84silver.com/help_test.php - SAT, ACT, AP, IB test prep resources
www.education.ti.com/alabama - Alabama CoS
www.education.ti.com/georgia - Georgia
www.math.com - Fun math resources site
www.ti-mathnspired.com - An outstanding free resources site for TI Nspire
http://education.ti.com/educationportal/sites/US/nonProductSingle/parent_night_letter.html - This site offers free customizable letters that support your recommendations for graphing calculators to use for Parent Nights, syllabi, and more!
I hope you find this useful. Have a fabulous school year!
Thanks, Ned
_________________________________
Ned Colley
Educational Technology Consultant
Phone: (770) 406-8822
Cell: (404) 435-9516
If you no longer wish to receive emails from me, let me know and I will delete you from my list.
Thursday, August 5, 2010
2 great new opportunities for the math and science classroom
- NASA’s Learning Environments and Research Network and the Georgia Institute of Technology have teamed up to create the ePDN, a new initiative dedicated to preparing K-12 teachers to engage their students in STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) through the use of NASA-developed learning materials and resources. If you are looking for a way to enhance your instructional skills, meet your professional development goals, or find new and exciting resources to use in your learning environments, apply to one of these free courses today! Applications are now open for courses starting this fall:
Observations, Experiments & Two Variable Data: This course will help teachers implementing the new Common Core high school math standards to brush up on statistics content. Participants will examine two-variable data relationships using scatter plots, time series and two-way tables. Attention will be given to measuring the strength of association, modeling of associations and explaining variability. The target audience is high school mathematics teachers without AP statistics backgrounds.
Getting Started in Robotics: During this first course in the Using Robotics to Enhance STEM Learning, participants will learn how to program the LEGO NXT Mindstorms robot. Participants will become familiar with LEGO vocabulary and parts of the LEGO Mindstorms kit as they build structural components of a robot and use math, science and engineering principles to design, build, test and operate their robots.
Vodcasts: In this course, participants will learn how to use audio and video editing tools to create new content for vodcasts that can be used in classroom lessons or created by their students. Participants will create vodcasts using NASA materials and resources.
For more information on the ePDN and the resources it offers to K-12 teachers, please visit www.nasaepdn.gatech.edu.
2. US
5 will cost $27 and the regular retail cost is $30 for one, plus postage.
More information is available at the Galileoscope website. Look for this special offer for teachers of elementary, middle, and high schools.
For more info and how to order please visit https://www.galileoscope.org/gs/products
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