The Challenge:

The Challenge:

In past KBLOG I featured some resources to help educators help their students with data collection and analysis. It is important for all STEM teachers to have training to help students understand what data is, how to collect data related to a topic being studied and how to visualize and analyze collected data. In this KBLOG and future KBLOGS I will point out great opportunities for educators and parents to incorporate data tools into their teaching.

A Solution:

Keep your eyes open and subscribe to educational organizations that often post events, workshops and free materials to help your students. Listed below are a few cool teacher learning opportunities that are FREE!

Resources:

A.    Free 1 week workshop (July 15-19): Evolution Education Teacher Workshop: (NSF and DataClassroom)

http://tinyurl.com/evolworkshop

B.    From PhET: Interactive Simulations: University of Colorado, Bolder

        https://phet.colorado.edu/

Founded in 2002 by Nobel Laureate Carl Wieman, the PhET Interactive Simulations project at the University of Colorado Boulder creates free interactive math and science simulations. PhET sims are based on extensive education research and engage students through an intuitive, game-like environment where students learn through exploration and discovery.

1.    Free PhET Active Learning PD for Title 1 and CEP Teachers in the USA

    http://tinyurl.com/Phettitle1

2.  Free Middle School Statistics Webinar

     http://tinyurl.com/midwebinar