In this session we will dive into the NGSS Science and Engineering practice of Developing and Using Models to deepen student understanding of scientific phenomena. Through engaging, collaborative activities, educators will construct and evaluate physical models that represent real-world scientific concepts. This session emphasizes the power of models to support sense-making, encourage inquiry, and make abstract ideas tangible for students.
As technological advances progress, machines will take over more and more of the manual and cognitive tasks that humans once performed. What will be left for us, and how do we prepare our students for that world? Developing student mindsets for complex communication, collaboration, creativity, and critical thinking is vital. This session will discuss curriculum design for maximizing mindset development.
Google Docs, Sheets, and Forms are separate, discrete tools teachers use on a daily basis. What if you could use them in an integrated way to increase the efficiency of your work flow? Come and find out how to coordinate these tools to improve the work flow with your students. How can you connect a Google Form to a Document, that is also connected to a Spreadsheet that you can automate a response to your students with feedback? How can you turn a Google slide show into an assessment that is easy to provide feedback to?
