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Online Instructional Practices for Math & Science Webinar
May 13, 2020
In this webinar, we focused on instructional practices for math and science in online environments. International educators who have been teaching online since early 2020 helped facilitate our discussion.
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General Resources
- The Value of an Authentic Audience
- The UDL Guidelines: UDL
- Collaborative Whiteboard Tool: Google Jamboard
- Create Interactive Slideshows – PearDeck for Google Slides
- Making practical work more effective
- Learn how to use Tinkercad
- Instructionally-Embedded Assessments
- Tools to support remote teaching and learning
- 10 Assessments You Can Perform In 90 Seconds
- Secure Your Assessments with Our Respondus LockDown Browser App
- Blue light glasses
- Free engineering courses
- Our panelists & twitter chats: @swabel11 @bowersnoborders @jillkbroderick @mraharnett @Orphanannie25 #ISSedu #sciencechat #mathchat #onlinelearning #remotelearning #virtualschool
Math Resources
- Virtual Manipulatives | Mathematical Modelling
- Buzzmath – Interactive math learning taken to the next level
- net: Easily Turn Google Spreadsheets into Flashcards and Other Cool Stuff
- Jill’s Goodbye Notebooks
- Desmos Classroom Activities
- Graphing Calculator
- Tasks Archive
- Tag: Differentiated Instruction
- Virtual Manipulatives for Math
- NRICH – Mathematics Resources for Teachers, Parents and Students to Enrich Learning
- MyiMaths – Bringing maths alive – Home
- Low-Floor High Ceiling Tasks: Youcubed.org
Science Resources
- Alchemie | Organic Chemistry Apps – Next Generation Learning Technology
- Teaching Science at Home: A Survival Guide for Parents
- Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS)
- The Wonder of Science
- Draft Science Assessments for NGSS
- MS Grade 6 Science Assessment samples all in one.pdf
- HS Anchor Guide – E&E LS2-7
- Search Lesson Plans – Physics
- HS Anchor Guide – E&E LS2-7
- Classroom Resources | High School Chemistry
- American Chemical Society: Chemistry for Life – Issues
- SAMPLE K-12 Science Scope & Sequence by Performance Expectation (Public)
- Biology Simulations | Discover Biology
- Kids in Parks (US National Park Service)
- Most popular national parks from comfort of couch
- The Organic Chemistry Tutor
- Air Quality Web Portal
Meet the Presenters
Stephanie Abel, MS Science Teacher (Grade 6) and Instructional Coach, Korea International School
Teaching Online Since February 2020
Stephanie Abel was an HS chemistry/biology teacher in the US for 6 years before transitioning to MS Science 5 years ago when she came to Korea International School. Additionally, for the past two years, Stephanie has been both a grade 6 science teacher and an instructional coach, giving her the opportunity to support K-12 curriculum and instruction. At both the MS and HS levels, Stephanie has been dedicated to helping students find joy in doing science by modeling her own passion for learning, whether it be by being a classroom teacher, varsity cheerleading coach or a G6 Advisor who is committed to meeting students where they are.
Jill Broderick, Grade 7 Math Teacher, Grade 8 STEMinar; K-12 Computational Thinking Advisor, The American School in London
Teaching Online Since March 2020
Jill Broderick is passionate about using technology to support equity, flexibility, and creativity in math. She is a “Google for Education Certified Innovator” who is striving to change the narrative of math education, having 11 years of experience teaching MS math. Outside the classroom, she enjoys reading, trivia, travel, and hanging out with her sausage dog, Ispíní von Weenie.
Lauren Bowers, K-12 Science Instructional Coach, American School of Dubai
Teaching Online Since March 2020
Lauren Bowers is a lover of all things science with a passion for the NGSS Framework and the wonder it brings to students and teachers. She taught a variety of high school science courses for over 10 years prior to becoming a K-12 science coach this school year. Lauren will be pursuing her PhD in science education starting in the fall.
Andrew Harnett, Grade 3 Teacher, Hong Kong International School
Teaching Online Since February 2020
Andrew Harnett has been an international educator and Educational Technology presenter for over 10 years. He has been teaching elementary grades for the past seven years and loving every minute of it. He has a joi de vi and optimist at his core.
Ann-Marie Torres, Grade 5 and 8 Math, Grade 5/6 Social Studies Teacher, Independent Schools Riau
Teaching Online Since March 2020
Ann-Marie has been teaching at ISR for the last 5 years where she has taught math for grades 2, 3, 5-8, as well as upper elementary social studies. During this time, Ann-Marie has supported her colleagues, parents, and students with making math accessible. Having been an educator for 17 years, in addition to Ann-Marie’s passion to share her love for math, she also had the pleasure of coaching colleagues as an Instructional Technology Specialist.