https://padlet.com/mdgerage/3ol0i83almjo en-us 2018-10-22 14:01:18 UTC 2018-10-23 02:44:11 UTC hello@padlet.com mdgerage https://padlet.com/mdgerage/3ol0i83almjo/wish/295718798 The NEA offers teachers information on lesson plan techniques, classroom management strategies as well as information dealing with teacher grants and awards. Other information that is available online include articles and resources.]]> 2018-10-22 22:28:16 UTC https://padlet.com/mdgerage/3ol0i83almjo/wish/295718798 mdgerage https://padlet.com/mdgerage/3ol0i83almjo/wish/295720131 Professional Development is available for teachers in group workshops. Content area and grade level can be customized to better help teachers maximize classroom learning objectives. there is a PD calendar available, where teachers can sign up for workshops and seminars.]]> 2018-10-22 22:35:48 UTC https://padlet.com/mdgerage/3ol0i83almjo/wish/295720131 mdgerage https://padlet.com/mdgerage/3ol0i83almjo/wish/295720182 National Geographic offers teachers online courses in professional development as well as providing classroom resources to teacher to help make their lesson plans more engaging and productive to student learning. Teachers can also take advantage of Grants and Fellowships to help career growth.]]> 2018-10-22 22:36:08 UTC https://padlet.com/mdgerage/3ol0i83almjo/wish/295720182 mdgerage https://padlet.com/mdgerage/3ol0i83almjo/wish/295720222 The Smithsonian Science Education Center offers workshops to help teachers develop their teaching methods and help develop their students high order thinking skills.  Profession Development is organized into two levels: Introductory & Intermediate.  Introductory PD is designed around workshops that deal with inquiry-based science education, whereas, the Intermediate PD  entails more a thorough science content knowledge of the unit through inquiry-based investigations geared toward adult learners]]> 2018-10-22 22:36:27 UTC https://padlet.com/mdgerage/3ol0i83almjo/wish/295720222 mdgerage https://padlet.com/mdgerage/3ol0i83almjo/wish/295720311 NSTA offers science teachers online resources to help make their science lessons more connecting. Science teachers accessing this website can take advantage of workshops where NGSS (Next Generation Science Standards) are learned and implemented in the classroom to make their students become science and math ready for future education.]]> 2018-10-22 22:36:56 UTC https://padlet.com/mdgerage/3ol0i83almjo/wish/295720311 mdgerage https://padlet.com/mdgerage/3ol0i83almjo/wish/295720456 BSCS Science Learning helps teachers sharpen their teaching skills. This website offers teachers workshops and seminars on topics such as NGSS implementation, Science Curriculum Analysis, Practice-Based analysis, AP Biology Leadership, etc.]]> 2018-10-22 22:37:50 UTC https://padlet.com/mdgerage/3ol0i83almjo/wish/295720456 mdgerage https://padlet.com/mdgerage/3ol0i83almjo/wish/295720502 Marzano offers teachers a range of services from online courses, professional development, books & resources, research and evaluation, etc.  On this website, teachers can learn how to construct assessments, create rubric-based scales to inform both formative and summative assessments, and monitor and affect students’ progress. Teachers can also learn how to better engage students in lessons and help motivate them when learning complex content area subject matter.

]]> 2018-10-22 22:38:12 UTC https://padlet.com/mdgerage/3ol0i83almjo/wish/295720502 mdgerage https://padlet.com/mdgerage/3ol0i83almjo/wish/295720536 Kahoot is an online resource that teachers can use in the classroom as a means of assessment on select topics such as math, history or science. This online resource allows for a lesson to be more interactive and challenging for students. rather than the traditional means by which students are accustomed to.]]> 2018-10-22 22:38:27 UTC https://padlet.com/mdgerage/3ol0i83almjo/wish/295720536 mdgerage https://padlet.com/mdgerage/3ol0i83almjo/wish/295720598 The UCAR Center for Science Education provides online resources for teacher to make their classroom environment more challenging.  Resources like Interactives & Simulations, Classroom Activities, Professional Development, and technology-based apps are designed to help make the classroom a better learning environment for both the teacher and students.]]> 2018-10-22 22:38:54 UTC https://padlet.com/mdgerage/3ol0i83almjo/wish/295720598 mdgerage https://padlet.com/mdgerage/3ol0i83almjo/wish/295720723 AACT offers chemistry teachers Online Courses, Teaching Methods, Laboratory Resources, AP Chemistry Resources, and Workshops.  Furthermore, this website provides links to other science organizations, where chemistry teachers can take full advantage of resources to help their classrooms become a forum of critical thinking and engagement. ]]> 2018-10-22 22:39:38 UTC https://padlet.com/mdgerage/3ol0i83almjo/wish/295720723 mdgerage https://padlet.com/mdgerage/3ol0i83almjo/wish/295720807 Edutopia offers teachers a variety of online resources to help their lesson become more productive and engaging. Online video such as project-based learning help students understand difficult science concepts through activities. Furthermore, Edutopia offers online videos on topics like professional development to help teachers improve their classroom learning experiences.]]> 2018-10-22 22:40:07 UTC https://padlet.com/mdgerage/3ol0i83almjo/wish/295720807 mdgerage https://padlet.com/mdgerage/3ol0i83almjo/wish/295720850 Teachhub is a website designed to help teachers on variety of topics including professional development. There are numerous teacher resources including differentiated instruction, common core state standards, special education, subject specific training, education technology, etc. Teachers can use this website to help themselves and their students become more productive in class.]]> 2018-10-22 22:40:21 UTC https://padlet.com/mdgerage/3ol0i83almjo/wish/295720850 mdgerage https://padlet.com/mdgerage/3ol0i83almjo/wish/295720937 The Professional Development program at Exploratorium includes a Teacher Institute and an Institute for Inquiry, where teachers can take advantage of workshops that educate teachers on the use of classroom activities and inquiry-based learning strategies designed to help secondary math and science students sharpen their higher order thinking skills.]]> 2018-10-22 22:40:50 UTC https://padlet.com/mdgerage/3ol0i83almjo/wish/295720937 mdgerage https://padlet.com/mdgerage/3ol0i83almjo/wish/295720984 This website offers virtual training workshops to teachers in the convenience of their homes. These workshops are designed to help teachers use inquiry-based learning into their classrooms and help students stimulate their higher order thinking skills.


]]> 2018-10-22 22:41:06 UTC https://padlet.com/mdgerage/3ol0i83almjo/wish/295720984 mdgerage https://padlet.com/mdgerage/3ol0i83almjo/wish/295721064 NOAA Education is designed to help teachers introduce educational resources into their classrooms. Science teachers can access NOAA's website and use science information as well as current events to help students make necessary science connection to studied topics in classrooms. ]]> 2018-10-22 22:41:38 UTC https://padlet.com/mdgerage/3ol0i83almjo/wish/295721064 mdgerage https://padlet.com/mdgerage/3ol0i83almjo/wish/295721148 The Summer Professional Developing Institutes are designed to help teachers infuse more inquiry-based and hands-on activities in their classrooms to better engage student learning.  This professional development program follows state guidelines and to make classroom learning more productive.]]> 2018-10-22 22:42:04 UTC https://padlet.com/mdgerage/3ol0i83almjo/wish/295721148 mdgerage https://padlet.com/mdgerage/3ol0i83almjo/wish/295721216 Educators of America is designed to enhance the professional development of teachers through the use of seminars and workshops. These workshops are project-based, where teachers connect on a deeper level with their students so they can provide genuine assistance and rediscover their passion for teaching.]]> 2018-10-22 22:42:31 UTC https://padlet.com/mdgerage/3ol0i83almjo/wish/295721216 mdgerage https://padlet.com/mdgerage/3ol0i83almjo/wish/295721314 NYSCI offers innovative professional development experiences for teachers of all grades including pre-service and after-school teachers. Customized workshops are designed to instruct teachers on how to make their classrooms more engaged with learning by using activities designed to facilitate higher order thinking.]]> 2018-10-22 22:43:05 UTC https://padlet.com/mdgerage/3ol0i83almjo/wish/295721314 mdgerage https://padlet.com/mdgerage/3ol0i83almjo/wish/295724754 The Next Generation Science Standards are K-12 standards which empower school districts to use science, math or engineering standards as a means to enhance classroom learning. These standards are designed to give students the ability to be creative and develop an interest in STEM based education.]]> 2018-10-22 23:06:35 UTC https://padlet.com/mdgerage/3ol0i83almjo/wish/295724754 mdgerage https://padlet.com/mdgerage/3ol0i83almjo/wish/295724854 The Knowles Teacher Initiative offers teachers fellowships and courses designed to help teachers and educators grow their academic career and help transform their classroom into a more productive environment.]]> 2018-10-22 23:07:18 UTC https://padlet.com/mdgerage/3ol0i83almjo/wish/295724854 mdgerage https://padlet.com/mdgerage/3ol0i83almjo/wish/295761932 I would argue that the NGSS online resources is an invaluable resource for math and science teachers because NGSS is a compendium of standards and guidelines where both math and science teachers must use in order to help their classes develop their higher order thinking skills based upon select topics.  States that have switched over to the NGSS framework usually mandate that teachers specify in their lesson plans the standards and manner of how they will teach the subject being taught.

The second important online resource would be the Teachhub website because this website can provide teachers the means to construct meaningful lesson plans where differentiated instruction can be utilized and maximized to help students achieve academic excellence. Also, I would argue that this website provides resources on education-based technology where students can learn from a computer simulation rather than traditional means when learning complex subject matter.

]]> 2018-10-23 02:21:03 UTC https://padlet.com/mdgerage/3ol0i83almjo/wish/295761932 mdgerage https://padlet.com/mdgerage/3ol0i83almjo/wish/295764263 I would argue that the Kahoot online resource could be utilized in my school setting. Since I teach emotionally disturbed children in both the middle and high school level, the Kahoot online resource can help my students become more actively engaged in science content learning.  These children have an affinity towards electronic devices and by using Kahoot, I would argue that they would become more actively engaged in science and perhaps even develop a strong interest for the subject.

The other online resource that my students would be interested in would be the National Geographic online resources. the students in my school seem to have an interest in nature related videos. I could utilize these videos and incorporate them into my lesson plan for example, if I was teaching a lesson on human impacts upon the environment, I could use the video on the Exxon-Valdez oil spill and discuss how this catastrophe impacted the marine ecosystem in Alaska even to this day.]]> 2018-10-23 02:34:18 UTC https://padlet.com/mdgerage/3ol0i83almjo/wish/295764263