Learning How To Engage STEM Education Students During Distance Learning Days

In this episode of “https://www.teachercast.net/episodes/ask-the-tech-coach/ (Ask the Tech Coach),” Jeff, Susan, Thom Gibson, and Tammy Dunbar discuss various ways to keep students engaged in STEM Education during distance learning days. In this episode, we discuss:Reflections from Last Week:Last we discussed how our districts and schools have mobilized a digital/eLearning plan and gotten it off the ground in a matter of a few days. Tech Coach MastermindJoin the http://www.teachercast.net/Mastermind (Tech Coach Mastermind) and learn how to help your school district today!2 Mastermind group meetings each month Lifetime access to our Tech Coach Online Community Free Lesson Plans Free Templates Much Much More Websitehttp://www.teachercast.net/Mastermind (www.TeacherCast.net/Mastermind)  Do You Have a Question For Us?http://www.teachercast.net/VoiceMail (www.TeacherCast.net/VoiceMail) Twitter: http://twitter.com/askthetechcoach (@AskTheTechCoach) Email: feedback@teachercast.net  Teaching STEM Education During Distance Learning DaysHow DO we teach STEM from home? How does STEM education change from school to home?Teams or other collaborative video conferencing tools For teachers, give opportunities for extra side training through office hours/help desk, etc. Give them the opportunity to teach the way that works for them Replicate dialogue from the classroom as best as possible. Use regular discussion/reflection practices for math concepts even on video meetings. Incorporate small group discussions using Zoom Breakout Group rooms. Blog reflections/Video Reflections Use things already familiar Streamline approach - Where is your classroom located? Learning Mgmt. System, Website, etc.? Be present and available to your teachers to help guide them and make them feel comfortable. Break your training into smaller parts. How do we keep students engaged/interested in STEM education at home?Focus on one new thing at a time to gain success Continue enthusiasm by sharing with fellow teachers