Using their plans to build, test and reflect upon and refine their original ideas! Considering weight, circuit assembly and configuration, and how to harness energy produced @CamdenSouthPS#STEM
6PL worked hard creating their motorised cars. Whilst not all groups were able to get their cars to move, Ss practiced valuable skills in collaboration, critical thinking, evaluation, reflection, cooperation and importantly - perseverance #STEM@CamdenSouthPS
@nikki_reedie@CamdenSouthPS 👍🏻 I sent a photo of them receiving their ribbons to Georgie for the newsletter, but we received the trophy afterwards so we will take a group shot with the trophy and get it to you!
Clearly set out continuum of engagement, linked to learning theory and effective teaching and well being practices. Fantastic, clear resource! https://t.co/cViL4loXxx
If anyone is keen a very well defined set of rubrics and tools for the integration of 21st Century Skills into the classroom, you can't go past the Microsoft 21CLD toolkit. There's a bit to read, but it's thorough, and very practical https://t.co/pqcp9M6G8B
The last few nights I've been talking about student engagement as a spectrum, and linking specific Learning Theories, student learning characteristics and pedagogies to the middle levels of engagement. As a refresher, this is the engagement spectrum, as described by Schlechty
Great perspective re marking. What does the tick and date really help with, if we’ve already provided peer and teacher feedback at the time of writing. https://t.co/d214w0SiYI
Who says you can’t combine Design Thinking, the Science & Technology curriculum, 21st Century Skills and Innovation! These sts from 3J used their knowledge of a design process and heat energy to design a remote controlled kettle that is safer for use in homes!
Children with healthy self-esteem and self-confidence learn more, achieve more and are generally happier than those with low confidence levels. Building children’s and young people’s confidence is complex https://t.co/EKSwTavyk2