It’s #WorldMentalHealthDay. Here’s your reminder that it’s okay to need and accept help. There’s no shame in therapy, meds, self-care, or any other treatment plan you may need. Don’t gaslight yourself into thinking you don’t need help if you do. You’re more than worth it. Mental health is physical health. Stay well. 🤙🏽
“Letting our minds wander is an essential mental state.” Imagine if education was structured and spaces designed to prioritize this thought!!!??! #ImagineRET
Are any teachers out there looking to join some amazing summer PD? Biotech Outreach at ISU has several opportunities that provide stipends, AEA credit, and FREE supplies for classroom implementation. Visit https://t.co/SWNnyCJSs4 to learn more!
ISU's Biotech Outreach fall workshop and school visit sign-up are now available! Experience high-quality learning opportunities for you and your students. Workshop participants also gain access to our free supply lending program. Check out https://t.co/JJ1L80rFZl for info!
Got this in my motivation app this morning: “Respect yourself enough to walk away from anything that no longer serves you, grows you, or makes you happy.” I agree...now, more than ever.
From the Motivation app: https://t.co/pfGNthcrsf
Amazing morning if learning with @TedWillard2061. Prompts us to think deeply about our students’ K-12 journey as a science learner. #2022InnovativePractices
Making 3D interactive! These workshop table towers feature the NGSS 3 dimensions and allow for quick access to resources using QR codes and an embedded NFC tag. #2022InnovativePractices
Today, we tried to make sense of our bioreactor experiment data. @matt5shafer and @ji_yeow led the discussion! A huge ‘thank you’ to both of them for their contributions this week!!! #2022InnovativePractices
Yesterday was “tour day” for our workshop participants. BioCentury Research Farm, @ISUWaterChicks pilot-scale bioreactors, WQRLabs, and the Student Innovation Center. Met some great people and planted seeds for future partnerships! #2022InnovativePractices
Week 1 of Biotech Outreach workshops is under way! Teachers learning about @ISUWaterChicks woodchip bioreactors as a way for students to use SEPs to solve big problems! #2022InnovativePractices
How can @CyclonesRET summer research experiences serve to help us rethink our approach to science education? This and other BIG questions are the focus this morning with @tjscience! #2022isuret