Austin Smith

STEM teacher, EdTech disciple, husband, local sports and beer enthusiast, wannabe influencer.

[Austin Smith @nasmith3]

I’m already planning ways to use @legendlearning to reinforce concepts in the middle of #pbl #cobbia #stemcobb

[Austin Smith @nasmith3]

Thanks to suggestions and coaching from the #tla2 group and @tvansoelen yesterday the Simpson Snippets newspaper club now has an editorial board with defined roles and accountability! #progress

[Austin Smith @nasmith3]

Great day today at #tla2 learning about coaching conversations and protocols with @tvansoelen I can’t wait to start using a lot of it tomorrow. Thanks @dawnhudson @STEMTania @STEMsally for the opportunity! #lovetoteachhere

[Austin Smith @nasmith3]

I haven’t had a proper desk in years. It helps keep me close to the kids and starts some really good conversations about nothing.

[Aaron Bodey, M. Ed. @A1Bodey]

@teachbetterteam Getting rid of my desk helped me meet many needs that I feel went unnoticed in other years when I had a desk to call home. It was a big switch that I’m still working through.

[Austin Smith @nasmith3]

Eighth graders are making steam-powered putt-putt boats a la @MHSTribalEng. This group spent more time decorating than building. #stemcobb

[Austin Smith @nasmith3]

Sometimes you can’t get the theater for #passionproject presentations so you improvise. #steam #stemcobb

[Austin Smith @nasmith3]

Big time thanks and congratulations to everyone at @SimpsonMSCobb for achieving #stemcobb STEAM Certification!

[Austin Smith @nasmith3]

7 Books in 7 days, challenged by @WallerArt . I'm sharing 7 covers of books I love, with no explanation. Each time I post, I'll ask someone else to take up the challenge. Day 5 challenge goes to @MathOldham

[Austin Smith @nasmith3]

7 Books in 7 days, challenged by @WallerArt . I'm sharing 7 covers of books I love, with no explanation. Each time I post, I'll ask someone else to take up the challenge. Day 3? challenge goes to @tigher79

[Austin Smith @nasmith3]

7 books in 7 days, challenged by @WallerArt I'm sharing 7 covers of books I love with no explanation. Each time I post, I'll ask someone else to take up the challenge. Day 2 challenge goes to @SpringBooksIt

[Austin Smith @nasmith3]

7 Books in 7 days, challenged by @WallerArt . I'm sharing 7 covers of books I love, with no explanation. Each time I post, I'll ask someone else to take up the challenge. Day 1 challenge goes to @tami_mcintire

[Austin Smith @nasmith3]

Ready to share my take on the #rcaexperience and @ronclarkacademy with the #stemia #stemcobb

[Austin Smith @nasmith3]

Solving all the world’s educational equity problems in #tlabeyond #engagecobb #stemcobb

[Austin Smith @nasmith3]

@WallerArt @FoxboroArt Of course! We can talk about what you need tomorrow.

[Austin Smith @nasmith3]

I always feel like I teach my best in the few weeks after a break. I usually come up with my best lessons on vacation.

[Dr. John Spencer @spencerideas]

I'm concerned sometimes about the martyr narrative about teachers giving everything they have and sacrificing themselves along the way because they owe it to the students. Um, actually, kids need well-rested teachers. They need teachers who have a life outside of teaching.

[Austin Smith @nasmith3]

I’m not sure this is what they mean by flexible seating, but the table held and he was on task... #flexibleseating

[Austin Smith @nasmith3]

Eight graders started our egg catch challenge today (build something to catch an egg falling from 2m using limited supplies). Lots of great approaches. #stemcobb

[Austin Smith @nasmith3]

My 7s made pop up Valentine’s Day cards. The theme was supposed to be unexpected friendships, but most made them lovey dovey. Did get one with @Braves pride. #ChopOn

[Austin Smith @nasmith3]

A bonfire behind @SimpsonMSCobb on a Friday night? Must be #midnightmadness for @RelayForLife

[Austin Smith @nasmith3]

I had my classes make #3D cardboard animals, so I did it too. Mines supposed to be a sloth. #engagecobb #lovetoteeachhere