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Social Media literacy, online communication, and online safety.
Apr 24, 2020
Blog
Connecting in the World of Physical Distancing
Just a few short weeks ago we saw, heard, and hugged some of our best friends almost daily. Now the world has been turned upside down and we are all trying to find a new normal. I’m reminded of the graphic below. This is truly what it feels like right now. We were on a pretty solid upward trajectory, with a few bumps in the road. Now we’re squarely in the middle of chaos and we realize we will come out higher, stronger, and better than ever.
Apr 15, 2020
Entry
The Wild West—Experienced Virtually
The Smithsonian Institution–affiliated Buffalo Bill Center of the West offers online educational programs for teachers and students, including Skype in the Classroom virtual field trips. The center also offers Facebook Live sessions and YouTube videos, and recently launched an Interactive 360 Activity and Curriculum program.
Apr 15, 2020
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Activities to Ignite Children’s Passion for Technical Arts and Sciences
The Science Zone in Casper, Wyoming, is offering a new “Learn with the Doc” virtual learning series—engaging science videos and a virtual version of its afterschool program for middle school and high school students.
Apr 15, 2020
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A Chat with a Dinosaur
At the Field Museum in Chicago, children and adults can explore plants and animals, world cultures, earth science, and more. One of the favorite attractions is Máximo, the world’s largest dinosaur. Students can get to know Máximo by striking up a conversation through online chat or text message.
Feb 17, 2020
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Innovative Activities to Integrate into a STEM Program
Based in Australia, Fizzics Education hosts more than 150 free resources, including science activities and experiments, and podcasts with teaching ideas. For example, in a November 2019 podcast, two educators describe how they help their learners understand STEM from the early years and onward.BROWSE TOPICS
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