Let’s face it, in-person labs and simulations are amazing tools to help students make connections with standards, concepts, theories and problem solving as they play out in real life. Another real life component is that time, budgets and spaces can be a true barrier for many classrooms. What if you could have access to over […]

Although Hour of Code* is set for Thursday the 12th, this entire week is also dedicated to Computer Science Education! Here’s just a very small sample of what you might want to do to celebrate the day, the week and beyond. Code.org – Is this your first Hour of Code? Code.org has so many opportunities […]

The school year has ended, but that does not mean the fun has to end! We have gathered some resources for learning throughout the summer. Whether you are leading summer learning programs, looking for activities for your children, or adding resources for engagement, add these tools to your toolbox. Keep sharpening your saw while having […]

This past year has certainly been full of challenges. Teachers, students and families were pushed and pulled in many directions. However, in all of these hardships were opportunities for growth. It is often in the most difficult of times that we dig deep to find our creativity, resilience and strength to move things forward. It […]

PBS North Carolina, formerly UNC-TV, is now offering a variety of standards-aligned resources designed for students from preschool-12th grade. Check out some of the offerings which are offered now, or are coming soon. CLASSROOM CONNECTION Find math and language arts lessons designed for grades PreK-3 which are scheduled to air, but are also streamed online […]

NCWiseOwl continues to grow its resources and support for digital tools and strategies in the classroom.  This week we would like to highlight one of the newest resources, a focused collection of NCWiseOwl-provided products and tools in the areas of STEM and STEAM. This presentation, created by Cynthia Sartain, NCDPI’s Digital Teaching and Learning Consultant […]

If you’re looking for an easy way to add Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts or Math (STEAM) into your classroom, we have a new and easy way to support your K-8 classrooms! Dr. King and the Curriculum and Instruction Department have purchased Story Design Projects and some of the reusable materials for supporting these projects. These […]

The federal #GoOpen initiative, supported by the U.S. Department of Education, is increasing the ability of educators to find high-quality, curated resources to impact student learning in their classrooms. Open Educational Resources (OER) are free resources which are licensed in a way that allows for open access and use. #GoOpenNC is a new website that provides […]