December 18, 2020
HAPPY HOLIDAYS FROM THE IU1 CURRICULUM DEPARTMENT!
Stay safe, stay healthy, and enjoy your holiday break!
Jenny Lent
Overview Presentation on PDE's STEM initiative, EbD (Engineering By Design)
Matt Weightman (matthew.weightman@iu1.org) and Rod Hardy (rodney.hardy@iu1.org)
Overview on EIE (Engineering is Elementary) will take place in February
Click here for EbD Course Overview
Click here for EbD access instructions
Click here for EbD overview and access video
IU1 EVOLVE (Essential Virtual Learning Vault for Everyone) will soft launch on December 4, 2020. Please visit our site on this date to purchase asynchronous professional development by the day or sign up for a monthly or annual membership to all PD videos. Please share the IU1 EVOLVE site with your staff! Questions regarding IU1 EVOLVE can be emailed to jenny.lent@iu1.org.
Act 136 Update - impact on keystone exams, graduation, and teacher evaluation
Computer Science Certification article- offered at Clarion University, Messiah University, and Swarthmore College
Moon Pod Essay Contest through NASA for K-12
TRETC registration is now open. TRETC will be held on January 18, 2021 from 8-3 and the registration fee is $30 plus fees.
PDE Attestation form by Nov 30 or if you change modes of instruction a new form must be submitted
TED ED Curriculum is free
Student Led Equity Program at South Fayette - SHOUT!
STEM/CS report
COVID - Research-based strategies
Craig Hummell
Update Cards - Click on the link for the latest updates!
When you know your WHY, your WHAT becomes more clear and more impactful - Michael Jr.
(see accompanying video)
12.11.2020: 7 Ways to Maintain Relationships During Your School Closure - Edutopia.org (great article on connecting with kids during Hybrid or Remote Learning to share with your staff)
Other Items -
Covid-19 Resources:
JoBeth McKee
Dave Dunham
Rob Baier
Looking forward to 2021
If you have a contract with me, we can be creative on how we use our days.
Math Support
Data Literacy
Google and Online Resources Support
If you don't have a contract with me, and would like one, please email me at robert.baier@iu1.org
How many small vases will it take to fill up the large vase?
Alyssa Moore - on maternity leave
Sarah Durzo