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b'In this episode of \\u201c Ask the Tech Coach (https://www.teachercast.net/episodes/ask-the-tech-coach/) ,\\u201d Jeff, Susan, Thom Gibson, and Tammy Dunbar discuss various ways to keep students engaged in STEM Education during distance learning days.


In this episode, we discuss:Reflections from Last Week:Last we discussed how our districts and schools have mobilized a digital/eLearning plan and gotten it off the ground in a matter of a few days.


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Teaching STEM Education During Distance Learning DaysHow DO we teach STEM from home? How does STEM education change from school to home?Teams or other collaborative video conferencing tools


For teachers, give opportunities for extra side training through office hours/help desk, etc.


Give them the opportunity to teach the way that works for them


Replicate dialogue from the classroom as best as possible. Use regular discussion/reflection practices for math concepts even on video meetings.


Incorporate small group discussions using Zoom Breakout Group rooms.


Blog reflections/Video Reflections


Use things already familiar


Streamline approach - Where is your classroom located?\\xa0Learning Mgmt. System, Website, etc.?


Be present and available to your teachers to help guide them and make them feel comfortable.


Break your training into smaller parts.


How do we keep students engaged/interested in STEM education at home?Focus on one new thing at a time to gain success


Continue enthusiasm by sharing with fellow teachers


Build your PLN


How do we control the uncontrollable when it comes to teaching STEM concepts when screen sharing may be blocked,etc.Introduce assignments, create accounts, stay in the class to check in later.


Accessibility Options


Microsoft Translate features within the various tools including Teams, PowerPoint Desktop, etc.


Advice For Distance Learning\\xa0Thom- Ask teachers/students how things are going. Get in what you can and don\\u2019t stress over not covering everything in the curriculum.\\xa0


Tammy-Tech coaches checking in with teachers making sure they are doing okay personally as well as professionally. Availability and Presence. Ask successful teachers to share what is working.


Resources Available For Distance Learning https://blog.flipgrid.com/news/remotelearning (https://blog.flipgrid.com/news/remotelearning)


MinecraftEDU (http://MinecraftEDU Distance Learning)


BreakoutEDU (https://www.breakoutedu.com/funathome)


HourOfCode (https://code.org/athome)


Steve Spangler Science Experiments at Home! (https://www.stevespanglerscience.com/lab/experiment-library/)


Khan Academy: Imagineering in a Box! (https://www.khanacademy.org/humanities/hass-storytelling/imagineering-in-a-box?CMP=ILC-DPFY19Q4wo0808190814190031F)


NASA at Home (https://www.nasa.gov/specials/nasaathome/index.html)


About our GuestsTammy Brecht Dunbar, M.Ed., STEMTwitter: (http://www.twitter.com/TammyDunbar)


Tammy Brecht Dunbar, M.Ed., S.T.E.M. teaches 5th grade in Manteca (CA) USD. Recent Honors: NCCE 2020 Closing Keynote Speaker, Fulbright TGC 2018-2019 Fellow, 2016 California Woman of the Year, Assembly District 12, 2018 ISTE Literacy PLN Award, featured presenter at MicrosoftEDU\\u2019s 2017 Hack the Classroom online and on Bob Greenburg\\u2019s Brainwaves series. Dunbar, a popular...'