STEAM Up The Classroom

On Episode 12- Tori Cameron invites several of her students to chat about STEAM! The students chat about what they have learned this year, advice for teachers and students who are interested in STEM, middle school, what the future of STEM is, and much more. The students are candid and enthusiastic- definitely an episode you do not want to miss!

In episode 11, Aidan Cornelius-Bell a doctorate student from Adelaide, Australia, joins Tori Cameron via Skype to chat about the stressors teachers face in adapting to changes, what STEM and STEAM looks like in various types of classes, project based learning (PBL), #primarystemchat, reaching out to experts for help, and so much more. Tori even shouts out her favorite Boston radio station- 1033 AMP Radio!

In the 10th episode, Sam Leah joins Tori Cameron via video chat all the way from Australia! Sam and Tori chat about integrating STEAM in local museums, incorporating STEAM with social studies and history, and how schools and museums can collaborate.

In Episode 9 of STEAM Up the Classroom, Tori is joined by Matthew X. Joseph Ed.D, Colleen Terrill, and Erin Fisher. Matthew, Colleen, and Erin are all experts in the field of technology education. The group chats about technology within the classroom and school district, and as a tool for enhancing learning. You don't want to miss this episode!

Chris Woods from the STEM Everyday Podcast and Tori Cameron combine shows in this special episode! Both Chris and Tori chat about STEM, finding STEM in daily life, why STEM is important, what the future of STEM is, and much more!

Dr. Jacie Maslyk and Mandi Figlioli join Tori Cameron for this makerspace filled episode. Topics include: what to do with a makerspace, integrating literacy with STEM and making, workshops, teaching ideas, and lots more!

Technology Integration Facilitator, Erin Fisher, joins Tori in studio for this technology filled episode. Tori and Erin talk ways to integrate technology (plugged and unplugged) into the classroom, tech-must-haves, how to sway naysayers, and much more. This is a must listen for anyone who loves tech, or is looking to enhance their classroom!

Episode 5 features Shane Evans, President of the New Jersey Technology and Engineering Educators Association (NJTEEA) and Debra Coen, Secretary of the NJTEEA. Tori, Shane and Debra talk about makerspaces, implementing the right type of makerspace for your program, and the levels of makerspaces. Debra and Shane also talk with Tori about inspiring and supporting educators and students in reaching their STEM goals.

Episode 4 features Claire Seldon from Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. Claire and Tori chat about gamification and gamifying your lessons. Interested in creating exciting, progressive, and challenging lessons? Listen to this episode and be inspired to create lessons and units that give your students a voice. Claire and Tori chat about ways to create quests/challenges and to gamify your students' way of learning.

Episode 3 features Mandi Figlioli. Assistant to the superintendent, Mandi is a curriculum specialist and makerspace aficionado from Pennsylvania. We chat makerspaces, creating makerspaces for all grade levels, Pittsburg, grants & partnerships, and so much more!