STEM Educator Pod

It feels like I have tested every planning framework under the sun, but none of them seemed to facilitate the STEM program I wanted to create...so I designed my own!

Today's episode explores the Primary Years Design Thinking Planner (PYDT), a unit planning framework based on the traditional design thinking process, but with a few adaptations to make it suitable for our primary learners.

All links to the resources discussed in the episode are below:

PYDT Planner Diagram

FREE Downloadable PYDT Unit Planner Template

PYDT Coaching Sessions

More strategies and resources available at The ⁠⁠STEM Educator Hub website⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠@stemeducator_hub⁠⁠ account on Instagram. 

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I have three words to describe my approach to using digital tools in the STEM classroom…simple, effective and versatile! 

In this week's episode, I'm excited to unveil eight simple digital tools that have become staples in my routine for planning, fostering student collaboration, and so much more! Tune in to discover how these tools can elevate your teaching experience and empower your students in new and innovative ways.

All links to the tools discussed in the episode are below:

Padlet

Screen Record

GoMicro

Headphone Splitters

Interacty

Apple TV Airplay

Bouncy Balls

QR Generator

URL Shortener

More strategies and resources available at The STEM Educator Hub website and @stemeducator_hub account on Instagram. 

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Welcome to the very first episode of the STEM Educator Pod!

I am very familiar with the feeling of overwhelm that comes with starting a new Primary STEM Program so in today’s episode I discuss three key steps to simplify the process! We explore program parameters, the STEM pillars and how to select a curriculum focus.

You can access The STEM Pillars resource discussed in the episode here.

More strategies and resources available at The STEM Educator Hub website and @stemeducator_hub account on Instagram. 

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Welcome to the STEM Educator Pod, your go-to hub for an engaging journey through primary STEM education! Whether you are pioneering a new whole school STEM program or implementing STEM as a primary classroom teacher, the podcast has plenty of innovative approaches, strategies, and hands-on experiences to explore. Take a sneak peak at what awaits!

Head to the STEM Educator Hub website to find out more: www.stemeducatorhub.com