Stem Everyday

What does Jodie Lang do in her classroom?• builds relationships• play games• encourages laughter• releases control, builds independence (in other words, stop taking yourself so seriously!)• stops wasting money on store-bought stuff to decorate with• lets the kids take ownership over their learning spaceJodie Lang was the 2012 Ontario Elementary Teacher of the Year.  In one of her blog posts she says; "It's only taken me 24 years to come to some great realizations. I made a decision before the first day of school that my goal was to make the kids want to come back to school. Forget rules and routines, procedures and policies, I want to make the beginning an enjoyable experience."Join Chris and Jodie as they discuss trying new things in class, failing (because yes sometimes you fail but that's ok), and letting the kids take control of the classroom in a good way.Connect with Jodie:Twitter: @Mrslang205Blog: http://mrslangsclass.blogspot.comChris Woods is the host of the STEM Everyday Podcast…

 Marion Leary, the 2017 Philly Geek of the Year, is the Director of Innovation Research for the Center for Resuscitation Science at the University of Pennsylvania and an Instructor in the Penn master of Public Health program.  She is also an Innovation Specialist and a Course Director at the University of Pennsylvania's School of Nursing.  Think the name Marion Leary sounds familiar?  Marion has also guest hosted some special segments  on the STEM Everyday podcast entitled StEAMrollrs.  Marion is also the founder of ImmERge Labs, using augmented and virtual reality platforms to reimagine how we prepare for emergencies.Connect with Marion :Twitter: @marionlearyWebsite: http://marionleary.strikingly.com/ImmERge Labs: http://immergelabs.strikingly.com/Chris Woods is the host of the STEM Everyday Podcast… Connect with him:Website: dailystem.comTwitter: @dailystemInstagram: @dailystemYouTube: youtubeGet Chris’s book Daily STEM on AmazonSupport the show

Projects. Educators love having students work on a project in class. They can use glue sticks, scissors, poster boards, and have a lot of fun. But projects aren't just fun. They aren't just something to show off at parents night. In this episode, Chris ponders what is the real purpose of projects in a classroom.Chris Woods is the host of the STEM Everyday Podcast… Connect with him:Website: dailystem.comTwitter: @dailystemInstagram: @dailystemYouTube: youtubeGet Chris’s book Daily STEM on AmazonSupport the show

 Lea Melchior is the President of Goldenrod.  Goldenrod Research Corporation was founded in 1985 to bring education technology to life in 3 dimensions.  The company's flagship offering is YouthTouch, a complete system of hands-on technology integration, for learners in Grades 3-8. Connect with Goldenrod Research:Website: goldenrodresearch.com/Twitter: @GoldenrodResChris Woods is the host of the STEM Everyday Podcast… Connect with him:Website: dailystem.comTwitter: @dailystemInstagram: @dailystemYouTube: youtubeGet Chris’s book Daily STEM on AmazonSupport the show

Todays guest on the STEM Everyday podcast is Jesse McNulty.  Jesse is an Instructioal Technology coach for Appoquinimink School District in Delaware.  He is also Sports Analytics Director for the Atlanta Blaze major league lacross team.Connect with Jesse:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jesse-mcnulty-06142326a/Chris Woods is the host of the STEM Everyday Podcast… Connect with him:Website: dailystem.comTwitter: @dailystemInstagram: @dailystemYouTube: youtubeGet Chris’s book Daily STEM on AmazonSupport the show

For many of you, the school year has just begun or you are getting ready to head back for a new school year.  Today we thought we would go back in time a bit to July 23, 2014 when episode #3 of STEM Everyday originally aired.  In this episode host, Chris Woods talks about ways teachers can share, collaborate, and help each other out to create a STEM Culture in your school.Chris Woods is the host of the STEM Everyday Podcast… Connect with him:Website: dailystem.comTwitter: @dailystemInstagram: @dailystemYouTube: youtubeGet Chris’s book Daily STEM on AmazonSupport the show

Judy Zimny is Vice President for the National Institute for STEM Education (NISE).  Judy has a special passion for STEM and was doing it before "STEM" was well STEM.  Listen as Judy takes us through her career in education and what makes STEM special to her. Connect with Judy:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/judy-zimny-ed-d-4a545421/Chris Woods is the host of the STEM Everyday Podcast… Connect with him:Website: dailystem.comTwitter: @dailystemInstagram: @dailystemYouTube: youtubeGet Chris’s book Daily STEM on AmazonSupport the show

 You know you have done it.  You come across a problem that needs solving and your brain goes to work.  You just cannot help but contemplate the best way in which to tackle this with some elaborate plans only to be shown a very simple way to achieve the end result.  Join Chris as he shares this and some thoughts on share stories to inspire kids and adults. Chris Woods is the host of the STEM Everyday Podcast… Connect with him:Website: dailystem.comTwitter: @dailystemInstagram: @dailystemYouTube: youtubeGet Chris’s book Daily STEM on AmazonSupport the show

Mark French, Principal of Gatewood Elementary in the Hopkins Public Schools in Minnesota, is enhancing his knowledge and skill in using technology to increase teachers’ confidence, student learning, and communication. Outside of school, he enjoys cooking on weekends, traveling, and reading.  Mark is also a strong believer in #principalsinaction and making "good news calls" home to families. Connect with Mark:Twitter  @PrincipalFrenchChris Woods is the host of the STEM Everyday Podcast… Connect with him:Website: dailystem.comTwitter: @dailystemInstagram: @dailystemYouTube: youtubeGet Chris’s book Daily STEM on AmazonSupport the show

camping /'kampiNG/ noun: the activity spending a vacation living in a camp, tent, or camper.Camping is a great way to open doors to a place that can bring so much to a persons life.  How many kids, young and old, have ever had a s'more fresh off the camp fire?  Or cooked a hot dog on a stick?  Looked up at a night sky and wondered.? Not to mention, camping is a great way to get unplugged for awhile.  It is also a great opportunity to add some STEM to the summer.  Join host Chris Woods for this episode of the STEM Everyday podcast as Chris shares three things camping can bring to learning. Chris Woods is the host of the STEM Everyday Podcast… Connect with him:Website: dailystem.comTwitter: @dailystemInstagram: @dailystemYouTube: youtubeGet Chris’s book Daily STEM on AmazonSupport the show

 Perhaps the greatest technological achievement in human history was in 1969 when the Apollo 11 mission traveled to and landed on the moon.  Connections to amazing events in history can make moments in our lives extra special.  For Chris one of his connections is his birthday on the seventh anniversary of this landmark event.Keep up with NASA events at: www.nasa.gov/nasaliveChris Woods is the host of the STEM Everyday Podcast… Connect with him:Website: dailystem.comTwitter: @dailystemInstagram: @dailystemYouTube: youtubeGet Chris’s book Daily STEM on Amazon Support the show

 As we celebrate Independence Day, we thought this would be a great opportunity to take a look back to a special episode of the STEM Everyday podcast.   In this episode, Chris interviewed his grandpa Gene "Herb" Clark, who was born on Christmas day in 1925.  He graduated high school at the age of sixteen.  In the Navy, Gene studied radio communications, which led to some amazing career opportunities.  So what did STEM look like in Gene's day?  Listen in to hear more of Chris Woods’ interview with his Grandpa Clark.Chris Woods is the host of the STEM Everyday Podcast… Connect with him:Website: dailystem.comTwitter: @dailystemInstagram: @dailystemYouTube: youtubeGet Chris’s book Daily STEM on Amazon Support the show

Dr. Christine Cunningham's work focuses on one key question: How can the teaching of engineering and science change so that it benefits and includes diverse populations?  Before launching EiE in 2003, she was director of engineering education research at Tufts University; she also directed the first national longitudinal study of the factors that help women persist in college engineering majors.  Her work has been honored with numerous awards, including an Outstanding Leadership Award from the American Society for Engineering Education.  Christine holds joint bachelor's and master's degrees in biology from Yale University and a Ph.D. in science education from Cornell University.Connect with Christine:Website Website: eie.orgTwitter: @EIE_org Facebook: facebook.com/eiemosChris Woods is the host of the STEM Everyday Podcast… Connect with him:Website: dailystem.comTwitter: @dailystemInstagram: @dailystemYouTube: youtubeGet Chris’s book Daily STEM on AmazonSupport the show

Jenna Mercury received her Masters of Science Education (K-8) from Lesley University in Cambridge, MA.  She joined Science4Us after dedicating 15+ years of teaching science in the classroom in both public and charter schools.  Her experience includes teaching at a 1:1 iPad school as well as being a part of the iPad pilot development team several years prior to the implementation.  Jenna was selected to serve on her district’s Science Curriculum Review Board to evaluate and redesign the curriculum standards to ensure their alignment with national and state expectations.Connect with Jenna:Website: www.Science4Us.comFacebook: facebook.com/Science4UsTwitter: @Science4UsSaysChris Woods is the host of the STEM Everyday Podcast… Connect with him:Website: dailystem.comTwitter: @dailystemInstagram: @dailystemYouTube: youtubeGet Chris’s book Daily STEM on AmazonSupport the show

It is that time of the year. The temperature is getting hotter, family and friends over for a BBQ, baseball is in full swing, and SCHOOLS OUT FOR THE SUMMER!  It is also a great time to be thinking about STEM.  Chris shares some ideas for fun STEM activities to keep kids brains working with STEM over their summer break. Find some lists of 77 ideas for summer here: dailystem.com/resources/ Chris Woods is the host of the STEM Everyday Podcast… Connect with him:Website: dailystem.comTwitter: @dailystemInstagram: @dailystemYouTube: youtubeGet Chris’s book Daily STEM on Amazon Support the show

Tony Tatangelo is in his second year teaching kindergarten in Iron Mountain, MI.  He has a wide range of teaching experience from early kindergarten to college.  Tony is a graduate of Northern Michigan University.  For the kids in Iron Mountain, kindergarten is not the same.  Tony is adding activities like 3D printing, coding, hydroponics, or just going out digging up some dirt and looking to see what you find in it, not your typical activities for a kindergartner.Connect with Tony:Website: mrtatangelo.weebly.comChris Woods is the host of the STEM Everyday Podcast… Connect with him:Website: dailystem.comTwitter: @dailystemInstagram: @dailystemYouTube: youtubeGet Chris’s book Daily STEM on Amazon Chris WoodsHost of the STEM Everyday PodcastHS Math Teacher, STEM Presenter, iBook Creator, & Podcaster"STEM is everywhere...Let me help you see it & add it to your classroom."Twitter: @dailystem   Support the show

 Daniel Mares has a wide ranging experience using and implementing technology into his lessons.  He is currently an Instructional Technology Coordinator and a Social Studies teacher in K-12 in Michigan.  Daniel also focuses on the most important thing in education, relationships.Connect with Daniel:Website www.mrmares.comTwitter @danieltmaresLinkedIn  www.linkedin.com/in/danieltmareseduChris Woods is the host of the STEM Everyday Podcast… Connect with him:Website: dailystem.comTwitter: @dailystemInstagram: @dailystemYouTube: youtubeGet Chris’s book Daily STEM on Amazon Support the show

Mary Ann Rogers Lamberth is a STEM instructor with Film and Broadcasting at The STEM Academy in Savannah, Georgia.  Participants use problem-based, project-based learning in a collaborative, modified flipped classroom to plan, create, and present film and broadcasting products while analyzing the film-making and broadcasting process and evaluating respected films from the American and international canon along with current technology innovations and trends.  Mary Ann shares how students are doing projects for NASA, adding green screens to the classroom, overhead projectors, jumbotrons, and even some Latin.  All showing great examples of why using film and broadcasting in the classroom is a good thing.Connect with Mary Ann:Website filmatstem.weebly.comTwitter @filmatSTEM YouTube youtube.com/channel/UCt0pOljqPs2FPkJLEnbgnswChris Woods is the host of the STEM Everyday Podcast… Connect with him:Website: dailystem.comTwitter: @dailystemInstagram: @dailystemYouTube: youtubeGet Chris’s book Daily STEM on AmazonSuppo

 teacher: one that teaches; especially: one whose occupation is to instruct.Everybody has an idea of what that big important job looks like and how they will achieve that goal when they grow up.  But does Teacher ever top that list?  If you really look at it is there any bigger more important or impactful job than taking on the role of educating the future?  Chris takes a little time to talk about his journey to becoming a teacher.Chris Woods is the host of the STEM Everyday Podcast… Connect with him:Website: dailystem.comTwitter: @dailystemInstagram: @dailystemYouTube: youtubeGet Chris’s book Daily STEM on AmazonSupport the show

 Roopesh Shenoy is CEO and Co-Founder of Makkajai, the home of "Monster Math."  Monster Math is a game which uses story lines to engage students and help them practice and learn over forty skills in math. The game is fully customizable to suit your student's aptitude and you can choose between basic and advanced skills with a simple toggle.Connect with Roopesh & Monster Math:Website makkajai.comTwitter @makkajaiChris Woods is the host of the STEM Everyday Podcast… Connect with him:Website: dailystem.comTwitter: @dailystemInstagram: @dailystemYouTube: youtubeGet Chris’s book Daily STEM on AmazonSupport the show