Oct 15, 2019

The Circuit - Issue #1

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Welcome to the latest edition of The Circuit where we bring you a bite sized digest of news, events, and jobs in the STEM and maker world.

Welcome to The Circuit!

The team at Construct Learning wanted a way to share some of the incredible content and news we discover with our network in a way that was more digestible than scrolling through social media. We understand that staying up-to-date with the latest trends, research, and discussions in STEM and maker education is hard - it’s a hot topic! We hope that this bi-weekly newsletter will help keep you informed and give you some light reading during your not-quite 30 minute lunch.

Construct Learning

Construct Learning is a STEM and maker education consultancy and professional development provider. We work with schools and organizations around the globe in the planning, developing, and sustaining high-quality programs. Whether you’re looking for the “why” or the “how”, Construct Learning can bring hands-on, engaging professional learning to move your program forward. For more information on our offerings, visit www.constructlearning.org or email info@constructlearning.org.

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News & Tools

50 Resources for Makers and Creative Classrooms

50 Resources for Makers and Creative Classrooms 50 Resources for Makers and Creative Classrooms

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FREE DOWNLOAD: Makey Makey Maker Challenges

Created by the team at Construct Learning, these cards can be printed and used with your Makey Makey. We’ll be sharing another set in the next newsletter.

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3DUX to Launch New PBL Curriculum

Our friends at 3DUX are gearing up to launch their new project-based learning curriculum. The Construct Learning loves 3DUX and you can snag a 10% discount by following this link or using the discount code: CONSTRUCTLEARNING

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The Myth of the STEM Pipeline

Over the years, I’ve observed that high schools often promote as a badge of honor the percentage of graduates planning to pursue a degree in STEM fields, given the increasing emphasis on the nation’s need for employees with such expertise.

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5 ways we’ve integrated STEAM education into storytelling

When you think of a museum, the image that comes to mind is keeping your hands at your sides and looking at artifacts. That isn’t what the Knock Knock Children’s Museum is about. With a target audience of birth through third grade, we encourage kids to learn through play about a variety of topics using modern technology in combination with beloved stories—both old and new.

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How STEAM prepares students for the global economy

The question is how to prepare students for the global economy? The good news is that students are way ahead of us. Today’s young citizens have a greater awareness of global issues, such as water scarcity and pollution, than any other generation. To create a generation of problem solvers, Murray identifies steps for incorporating global STEM into classrooms.

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Over 40 awesome STEM activities you've probably never seen before

Although marketed for “informal learning environments”, these projects can be used in a variety of content areas. Projects in engineering, music, energy, force & motion, and more.

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STEM and Maker Conferences & Events

ICE Indiana Connected Educators Conference

October 17-18, 2019

Nobelsville, Indiana

Two members of Construct Learning will be at ICE this year as “Spotlight Speakers” discussing all things maker. Be sure to say hi to Heather Lister or Jess Malloy if you attend!

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STEMATHON

A celebration of STEM in Pennsylvania. Construct Learning will be exhibiting and would love to meet you. We will be raffling away a MakerBit Starter Kit!

October 30-31, 2019

Lancaster, PA

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