STEM Everyday

Growing up, Miriam's dad wanted her to go into computer science. She thought that computers were gray and boring. "It took me 30 years to find the creative and human side of technology and I don't want the same to happen to our children."As a coding teacher, Miriam Tocino has taught hundreds of students to switch their careers into tech. TELLING STORIES has helped her to make abstract concepts accessible and keep kids engaged.As the author of the Zerus & Ona books, Miriam aims to bring what she learned during her days as a teacher into people's homes and help spark children's curiosity for the world of computers.Find out more about the Zerus and Ona books:Website zerusandona.comTwitter @zerusandonaSubscribe to the newsletter & get a free resource download zerusandona.com/pages/dailystemConnect with MiriamTwitter @miriamtocinoemail miriam@zerusandona.com(the other book Miriam mentioned in the episode: Ada Lovelace, Poet and Scientist)Chris Woods is the host of the STEM Everyday Podcast... Connect with him:dailystem.comtwitterinstagramyoutubeGet Chris's book Daily STEM on AmazonSupport the show

Maybe you're an educator wondering how to really make technology easy in your school? Keven explains that it's all about trying, sometimes failing, and getting back up again. No matter what type of tech you're thinking of using in your classroom, there are people who can help."If each and every project goes off without a hitch, our students are going to miss out on an essential piece of maturing: overcoming adversity and building resiliency through failure."Keven Rinaman is the Director of Technology at Calvert Catholic Schools in Tiffin, OH. Keven aims to utilize his knowledge and skills to bring classroom technology tools to teachers all over the world. Keven is a Level 1 Google Certified Teacher, MakerBot Certified Curriculum Creator, and an Apple Teacher. When it comes to educational technology, Keven’s vision is using technology to engage, enhance, and extend lessons. Keven also the MAGIC Potion EDU Podcast as well as the Teacher’s Tech Toolbox blog.Connect with Keven:Website teacherstechtoolbox.comTwitter @kevenrinamanSubscribe to the MAGIC Potion EDU PodcastChoice Boards Resources  #1    #2    #3Chris Woods is the host of the STEM Everyday Podcast... Connect with him:dailystem.comtwitterinstagramyoutubeGet Chris's book Daily STEM on AmazonSupport the show

From now until Jan 15, 2021, your students in 4th-8th grade can participate in a Virtual Science Fair sponsored by Future Goals & EVERFI.The Future Goals Virtual Science Fair gives kids the chance to imagine how STEM can enhance the NHL hockey game experience in three creative categories: Virtual Fan Engagement, Sustainability and Technology/Innovation.If their idea scores, they could take home an exciting NHL® STEM-At-Home Prize Pack full of tech to help you bring big innovations to life. Register & Find out more info at futuregoals.nhl.com/events/virtual-science-fair/Find more great free EVERFI & FutureGoals resources:FutureGoals website futuregoals.nhl.comEVERFI website everfi.com/k-12/Chris Woods is the host of the STEM Everyday Podcast... Connect with him:dailystem.comtwitterinstagramyoutubeGet Chris's book Daily STEM on AmazonSupport the show

Did you ever wonder what it would take to get your students, your kids, to think with an engineering design mindset? Did you ever wonder what engineering really is?Marsha Tufft has a wonderful story of perseverance as she earned a degree in Mechanical Engineering and went on to a successful career at GE Aviation. She's turned her passions for all things making and creating and STEM into a "second career" of teaching STEM camps and writing books to help kids get excited about STEM and Engineering! And don't forget to check out the great resources on her website putneydesigns.comLearn more about her books:Putney and the Magic eyePadhttps://readersfavorite.com/book-review/putney-and-the-magic-eyepadThe Cardboard Boat Race, Putney and the Magic eyePad–Book 2https://readersfavorite.com/book-review/the-cardboard-boat-raceThe Butterfly Detective, Putney and the Magic eyePad–Book 3https://readersfavorite.com/book-review/the-butterfly-detectiveConnect with Marsha:Website putneydesigns.comTwitter @MarshaTufftChris Woods is the host of the STEM Everyday Podcast... Connect with him:dailystem.comtwitterinstagramyoutubeGet Chris's book Daily STEM on AmazonSupport the show

Paul Shircliff is not your typical makerspace or STEM educator. He doesn't just know about coding or cardboard or tools or electronics...he knows about ALL of it! And when someone says something about a makerspace, he's quick to remind that "the real makerspace is between your ears"Paul has been a nuclear engineer, a teacher, and most importantly a maker. Connect with Paul:Website paulshircliff.orgTwitter @shirky17Chris Woods is the host of the STEM Everyday Podcast... Connect with him:dailystem.comtwitterinstagramyoutubeGet Chris's book Daily STEM on AmazonSupport the show

Paul Shircliff is not your typical makerspace or STEM educator. He doesn't just know about coding or cardboard or tools or electronics...he knows about ALL of it! And when someone says something about a makerspace, he's quick to remind that "the real makerspace is between your ears"Paul has been a nuclear engineer, a teacher, and most importantly a maker. Connect with Paul:Website paulshircliff.orgTwitter @shirky17Chris Woods is the host of the STEM Everyday Podcast... Connect with him:dailystem.comtwitterinstagramyoutubeGet Chris's book Daily STEM on AmazonSupport the show

About codeSpark AcademyThe Parents Choice Award-winning codeSpark Academy, which has a presence in more than 1/3 of US school districts, teaches the ABCs of coding through a combo of structured challenges and open-ended play. The app is ideal for at-home learning as its self-directed, project-based model allows kids to learn a complex subject like coding at their own pace. Kids can even learn virtually from their classmates and friends through multi-player modes and sharing completed games and stories on the platform. codeSpark Academy’s gender-neutral characters and easy to use “no words” interface is perfect for kids in 170 countries just starting to master the basics of technology. Teachers can sign up for a FREE educator account About Grant HosfordGrant Hosford is the CEO and co-founder of codeSpark, the venture backed edtech company behind codeSpark Academy, the world’s #1 coding platform for young kids. Using a proprietary “no words” interface, codeSpark has introduced more than 30 million kids ages 4 to 10 to coding in just four years. codeSpark was inspired by Grant’s young daughters, who wanted to know how computers work.Grant is a code.org advisor and speaks regularly about how we can get more girls interested in STEM and computer science. When not working or playing board games with his author wife and three kid coders you can find him on his bike.Connect with Grant & codeSpark:Website codespark.comTwitter @codesparkappInstagram @codesparkappFacebook @codesparkincChris Woods is the host of the STEM Everyday Podcast... Connect with him:dailystem.comtwitterinstagramyoutubeGet Chris's book Daily STEM on AmazonSupport the show

Just a few short years ago, Ethan Klein and his sister Ayana were making things with cardboard. Now, they're teenage entrepreneurs who created a tool to help kids build creations out of cardboard. Their 3Dux connectors allow pieces of cardboard to be connected together, which allows kids to build "castles, kingdoms, characters, and communities"This podcast isn't just about a great new classroom or makerspace tool, it's also a look behind the scenes of how any kid can create their own business. Listen to this episode with your classroom!Check out the promo video: youtu.be/FLMiA5OeqEQ Connect with 3Dux Design:Website 3duxdesign.comInstagram 3duxdesignFacebook 3duxdesignChris Woods is the host of the STEM Everyday Podcast... Connect with him:dailystem.comtwitterinstagramyoutubeGet Chris's book Daily STEM on AmazonSupport the show

What if we took all the good ideas of coding and combined them with the lessons of kindness? That's the idea that Valerie Sousa came up with for her book Coding To Kindness!Valerie Sousa has been a Kindergarten teacher in Massachusetts for 10 years. She began coding with her students three years ago and loved what she saw throughout the process. Her students were engaged, kind, worked collaboratively, and were so excited to code. One thing Valerie noticed during coding time in particular was how much kindness her students showed toward one another. They took turns, showed patience, and respectfully agreed and disagreed with one another. Quickly it became apparent coding in Kindergarten was much more than mathematical, spatial thinking, and understanding of basic programming. Kindness through coding shined each and every time. Her book is inspired by all of those shining moments.Get the book Coding to KindnessOr for bulk discounts, check out EduMatch PublishingConnect with Valerie:Website valeriesousaauthor.comTwitter @valeriesousa7Chris Woods is the host of the STEM Everyday Podcast... Connect with him:dailystem.comtwitterinstagramyoutubeGet Chris's book Daily STEM on AmazonSupport the show

Relevance. Empathy. Action. Lifelong learning. That's the REAL education that Anthony Chiles wants to see in his school and in all of education.Anthony Chiles is a STEAM Educator, consultant, and Student Support Coordinator in Burke County Public Schools, Georgia. When the Mutual, Visual and Physical Spaces (MVP spaces) combine with the four foundational principles of Relevance, Empathy, Action and Lifelong learning, they produce a holistic learning environment. Education must go back to the simple, integrated format for which the greatest minds came from. Learning that is experiential, real and connected to all facets of life. Beyond economics, government policy, or environmental issues, R.E.A.L. education is the foundation for 21st century learningConnect with Anthony:Website mvpspaces.comTwitter @principalsteamChris Woods is the host of the STEM Everyday Podcast... Connect with him:dailystem.comtwitterinstagramyoutubeGet Chris's book Daily STEM on AmazonSupport the show