Getting Started with Elementary STEM for Classroom Teachers (with Naomi Meredith)

10/31/22 • 44 min

BRAND NEW TO STEM INSTRUCTION?

Or - have your tried implementing STEM projects in your classroom but find it results in chaos? (you’re not alone!)

Then, allow me to introduce you to Naomi Meredith - former classroom teacher turned K-5 STEM coach.

Naomi knows the feeling of overwhelm all to well when it comes to STEM instruction. After accepting a position as a STEM coach, she was thrusted into a new building, a new STEM classroom — and given NO curriculum.

But along the way, Naomi has learned a thing or two (or ten!) about what makes STEM instruction successful in the elementary classroom, and she’s here to share her expertise with us.

Her role not only includes teaching over 500 students in her school, but also leading professional development and co-teaching with teachers to help them integrate STEM & Technology.

With over a decade of experience along with a M.Ed. in STEM Leadership and STEM Certificate, she helps teachers world-wide navigate the best practices, strategies and tools out there.

She truly believes that any teacher out there can learn how to use STEM & Technology in their classrooms effectively.

And, I had the honor of picking her brain about all things STEM - and you get to eavesdrop in on our conversation.
FOR COMPLETE SHOW NOTES VISIT: classroomnook.com/podcast/143

Links & Resources Mentioned in the Episode

Grab Naomi’s FREE K-5 STEM Year Long plan HERE!

The Elementary STEM Coach Podcast:

Episode 4: Welcome to STEM Survival Camp
Episode 6: Managing Your Makerspace in the Classroom

After the Fall by Dan Santat

Naomi’s Favorite Timer for Classroom Management

Connect with Naomi Meredith:

BRAND NEW TO STEM INSTRUCTION?

Or - have your tried implementing STEM projects in your classroom but find it results in chaos? (you’re not alone!)

Then, allow me to introduce you to Naomi Meredith - former classroom teacher turned K-5 STEM coach.

But along the way, Naomi has learned a thing or two (or ten!) about what makes STEM instruction successful in the elementary classroom, and she’s here to share her expertise with us.

Her role not only includes teaching over 500 students in her school, but also leading professional development and co-teaching with teachers to help them integrate STEM & Technology.

With over a decade of experience along with a M.Ed. in STEM Leadership and STEM Certificate, she helps teachers world-wide navigate the best practices, strategies and tools out there.

She truly believes that any teacher out there can learn how to use STEM & Technology in their classrooms effectively.

And, I had the honor of picking her brain about all things STEM - and you get to eavesdrop in on our conversation.
FOR COMPLETE SHOW NOTES VISIT: classroomnook.com/podcast/143

Links & Resources Mentioned in the Episode

Grab Naomi’s FREE K-5 STEM Year Long plan HERE!

The Elementary STEM Coach Podcast:

Episode 4: Welcome to STEM Survival Camp
Episode 6: Managing Your Makerspace in the Classroom

After the Fall by Dan Santat

Naomi’s Favorite Timer for Classroom Management

Connect with Naomi Meredith:

Previous Episode

Ten Ways Classroom Teachers Can Use Google Keep for Productivity, Organization & More (With Michelle Emerson)

THERE’S AN APP FOR THAT!

But you might not have thought to use THIS particular app in the classroom.
What is it? Google Keep!
If you haven’t thought about using the Google Keep app for your productivity and organizational needs in the classroom - then buckle up - all that is about to change!
Today’s guest is none other than the amazing Michelle Emerson from Pocketful of Primary.
Michelle Emerson has taught 2nd grade and 4th grade for seven years and now supports teachers around the world by creating digital teacher resources, producing educational videos for teachers on her YouTube channel, Pocketful of Primary, and sharing productivity tips on her podcast, Teaching to the TOP. She believes all teachers should feel empowered by their profession instead of overwhelmed and seeks to help educators master technology and create a work-life balance through her tips and strategies.
In our conversation, Michelle is going to blow your mind with new ways that you can use Google Keep to get (and keep) all your ducks in a row! From checklists to collaboration, and so much more - Google Keep is about to become your new virtual teacher bestie.
FOR COMPLETE SHOW NOTES VISIT: classroomnook.com/podcast/142

LINKS & RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE

Grab Michelle’s FREE Google Keep Headers HERE!

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10 Ways to Make Chromebooks More User-Friendly in the Elementary Classroom (with John Sowash)

CALLING ALL CHROMEBOOK CLASSROOMS!

Using classroom technology can be an amazing way to enhance your students’ learning experience — but that doesn’t mean it comes without its challenges.

When it comes to using technology with elementary students, teachers often find themselves frustrated and overwhelmed when students lack basic technology skills (20 minutes to login, anyone?), or don’t know where to find important websites needed at a small-group center.

That’s why I brought on John Sowash - Chromebook expert and enthusiast! John Sowash is an experienced classroom teacher, former school administrator, author of The Chromebook Classroom, and founder of the Google Certification Academy. John inspires educators to use technology to connect with and challenge students.

And today, he’s inspiring US to get comfortable with using Chromebooks in the classroom. And even if your students a different device, John’s tips will certainly help you as well.
FOR COMPLETE SHOW NOTES VISIT: classroomnook.com/podcast/144