Note about the author: Moses Velasco is an experienced Ontario educator and leader. He has been a classroom teacher and a district level consultant. He is currently an Education Officer. @tagapagtur00 **The opinions and ideas articulated in this blog post do not necessarily reflect the policies, views, or directions of the Ontario Ministry of Education.... Continue Reading →
*Note: My thoughts today... may change tomorrow... STEM learning is on the rise! I'm excited to see and hear about the great work of so many educators and students as they experiment with learning opportunities in STEM! When I hear about the amazing learning that is happening in schools and classrooms... a large part of... Continue Reading →
*Note: My thoughts today... May change tomorrow... Let me know what you think... I'm inspired by the notion of reverse engineering... If we imagine a future that engages all students in STEM learning which ultimately results in students making informed decisions about their own future... I imagine a STEM workforce that is diverse! If this... Continue Reading →
When designing a STEM learning experience, I think it is important to think about the following key questions to help shape the design of the program. My thinking for now... may change tomorrow... Enjoy! How will I ensure that the STEM learning experience I create are designed for all students and will provide opportunity for... Continue Reading →
When I entered into the teaching profession, I focused on the things that I thought teaching was about - preparing lessons and evaluations based on educational policy. I was excited to share my knowledge, skills and passion for physics/math/science and wanted to do it "right"! But "preparing" to teach is more than just the policies... Continue Reading →
I have always struggled with writing my ideas on paper. I enjoy experimenting... grappling with thought experiments... observing the world around me... creating flowcharts to describe sequential planning and organizing information in elaborate spreadsheets... Creating opportunities to take mitigated risks in exploring how we might improve the learning experience for students... and ULTIMATELY... to execute... Continue Reading →
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