Young Learners – Dr. Laura McLaughlin

Teaching in 2020 – Please take our short survey!!!

We are collecting research to help us provide resources and tools that are practical, quick, and easy to implement with the goal of increasing student engagement and learning.

October 9, 2020

Encouraging creativity and innovation in yourself and your students

I asked faculty how they encourage creativity and innovation in their classroom. Here are some of the key themes that arose from these conversations.

October 1, 2020

Supporting English Language Learners

A short discussion of how we can support our students and advocate for them.

September 30, 2020

Creativity Quote

The earlier we encourage children to think creatively and innovate, the more natural this mindset will become. Stephanie Smith Budhai, Nurturing Young Innovators, 2017

September 29, 2020

Total Participation Techniques

I created a video of my students’ work creating TPT folders in one of our courses as well as key ideas from TPTs and how to use them in both a virtual and face to face setting.

September 28, 2020

What’s Your Math Story?

How can we change our own math stories? How can we help our students and children have positive math stories and a growth mindset that sees themselves as mathematicians?

September 22, 2020

Problem Solving and Teaching Math and Science

Children need opportunities to think critically and creatively. Problem solving helps them do this.

September 20, 2020

Quote to Teach By…

If students are not learning, then the [tech] tool doesn’t matter. Dr. Laura McLaughlin, Education Week Teacher, 2016

September 18, 2020

Nurturing Young Innovators Webinar

We discuss ways to engage young innovators especially during COVID19.

September 17, 2020

Podcast: Teaching the Four Cs with Technology

Stephanie and I share strategies and technologies for teaching essential 21st century skills with BAM Radio host Mike Janatovich. We focus not on the technology, but the learning that occurs. Listen online, and let me know what you think!

September 15, 2020

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Category: Young Learners