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Category: Tech for Teachers

  • What is 5G and What Does it Mean for You?

    What is 5G and What Does it Mean for You?

    Here is a a very cool introduction to 5G for your smartphones from the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE). FYI….my Masters degree (University of Kansas) is in “Microwave Communication Theory” soooooo, I love this stuff. For those students interested in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM), this is a VERY interesting field to…

  • Behind the Scenes Look at the Technology Behind “Alita: Battle Angel”

    Behind the Scenes Look at the Technology Behind “Alita: Battle Angel”

    For students interested in studying Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) here is a cool video showing the technology used while filming “Alita: Battle Angel” which happens to be one of my favorite movies (see my review) ever! 🙂 Geek On!

  • STEM: Lego Education SPIKE Prime

    STEM: Lego Education SPIKE Prime

    Saw this new Lego Education STEM related product for Grades 6 thru 8 from coming in August 2019. Check out this video:

  • TechyMike’s Thoughts on STEM vs STEAM: You May Not Like This.

    TechyMike’s Thoughts on STEM vs STEAM: You May Not Like This.

    I have been pondering the use of STEM = Science, Technology, Engineering, Math vs STEAM = Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Math for sometime. One day last week, I was cruising Facebook (a less often occurrence lately) and read some comments on a article related to STEM / STEAM. I was surprised at the vehemence of…

  • Learn about “LittleBits” STEM Educational Products

    Learn about “LittleBits” STEM Educational Products

    LittleBits Web Site Originally published on ForCarol.com Drive Safe! With TechyMike’s new emphasis on helping to keep Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) activities in the classroom, here is our second blog introducing some cool STEM related products that teachers

  • LEGO Mindstorms Education EV3 for STEM Enrichment

    LEGO Mindstorms Education EV3 for STEM Enrichment

    I am consolidating “technology” on this blog. This article was originally published on ForCarol.com. More STEM / STEAM stuff: The LEGO Mindstorms Education EV3 for STEM / STEAM enrichment looks like a fun way to learn about science, technology, engineering, and math.

  • Teaching and Engineering

    As many of you know, I have been studying to be a teacher the past two years after working for a very long time as an engineer. I have been subbing (an absolutely terrifying experience for the first 80 or so classes, but, especially the first) for 2 years.  I then started Project IMPACT (a…

  • Tutoring Help via YouTube

    If you need (or someone you know needs) help with Math, Physics, SAT Preparation….visit the Khan Academy on YouTube. An example video is included below.  I picked Pre-Algebra since that is the class I long term subbed in for two months this year….I like that he says almost the same thing I told my class:…

  • Teaching Update

    After 8 full weeks, my long term sub position has ended. What an experience! We were all sad it ended even though we all knew this day would come. I have learned a lot about teaching (do I still want to teach as my “encore” career?…..YES!) and have learned what not to do, what to…

  • Where I have been…

    In case you are checking and wondering where the new posts are…. I’ve been so extremely lucky to have landed a short term (now three weeks long) substitute teaching position in a 7th Grade class in the Jefferson Elementary School District. Since starting, I have had to RUN as fast as I can run just…