Michael GormanSocial Links Navigation Latest articles by Michael Gorman Part 1: Facilitating Inquiry in the Classroom… Driving and Investigative Questions By Michael Gorman published 8 August 16 You will discover multiple resources in this series along with some great ideas for finding student success in student owned inquiry. Part 5: STEM, STEAM, Makers: 35 Resources For A Makerspace By Michael Gorman published 1 August 16 Take a moment to contemplate what it would be like if every school had a Maker Culture and it was part of the school curriculum. Part 4: STEM, STEAM, Makers: Turning STEM to STEAM… 24 Resources By Michael Gorman published 29 July 16 It actually is quite obvious that the Arts should be included in STEM education. A look at the works ofLeonardo da Vinciwill attest to this! Part 3: STEM, STEAM, Makers: Over 25 STEM and PBL Competitions By Michael Gorman published 25 July 16 This is a perfect opportunity for some formative learning. Part 2: STEM, STEAM, Makers: Over 40 Amazing STEM Resources By Michael Gorman published 21 July 16 Welcome to this second post in a series that brings STEM, STEAM, and Maker Space together with Project Based Learning and proper technology integration in the classroom. Part 1: STEM, STEAM, Makers: Connecting Project Based Learning (PBL) By Michael Gorman published 12 July 16 How often are many of the STEM related subjects taught in isolation of other subject areas? Building a Makerspace Culture to Support Standards and Learning: 10 Ideas and 16 Resources By Michael Gorman published 1 July 16 Take a moment to contemplate what it would be like if every school had a Maker Culture and it was part of the school curriculum. What Would Dewey Do? Quotes…Ideas…Resources for Genuine Learning By Michael Gorman published 28 June 16 I have often wondered what John Dewey would do in today’seducational setting with our vast amount of knowledge from research and our rapid growth of technology. 20 Ideas and Resources Promoting 21st Century Skills Through Project Based Learning By Michael Gorman published 8 June 16 It is important that Project Based Learning provides students with wonderful opportunities that allow them to take part in a culture focused on rich activities and experiences. 12 Ideas to Ensure That Project Based Learning is Grounded in Content And Standards By Michael Gorman published 24 May 16 In this post, I would like to focus on the curricular content and standards that are one of the foundations of PBL. Teacher Appreciation: It’s True… I Teach Because I Can’t Do Anything Else! By Michael Gorman published 5 May 16 Happy 2016 Teacher Appreciation Week! Excellence Through Equity: 37 Ideas At The Corner of PBL and Edtech: ASCD16, Part Two By Michael Gorman published 3 May 16 It seems that the past century of education has wrestled with the idea of equity in education. Ten Resources and Next Steps: Education and Poverty….ASCD 2016 By Michael Gorman published 20 April 16 It was a Saturday morning, a dayteachers usually enjoy a break from a full week of providing learning opportunities for their students. The Curriculum Meets Educational Technology: Avoiding Tech Shine By Michael Gorman published 5 April 16 Back in the day, students were so engaged with programs such as Oregon Trail and Lemonade Standthat teachers found ways to make them fit, regardless of the standards. 200 Ways to Use Word Clouds in the Classroom By Michael Gorman published 18 March 16 Word clouds also provide aneasyway for teachers who are just getting started using web technology in the classroom. 12 Tech Ideas and Tools for Differentiated Learning, Part 5: Online Discussions By Michael Gorman published 3 March 16 Before entering the world of online discussions it is important to talk about digital citizenship and responsibility with your students. 20 Tech Resources and Tools for Differentiated Learning, Part 4: Writing Engagement By Michael Gorman published 24 February 16 In this post, I wish to extend DI and writing in the area ofstudent engagement. Tech Resources and Tools for Differentiated Learning, Part 3: Writing Process By Michael Gorman published 17 February 16 I thought in this post it would be interesting to focus on DIwriting technology tools. Tech Resources and Tools for Differentiated Learning, Part 2: More Reading By Michael Gorman published 12 February 16 Here are five more of my very favorite DI reading sites. I hope you enjoy them also! Tech Resources and Tools for Differentiated Learning, Part 1: Reading By Michael Gorman published 25 January 16 Reflecting on 2015: Ten Resources I Found Valuable By Michael Gorman published 11 January 16 In this postI would like toshare some of my favorite resource finds of the past year. 10 More Digital Citizenship Resources: The Web in the Classroom, Part 4 By Michael Gorman published 9 December 15 10 Digital Citizenship Resources: The Web in the Classroom, Part 3 By Michael Gorman published 2 December 15 Many of the free resources listed below provide some wonderful possibilities for educators committed to the amazing learning opportunities the internet provides. Vetting Web 2.0 Educational Tools: The Web in the Classroom, Part 2 By Michael Gorman published 17 November 15 While all websites designated for class use should be previewed by the teacher, it is especially important that Web 2.0 sites go through a vetting process. 10 Ideas to Consider Before Using an Internet Resource: The Web in the Classroom, Part 1 By Michael Gorman published 4 November 15 While the internet and technology provide some amazing educational possibilities, educators must do the proper preparation to ensure student privacy and safety when using these tools. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Archives Tech & Learning NewsletterTools and ideas to transform education. Sign up below.* To subscribe, you must consent to Future’s privacy policy. 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Part 1: Facilitating Inquiry in the Classroom… Driving and Investigative Questions By Michael Gorman published 8 August 16 You will discover multiple resources in this series along with some great ideas for finding student success in student owned inquiry.
Part 5: STEM, STEAM, Makers: 35 Resources For A Makerspace By Michael Gorman published 1 August 16 Take a moment to contemplate what it would be like if every school had a Maker Culture and it was part of the school curriculum.
Part 4: STEM, STEAM, Makers: Turning STEM to STEAM… 24 Resources By Michael Gorman published 29 July 16 It actually is quite obvious that the Arts should be included in STEM education. A look at the works ofLeonardo da Vinciwill attest to this!
Part 3: STEM, STEAM, Makers: Over 25 STEM and PBL Competitions By Michael Gorman published 25 July 16 This is a perfect opportunity for some formative learning.
Part 2: STEM, STEAM, Makers: Over 40 Amazing STEM Resources By Michael Gorman published 21 July 16 Welcome to this second post in a series that brings STEM, STEAM, and Maker Space together with Project Based Learning and proper technology integration in the classroom.
Part 1: STEM, STEAM, Makers: Connecting Project Based Learning (PBL) By Michael Gorman published 12 July 16 How often are many of the STEM related subjects taught in isolation of other subject areas?
Building a Makerspace Culture to Support Standards and Learning: 10 Ideas and 16 Resources By Michael Gorman published 1 July 16 Take a moment to contemplate what it would be like if every school had a Maker Culture and it was part of the school curriculum.
What Would Dewey Do? Quotes…Ideas…Resources for Genuine Learning By Michael Gorman published 28 June 16 I have often wondered what John Dewey would do in today’seducational setting with our vast amount of knowledge from research and our rapid growth of technology.
20 Ideas and Resources Promoting 21st Century Skills Through Project Based Learning By Michael Gorman published 8 June 16 It is important that Project Based Learning provides students with wonderful opportunities that allow them to take part in a culture focused on rich activities and experiences.
12 Ideas to Ensure That Project Based Learning is Grounded in Content And Standards By Michael Gorman published 24 May 16 In this post, I would like to focus on the curricular content and standards that are one of the foundations of PBL.
Teacher Appreciation: It’s True… I Teach Because I Can’t Do Anything Else! By Michael Gorman published 5 May 16 Happy 2016 Teacher Appreciation Week!
Excellence Through Equity: 37 Ideas At The Corner of PBL and Edtech: ASCD16, Part Two By Michael Gorman published 3 May 16 It seems that the past century of education has wrestled with the idea of equity in education.
Ten Resources and Next Steps: Education and Poverty….ASCD 2016 By Michael Gorman published 20 April 16 It was a Saturday morning, a dayteachers usually enjoy a break from a full week of providing learning opportunities for their students.
The Curriculum Meets Educational Technology: Avoiding Tech Shine By Michael Gorman published 5 April 16 Back in the day, students were so engaged with programs such as Oregon Trail and Lemonade Standthat teachers found ways to make them fit, regardless of the standards.
200 Ways to Use Word Clouds in the Classroom By Michael Gorman published 18 March 16 Word clouds also provide aneasyway for teachers who are just getting started using web technology in the classroom.
12 Tech Ideas and Tools for Differentiated Learning, Part 5: Online Discussions By Michael Gorman published 3 March 16 Before entering the world of online discussions it is important to talk about digital citizenship and responsibility with your students.
20 Tech Resources and Tools for Differentiated Learning, Part 4: Writing Engagement By Michael Gorman published 24 February 16 In this post, I wish to extend DI and writing in the area ofstudent engagement.
Tech Resources and Tools for Differentiated Learning, Part 3: Writing Process By Michael Gorman published 17 February 16 I thought in this post it would be interesting to focus on DIwriting technology tools.
Tech Resources and Tools for Differentiated Learning, Part 2: More Reading By Michael Gorman published 12 February 16 Here are five more of my very favorite DI reading sites. I hope you enjoy them also!
Tech Resources and Tools for Differentiated Learning, Part 1: Reading By Michael Gorman published 25 January 16
Reflecting on 2015: Ten Resources I Found Valuable By Michael Gorman published 11 January 16 In this postI would like toshare some of my favorite resource finds of the past year.
10 More Digital Citizenship Resources: The Web in the Classroom, Part 4 By Michael Gorman published 9 December 15
10 Digital Citizenship Resources: The Web in the Classroom, Part 3 By Michael Gorman published 2 December 15 Many of the free resources listed below provide some wonderful possibilities for educators committed to the amazing learning opportunities the internet provides.
Vetting Web 2.0 Educational Tools: The Web in the Classroom, Part 2 By Michael Gorman published 17 November 15 While all websites designated for class use should be previewed by the teacher, it is especially important that Web 2.0 sites go through a vetting process.
10 Ideas to Consider Before Using an Internet Resource: The Web in the Classroom, Part 1 By Michael Gorman published 4 November 15 While the internet and technology provide some amazing educational possibilities, educators must do the proper preparation to ensure student privacy and safety when using these tools.
