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Glasslab has been producing these "Developer Diaries" about their process of making educational video games. Intersections teams working with young people to make games may find these a valuable research to share with educators and young people learning to make games

Just transferring this article about the value of fieldtrips to a place that I can find it.

The Afterschool Alliance's new report, "Afterschool Programs: Inspiring Students with a Connected Learning Approach," discusses the role afterschool programs play in the ecology of learning, where programs can help bridge the divides that exist in terms of access to additional learning opportunities, access to caring mentors, and access to resources and peer networks that can excite young people about the acquisition of knowledge. The report also dives into connected learning, exploring this educational approach that is the intentional linkage of ones' interests, peer groups and academics, and how it capitalizes on the benefits of all three areas to create a learning experience that is both powerful and enduring.

The Afterschool Alliance's new report, "Afterschool Programs: Inspiring Students with a Connected Learning Approach," discusses the role afterschool programs play in the ecology of learning, where programs can help bridge the divides that exist in terms of access to additional learning opportunities, access to caring mentors, and access to resources and peer networks that can excite young people about the acquisition of knowledge. The report also dives into connected learning, exploring this educational approach that is the intentional linkage of ones' interests, peer groups and academics, and how it capitalizes on the benefits of all three areas to create a learning experience that is both powerful and enduring.

This Ed Week article lists capacity issues (teacher education, professional development, assessment development, availability of materials) in taking up the NGSS

Some useful language in here connecting STEAM and making.

"Partnering with Icelandic singer andartist Björk, and the New York Public Library, CMOM presents Biophilia, a suite of nine musical compositions with accompanying games, images and videos that encourages users to explore the connections between music, nature and technology. Using provided iPads, CMOM educators will conduct workshops, guiding families through the Biophilia apps to foster creativity and inspire children to tap into their own musical creativity. Children and families will explore the themes of Biophilia while enjoying hands-on science experiments, movement, dance and even music theory."

Cool! Was just talking about Bjork inspirations while playing with other Charlotte Intersections peeps at a music/sound exhibit at Discovery Place.

Making a case for including art in science and technology work

Lots of collaborations might be thinking about how to 'reinvent' the field trip or exhibit visit. Here are some app-based ideas...but could also imagine youth building apps. 

describes the i3 grant granted to the Exploratorium and SOnoma county schools for professional development to support the development of science lessons for elementary aged ELLs

""Coupling practice with content gives the learning context, whereas practices alone are activities, and content alone is memorization," an executive summary of the standards says. "The integration of rigorous content and application reflects how science and engineering is practiced in the real world.""

This piece argues that the NGSS has focused on diversity and inclusion, and talks about science as the great equalizer. Perhaps of interest as discussion point in teams.

Lists of recommended literature for children and adults with quality science content from the National High Magnetic Field Laboratory.