Getting Started with Coding in the Classroom
Computer coding has long been seen as a valuable skill for students. But teachers are often stumped on where to begin. From which coding language to start with to first…
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Monta Vista High School Works to Solve Community Problems Through Design Thinking
During the 2020-2021 school year, a group of Monta Vista High School educators and staff came together as students were returning to the classroom with the idea of creating an…
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Supporting Prototyping and Creativity in Education with KCI
Let’s face it: this has been an incredibly difficult year for educators. Constantly shifting policies, complex working conditions, and a demand to “return to normal” with a student population that…
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The Cristina and Ed STEAM Show
In Episode 8, we get to hang out with Cristina Bustamante and Ed Campos of the KCI STEAM Leadership Program. These two rascals designed the STEAM Leadership Program in…
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Let’s Celebrate Ed Campos and his “Stories with Style” Project
“Where are the dopamine hits in your classroom?” is a quote by Zaretta Hammond that Ed referenced in a recent presentation at the CISC Conference in Monterey, CA when he…
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KCI Community Showcase Featuring Kristin Oropeza
In this episode, Cate interviews Kristin Oropeza as she shares about her MERIT 21 experience. Kristin shares her unique skills as a Special Education teacher, Technology TOSA, professional learning leader,…
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CA PORTS Program Brings California Parks Into the Classroom
The CA PORTS (Parks Online Resources for Teachers and Students) Program is an award-winning distance learning program that has served K-12 teachers, students, and education partners with live, interactive video-conference…
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