STEMulating ASES
54 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsAll Saints STEM facilitators discuss engaging students and encouraging the maker mindset.
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Episodes
STEMulating History
March 07, 2022 12:00 - 22 minutes - 21 MBPatty, Rachel, and Cindy talk with Amber Abell about using STEM in history.
STEMulating English in Lower School
February 28, 2022 12:00 - 17 minutes - 16.2 MBCindy talks about STEM in English in the Lower School.
Fabricating in English with Mr. G
February 21, 2022 12:00 - 14 minutes - 20.1 MBOur Upper School English teacher, Mike Giordano, talks with us about fabrication.
Deliver
February 14, 2022 12:00 - 18 minutes - 24.9 MBOur STEM teachers discuss the All Saints design process. This week is our last one, Deliver.
Develop
February 07, 2022 12:00 - 14 minutes - 19.4 MBOur STEM teachers discuss the All Saints design process. This week is Develop.
Design
January 31, 2022 12:00 - 21 minutes - 29.7 MBOur STEM teachers discuss the All Saints design process. This week is Design.
Discover
January 25, 2022 22:04 - 16 minutes - 23.1 MBOur STEM teachers discuss the All Saints design process. The first is Discover.
Holiday STEM Projects Part 2
December 20, 2021 12:00 - 22 minutes - 31.2 MBOur STEM teachers talk more about what special projects are going on during the holidays.
Holiday STEM Projects
December 14, 2021 21:43 - 17 minutes - 24.2 MBOur STEM teachers talk about what special projects are going on during the holidays.
Middle and Upper School Tinkering
November 22, 2021 12:00 - 21 minutes - 29.7 MBPatty, Rachel, and Cindy talk about how the middle and upper school at ASES tinker.
Tinkering in the Oasis
November 15, 2021 14:31 - 25 minutes - 34.4 MBCindy talks about how her littles tinker in the Oasis.
Intro to Tinkering
November 08, 2021 12:00 - 10 minutes - 15.1 MBPatty, Rachel, and Cindy introduce this month's subject, Tinkering!
AI
October 25, 2021 16:33 - 28 minutes - 39.5 MBRachel, Patty, and Nathan discuss AI, its role in the world so far, how we implement it in the classroom, and what it could turn to in the future.
AR
October 18, 2021 11:00 - 27 minutes - 37.3 MBPatty, Rachel, and Cindy talk about how they incorporate augmented reality in the classroom.
VR Take 3
October 11, 2021 11:00 - 30 minutes - 42.5 MBContinuing our discussions about XR, Nathan talks VR with the 8th grade STEM students.
What is XR?
October 04, 2021 11:00 - 26 minutes - 35.8 MBThis week we talk about what XR is and what it means to our school. We discuss augmented reality, virtual reality, and artificial intelligence. Apps discussed: PhotoCatch Bellus 3D Face App
Beginning the Year in the STEM Lab
September 27, 2021 20:53 - 35 minutes - 49.5 MBThe beginning of the year always comes with new challenges in planning and improvising. We talk about how we want to tackle certain things and prepare for how they might turn out anyway.
VR Take 2
September 13, 2021 11:00 - 41 minutes - 56.8 MBNathan reports on his challenges with the brand new virtual reality class as well as what his expectations were vs how things are turning out.
STEMZone 21-22
July 22, 2021 16:41 - 27 minutes - 49.6 MBListen to Rachel as she talks about what she's going to do for the 2021-2022 school year. She's added more classes and more opportunities for our students to impact the world.
FabLab 21-22
July 19, 2021 14:36 - 23 minutes - 42.5 MBListen to Patty as she talks about what she's going to do for the 2021-2022 school year. She's added more classes and more opportunities for our students to impact the world.
...One Giant Leap for Plan-kind
July 12, 2021 18:09 - 32 minutes - 59.8 MBWe welcome our new STEM teacher, Nathan Hoffman, to his virtual reality class! We discuss his expectations and challenges for the first year of teaching and all of the amazing opportunities that are coming to All Saints through his class. Unreal Engine History View Oculus Quest 2 CodeHS
Ep. 16 - One Small Step for Plan...
July 05, 2021 17:08 - 22 minutes - 41.7 MBCindy discusses her plans for the upcoming year in Early Learning and Lower School. Merging together her first year and the two corresponding COVID-interrupted years.
One Small Step for Plan...
July 05, 2021 17:08 - 22 minutes - 41.7 MBCindy discusses her plans for the upcoming year in Early Learning and Lower School. Merging together her first year and the two corresponding COVID-interrupted years.
Igniting Passions
June 29, 2021 15:26 - 24 minutes - 44.4 MBThe 8th grade students got to explore deeper into the different fields that STEM has to offer. They got the opportunity to taste different STEM classes in the Upper (High) School and see what they might be interested in beyond Middle School.
Ep. 15 - Igniting Passions
June 29, 2021 15:26 - 24 minutes - 44.4 MBThe 8th grade students got to explore deeper into the different fields that STEM has to offer. They got the opportunity to taste different STEM classes in the Upper (High) School and see what they might be interested in beyond Middle School.
Sail Cars and More
June 22, 2021 14:57 - 27 minutes - 50.3 MBSailcars & More is all about what is so joyful in the Upper School for Patty and her students. Listen as the joy pours out thinking back on the year and all the projects that came from it.
Ep. 14 - Sail Cars and More
June 22, 2021 14:57 - 27 minutes - 50.3 MBSailcars & More is all about what is so joyful in the Upper School for Patty and her students. Listen as the joy pours out thinking back on the year and all the projects that came from it.
Star Wars: A New Joy
June 16, 2021 18:58 - 26 minutes - 49 MBRachel's students took a pause on a very special day in May near and dear to her heart. Listen to her talk about what her students did and what she even got other teachers to do. Trinket.io A free resource for coding and watching it happen.
Ep. 13 - Star Wars: A New Joy
June 16, 2021 18:58 - 26 minutes - 49 MBRachel's students took a pause on a very special day in May near and dear to her heart. Listen to her talk about what her students did and what she even got other teachers to do. Trinket.io A free resource for coding and watching it happen.
Engineering Challenges & Builds in Lower School & Early Learning
May 31, 2021 13:00 - 18 minutes - 33.5 MBCindy gives us a visual of what engineering looks like for grades 3K through Fourth Grade. Challenges are key.
Ep. 12 - Engineering Challenges & Builds in Lower School & Early Learning
May 31, 2021 13:00 - 18 minutes - 33.5 MBCindy gives us a visual of what engineering looks like for grades 3K through Fourth Grade. Challenges are key.
Arcade Engineering
May 24, 2021 17:35 - 24 minutes - 45.6 MBPatty takes us through the process of two upper school students building an arcade machine for other studnets to get to enjoy in a new lounge space for next year. Rachel talks about makey makey and a one class project for her fifth graders. https://makeymakey.com
Ep. 11 - Arcade Engineering
May 24, 2021 17:35 - 24 minutes - 45.6 MBPatty takes us through the process of two upper school students building an arcade machine for other studnets to get to enjoy in a new lounge space for next year. Rachel talks about makey makey and a one class project for her fifth graders. https://makeymakey.com
Holi Engineering
May 10, 2021 16:13 - 22 minutes - 41.6 MBToday we take a peek into what the Middle School STEMZone and Early Learning/ Lower School Oasis come equipped with for the students to do their challeges with. After, we talk about an engineering challenge that the Middle Schooler's did for Holi (an Indian celebration of the beginning of spring). Canary Cardboard Cutter: https://www.canary-usa.com/dc-190f-1.html Canary Cardboard Scissors: https://www.amazon.com/CANARY-Cardboard-Scissors-Blue-PS-6500H/dp/B000EFZKRY/ref=pd_bxgy_im...
Ep 10. - Holi Engineering
May 10, 2021 16:13 - 22 minutes - 41.6 MBToday we take a peek into what the Middle School STEMZone and Early Learning/ Lower School Oasis come equipped with for the students to do their challeges with. After, we talk about an engineering challenge that the Middle Schooler's did for Holi (an Indian celebration of the beginning of spring). Canary Cardboard Cutter: https://www.canary-usa.com/dc-190f-1.html Canary Cardboard Scissors: https://www.amazon.com/CANARY-Cardboard-Scissors-Blue-PS-6500H/dp/B000EFZKRY/ref=pd_bxgy_im...
Engineering with Amanda Adair
May 03, 2021 12:38 - 28 minutes - 51.8 MBPatty and Rachel kick off engineering month with Amanda Adair. Also, check out Amanda's podcast, The Field Tripper!
Ep. 9 - Engineering with Amanda Adair
May 03, 2021 12:38 - 28 minutes - 51.8 MBPatty and Rachel kick off engineering month with Amanda Adair. Also, check out Amanda's podcast, The Field Tripper!
Ep. 8 - Dinosaurs, Animals, and Monuments (oh my!)
April 26, 2021 11:00 - 29 minutes - 53.5 MBCindy takes us through fabrication projects in the lower school and early learning. First and third graders tell us about their favorite project, what happens when mistakes are made, and how important creativity is to them.
Dinosaurs, Animals, and Monuments (oh my!)
April 26, 2021 11:00 - 29 minutes - 53.5 MBCindy takes us through fabrication projects in the lower school and early learning. First and third graders tell us about their favorite project, what happens when mistakes are made, and how important creativity is to them.
Ep. 7 - Fabricating Empathy
April 19, 2021 18:15 - 22 minutes - 41 MBEmily Twomey and Sarah Jordan, one of our senior students, talk about fabricating with empathy in mind.
Fabricating Empathy
April 19, 2021 18:15 - 22 minutes - 41 MBEmily Twomey and Sarah Jordan, one of our senior students, talk about fabricating with empathy in mind.
Ep. 6 - Mike G.: Fabrication in English
April 12, 2021 17:28 - 17 minutes - 32.5 MBToday we welcome our Upper School english teacher, Mr. Giordano (or Mr. G for those in the know). We are always so excited to share our spaces with people outside of our class. Listen to how he hopes his yearly project will encourage students to write to their best abilities.
Mike G.: Fabrication in English
April 12, 2021 17:28 - 17 minutes - 32.5 MBToday we welcome our Upper School english teacher, Mr. Giordano (or Mr. G for those in the know). We are always so excited to share our spaces with people outside of our class. Listen to how he hopes his yearly project will encourage students to write to their best abilities.
Fabrication: What Does It Mean?
April 06, 2021 21:42 - 21 minutes - 39.2 MBPatty, Rachel, and Cindy talk about how they use fabrication in their classrooms and projects.
Ep. 5 - Fabrication: What Does It Mean?
April 06, 2021 21:42 - 21 minutes - 39.2 MBPatty, Rachel, and Cindy talk about how they use fabrication in their classrooms and projects.
Raspberry Pi
March 29, 2021 18:27 - 24 minutes - 45.5 MBToday Patty and Rachel discuss ongoing Raspberry Pi Projects that their students are working on. Listen to how they encourage the students to learn more than what they know. Also, listen in on how the students feel being pushed to frustration and encouraged through it.
Ep. 4 - Raspberry Pi
March 29, 2021 18:27 - 24 minutes - 45.5 MBToday Patty and Rachel discuss ongoing Raspberry Pi Projects that their students are working on. Listen to how they encourage the students to learn more than what they know. Also, listen in on how the students feel being pushed to frustration and encouraged through it.
Unplugged Coding & More for PK - 2nd Grade
March 18, 2021 21:25 - 30 minutes - 55.5 MBToday Cindy takes us through what coding can look like in a curriculum for three year olds through 2nd grade. She gives many different lesson ideas that you can use even if you do not have access to technology. The most important thing is vocabulary and computational thinking. Botley: https://www.learningresources.com/botleyr-the-coding-robot-activity-set Beebots: https://www.terrapinlogo.com/bee-bot-family.html Spehros: https://sphero.com Everyone Can Code: https://www.apple.co...
Ep. 3 - Unplugged Coding & More for PK - 2nd Grade
March 18, 2021 21:25 - 30 minutes - 55.5 MBToday Cindy takes us through what coding can look like in a curriculum for three year olds through 2nd grade. She gives many different lesson ideas that you can use even if you do not have access to technology. The most important thing is vocabulary and computational thinking. Botley: https://www.learningresources.com/botleyr-the-coding-robot-activity-set Beebots: https://www.terrapinlogo.com/bee-bot-family.html Spehros: https://sphero.com Everyone Can Code: https://www.apple.co...
Black History Month: Coding in AR
March 18, 2021 21:25 - 28 minutes - 38.9 MBToday we hear from some Middle School students about a project that they recently did within their STEM class. We get to see how lessons can change quickly and how "last minute" some times turns into, "I should do this every year!" This lesson can easily be replicated in 2nd - 10th. We used cospace.io. Students Projects: https://sites.google.com/all-saints.org/msstemblackhistory/home