Creating culture rich STEM exploration

OUR PROCESS:

Collaborate

Our approach focuses on listening, respecting and supporting educators through the entire process. We create a collaborative atmosphere that provides ownership for everyone involved.

Train

Our training targets teachers of all backgrounds. In addition to individual assistance, we provide an online community of educators as a resource for real time collaboration.

Support

We provide teacher support through the entirety of the program. Our team becomes an extension of the classroom. We adapt our approach to insure success.

“There was an excitement and I could see many of them come every single day just to get into that Turntabling part of the STEM. Whether it was learning about the different aspects on HOW to do it or the mechanics behind it or the science behind it or how the revolutions per minute and the friction of the mats. I mean I think it really sparked their interest.”

- MCS Math Teacher

TEACHER TRAINING:

Theory driven, science driven, standards based.

  • Inclusive support for diverse teacher backgrounds

  • Individualized training specific to each educator and classroom

  • 1:1+ online zoom training

  • Flexible approach tailored to real-time classroom conditions

 

Summer 2019 Teacher/Student Data

Findings suggest that turntable - linked and - scaffolded STEM learning result in/are related to/associated with both of

(a) higher levels of student engagement during lessons, as well as,

(b) improved student performance and participation (e.g., attendance) on assessments of relevant math/science skills.

STUDENT ENGAGEMENT:

We tap into the student’s interest in Music to learn STEM related subject

 

  • Creative learning paths centered on student’s interests

  • STEM programming centered around youth culture

  • Interactive turntabling

ACCESSIBLE TECHNOLOGY

Student engaged in ThinkLive! virtual turntables (24/7 access!!)

Turning the tables on tech.

 

  • Leveraging a classic technology (Phonograph Record Player) educators can easily become familiar with or reacquainted

  • Affordable solutions that seamlessly integrate with classroom technology

  • Online access for home and classroom (available and engaging)