TERC
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TERC is a nonprofit made up of teams of math and science education and research experts dedicated to innovation in research, content and curriculum dev, technology innovation, professional development, program evaluation. terc.edu
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Preparing for Code in Motion by SPARKS! Community Coaches explored Scratch and other computational thinking activities as they got ready to bring CS to afterschool programs for students in grades 3-5. https://www.terc.edu/ndinstem/code-in-motion-by-sparks/ @terc-stem.bsky.social
November 20, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Preparing for Code in Motion by SPARKS! Community Coaches explored Scratch and other computational thinking activities as they got ready to bring CS to afterschool programs for students in grades 3-5. https://www.terc.edu/ndinstem/code-in-motion-by-sparks/ @terc-stem.bsky.social
What do fractions, a skate shop, and AI tools have in common? In the latest TERC Tech Talks, Elise, Ken, and Dr. Jodi Asbell-Clarke explore Diffit for Teachers and Goblin Tools. Can AI help teachers support diverse learners while keeping relationships at the heart of teaching?
tinyurl.com/2th4yyuz
tinyurl.com/2th4yyuz
November 20, 2025 at 1:58 PM
What do fractions, a skate shop, and AI tools have in common? In the latest TERC Tech Talks, Elise, Ken, and Dr. Jodi Asbell-Clarke explore Diffit for Teachers and Goblin Tools. Can AI help teachers support diverse learners while keeping relationships at the heart of teaching?
tinyurl.com/2th4yyuz
tinyurl.com/2th4yyuz
The Speaker Series is at 7-8p EST!
Dr. Pamela Seda will be covering practical ways to design math experiences that build on students’ everyday lives and classrooms where every child feels seen, valued, and capable of deep mathematical thinking.
It's not too late to register: hubs.la/Q03TM7ty0
Dr. Pamela Seda will be covering practical ways to design math experiences that build on students’ everyday lives and classrooms where every child feels seen, valued, and capable of deep mathematical thinking.
It's not too late to register: hubs.la/Q03TM7ty0
Speaker Series 2025-2026: Session 1
Culturally Relevant Math Tasks: When What You Teach Connects to Who They Are Dr. Pamela Seda November 19, 2025 (7-8 pm EST) Description: When children see themselves in the math they’re learning...
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November 19, 2025 at 10:12 PM
The Speaker Series is at 7-8p EST!
Dr. Pamela Seda will be covering practical ways to design math experiences that build on students’ everyday lives and classrooms where every child feels seen, valued, and capable of deep mathematical thinking.
It's not too late to register: hubs.la/Q03TM7ty0
Dr. Pamela Seda will be covering practical ways to design math experiences that build on students’ everyday lives and classrooms where every child feels seen, valued, and capable of deep mathematical thinking.
It's not too late to register: hubs.la/Q03TM7ty0
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Code in Motion by SPARKS is bringing computational thinking and coding to elementary afterschool programs in Los Angeles. Training of Community Coaches started last week! https://www.terc.edu/ndinstem/code-in-motion-by-sparks/ @terc-stem.bsky.social
November 18, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Code in Motion by SPARKS is bringing computational thinking and coding to elementary afterschool programs in Los Angeles. Training of Community Coaches started last week! https://www.terc.edu/ndinstem/code-in-motion-by-sparks/ @terc-stem.bsky.social
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Join us tomorrow at 7pm EST!
Register here: tinyurl.com/3fnxwbtc
Register here: tinyurl.com/3fnxwbtc
First up? @pamseda1.bsky.social on practical ways to design math experiences that build on students’ everyday lives & classrooms where every child feels seen, valued, & capable of deep mathematical thinking. 7-8p EST on 11/19/25. Learn more and register here: tinyurl.com/3fnxwbtc
November 18, 2025 at 2:25 PM
Join us tomorrow at 7pm EST!
Register here: tinyurl.com/3fnxwbtc
Register here: tinyurl.com/3fnxwbtc
Our mission is to expand access to high-quality STEM education for all. #AmericanEducationWeek www.terc.edu
November 17, 2025 at 8:01 PM
Our mission is to expand access to high-quality STEM education for all. #AmericanEducationWeek www.terc.edu
How can qualitative meta-synthesis transform research and practice in informal STEM education? Discover insights from a REVISE Center webinar led by the IMS team. Explore the session’s resources to see how this approach can drive deeper understanding in your work. Dive in here: tinyurl.com/mpj9ph8d
November 14, 2025 at 7:11 PM
How can qualitative meta-synthesis transform research and practice in informal STEM education? Discover insights from a REVISE Center webinar led by the IMS team. Explore the session’s resources to see how this approach can drive deeper understanding in your work. Dive in here: tinyurl.com/mpj9ph8d
How can InformalScience.org help your research? Join a free REVISE Center webinar and find out Wednesday, November 19, 2025, 3–4pm EST. Learn how to access FREE resources and maximize the potential of your research proposal, ISE project, and evaluation plus more. tinyurl.com/mrxe64b8
November 14, 2025 at 2:51 PM
How can InformalScience.org help your research? Join a free REVISE Center webinar and find out Wednesday, November 19, 2025, 3–4pm EST. Learn how to access FREE resources and maximize the potential of your research proposal, ISE project, and evaluation plus more. tinyurl.com/mrxe64b8
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Read about Dennis’ path to becoming a programmer in this excerpt from Jodi Asbell-Clarke’s book Reaching and Teaching Neurodivergent Learners: Strategies for Embracing Uniquely Talented Problem Solvers. https://www.terc.edu/ndinstem/terc-projects/dennis-journey-to-programming/ @terc-stem.bsky.social
November 13, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Read about Dennis’ path to becoming a programmer in this excerpt from Jodi Asbell-Clarke’s book Reaching and Teaching Neurodivergent Learners: Strategies for Embracing Uniquely Talented Problem Solvers. https://www.terc.edu/ndinstem/terc-projects/dennis-journey-to-programming/ @terc-stem.bsky.social
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We've heard similar things from elementary math teachers, about what they've learned from using our Student Reflection Tool over the course of the year!
www.terc.edu/mathequityfo...
www.terc.edu/mathequityfo...
November 13, 2025 at 4:37 PM
We've heard similar things from elementary math teachers, about what they've learned from using our Student Reflection Tool over the course of the year!
www.terc.edu/mathequityfo...
www.terc.edu/mathequityfo...
What happens when you ask ChatGPT to create a fractions unit? Elise & Ken with Dr. Jodi Asbell-Clarke look at what AI can offer as a starting point and where teachers’ knowledge of their students shapes what comes next.
Watch Part 1 → hubs.la/Q03R_VhZ0
Part 2 Diffit and Goblin Tools is coming soon.
Watch Part 1 → hubs.la/Q03R_VhZ0
Part 2 Diffit and Goblin Tools is coming soon.
TechTalks Episode 6, Part 1: Supporting Neurodiverse Learners with AI
Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.
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November 12, 2025 at 3:05 PM
What happens when you ask ChatGPT to create a fractions unit? Elise & Ken with Dr. Jodi Asbell-Clarke look at what AI can offer as a starting point and where teachers’ knowledge of their students shapes what comes next.
Watch Part 1 → hubs.la/Q03R_VhZ0
Part 2 Diffit and Goblin Tools is coming soon.
Watch Part 1 → hubs.la/Q03R_VhZ0
Part 2 Diffit and Goblin Tools is coming soon.
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Educators don't run from challenges. They embrace them. In EdWeekly, Jodi shares how project-based learning can help tackle the challenge of student engagement. @terc-stem.bsky.social
https://www.edweek.org/teaching-learning/opinion-how-these-teachers-are-solving-their-biggest-challenges/2025/10
https://www.edweek.org/teaching-learning/opinion-how-these-teachers-are-solving-their-biggest-challenges/2025/10
November 11, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Educators don't run from challenges. They embrace them. In EdWeekly, Jodi shares how project-based learning can help tackle the challenge of student engagement. @terc-stem.bsky.social
https://www.edweek.org/teaching-learning/opinion-how-these-teachers-are-solving-their-biggest-challenges/2025/10
https://www.edweek.org/teaching-learning/opinion-how-these-teachers-are-solving-their-biggest-challenges/2025/10
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We think Professor Sharon Edwards of UMass Amherst's College of Education gave the perfect description of Zoombinis logic puzzles. What a way to bring computational thinking skills to all learners! https://www.zoombinis.com #zoombinis #ndinstem #terc @terc-stem.bsky.social @umasseduc.bsky.social
November 6, 2025 at 6:02 PM
We think Professor Sharon Edwards of UMass Amherst's College of Education gave the perfect description of Zoombinis logic puzzles. What a way to bring computational thinking skills to all learners! https://www.zoombinis.com #zoombinis #ndinstem #terc @terc-stem.bsky.social @umasseduc.bsky.social
New TERC Tech Talks! In Pt 1 of Ep 6, Elise and Ken talk with Dr. Jodi Asbell-Clarke about how teachers might use AI as a starting point when differentiating lessons.
> AI can spark ideas, but teachers still decide what works.
> The student-teacher relationship remains central.
youtu.be/M8i6Oh0Kyok
> AI can spark ideas, but teachers still decide what works.
> The student-teacher relationship remains central.
youtu.be/M8i6Oh0Kyok
November 6, 2025 at 4:23 PM
New TERC Tech Talks! In Pt 1 of Ep 6, Elise and Ken talk with Dr. Jodi Asbell-Clarke about how teachers might use AI as a starting point when differentiating lessons.
> AI can spark ideas, but teachers still decide what works.
> The student-teacher relationship remains central.
youtu.be/M8i6Oh0Kyok
> AI can spark ideas, but teachers still decide what works.
> The student-teacher relationship remains central.
youtu.be/M8i6Oh0Kyok
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I'm looking forward to being one of the presenters at TERC's Speaker Series and also hearing from the other speakers.
www.terc.edu/mathequityfo...
www.terc.edu/mathequityfo...
Speaker Series 2025–2026
Knowing Our Students: Fostering Equitable Math Learning Communities The 2025-2026 Series focuses on the importance of knowing students as math learners and as learners with diverse backgrounds, exper...
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November 5, 2025 at 5:19 AM
I'm looking forward to being one of the presenters at TERC's Speaker Series and also hearing from the other speakers.
www.terc.edu/mathequityfo...
www.terc.edu/mathequityfo...
We're excited to share a new publication from TERC’s Gilly Puttick, Debra Bernstein, and Mike Cassidy! Dive into their latest research to see how teachers’ perception of the important role of systems in biology and game design can support students’ systems thinking.
tinyurl.com/yc5vbpkmNew
tinyurl.com/yc5vbpkmNew
November 5, 2025 at 3:10 PM
We're excited to share a new publication from TERC’s Gilly Puttick, Debra Bernstein, and Mike Cassidy! Dive into their latest research to see how teachers’ perception of the important role of systems in biology and game design can support students’ systems thinking.
tinyurl.com/yc5vbpkmNew
tinyurl.com/yc5vbpkmNew
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First up? @pamseda1.bsky.social on practical ways to design math experiences that build on students’ everyday lives & classrooms where every child feels seen, valued, & capable of deep mathematical thinking. 7-8p EST on 11/19/25. Learn more and register here: tinyurl.com/3fnxwbtc
November 4, 2025 at 9:41 PM
First up? @pamseda1.bsky.social on practical ways to design math experiences that build on students’ everyday lives & classrooms where every child feels seen, valued, & capable of deep mathematical thinking. 7-8p EST on 11/19/25. Learn more and register here: tinyurl.com/3fnxwbtc
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Didn't know Zoombinis was still around? It is! Find related classroom materials at https://www.terc.edu/ndinstem/resources/infact-materials/ or check out Zoombinis Clubs for out of school time! https://www.zoombinis.com/clubs @terc-stem.bsky.social
November 4, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Didn't know Zoombinis was still around? It is! Find related classroom materials at https://www.terc.edu/ndinstem/resources/infact-materials/ or check out Zoombinis Clubs for out of school time! https://www.zoombinis.com/clubs @terc-stem.bsky.social
Inspiring math teaching starts with strong mentoring! This article highlights how collaborative mentorship helps paraeducators foster equity and deeper mathematical understanding. #EducatorMentoring #TeacherLeadership #Paraeducators
tinyurl.com/2k62yef6
tinyurl.com/2k62yef6
November 3, 2025 at 3:12 PM
Inspiring math teaching starts with strong mentoring! This article highlights how collaborative mentorship helps paraeducators foster equity and deeper mathematical understanding. #EducatorMentoring #TeacherLeadership #Paraeducators
tinyurl.com/2k62yef6
tinyurl.com/2k62yef6
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Come learn with Megan Murray and Arusha Hollister tomorrow morning (9:40) to learn about Excursions, sequences of K-5 math activities designed to connect students with their interests, families, and communities! #ATMNE25
October 30, 2025 at 9:04 PM
Come learn with Megan Murray and Arusha Hollister tomorrow morning (9:40) to learn about Excursions, sequences of K-5 math activities designed to connect students with their interests, families, and communities! #ATMNE25
We’re thrilled to see TERC’s Civic Data Project featured in CADRE’s newest newsletter on preK–12 data literacy! This project partners with teachers to co-design activities that help students engage in data inquiry, deepen data literacy, and build data efficacy.
tinyurl.com/ym7sn63n
tinyurl.com/ym7sn63n
October 31, 2025 at 7:06 PM
We’re thrilled to see TERC’s Civic Data Project featured in CADRE’s newest newsletter on preK–12 data literacy! This project partners with teachers to co-design activities that help students engage in data inquiry, deepen data literacy, and build data efficacy.
tinyurl.com/ym7sn63n
tinyurl.com/ym7sn63n
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The Europa Prime VR game is live! Co-creator Teon Edwards shares how the principles of science, technology, engineering, and math fueled her approach to developing #EPVR. @mxtreality @terc-stem.bsky.social https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SZ-y_4PxdNM
October 30, 2025 at 3:02 PM
The Europa Prime VR game is live! Co-creator Teon Edwards shares how the principles of science, technology, engineering, and math fueled her approach to developing #EPVR. @mxtreality @terc-stem.bsky.social https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SZ-y_4PxdNM
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Going to ATMNE? Check out Arusha Hollister and Megan Murray's session about Excursions, Friday at 940!
October 29, 2025 at 1:20 PM
Going to ATMNE? Check out Arusha Hollister and Megan Murray's session about Excursions, Friday at 940!
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🎉 Celebrating Marta Garcia, the 2025 Kay Gilliland Lecture Series Awardee!
For 30+ years, Marta has been a bold advocate for equity, centering multilingual learners & students with disabilities, & empowering educators as a consultant, curriculum designer, and instructor at Mount Holyoke College.💙
For 30+ years, Marta has been a bold advocate for equity, centering multilingual learners & students with disabilities, & empowering educators as a consultant, curriculum designer, and instructor at Mount Holyoke College.💙
October 28, 2025 at 2:03 AM
🎉 Celebrating Marta Garcia, the 2025 Kay Gilliland Lecture Series Awardee!
For 30+ years, Marta has been a bold advocate for equity, centering multilingual learners & students with disabilities, & empowering educators as a consultant, curriculum designer, and instructor at Mount Holyoke College.💙
For 30+ years, Marta has been a bold advocate for equity, centering multilingual learners & students with disabilities, & empowering educators as a consultant, curriculum designer, and instructor at Mount Holyoke College.💙
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Hip hip Zoombinis! Hear from a speech-language pathologist and social worker in this podcast as they discuss how the classic video game Zoombinis supports kids’ communication and confidence. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p75d7c8IxNc @terc-stem.bsky.social
October 22, 2025 at 2:06 PM
Hip hip Zoombinis! Hear from a speech-language pathologist and social worker in this podcast as they discuss how the classic video game Zoombinis supports kids’ communication and confidence. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p75d7c8IxNc @terc-stem.bsky.social