09 May
Accelerating Learning in ELA Through Science
In this final post on accelerating learning, I discuss how science instruction can strengthen learning in ELA.
29 Apr
Science Can Accelerate Math Learning
Part 2 of a 3-Part Series In Part 1 of this series, I discussed how deeper learning in science can accelerate learning in Mathematics and English Language Arts. This post digs deeper into the relationship between science and math. Let’s see how Tyto Online can strengthen math learning and combat learning loss. Side Note on
21 Apr
Deeper Learning in Science to Accelerate Math and ELA Learning
One way to address the pandemic-caused learning loss in math and English Language Arts (ELA) is through deeper learning in science!
15 Apr
Earth Day, Tyto-Style!
To celebrate Earth Day this year, we’ve compiled a few sustainability-focused activities you can do with Tyto Online! ACTIVITY 1 Bring a Planet to Lifein our Weather & Climate Sandbox In the ORB, students generate their own, lifeless planet and bring it to life by editing tilt, rotation, and air masses. After stabilizing their planet,
05 Apr
Repurposing the Family Tree
Our mutations storyline, ‘In Your Blood,’ features Arthur, a boy who looks into his genetic history to see where his gene for sickle cell anemia originated. To illustrate the inheritance of the sickle cell gene through the generations of Arthur’s family, we created this family tree: You may notice that there are actually two family
29 Mar
Our First Anti-Racist Storyline.
Research shows that when students learn from a standard biology curriculum about racial differences in genetic disease prevalence it can unintentionally increase genetic biases that are related to racist misconceptions. If biology education is a context where these biases develop unintentionally, then it should also be a place where they are challenged intentionally. Donovan, Et
22 Jan
New Browser Version 🔥💯🙌 + Even More Updates!
This new update is going live Friday (January 22, 2021) in the evening (after West Coast schools are out to not disrupt teachers). Remember, a new update means that if your students play on an installed version (Windows/Google Play on Chromebooks), they will have to download the update before they can play next. If you
27 Dec
2020: Year in Review
As one of the difficult and longest-feeling years of many of our lives has come to a close, I wanted to take a moment to reflect. This year has brought a number of unique challenges for us, even as an ed-tech product, since teachers and administrators have been so overwhelmed figuring out how to safely
23 Dec
Culturally Relevant Phenomena for Antiracist Science Teaching
Culturally Relevant Phenomena for Antiracist Science Teaching Anti-racist teaching requires a student-centered approach. Instruction should include active engagement in three-dimensional learning, formative assessment activities with feedback, and collaboration and communication. To make the content meaningful for learners, we should capitalize on our students’ interests. In this post, I’ll share examples of relevant phenomena to help
03 Dec
Introducing Observe-Wonder-Learn (OWL) Board Routine [Updated Jan 2021]
Introducing Observe-Wonder-Learn (OWL) Board Routine [Updated Jan 2021] You probably use routines in your daily life as well as your instruction. Routines make our lives a little easier. Routines are predictable and dependable. Being able to anticipate tasks promotes a feeling of safety for children, especially important during times of uncertainty. Equally important, routines make
