The English teachers voice

  Although generally thought of as only possible in the physical classroom where teachers can observe and wguide student exploration and interaction, STEAM learning is possible English English distance teaching. How? Make connections.  Look over the smaller ideas and questions and identify connections. Group similar and overlapping ideas and decide how they can be incorporated in a unit/lessons. Identify pillar possibilities.  After deciding on a topic, identify the STEAM pillars that can be incorporated. For example, in a social studies unit on Native American Tribes of the Pacific Northwest, a lesson on canoes could incorporate engineering and technology – building a canoe using a 3D printer and testing if the canoe functions (floats, can carry weight, etc.). Develop and do the lessons . Develop the lessons, keeping in mind that mistakes might happen and alternatives may be needed. Be prepared with alternatives if there is a change in the availability of resources. Revi...