We will share here some technological resources we think can be useful for STEM education. Many of them were created by UBC graduate students who participated in the Master’s of Educational Technology Program – ETEC 533 course “Mathematics and Science Teaching and Learning through Technology” taught by Dr. Marina Milner-Bolotin.
AI Tools for Education
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Tool Name |
Information and Link |
| MagicSchool AI | It is useful for preparing lesson plans, rubrics, assessments, differentiation, accommodations, parent communication, and many other routine teacher tasks. Link |
| Photomath | It is a mathematics learning tool that scans or accepts math problems and provides step-by-step solutions. Link |
| Khanmigo | It is valuable for student learning, rather than simply generating answers. Khan Academy describes it as both an AI teaching assistant and student tutor grounded in its educational content. Link |
| Brisk Teaching | It is useful for creating instructional materials, giving feedback, changing reading level, and adapting existing content. Link |
| Gemini Notebook | It is useful when teachers want AI to work from specific course materials rather than the open web. It can turn uploaded readings, slides, and notes into study guides, questions, quizzes, audio summaries, and explanations. Link |
| Snorkl | It is a formative assessment tool that lets students explain their thinking using voice, writing, and drawings. It provides instant personalized feedback and helps teachers identify misconceptions and learning needs. Link |
| EnlightenAI | It is a grading and feedback platform that learns from a teacher’s rubric and sample grading. It generates personalized feedback that teachers can review, edit, and share with students. Link |
| Poe | It is a platform that allows users to interact with multiple AI models and create customized chatbots using prompts and instructions. Link |
| Eduaide.AI |
It is a useful for creating lesson plans, assessments, worksheets, activities, and differentiated instructional materials. It can align resources with learning objectives, curriculum materials, and educational standards. Link |
Digital Tools for STEM Learning
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Tool Name |
Information and Link |
| PhET | It is a collection of interactive science and mathematics simulations that allow students to manipulate variables and observe what happens. It is useful for inquiry, experimentation, and visualizing abstract concepts. Link |
| Desmos | It is an interactive mathematics platform for graphing, exploring functions, and creating dynamic mathematical activities. Link |
| The Scale of the Universe | It is an interactive visualization that lets students zoom from extremely small objects to extremely large structures in the universe. Link |
| The Scale of the Universe 2 | It is an expanded interactive visualization of sizes ranging from subatomic particles to galaxies and the observable universe. Link |
| BioDigital Human |
It is an interactive 3D human-body platform for exploring anatomy, physiology, diseases, and treatments. Students can rotate, zoom, isolate structures, and visualize how body systems work. Link |
| Phyphox | Phyphox is a free mobile app that turns smartphones into portable science labs using built-in sensors to conduct physics experiments. Students can measure motion, sound, acceleration, and other physical phenomena, collect real-time data, and analyze results through hands-on investigations Link |
Projects designed by the students in May – August 2015:
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Tutorial topic |
Information and Link |
| Flipped Classroom | Exploring Flipped Classroom in K-12 and post-secondary mathematics and science classrooms. Link |
| Exploring GeoGebra | Exploring how dynamic mathematical software can help teachers engage students in mathematics learning. Link |
| iPads | Exploring ipads’ applications in mathematics and science classrooms. Link |
| Exploring Interactive White Boards (IWB) | Exploring IWBs’ applications in mathematics and science classrooms. Link |
| Bring Your Own Devices to school (BYOD) | Exploring how BYOD policies can help mathematics and science teacher engage students in meaningful learning. Link |
Projects designed by the students in January – April 2015:
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Tutorial topic |
Information and Link |
| Edmodo | Exploring course management systems’ (or learning management systems) applications in mathematics and science classrooms. Link |
| Virtual Field Trips | Exploring the benefits and methods of implementation of Virtual Fields trips in mathematics and science education. Link |
| iPads | Exploring ipads’ applications in mathematics and science classrooms. Link |
Projects designed by the students in May – April 2013:
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Tutorial topic |
Comments |
| Khan Academy and Flipped Classroom | Great set of very short video clips that will get you started with Khan Academy and flipped classroom. It will be great for teachers, students and parents. |
| Geogebra in Mathematics Classroom | If you want to change how your students learn mathematics and geometry, take a look (Free resource). Notice, it has a huge community with lots of great activities, lesson plans, and ideas for teaching and learning. |
| iPads in Math & Science Elementary Classroom | Have an iPad, but do not know how to use it in your classroom – use this engaging tutorial to get started. The focus is on elementary classroom, but I can see it extended to K-12. |