STEAM Up The Classroom

STEAM Up The Classroom

A podcast for anyone interested in STEAMing up their teaching practices. Science, Technology, Engineering, Art & Math. Check out steamuptheclassroom.com for much more information!

Episodes

S4 E7: Coding and Internet Safety with Jeremy Keeshin

March 9, 2021 • 28 mins
In Season 4 Episode 7, Tori Cameron is joined by Jeremy Keeshin. Jeremy is the CEO and Co-founder of CodeHS, the leading coding education platform for schools used by millions of students. Tori and Jeremy chat about the importance of learning to code, and how learning to code is like learning a language that's necessary for future success. They chat about ways teachers can include coding in their classrooms, even if they are not c...
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S4 E6: WhyMaker With Liz Gallo

February 2, 2021 • 48 mins
In Season 4 Episode 6, Liz Gallo, CEO of WhyMaker, chats with Tori Cameron about teaching maker ed in all different types of classrooms and the importance of design thinking. Liz is the CEO of WhyMaker a New York based organization that aims to bring maker ed to schools and classrooms all around the world. Liz has taught technology and engineering, STEM-based project-based learning, and design thinking. She loves to help schools en...
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S4 E5: Coding Without A Computer With Sam Taylor

January 15, 2021 • 37 mins
In Season 4 Episode 5, Tori Cameron is joined by Sam Taylor to chat all things coding without a computer! Sam is a former middle school science teacher who now works in the field of technology and computer science. She also is the author of The Coding Workbook! Tori and Sam chat how to learn computer science and coding without a computer, why computer science is important for all students to learn, and ways teachers can create oppo...
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S4 E4: Virtual STEAM Night and Strategy Games

December 14, 2020 • 56 mins
In Season 4 Episode 4, Mitch Cameron joins Tori Cameron to chat all things STEAM Night and strategy games. The episode begins with Tori explaining how she planned and held a virtual STEAM night for her community and she also has a big exciting announcement! Then Tori and Mitch chat all things strategy games. In particular: Pokemon, Magic the Gathering, Zelda, Minecraft and the value that they can have in your classroom or home. Mi...
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S4 E3: STEM Role Models with Erin Twamley and Olivia Mullins

October 20, 2020 • 62 mins
In Season 4 Episode 3, Erin Twamley and Olivia Mullins join Tori Cameron to chat all things STEM role models. Erin is the author of Everyday STEM Superheroes: Women in STEM Careers and Olivia is the Executive Director for Science Delivered. Together they teamed up to create STEM Trading Cards. Erin and Oliva chat with Tori about the importance of students and children seeing themselves in STEM careers, providing kids with language ...
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S4 E2: Teacher Mental Health, First Year Teaching and Subbing in the STEAM Lab with Kate Jenkins

September 22, 2020 • 54 mins
On Season 4 Episode 2, Tori Cameron is joined by Kate Jenkins to chat all things teacher mental health, being a first-year teacher, and what it's like to be a long term sub in the STEAM Lab. Kate shares insight into being a long term sub in the STEAM Lab and what it was like to sub in a brand new program's classroom. Kate is also honest about feeling stress and anxiety in her first year of teaching and what it was like to be a fir...
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Season 4 Episode 1: Teaching STEAM Remotely with Renee Wells

August 21, 2020 • 51 mins
In Season 4 Episode 1, Renee Wells, STEAM teacher from California, USA, joins Tori Cameron to talk about teaching STEAM remotely and in a hybrid model. Renee explains her idea to make sure every student she teaches has the materials they need in order to continue learning STEAM at home. She also discusses the value in recyclables and finding materials around the house; creating kits and materials with any or no budget. Renee share...
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Season 4: Update and What's to Come

August 14, 2020 • 16 mins
Season 4: Update and What's to Come: is an intro for Season 4 and a brief overview of what's been going on during the last few months. Tori Cameron shares some of the hardships that have occurred during the covid shutdown and during spring and summer. She also shares about having the ah-ha moments of starting to plan for this coming school year. Tori shares about the exciting projects and ideas that have gone on this summer and wha...
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S3 Epi 10: STEAM, Meteorology and Mental Health with Ginger Zee

April 27, 2020 • 24 mins
In Season 3 Episode 10, Tori Cameron is joined by Ginger Zee, ABC Network's Chief Meteorologist, author, mental health advocate, and overall badass. Ginger and Tori chat about what it takes to be a meteorologist, using green screens and technology, and how teachers can create classrooms that nurture all types of students. Ginger also shares about her book trilogy and how you can use the Chasing Helicity Series to help teach STEM, ...
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S3 Epi 9: Jamie from Making It Chats STEAM

April 17, 2020 • 40 mins
In Season 3 Episode 9, Jamie Hudson from Making It joins Tori Cameron to chat about the art of science. Jamie, who is a Ph.D. scientist and co-creator of 20 Leagues, shares his story of loving both science and art and how he believes both work together in order to be creative. Jamie breaks it down and explains how art is woven into science and math. "When you look at the really great thinkers in science- what you see is a really ge...
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S3 Epi 8: How are you doing? With Beth Barra

March 21, 2020 • 64 mins
In Season 3 Episode 8 Beth Barra joins Tori Cameron to talk about how they are doing during social distancing and all that has occurred with COVID-19. This episode is raw and real and Beth and Tori share the ups and downs they are coping with during this extremely difficult time. Beth and Tori chat about teacher expectations, social distancing, staying in contact with their students, and just doing the best they can. They also dis...
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S3 Epi 7 Everyone can Science Everyday with Jenna Mercury

March 10, 2020 • 38 mins
In Season 3 Episode 7 Jenna Mercury joins Tori Cameron to chat all things science. Jenna and Tori talk about quick and easy ways to implement science in every class. They chat about how you can use recyclables and the world around you to create inexpensive science lessons. They also chat about the importance of science in all grades including K-2. For her job, Jenna travels around the United States to conferences and classrooms, s...
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S3 Epi 6 Green Screen Tech with Do Ink and Green Screen Gal

February 21, 2020 • 55 mins
In Season 3 Episode 6, Karen Miller and Melinda Schultz the creators of the green screen app Do Ink, and Erika Sandstrom aka Green Screen Gal join Tori Cameron to chat all things Green Screen Technology! They chat about the story of how Do Ink was created. They also chat app smashing, why green screen tech is important, and how easily any classroom can integrate green screens. They also chat about ideas on how you can ingrate green...
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Season 3 Episode 5: Major STEAM Announcement with Mandi Figlioli

February 7, 2020 • 22 mins
In Season 3 Episode 5 Mandi Figlioli joins Tori Cameron for a major announcement! Tori's new book Awesome Brain Games for Kids: STEAM Puzzles and Facts for Curious Minds is on sale on February 11, 2020! The book is filled with all sorts of STEAM games, questions and answers and amazing leaders. Tori and Mandi (who is also an author) talk about the writing process, how Tori came up with all of the games, and Tori's goal of making th...
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Season 3 Episode 4: Rube Goldberg

January 10, 2020 • 36 mins
In Season 3, Episode 4: Jennifer George from the Rube Goldberg Foundation Jennifer George, Rube Goldberg’s granddaughter, joins Tori Cameron to chat all things Rube Goldberg. Jennifer shares about her creative family and what it was like growing up as Rube’s granddaughter. Rube Goldberg is known around the world for his hilarious inventions that were made famous through his detailed comics. Nowadays, students, schools and educato...
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Season 3 Episode 4: Eagan Tilghman from Making It

December 9, 2019 • 54 mins
Eagan Tilghman from Making It joins Tori Cameron and guest host Mandi Figlioli on Season 3 Episode 4 of STEAM Up the Classroom. They chat about student voice, the culture of schools, and the importance of including STEAM into all subjects. Eagan’s interview is raw and real and he tells Tori and Mandi of the difficulties he faced as a student who enjoyed “making” at a small town high school that focused on sports. He expresses his t...
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Season 3 Episode 3: Being REAL with Tara Martin

November 6, 2019 • 51 mins
In Season 3 Episode 3, Tara Martin, author, keynote speaker, BookSnaps creator, and incredible educator, joins Tori Cameron. Tara and Tori talk about coaching educators, the process of writing a book, the educator-journey, advice to first-year teachers, building relationships with students, social emotional learning, mental health for students and staff, and creating lessons where students will learn and practice life skills. This ...
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Season 3 Episode 2: Cartoon Creations with John Fegali of Toaster Pets

October 25, 2019 • 36 mins
In Season 3 Episode 2, John Fegali joins Tori Cameron to chat about creating cartoon videos in STEM. John is the CEO of Toaster Pets, which is a stem.org authenticated educational product, and is used by students all over the world. Tori and John chat about cartoon animation, the importance of giving students a voice, student-created youtube videos, and creating classroom opportunities for students to learn life skills and career s...
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Season 3 Episode 1: Classroom Tech and Pear Deck with Risa and Erin

September 18, 2019 • 35 mins
Season 3 starts off HUGE with an episode devoted to classroom technology and Pear Deck! Erin Fisher is back as a guest host as she and Tori Cameron chat with Risa Bennett from Peardeck. Risa talks about her career and pathway from teaching in the classroom to now working with Peardeck. The ladies chat about why Peardeck is such a great way for engaging all learners and ways to use Pear Deck in all types of classrooms. They also tal...
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Season 2 Episode 10: STEAM class, girls STEAM club & drones with Casey

August 16, 2019 • 47 mins
In Season 2 Episode 10, Casey Reierson joins Tori Cameron to chat about being a STEAM teacher. Casey teaches 4th & 5th graders in Minnesota, USA. Tori and Casey talk X-STEAM (gifted program), drones, robotics, student run news programming, hosting a girls STEAM club and much more! This episode is jam packed with incredible information and ideas for implementing STEAM in your classroom!
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