Thursday, September 29, 2022

Pear Deck’s Flashcard Factory is a Hidden Vocabulary Gem

Pear Deck is full of ways to support teaching and learning. Flashcard Factory was designed to transform the way students engage with vocabulary. When you play Flashcard Factory students pair up and work together to create dynamic and engaging flashcards. Students collaborate to illustrate and define terms, making learning vocab an active and social experience!

This is a premium feature that all Iowa educators have access to through their AEA!


Each month, be on the lookout for a variety of tips, tricks and testimonials shared via our newsletter, the statewide Iowa AEA website and via social media (@iowa_aea, #iowaaea, Heartland AEA Twitter.

For more information or to share your favorite Pear Deck features and ideas, check out the AEA website!


Heartland AEA Library & Digital Resources Newsletter is Now Available

Teacher librarian with students in library
In this issue of the Heartland AEA Library & Digital Resources newsletter:
  • Oct. 11 Teacher Librarian Conference Registration
  • OneClick Update
  • Intellectual Freedom Newsletter
  • SLJ Day of Dialog Speakers Announced
  • Playaways

Nominate an Outstanding Iowa STEM Teacher!

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Every day, exceptional STEM educators across the state are helping prepare students for exciting, high-demand careers. Their passion for science, technology, engineering and mathematics is shaping the future through generations of Iowans.

Does that sound like a teacher you know? Nominate them today for the 2023 Iowa STEM Teacher Award, sponsored by Kemin Industries!

Now in its ninth year, this award recognizes leadership and dedication that increases student interest in, and awareness of, science, technology, engineering and mathematics. The award is given to one licensed, full-time PK-12 teacher from each of Iowa’s six STEM regions. Recipients receive $1,500 for their classroom, along with an additional $1,500 for personal use.

For this award, a full-time teacher is defined as an educator who spends at least 75% of their working hours (approximately 30 hours, minimum) in the classroom – both virtually and in-person – interacting with students. Nominations for previous recipients of this award and self-nominations will not be accepted.

The deadline to complete nominations is Oct. 11. Recipients will be announced in early 2023.

The nomination process is simple and open to everyone, including fellow teachers, school administrators, students and parents. Visit https://www.iowastem.org/teacheraward to learn more and submit your nomination.