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Backward Design: The Basics

This blog post from Cult of Pedagogy discusses an instructional design model known as backward design. This method, made popular by...

The Key Principles of High-Quality Instructional Design

This article, from Shift eLearning, explores five principles that should be considered when designing virtual learning lessons:Begin with the...

Gagne’s Nine Events of Instruction

"Robert Gagne proposed a framework comprising of a series of events based on the behaviorist approach to learning. These events follow a systematic...

IDOE STEM Cert Spotlight: Guilford Elementary School

IDOE is proud to host Guilford Elementary School from Plainfield as they share highlights about their school and their STEM Certification process....

Educator Series: 2022 Kindergarten Science Standards & Frameworks

Join members of the Indiana Department of Education (IDOE) STEM Team and expert educator, Kristen Poindexter to learn more about the 2022...

Educator Series: 2022 Grade 2 Science Standards & Frameworks

Join members of the Indiana Department of Education (IDOE) STEM Team and expert educator, Dawn Bick to learn more about the 2022 Grade 2 Science...

5E Instructional Model

The 5E Model of Instruction includes five phases: Engage, Explore, Explain, Elaborate (Extend), and Evaluate. It provides a carefully planned...

Explore - Explain - Apply | HyperDocs Simplified

HyperDocs are student-facing digital lesson plans that help shift the focus from teacher-led lectures to student-centered learning. The Explore...

Google Tools to Support All Learners

In this blog post, Eric Curts from Control Alt Achieve takes a look at dozens of Chrome web extensions and apps and other...

Science of Reading: Supporting English Learners

This workshop will dive into the five pillars of the Science of Reading, a research-based approach to providing key foundational reading support, and...

Synchronous Virtual Learning Research Findings

This resource supports high-quality virtual instruction specific to asynchronous and synchronous strategies. 

Digital Learning Research

In this resource from the Indiana Department of Education, discover the key points from relevant digital learning research, including before and...

How do I give feedback to 100+ students?

Whether it's whole class, small group, or one-on-one instruction, our job as teachers is in a constant state of reflection and growth.Join Matt...

EfficienTEACH

EfficenTEACH (efficient teaching) is a project by Matt Miller of DitchThatTextbook. EfficenTEACH aims to help educators by providing research-based...

The Teacher Toolkit

The tools section on The Teacher Toolkit website contains numerous learning protocols teachers of all grade levels and content areas can use. The...

Project Zero's Thinking Routines Toolbox

Getting our learners to think critically can prove to be a difficult feat at times. Project Zero from Harvard University provides a toolbox that...

Digital Learning Coach Mini Grant Information Session

This session provides information to digital learning coaches who are interested in applying for the Digital Learning Coach Mini Grant.

Kickstarting Kindergarten Slide Deck for Administrators

This slide deck from the Indiana Department of Education shares resources related to kindergarten readiness and enrollment and the transition to...

What are Chromebooks?

If you are new to Chromebooks, or just curious about how they are different from traditional laptops, this short introductory video will help you...

Gmail Clean Up

Is your Gmail inbox like the closet you never open in front of guests? Wondering how to clean up and organize the never-ending messages? Check out...