As a teacher, you’re supposed to have all the answers–but sometimes, you just don’t. What if you could tap a network of engineering experts and seasoned STEM teachers for inspiration, instructional tips, and advice?

That’s the vision behind LinkEngineering, the National Academy of Engineering’s online professional learning portal for PreK-12 teachers.

Sponsored by Chevron, the site s the result of collaboration between Achieve Inc., the National Science Teachers Association, the American Society for Engineering Education, the International Technology and Engineering Educators Association, and the Council of State Science Supervisors.

There is plenty to discover on the site, including Ten Ways to Start Engineering this School Year from Tufts University’s Center for Engineering Education and Outreach; Portland State University associate professor Cary Sneider’s ideas for untangling scientific inquiry and engineering design in the Next Generation Science Standards; video conversations with prominent engineering educators on such topics as tapping the potential of fab labs or making the most of free STEM resources; engineering design resources; and other resources.

Teachers can even get one-on-one e-mail help and attend LIVE VIDEO CHATS.

Tune in Tuesday, August 21, 2018, at 4 p.m. EDT for “Let’s Talk NGSS” with NSTA’s Ted Willard. Click HERE to register.

Also check out the LinkEngineering blog post (May 10, 2018), “Learn to Teach Engineering: Professional Development Opportunities for PK-12 Teachers,” for summer programs, conferences, museum programs, and other ways to integrate engineeering into your STEM classes.

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