Glen Ed Science

  • Whiteboarding Strategies for Collaborative Problem Solving

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    Marvin Allen
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    This represents a list of the different ways that I use whiteboards for problem solving in my physics classroom.  They all have some things in common.  First is that students are always randomized with limited exceptions.  I want a classroom environment where throughout the course of the semester, each student has a chance to work with every other student in…

  • e-Book For Science Educators

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    Marvin Allen
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    I’ve finally had time to finish my e-book on teaching science using the Next Generation Science Standards. This is a small e-book that will be helpful to all educators, but especially Illinois educators who have little experience with the NGSS and need help with implementation. The book helps you go through the entire process of creating a unit of study…

  • Welcome To Glen Ed Science

    Welcome To Glen Ed Science

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    Marvin Allen
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    I’m starting this blog to begin sharing my ideas and documents to fellow teachers. I hope for this to become a platform for sharing my sometimes-unique views on the education of students. While I currently teach primarily physics, I am also certified in both Illinois and Missouri to teach all strands of science. I have a bachelor’s degree in biology…