--- title: Blog | National Institute of STEM Education (2) description: (2) --- [![National Institute for STEM Education](https://blog.nise.institute/hubfs/NISE_August2019%20Theme/img/logo-nise.png "National Institute for STEM Education - Go to Home Page") ](http://nise.institute/index.php) # [NISE](http://nise.institute/index.php) [ Get STEM Certified! ](http://webstore.nise.institute/) [* * ](https://www.facebook.com/NISE.STEM/) [* * ](https://twitter.com/NISE_STEM) [* * ](https://www.linkedin.com/company/national-institute-for-stem-education) - About NISE - [Program Overview](https://nise.institute/program-overview.php) - [Philosophy & Design](https://nise.institute/philosophy-and-design.php) - [Research](https://nise.institute/resources/nise_stem_observation_protocol_teacher_actions_that_matter_wp.pdf) - Certification - [Micro Certification](https://nise.institute/micro-certification.php) - [Teacher Certification](https://nise.institute/teacher-certification.php) - [Campus Certification](https://nise.institute/campus-district-certification.php) - University Partnerships - [SNHU Graduate Programs](https://nise.institute/#university-partnerships) - [ACE Graduate Programs](https://nise.institute/#ace) - Resources - [News](https://nise.institute/news.php) - [Blog](https://blog.nise.institute/) - About NISE - [Program Overview](https://nise.institute/program-overview.php) - [Philosophy & Design](https://nise.institute/philosophy-and-design.php) - [Research](https://nise.institute/resources/nise_stem_observation_protocol_teacher_actions_that_matter_wp.pdf) - Certification - [Micro Certification](https://nise.institute/micro-certification.php) - [Teacher Certification](https://nise.institute/teacher-certification.php) - [Campus Certification](https://nise.institute/campus-district-certification.php) - University Partnerships - [SNHU Graduate Programs](https://nise.institute/#university-partnerships) - [ACE Graduate Programs](https://nise.institute/#ace) - Resources - [News](https://nise.institute/news.php) - [Blog](https://blog.nise.institute/) ## [Teaching Online? No worries. Let us help! | Making Online Instruction Work - Now!](https://blog.nise.institute/teachingonlinenoworries) Posted by [Whitney Dove](https://blog.nise.institute/author/whitney-dove) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ## **Getting Started** Unexpected, extended school closures have required many teachers to provide online instruction with minimal training or practice. If you are feeling a little anxious or overwhelmed, that absolutely makes sense! In this short series of “[Making Online Instruction Work - Now!,](https://blog.nise.institute/tag/making-online-instruction-work-now)” we hope to help you see:  [Read More](https://blog.nise.institute/teachingonlinenoworries) 3 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.nise.institute/teachingonlinenoworries#comments-listing) Topics: [COVID-19](https://blog.nise.institute/tag/covid-19), [teaching online](https://blog.nise.institute/tag/teaching-online), [nise](https://blog.nise.institute/tag/nise), [distance learning](https://blog.nise.institute/tag/distance-learning), [Making Online Instruction Work - Now!](https://blog.nise.institute/tag/making-online-instruction-work-now) ## [3 Things To Look For In a Master's Program](https://blog.nise.institute/3-things-to-look-for-in-a-masters-program) Posted by [Brian Whitney](https://blog.nise.institute/author/brian-whitney) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) As a teacher, earning your master’s degree in education may not be necessary. But taking that extra step has the potential to open up a whole new world of career opportunities, broaden your skill set, and transform you into the best teacher you can be.  [Read More](https://blog.nise.institute/3-things-to-look-for-in-a-masters-program) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.nise.institute/3-things-to-look-for-in-a-masters-program#comments-listing) Topics: [M.Ed.](https://blog.nise.institute/tag/m-ed), [graduate programs](https://blog.nise.institute/tag/graduate-programs), [SNHU](https://blog.nise.institute/tag/snhu) ## [Donald Elementary Becomes First Texas Elementary School to Earn National Certificate for STEM Excellence from National Institute for STEM Education](https://blog.nise.institute/donald-elementary-becomes-first-texas-elementary-school-to-earn-national-certificate-for-stem-excellence-from-national-institute-for-stem-education) Posted by [Whitney Dove](https://blog.nise.institute/author/whitney-dove) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) *Lewisville ISD’s first STEM academy earns campus certification integrating research and best practices in STEM, 21st century learning, and professional development* [Read More](https://blog.nise.institute/donald-elementary-becomes-first-texas-elementary-school-to-earn-national-certificate-for-stem-excellence-from-national-institute-for-stem-education) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.nise.institute/donald-elementary-becomes-first-texas-elementary-school-to-earn-national-certificate-for-stem-excellence-from-national-institute-for-stem-education#comments-listing) ## [NISE STEM Teacher Certification was an eye-opener for program’s 400th graduate](https://blog.nise.institute/nise-stem-teacher-certification-was-an-eye-opener-for-programs-400th-graduate) Posted by [Whitney Dove](https://blog.nise.institute/author/whitney-dove) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share)   Gena Schleimer says earning the National Certificate for STEM Teaching has given her more confidence in preparing her students for their futures. [Read More](https://blog.nise.institute/nise-stem-teacher-certification-was-an-eye-opener-for-programs-400th-graduate) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.nise.institute/nise-stem-teacher-certification-was-an-eye-opener-for-programs-400th-graduate#comments-listing) ## [Top 4 STEM Career Fields (Plus Some You May Have Not Considered)](https://blog.nise.institute/top-4-stem-career-fields-plus-some-you-may-have-not-considered) Posted by [Jamie LaGesse](https://blog.nise.institute/author/jamie-lagesse) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) As teachers, we often struggle with student buy-in and engagement. We've heard the question many times: "why do I need to learn this?" [Read More](https://blog.nise.institute/top-4-stem-career-fields-plus-some-you-may-have-not-considered) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.nise.institute/top-4-stem-career-fields-plus-some-you-may-have-not-considered#comments-listing) ## [Whitesburg Elementary Becomes First School in Georgia to Earn National Certificate for STEM Excellence from National Institute for STEM Education](https://blog.nise.institute/whitesburg-elementary-becomes-first-school-in-georgia-to-earn-national-certificate-for-stem-excellence-from-national-institute-for-stem-education) Posted by [Whitney Dove](https://blog.nise.institute/author/whitney-dove) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) *Rural, Title I school in Carroll County earns certification integrating the most recent research and best practices in STEM, 21st century learning, and professional development * [Read More](https://blog.nise.institute/whitesburg-elementary-becomes-first-school-in-georgia-to-earn-national-certificate-for-stem-excellence-from-national-institute-for-stem-education) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.nise.institute/whitesburg-elementary-becomes-first-school-in-georgia-to-earn-national-certificate-for-stem-excellence-from-national-institute-for-stem-education#comments-listing) ## [4 Effective Alternatives to Multiple-Choice Assessments](https://blog.nise.institute/4-effective-alternatives-to-multiple-choice-assessments) Posted by [Jamie LaGesse](https://blog.nise.institute/author/jamie-lagesse) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [Read More](https://blog.nise.institute/4-effective-alternatives-to-multiple-choice-assessments) 6 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.nise.institute/4-effective-alternatives-to-multiple-choice-assessments#comments-listing) ## [What is STEM? Settling into a Definition that Works](https://blog.nise.institute/what-is-stem-settling-into-a-definition-that-works) Posted by [Jamie LaGesse](https://blog.nise.institute/author/jamie-lagesse) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) If you were to ask teachers, parents, or students this question, you would get a wide variety of responses: "Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math." [Read More](https://blog.nise.institute/what-is-stem-settling-into-a-definition-that-works) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.nise.institute/what-is-stem-settling-into-a-definition-that-works#comments-listing) ## [Putting the "T" in STEM on a Shoestring Budget](https://blog.nise.institute/putting-the-t-in-stem-on-a-shoestring-budget) Posted by [Marissa Alonzo](https://blog.nise.institute/author/marissa-alonzo) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) Putting technology in STEM [Read More](https://blog.nise.institute/putting-the-t-in-stem-on-a-shoestring-budget) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.nise.institute/putting-the-t-in-stem-on-a-shoestring-budget#comments-listing) ## [Putting 'School' and 'Real' Worlds on a Collision Course to Maximize Student Learning](https://blog.nise.institute/putting-school-and-real-worlds-on-a-collision-course-to-maximize-student-learning) Posted by [Jamie LaGesse](https://blog.nise.institute/author/jamie-lagesse) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) *Why do I need to learn this? *It's a question every teacher has faced at one time or another. So, how do we convince students that what [they are doing in the classroom matters](https://blog.nise.institute/connecting-stem-to-your-standards/)? It's simple, really. We stop creating a gap between the "real" world and the "school world." What does that even mean? Which world are we living in if not the real one? Doesn't it make more sense to empower students to see the connections between their learning and the world outside of school? 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[ Get STEM Certified! ](http://webstore.nise.institute/) ![National Institute for STEM Education](https://blog.nise.institute/hubfs/NISE_August2019%20Theme/img/logo-nise.png "National Institute for STEM Education - logo") ## What NISE STEM Certified Teachers Are Saying The NISE campus certification experience has been extremely valuable to our district as we continue to grow our STEM program. ** Ian Frank, Assistant Superintendent, and Lindsay Windatt, Elementary Assistant Principal ** Cincinnati College Preparatory Academy The NCSE process has helped transform three of our campuses from a condition of STEM awareness to that of STEM excellence. ** Pam Walker, K-12 STEM Coordinator ** Douglas County School District, Georgia The NISE campus certification has given our schools a foundation to support STEM implementation. We appreciate the coaches making the sessions easy, stress free and interesting. We are following up with the STEM best practices throughout the schools and encourage our teachers to continue on the path that NISE has started us on. The NISE process is well thought out, easy to understand and with the guidance of our coach, an extremely pleasant experience. ** Cat Morgan, District Elementary STEAM Specialist ** Longview ISD, Texas The campus certification process has allowed our leadership team to identify areas of strength and refinement for our campus as we seek to develop future ready learners. We believe that aligning our instructional practices with the 15 STEM Teacher Actions will definitely help us to reach this vision for our students. ** Danielle Record, Principal ** Pink Elementary, Frisco ISD, Texas NCSE streamlined the development of STEM education sustainability and growth catered to our learning community. ** Phil Johnston, STEM Coordinator ** Central High School, Grand Junction, Colorado Working through the campus certification has been one of the most impacting experiences we have undergone as a STEAM Academy. 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