STEMTech Co. Navigator Feature: Pamela Alba
STEMTech Co. Navigators are teacher representatives for Naomi Meredith’s brand. These educators are here to help other teachers all over the world navigate STEM & Technology in their K-5 classrooms. They have the opportunity to implement and use STEM and technology lessons sent monthly, created by Naomi Meredith.
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In this post, we will learn more about fellow Navigator, Pamela Alba, STEAM teacher for Kindergarten-4th grades.
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How many years have you been teaching?
I was english teacher for 2 years for kids to adults. Later, I became a Technology teacher from K to 4th grade. Last school year, I started as a STEAM teacher from K to 4th grade.
State/City/Country You're Currently Teaching In
Santo Domingo. Dominican Republic
What are your top 5 favorite STEM & or Tech tools?
Tech Tools:
STEM
- littleBits
- Osmo
- Ozobot
- LEGO WeDo 2.0
- Recycled materials
How did you become interested in STEM & Technology in relation to teaching?
When I started as a coach for First Lego League Jr. for my 1st-4th grade students, I noticed the lack of independence and team work. From there, I decided to research about STEAM and how I can implement it in my country. As I continued to investigate about it, the more I noticed the need that my students had. It took me a whole year to put together a proposal for my school.
What do you love most about integrating/teaching STEM & Technology? What are some positive changes you have seen in your students and/or school?
What I enjoy most is the “WOW” of students. It's that moment when they can figure out the problem. The one student who learned to work in a team. Every lesson or project is a joy for me. I have had cried from joy many times during a project!
What is a project or lesson that you've seen be very successful in your classroom that you think other teachers might be interested in?
I have two favorite projects:
1. The first one can be applied to any problem that the school has.
We had a situation with our white screen. When we wanted to project, we had to roll it down every time. However, it was too high to reach! So, students designed a hook so we could pull it down easier. They really enjoyed it and how we used it every day during class.
2. We did a project integrating STEM & living things.
Students researched about an animal. They then designed and built a habitat for that animal. Next, the students learned about 3D printing. We printed a 3D model of each animal with for their habitat.
Finally, they used a green screen app and recorded the animal's information. This made it look like the students were inside the habitat they created.
Where can teachers follow your teaching journey?
Instagram: @mrspamalba
TeachersPayTeachers Store: Mrs Pam Alba
Interested in becoming a STEMTech Co. Navigator? Click here for more information about the program and how to get started.
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- Meet the STEMTech Co. Navigators
- STEMTech Co. Navigators Ambassador Program
- How to Make Worksheets on Google Slides by Naomi Meredith
- Best Robots for Kids for STEM & Technology Lessons by Naomi Meredith
Have questions about this program? Feel free to direct message me on Instagram, @naomimeredith_ or send me an email at contactnaomimeredith@gmail.com and I would love to chat with you!
