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The Impact of Inclusive STEM Education

ED Surge

STEM identity can last a lifetime and help students thrive in school, future careers and life. Inclusive STEM programs widen job opportunities for the growing technology sector, support students in building digital literacy skills and empower young people to become creators — not just consumers — of technology.

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Any Classroom Can Be a STEM Classroom: Tips for Creating a STEM Learning Environment

Accelerate Learning

You too can create a STEM classroom where students are actively engaged in collaborating to solve problems using creativity and critical thinking.

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3 Ways to Increase Critical Thinking at Your School

Carly and Adam

This is my third school year delivering play-based professional learning to the teachers there, and the administrators asked that I focus our day of learning on critical thinking. Critical Thinking” a buzzword we hear often in the EDU world, especially in STEM spaces. Lean into the discomfort of not knowing “how.”

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Graphing–9 Lesson Plans + 6 Online Resources

Ask a Tech Teacher

Critical Thinking : Interpreting graphs requires critical thinking skills. Whether students pursue studies in STEM fields (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics), social sciences, or business, they will likely encounter situations where graphing skills are essential.

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Any Classroom Can Be a STEM Classroom: Tips for Creating a STEM Learning Environment

Accelerate Learning

You too can create a STEM classroom where students are actively engaged in collaborating to solve problems using creativity and critical thinking.

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A Very Useful Guide to Virtual Classroom Collaboration

Cool Cat Teacher

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter In this episode, we welcome Billy Krakower, a nationally recognized educator with 16 years of experience and a passion for bringing technology and creativity into the classroom. Currently teaching STEM at the Middle School level in North New Jersey.

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How Laser Cutter Brings New Inspiration to the Classroom

Ask a Tech Teacher

STEM education–Science, technology, engineering, and math–sounds intimidating, but is actually one of the most satisfying learning experiences students can participate in. A laser cutter can spark creativity among students. STEM Knowledge A laser cutter or engraver enhances STEM knowledge.