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MARCH 31, 2024

World Backup Day–March 31st Every Year March 31st is called World Backup Day. At least once a year, I remind you to backup your data files to an external drive (like a flash drive). This is one that isn’t connected to your local computer so can’t be compromised if you get a virus. It’s good to always backup data to cloud drives or a different drive on your computer but once a year, do the entire collection of data files to what is called an ‘air gap’ drive–one that is separated from any interne

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Middle Web

MARCH 31, 2024

Marilyn Pryle's five crucial questions help students become critical readers in the Age of Disinformation as they learn to look more deeply into any text, in any form, and see the influences around it, the voices and sponsors, the craft and rhetoric, the intent and message. The post 5 Questions to Help Kids Become Critical Readers first appeared on MiddleWeb.

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STEMe

MARCH 31, 2024

In this day and age, it is common for us to overlook the plethora of resources available, especially in the realm of science. An example of a lesser-known field that has particularly been impactful to scientific advancement is bioinformatics. This is the utilization of different tools and computer software to analyze and understand biological data, which is essential for the organization of information in modern biology and medicine.

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Stem Education News

MARCH 31, 2024

Have you ever wondered how we can transform traditional STEM education into a captivating and interactive student experience? The answer lies in the revolutionary landscape shaped by Edtech tools. Engaging students in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) subjects is essential in a world where knowledge is evolving remarkablely. Imagine a classroom where students are […] The post How ICT Tools in Education Are Making STEM Learning More Engaging appeared first on STEMpedi

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Speaker: Andrew Cohen, Founder & CEO of Brainscape

The instructor’s PPT slides are brilliant. You’ve splurged on the expensive interactive courseware. Student engagement is stellar. So… why are half of your students still forgetting everything they learned in just a matter of weeks? It's likely a matter of cognitive science! With so much material to "teach" these days, we often forget to incorporate key proven principles into our curricula — namely active recall, metacognition, spaced repetition, and interleaving practice.

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STEMe

MARCH 31, 2024

Have you ever read the book They Both Die in the End by Adam Silvera? It’s about two strangers looking to find a friend in a world where your death is predicted. To some people, it may be amazing to know when you’ll die, but to others, it’s terrifying. Predicting someone’s life seems like an unrealistic idea to the general public. Asking the question, "Is the human life predictable?

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