Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 15, 2024

The Cambridge Dictionary defines ‘essay’ as” a short piece of writing on a particular subject Most students write their first essay by third grade, probably enjoy the process because of its non-threatening narrative exploration of their thoughts, but by Middle School, the rules and requirements that made essay writing fun change: In a school test, an essay is a written answer that includes information and discussion, usually to test how well the student understands the subject.

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All About STEM

APRIL 15, 2024

Calling all Educators! Are you ready to make an impact in the world of space education? The Schools’ Observatory is looking for enthusiastic individuals like you to join their esteemed group of Champions. Who are The Schools’ Observatory?

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Talk STEM

APRIL 15, 2024

We’re always excited to see STEM discoveries and curiosity from the community, and as such are happy to highlight a brand new series of videos from students at the GEMS Camp – Girls interested in Engineering, Mathematics, and Science. Middle school girls participating in The GEMS Camp STEM club explore ratios and proportionality at the Martin Luther King, Jr.

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All About STEM

APRIL 15, 2024

You asked so we answered… The closing date for The All About STEM Competition has been extended to Friday the 31st of May at 5 pm. “Students can design their posters in class, club or at home and we can’t wait to see what they come up with!

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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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Middle Web

APRIL 15, 2024

Watching a movie in class doesn't have to be passive, says Jason DeHart. Teachers can engage students in a critical process of "reading" film and also responding as readers by creating video products. It's time to broaden literacy education to meet students where they are. The post Teach Students to Read (and Write with) Video first appeared on MiddleWeb.

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STEM Discovery Education

APRIL 15, 2024

Background: Who determined the five components of reading? Congress asked the National Reading Panel NRP to determine the best approaches to help children read. As a result of their research and evaluation, the organization issued an evidence-based, nearly 500-page report of their findings. Teaching Children to Read divided reading instruction into five components and summarized available research. […] The post The Five Components of Reading appeared first on Discovery Education Blog.

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Starfish Education

APRIL 15, 2024

The Electric Propulsion Innovation Challenge (EPIC) helps kids develop STEM skills to design, build & fly a small plane. Meet this year's game- Easy Glider!

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Online Math for All

APRIL 15, 2024

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ED Surge

APRIL 15, 2024

This story was originally published by The 19th. For more than a decade, Erin Farias has watched the low-income families who send children to the day cares she runs navigate America’s broken child care system. Many of those parents had government assistance for school tuition, but half the time, Farias couldn’t count on them to make their co-payments.

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Mathematics, a subject steeped in abstract concepts, often poses challenges to students, especially those in grades 5-10. But imagine a bridge that transformed this intricate maze into an interactive adventure.

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ED Surge

APRIL 15, 2024

High-quality instructional materials (HQIMs) are educational resources designed to effectively support student learning. They can include textbooks, lesson plans, digital resources and other materials carefully crafted to meet the needs of diverse learners and facilitate meaningful learning experiences. By using HQIMs, educators can enhance the quality of instruction , support differentiated learning and improve overall learning outcomes.

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