Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 1, 2023

June is National Internet Safety Month , thanks to a resolution passed in 2005 by the U.S. Senate. The goal is to raise awareness about online safety for all, with a special focus on kids ranging from tots to teens. Children are just as connected to the Internet as adults. This is a great list of internet cautions I got from an online efriend a few years ago.

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ED Surge

JUNE 1, 2023

Education researchers have long kept an eye on the changing demographics of public schools, some looking at the potential for those shifts to shepherd in inequity as ethnic groups migrate or fluctuate in size. Parsing education data into snack-sized servings. As the number of Hispanic students grows, for instance, the education landscape is adapting to meet their particular needs, as well — be it more representation in children’s books or busing a mobile preschool to kids in rural areas.

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Box Light

JUNE 1, 2023

In light of the growing emphasis on school safety, Georgia is making significant strides to enhance security in its K-12 schools. The state has committed to comprehensive safety plans, increased funding, and advanced technological solutions to ensure the well-being of students and staff alike.

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Futurum

JUNE 1, 2023

How can music technology improve the well-being of people living with dementia? Published: What does music mean to you? Whether you play an instrument or enjoy listening to your favourite band, there are many ways to engage with music. But what happens if you begin to lose your memories of music or ability to play an instrument? Dr Jennifer MacRitchie is a musician and electronic engineer at the University of Sheffield , UK.

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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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STEM Everyday Podcast

JUNE 1, 2023

CAD, or Computer Aided Design, is how the world designs ideas that turn into products and projects. There are a number of CAD software choices of all levels that are available to use (Tinkercad, Fusion 360, OnShape, AutoCAD, Solidworks, etc) to translate ideas from the mind to the screen. Josh Manley is a CNC professor, makerspace educator, and the co-owner of www.cadclass.org.

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EiE Blog

JUNE 1, 2023

As STEM educators, we have an important role to play in promoting diversity and highlighting the contributions of marginalized communities. This Pride month, we’re thrilled to highlight the PRIDE in STEM movement, aimed at promoting diversity and inclusion in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and math by highlighting the many contributions of the LGBTQ+ community.

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Middle Web

JUNE 1, 2023

Author Thomas Hébert recommends K-12 books he believes can help gifted students develop SEL skills. Vignettes from six classrooms demonstrate ways to use text selections effectively. Reviewer Amy Estersohn found the book’s appendix of 160+ suggested texts most valuable. The post SEL Reading & Reflection for Gifted Students first appeared on MiddleWeb.

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