ED Surge

MAY 8, 2024

In a time when technological advancements shape our daily lives and drive economic growth, focusing on STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) education in K-12 schools is not just a trend but a necessity. Initiatives like the U.S. Department of Education's YOU Belong in STEM and the National Science Foundation's vision for the STEM Education of the Future underscore a national commitment to equipping students with the skills and knowledge needed to thrive in a tech-centric world

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 8, 2024

A lot of teacher-authors read my WordDreams blog. In this monthly column, I share the most popular post from the past month. If you’re a teacher-author, this is a great tip for you: Q: How do you create the copyright symbol in Word? A: It’s easier than you think. Hold down the Alt key and press 0169. Use the keypad with the num lock on–don’t use the number row.

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All About STEM

MAY 8, 2024

The British Science Association has just announced the theme for British Science Week 2025! BSW 2025 will take place from the 7th to the 16th of March and the theme will be ‘Change & Adapt’ During the week, schools are encouraged to celebrate with STEM events and activities.

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ED Surge

MAY 8, 2024

This was originally published by Early Learning Nation.

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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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All About STEM

MAY 8, 2024

Calling all STEM Ambassadors! If you’re looking for tips and tricks for volunteering or want to brush up on your presentation skills, head over to STEM Ambassadors Community. STEM Learning has listed two fantastic online sessions that are quick, free and packed with inspiration and information.

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All About STEM

MAY 8, 2024

All About STEM and ScottishPower have joined forces as corporate partners. Utilising the valuable skill sets from each company and their shared values, they plan to engage learners in the Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths of energy!

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Career in STEM

MAY 8, 2024

The market for AI writing tools has exploded, offering solutions for emails, marketing copy, and basic grammar correction. While researchers have used these tools for academic writing, they often lack the subject-specific expertise needed for high-quality research papers. This gap is rapidly closing with the emergence of niche AI academic writing tools designed specifically for scholarly writing.

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