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The psychology of motivation: Strategies for engaging students

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The psychology of motivation: Strategies for engaging students Motivation plays a role not only in people’s choice to get involved in their goals but also in their behavior, persistence, and, ultimately, success. It is imperative for educators to be aware of the essence of motivation in education in order to create a stimulating environment where students can learn and develop.

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They Started Teaching During the Pandemic Year. Where Are They Now?

ED Surge

Around this time four years ago, a seismic event was rippling across education. In April 2020, teachers were beginning to realize that their schools’ closures would not be all that temporary. They’d need to make do with haphazard plans for distance learning through the end of the school year — perhaps longer. For most educators, the pandemic was a defining moment in their careers, a situation more disruptive than they could’ve imagined.

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InnovateHer Survey: Win a PlayStation 5!

All About STEM

Calling all students aged 11-16! You can help InnovateHer gain valuable insights into your career aspirations by filling out their short survey. By participating, you have the chance to win a PlayStation 5! Complete InnovateHer Survey “At InnovateHer, we’re passionate about empowering young individuals to pursue careers in technology and innovation.

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Unlocking the Code: Free Activities For DNA Day

STEM for Kids

Raleigh, North Carolina USA 4/23/2024 DNA Day, celebrated annually on April 25th, commemorates the discovery of the double helix structure of DNA and the completion of the Human Genome Project. This day serves as a reminder of the groundbreaking achievements in genetics and molecular biology and highlights the importance of DNA in understanding life’s fundamental processes.

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Can Brain Science Actually Help Make Your Training & Teaching Stick?

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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Schools Apply: IET Faraday® Challenge Days

All About STEM

Schools – Register today for an IET Faraday® Challenge Day! Free, STEM activity days with a real-world challenge and annual competition for pupils aged 12-13 years. IET Faraday® Challenge Days aim to encourage more young people to study and consider exciting and rewarding careers in science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) by using creativity, innovation and problem-solving skills.

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Creating Careers Pathways: Parent & Carer Session

All About STEM

Join this Creating Careers Pathways session for parents and carers, focused on Liverpool City Region Hoteliers.

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Comment on STEM by Design Book Discussion Guide by Gwana Thompson

Stem-by-Design

Many skills can be built through STEM, such as creativity, critical thinking, innovation, problem-solving, and teamwork, which will help students to be successful in the future.

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STEM Lesson Plans for Substitute Teachers

STEM Sport

Early and consistent exposure to STEM curriculum is key to student comfortability and success in science, technology, engineering, and math subjects. It is essential that students’ in-classroom STEM learning continues even when their teacher is out and not able to facilitate lesson plans. Substitute teachers play a major role in a student’s education.

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Apr 23, Multi Step Algebra Word Problems

Online Math for All

Multi Step Algebra Word Problems

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Harnessing The Power Of Math Manipulatives

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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Stem-by-Design

Use these questions as you read STEM by Design individually or in a team. Often team study will surface more ideas, spark discussions, & drive learning deeper.

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Apr 23, Converting Between Polar and Rectangular Coordinates Worksheet

Online Math for All

Converting Between Polar and Rectangular Coordinates Worksheet

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