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Let Them Eat CAIK: 8 Practical AI Recipes K12 Teachers Love

Cool Cat Teacher

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Subscribe to the 10 Minute Teacher Podcast anywhere you listen to podcasts. The conversation around artificial intelligence in education has evolved from fear and uncertainty to practical implementation and ethical considerations. In this episode of Cool Cat Teacher Talk, I sit down with two trusted voices on educational technology and AI: Eric Curts from Ohio and Gabriel Carrillo from San Antonio, Texas.

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Why I Believe We Need to Redesign Schools Around Decision-Making

ED Surge

School shouldn’t just be a place to learn academic skills, but a place for students to practice making meaningful decisions about their learning and lives. I personally never faced a weighty decision about my learning until I had to declare a college major. In grade school, I was a confident student who knew how to ace tests and please my teachers. Once I got to college, however, my A-student record failed me.

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Tech Tip #88: Use Shortkeys with Students

Ask a Tech Teacher

In these 169 tech-centric situations, you get an overview of pedagogy—the tech topics most important to your teaching—as well as practical strategies to address most classroom tech situations, how to scaffold these to learning, and where they provide the subtext to daily tech-infused education. TODAY’S TIP Q: When tech gets difficult, my students stop trying.

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Thoughts on Advance Placement Computer Science Results

Computer Science Teacher

My Facebook feeds are full of teachers discussing the results their students received on the AP CS exams. Lots of the thrill of “victory” and the agony of “defeat.” I can relate. The thing is that most of the results are a lot more dependent on the students than the teachers. If the student does the work all course long they are likely to get a good grade on the exam.

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The Case for Game Design as an Innovative STEAM Teaching Tool

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Searching for innovative ways to deliver integrated STEAM education that also help students attain industry-ready skills? Then this punchy 30-minute thought leadership webinar is for you. Join fellow education leaders as we share: National data on STEAM performance and student engagement that indicates post-pandemic learners are craving inspired intervention 10 research-backed reasons why game design is the leading method for practically teaching integrated STEAM education An inside look at live

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LCR Careers Hub: Let’s Explore VR (SEND)

All About STEM

Let’s Explore is a virtual work exposure programme for SEND students from the Liverpool City Region Careers Hub. LCR schools and colleges can book the programme via their Enterprise Coordinator and bring a VR work environment directly into classrooms allowing learners with additional needs to engage with employers.

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Beyond One-Size-Fits-All: How School Districts Choose Edtech That’s Culturally Relevant

ED Surge

As classrooms across America become increasingly diverse, with growing populations of multilingual learners and students from various cultural backgrounds, school districts face a critical challenge: selecting educational technology that truly serves all students. According to the latest data from the National Center for Education Statistics, there were 5.3 million English learners in K-12 public schools in the fall of 2021, up from 4.6 million in the fall of 2011.

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We Honor July 4th in America

Ask a Tech Teacher

Like every year, I exuberantly celebrate America’s birthday. I’d say times are tough here in the US, but that seems to be true everywhere in the world. So, I won’t complain. I will enjoy the love of America as all of my international friends love their homeland. This one–Chris Stapleton–10 Million views since Super Bowl 2023: I want to include all my efriends from Canada in the celebrations though I’m a few days late for Canada Day: July 1 is Canada Day.

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TEACHER QUIZ: Which Penguin Matches Your Science Teaching Style?

The Science Penguin

Take the quiz to find your science teaching style (and your perfect penguin match). Science teachers come in all styles. Some love stations, some live for hands-on chaos, and some are just trying to squeeze science in between assemblies and snack wrappers. This quick quiz will help you figure out your teaching vibe and show you resources that match how you already roll.

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STEM Virtual Work Experience: Springpod

All About STEM

It’s the time of year when learners are looking to boost their CV (and their confidence) with work experience on subjects they enjoy. Springpod has a phenomenal selection of virtual work experience opportunities with prominent companies and organisations.

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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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Lessons from the Teacher Next Door

Defined Learning

What if the most influential professional development of your career happened not at a conference or in a book, but in the classroom right next door? In this post, educator Nili Bartley reflects on the early years of her teaching journey alongside Beth Houf—now a nationally recognized principal—and shares three powerful lessons she carries with her to this day.

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Students’ AI Chats Reveal Their Largest Stressors

ED Surge

While social media, bullying and loneliness have long been flagged as top concerns among educators for their students, a new report shows the biggest concern for kids is balancing it all. The kicker: Students didn't share these concerns with adults in their lives. Instead, they expressed these worries to an AI chat system, which schools and health care institutions are increasingly turning to in an attempt to better support youth.

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What You Might Have Missed in June–What’s up in July

Ask a Tech Teacher

Here are the most-read posts for the month: #4: Photoshop for Fifth Graders: The First Step is Word World Environment Day: Living Responsibly with Nature Online Summer Educational Activities How to Inspire High School Students to Pursue a Career in Software Engineering June is Internet Safety Month K-8 Digital Citizenship Curriculum Need Summer Activities?

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Jul 11, Digital SAT Math Problems and Solutions (Part - 210)

Online Math for All

DIGITAL SAT MATH PROBLEMS AND SOLUTIONS (Part - 210) Problem 1 : If the graph of the function y = f ( x ) has a vertex at point (-2, 5), which of the following is the vertex of the graph of function y = f ( x + 3) – 8? A  (–5, –8) B)  (–5, –3) C)  (1, –8) D)  (1, –3) Solution : Problem 2 : For x > 0, which of the following is equivalent to Solution : Problem 3 : A)  3/4 B)  4/3 C)  12/7 D)  12/5 Solution : Problem 4 : If a function defined by f ( x + 1)

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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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CREST & BSA: Summer Holiday Activities!

All About STEM

The holidays are coming! Did you know that CREST Awards and The British Science Association offer a selection of activity packs designed especially for community groups and families? Whether you’re new to science, a regular pro, or just looking for something to try out during the break, these activities can be completed as a family, with a group of friends or on your own.

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STEM Everyday #300 | STEM, Technology, & Privacy | feat. Dr Leslie Gruis

STEM Everyday Podcast

Born a patriot, Dr. Leslie Gruis spent 30 years as a mathematician and intelligence officer at the National Security Agency, where she helped develop technology solutions that balanced national security with civil rights. She later served at U.S. Cyber Command and the National Intelligence Council. Now retired, she writes and speaks on privacy, surveillance, and democracy—making complex topics accessible for everyday Americans.

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Think Sheets: Your Online Science STAAR Testing Solution

The Science Penguin

When standardized test day rolls around, there’s nothing worse than watching a student zoom through the test without writing a single word on their scratch paper. Now that most of these tests are digital, it’s easier than ever to click-click-click without lifting a pencil. How can you prepare students to slow down, think about the question, and effectively jot down something that may jog a memory or solidify their confidence in an answer choice?

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Photoshop Skills–Custom Shapes

Ask a Tech Teacher

The program that says ‘pro’ more than any other is Adobe Photoshop. Believe it or not, there are a whole list of skills easy enough for a fifth grader (maybe even fourth, but I haven’t had time to test it on them yet). Here are the basic skills fifth graders can learn in Photoshop if you’ve prepared them with basic computer skills.

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Jul 5, Digital SAT Math Problems and Solutions (Part - 204)

Online Math for All

DIGITAL SAT MATH PROBLEMS AND SOLUTIONS (Part - 204) Problem 1 : f ( x ) = x 2 /2 - 20 x + k In the function above, k is a constant. In the xy -plane, for what value of x does f ( x ) have the same value of f (10)? Solution : Problem 2 : In the isosceles right triangle above, AB = BC = 10√2. Points D and E are the midpoints AB and BC respectively. What is the area of the shaded region ?

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National Employability Week

All About STEM

National Employability Week™ (7–11 July 2025) is an inspiring initiative led by EmployabilityUK. The goal is to bring together employers, educators, and community leaders to support and empower young people, starting with the West Midlands.

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Cyprus University of Technology Hosts Successful Erasmus+ Project “Feel the FemPower Limassol” Multiplier Event

Scientix

CC-BY, provided by author The “Feel the FemPower Limassol” event successfully brought together academia and industry experts to discuss and address gender inequalities in the sector of clean energy transition. The event took place online on Wednesday, 29 May 2024. The event was organised by the Cyprus University of Technology (CUT) and focused on addressing gender inequalities in the Clean Energy Technology (CET) sector.

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The First Week of Science (4th + 5th Grade)

The Science Penguin

The first week of school is always a complicated time when it comes to planning. How do you balance activities that are fun, meaningful, but also rooted in science? Science Penguin has some ideas to help you with that! Let’s take a look at three FREE resources that can make your first week a success. Watch the video for details! #1 Interest Inventory This simple resource can give you valuable info about your students!

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How Are Online CTE Programs Closing Real-World Gaps? Insights EdTech Can’t Miss.

Magic EdTech

Online CTE is shifting fast. Learn how edtech teams can build flexible tools that support real-world learning for today’s students and teachers in this blog.

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Jul 9, Interactive Fraction Visualizer

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Interactive fraction visualizer with circle graphics, step-by-step explanations, and four mathematical operations for comprehensive fraction learning.

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Skyhook Games: Virtual Work Experience

All About STEM

Exciting news – SkyHook Games has partnered with Springpod to create a brand new, Virtual Work Experience in Digital and Creative Media! Virtual work experience provides an engaging platform to explore different industries and careers remotely. It’s a great way to gain information, discover roles and develop workplace skills through tasks or practical projects.

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Environmentally friendly heating: what’s the solution?

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Environmentally friendly heating: what’s the solution? Published: At McMaster University in Canada, Dr Marilyn Lightstone is a Professor of Mechanical Engineering researching how to reduce greenhouse gas emissions caused by the existing buildings and homes in Canada. Since energy use in buildings generates about 18% of the country’s emissions, this work is critical if Canada is to reach its goal of being net-zero by 2050.

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STEM Sports Op-ed in Sports Business Journal

STEM Sport

Give the U.S. a Sporting Chance by Investing in K-8 Education The United States has long been a global leader in innovation, industry and higher education. Yet, when it comes to primary and secondary education, we consistently underperform compared to other developed nations. Issues like funding disparities, outdated curricula, and a lack of systemic support continue to plague our school systems, putting American students at a disadvantage in a world increasingly driven by knowledge and technolo

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How Are Online CTE Programs Closing Real-World Gaps? Insights EdTech Can’t Miss.

Magic EdTech

Online CTE is shifting fast. Learn how edtech teams can build flexible tools that support real-world learning for today’s students and teachers in this blog.

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Jul 11, Digital SAT Math Problems and Solutions (Part - 211)

Online Math for All

DIGITAL SAT MATH PROBLEMS AND SOLUTIONS (Part - 211) Problem 1 : In the figure above, measure of ∠ ADB = 60°, measure of ∠ ACD = 30°, and CD = 10√3. What is the length of AB ? Solution : Problem 2 : f ( x ) = x 5 + k 2 x 3 + 3 kx – 11 In the function above, k is a positive constant. If x – 1 is a factor of f ( x ), what is the value of k ? Solution : Problem 3 : Ashley and Beth drove from city A to city B in exactly 5 hours, not taking rest stops.

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