Ask a Tech Teacher
MAY 13, 2024
High School students will soon move into college and career where digital tools are de rigeur. Knowing the most innovative is a great first step. Here are twelve recommended by the Ask a Tech Teacher team: 12 Innovative Digital Tools to Engage High School Students In the ever-evolving landscape of education, keeping students engaged can be a challenge.
ED Surge
MAY 13, 2024
With interest in the teaching profession waning and enrollment in teacher preparation programs reaching historic lows, all eyes are on the next crop of students — tomorrow’s prospective educators — to make up the deficit. Today’s high school and college students are part of Generation Z, a group of people who range in age from 12 to 28, and have characteristics, attitudes and aspirations that distinguish them from prior generations.
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Ask a Tech Teacher
APRIL 30, 2024
Explore the benefits and drawbacks of AI in essay writing, including its impact on student learning. Unveil the evolving future of writing education with AI through these suggestions from the Ask a Tech Teacher team. AI and Writing Essays: Pros and Cons, How Will Students Learn to Write if an AI Writes It for Them? In the fast-changing digital world, integrating AI into education is both a breakthrough and a problem.
All About STEM
MAY 14, 2024
Our friends from Chester Zoo are all set to spotlight conservation at the IUCN’s first-ever World Species Congress – a global event to inspire action for species conservation. As part of this global event, the Chester Zoo team are hosting a Virtual Live Lesson from 11am on Wednesday the 15th of May to champion some of the world’s most threatened species.
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.
Accelerate Learning
MAY 3, 2024
Play is a natural part of early childhood development, making play-based learning a perfect fit for preschool education. This approach supports learning across all developmental areas and builds cognitive, emotional, social, and physical skills.
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Ask a Tech Teacher
MAY 10, 2024
Mother’s Day in the United States is annually held on the second Sunday of May. This year, that’s May 14th. It celebrates motherhood and it is a time to appreciate mothers and mother figures. Many people give gifts, cards, flowers, candy, a meal in a restaurant or other treats to their mother and mother figures, including grandmothers, great-grandmothers, stepmothers, and foster mothers ( click for updates to the list ): Mother’s Day activities Mother’s Day Activities fro
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
All About STEM
MAY 17, 2024
Employers – You can inspire the next STEM generation and your future workforce by hosting a Year 12 Research Placement or Experience! There are 5-day or 2-week placement options available and students are bright, capable and can complete a variety of tasks. Take a look at the employer feedback below, see the difference your placement could make to young people and get involved!
Middle Web
APRIL 29, 2024
Equity can be found in many places in the school – on the walls, on bookshelves, and in policies. The best place to check for equity for multilingual learners is by examining teacher and student schedules. Tan Huynh describes the practices that lead to equitable scheduling. The post Equity for MLs Begins with Equitable Schedules first appeared on MiddleWeb.
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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.
Stem Education News
MAY 6, 2024
In today’s rapidly evolving world, future tech education serves as a vital force. But how can this impact a country like India, where over 1.5 million engineers graduate annually? Technology in education is not just about coding and robotics; it’s about igniting minds with innovation and entrepreneurship. Imagine the journeys of successful Indian entrepreneurs like […] The post How Can Future Tech Education Ignite Innovation and Entrepreneurship in Indian Students?
ED Surge
MAY 2, 2024
Balloon archways surrounded the stage as the superintendent of the Los Angeles Unified School District, Alberto Carvalho, last month announced what he hailed as a pioneering use of artificial intelligence in education. It’s a chatbot called “Ed” — an animated talking sun — which he described as: “our nation’s very first AI-powered learning-acceleration platform.
All About STEM
MAY 16, 2024
Careers Leaders: Compass + is a FREE tool from The Careers & Enterprise Company to help you benchmark, manage, track and report on your school’s careers provision. It’s available to all secondary schools, special schools, sixth-forms and PRUs in England. Liverpool City Region Careers Hub is offering four online Compass + training sessions that will take place after school and last under 1 hour.
Middle Web
MAY 12, 2024
Laurie Miller Hornik describes what happened when English department colleagues got together to improve their responses to student writing. The collaboration produced a feedback protocol for reading, coaching and evaluating assignments that's still in use five years later. The post Give Students Writing Feedback That Works first appeared on MiddleWeb.
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These easy-to-use design briefs outline student objectives, challenges, and materials needed to complete each 30-minute to 4-hour lesson. ITEEA’s Integrative STEM curriculum, Engineering byDesign, includes many more standards driven hands-on activities just like these!
Box Light
MAY 9, 2024
TIME Magazine has recently unveiled its inaugural list of the World's Top EdTech Companies of 2024 , developed in collaboration with Statista, a renowned provider of market and consumer data. This groundbreaking study spotlights 250 companies leading the charge in revolutionizing educational technology on a global scale. Boxlight proudly ranks 28 th on this trailblazing list, standing among the distinguished names of its kind.
Ask a Tech Teacher
MAY 14, 2024
6 Key trends in education to be looking at, from the Ask a Tech Teacher team: Key Digital Innovations for Today’s Education Professionals The digital transformation is underway, and while its impact on society is undeniable, education is among the most disproportionately affected areas. It’s not just about ditching blackboards for tablets – education today is undergoing a paradigm shift in teaching methodologies.
ED Surge
MAY 15, 2024
STEM identity can last a lifetime and help students thrive in school, future careers and life. Inclusive STEM programs widen job opportunities for the growing technology sector, support students in building digital literacy skills and empower young people to become creators — not just consumers — of technology. Educators face the challenge of engaging students in STEM amidst limited resources.
All About STEM
MAY 9, 2024
“Maths – when will I ever need this?” “Where can maths take you?” “Will I need this in a job?” “Why can’t I do it?” If your students have asked these questions, visit The Careers & Enterprise Company Resource Directory to access these inspirational AMSP Why Maths? videos! These short videos are aimed at Year 9-11 and are designed to showcase the relevance and practical applications of maths.
Middle Web
MAY 5, 2024
Katie Durkin has begun adding picture books and read alouds to her seventh grade classes. She finds that in units like historical fiction and social justice, they bring students a sense of nostalgia, help them grasp difficult abstract concepts, and create a shared experience. The post What Picture Books Add to a Middle School Class first appeared on MiddleWeb.
Box Light
MAY 16, 2024
Imagine a dimly lit room where adults endure another PowerPoint presentation, disengaged and uninspired. Imagine a brightly lit room with adult learners ready to be inspired by new experiences only for their motivation to be dampened by another static and mundane PowerPoint Presentation. This emphasizes the necessity of captivating and empowering professional development sessions to fully leverage technology's potential.
Ask a Tech Teacher
MAY 2, 2024
Is using AI in your essay writing unethical and a potential reason your teacher may debate your work’s authenticity? Let’s find out the truth through the Ask a Tech Teacher team: Ethics and the Use of AI in Essays AI-driven tools and their use in creative writing, specifically with the purpose of writing essays, have long been a subject of heated debate.
ED Surge
MAY 1, 2024
The advancements in technology are reshaping how we teach and learn, bringing new opportunities and challenges. To address such challenges, a concerted effort must be made to ensure that newer technologies are implemented thoughtfully and responsibly, with a focus on enhancing the educational experience for all students. Collaboration and open dialogue are key as we navigate this terrain, ensuring innovation meets the needs of today's educational institutions.
All About STEM
MAY 16, 2024
World Environment Day takes place on the 5th of June 2024, it brings together millions of people from across the globe, engaging them in the effort to protect and restore the Earth. Amazing Apprenticeships has brought together a collection of resources that are perfect for World Environment Day.
Middle Web
APRIL 30, 2024
Our Making Questions Count series explores three key roles in the teacher-student learning relationship. In their final post, Jackie Walsh, Emily Brokaw and Anna Salazar describe in rich detail the Student as Collaborative Contributor, with real-world stories and resources. The post Nurturing Students As Collaborative Contributors first appeared on MiddleWeb.
Teach Hub
MAY 9, 2024
Supporting students who are struggling academically as an educator can be challenging. Poor grades often signal an underlying issue that may go beyond the student’s understanding of the material, such as an external stressor or lack of motivation. It can also signal something more like a learning disability. Whatever the case, low grades can impact a student’s motivation and self-esteem leading to a cycle of poor performance.
Ask a Tech Teacher
MAY 1, 2024
Here are the most-read posts for the past month: Tech Tip #90: Don’t Be Afraid of Mulligans Creative Fabrica–the Perfect Solution for Teachers, Creators, and Anyone In a Hurry Most Teens Think AI Won’t Hurt Their Mental Health; Teachers Disagree 9 Online News Resources for Kids Facing Fourth Grade: Tips for Parents Dealing with Academic and Social Challenges 22+ Tips on How to Work Remotely Engaging All Learners: Expanding High School Options for Success 4 Innovative Ways to Enhance Reading Comp
ED Surge
MAY 9, 2024
In the two decades that Jennifer Merriman has been in education, she’s seen a tendency in the field to solve problems by piling more tasks onto teachers who are already straining under the weight of their workloads. That ultimately works against what researchers say is one of the most important pillars of a school’s success: the well-being of its teachers.
All About STEM
MAY 16, 2024
If you’re a STEM ambassador volunteer, STEM Learning is offering a brilliant online session to help you present your career to youngsters by adapting your language and approach. The session covers the best ways of breaking down a complicated job title into bite-sized chunks that young people can understand.
Middle Web
MAY 16, 2024
In MATH-ish, youcubed.org co-founder Jo Boaler brings together real-world math, neuroscience, equity awareness, and classroom experiences to forge a powerful multi-faceted tool to encourage students’ collaboration and engagement, says math teacher and NBCT Kathleen Palmieri. The post What MATH-ish Can Add to Your Math Classes first appeared on MiddleWeb.
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