Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 18, 2024

School absenteeism has been one of the small but chronic problems in the past. Since the pandemic, it is so much more, to the point it is a front-of-mind issue that schools scramble to address. Here’s a good discussion from the US Department of Education on the problem and solutions: Ed Dept: Districts should start now to improve 2024-25 attendance Schools must plan now to address chronic absenteeism The US Department of Education is calling on state leaders to address chronic absenteeism,

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All About STEM

APRIL 18, 2024

If you’re looking to find out more about the new Higher Technical Qualifications, the team from Amazing Apprenticeships have everything you need! You can visit their website for quick facts, guides and resources and to book a place on their latest webinar. Don’t miss their Poster Bundle for your displays! They’re great for inspiring learners to consider HTQs as a post-18 option.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 15, 2024

The Cambridge Dictionary defines ‘essay’ as” a short piece of writing on a particular subject Most students write their first essay by third grade, probably enjoy the process because of its non-threatening narrative exploration of their thoughts, but by Middle School, the rules and requirements that made essay writing fun change: In a school test, an essay is a written answer that includes information and discussion, usually to test how well the student understands the subject.

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ED Surge

APRIL 12, 2024

COVID-19 was edtech’s big moment, and while digital tools kept learning going for many families and schools, they also faltered. A great deal of edtech purchases went unused , equity gaps widened , and teachers and students were burned out. Combined with sobering reports on the persistent lack of strong evidence for edtech , it’s no wonder why the notion of using technology to “fix broken schools” has fallen out of most startup pitch decks and education TED Talks.

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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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Middle Web

APRIL 14, 2024

Educator and author Regie Routman considers heart-centered principles that can help us go a long way to ensure that what we do and are asking our students and loved ones to do will result in personal and professional growth, gratitude, generosity, and even sparks of greatness. The post 7 Principles of a Heart Centered Classroom first appeared on MiddleWeb.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 12, 2024

I–like many teachers–do a lot of prep for my teaching, often requiring digital desktop publishing platforms. Between newsletters for parents, announcements on social media, communications for students and parents, and more, it became a challenge to demonstrate the excitement and engagement of learning through what could be boring tools. Then I got an email from the folks at Creative Fabrica.

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ED Surge

APRIL 16, 2024

Remember all the hype around the metaverse in education? Just two years ago it seemed like a 3D virtual realm for education was imminent: Facebook had changed its name to Meta , to signal its giant bet on the VR space, and it had launched TV ads showing classes happening in new immersive worlds; several college campuses started building replicas of their physical campuses in VR spaces , in part with money from Meta; and think tanks were issuing reports on how to best harness VR spaces for educat

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All About STEM

APRIL 18, 2024

The Accelerator is the flagship programme from the Skills Builder Partnership, supporting schools and colleges to embed complete strategies for building students’ essential skills – applications for funded places are open now. The programme includes training, support, tools and resources for teachers and real impact for students.

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Defined Learning

APRIL 18, 2024

It is important to start teaching financial literacy at a young age, integrating it throughout student's educational journies. Learn how combining essential financial knowledge with project-based learning and real-world applications allows students to develop strong financial management skills and feel prepared to navigate life's financial challenges and opportunities.

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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.

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Middle Web

APRIL 17, 2024

The missteps of middle schoolers may be "developmentally appropriate" but we still need to guide students to do better, writes school leader Jody Passanisi. "Students this age often rise to the expectations that are set for them. That is developmentally appropriate, too." The post It May Be Developmental and Still Not Appropriate first appeared on MiddleWeb.

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ED Surge

APRIL 16, 2024

The number of Latino students who are going to college is on the rise, and they don’t all fit the profile of what institutions might consider the typical freshmen on campus. They’re more likely to be first-generation, working to support themselves and caring for dependents than other college students, according to a new analysis by Excelencia in Education.

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All About STEM

APRIL 17, 2024

Your students can join STEM Learning’s new webinar and meet a STEM Ambassador who is an engineer. It’s a fantastic opportunity for learners to find out about their job and ask questions! “In this free 30-minute webinar, you and your KS2 class will have the opportunity to meet a STEM Ambassador who is an engineer and hear all about their role!

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Scientix

APRIL 12, 2024

CC-BY, provided by the author In today’s fast-paced world, where cities glow brightly even during the night, the concept of a dark sky filled with twinkling stars seems like a distant memory. Light pollution, the excessive and misdirected artificial lighting that obscures our view of the stars, has become a global concern. However, by educating and inspiring the younger generation, we can foster a love for dark skies and empower children to take action against light pollution.

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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!

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Middle Web

APRIL 15, 2024

Watching a movie in class doesn't have to be passive, says Jason DeHart. Teachers can engage students in a critical process of "reading" film and also responding as readers by creating video products. It's time to broaden literacy education to meet students where they are. The post Teach Students to Read (and Write with) Video first appeared on MiddleWeb.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 17, 2024

Generative AI is an exploding influence in education with lots of potential but unknown outcomes. Most people focus on its impact on school research, lesson plans–that sort–but another piece isn’t considered often enough: its impact on student mental health. This next article from but we’ll do in this article from Education Week does Educators, teens differ on AI’s mental health effects Teens and educators hold divergent views on its mental health effects of AI, wit

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ED Surge

APRIL 18, 2024

For Maria Artica, a first-year student at Richard Bland College, a two-year college in Virginia, enrolling was like stepping “into a new world.” Artica, who is Hispanic, is pursuing an associate degree in life science and plans to become a doctor. A first-generation college student, she was told that higher ed would lead to a better life. But there isn’t a lot of help available for paying for education, she says.

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All About STEM

APRIL 17, 2024

Students can use their Faraday Challenge experience to achieve a CREST Award! IET Faraday® Challenge Days are cross-curricular STEM activity days designed for Year 8 students in England and Wales, S1/S2 students in Scotland and Year 9 students in Northern Ireland.

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STEM Everyday Podcast

APRIL 14, 2024

Adam Todd is an elementary Media Arts teacher in New York City Public Schools. He turned his experiences in the media industry into practical opportunities for his students to create the daily “Bee TV” news at his school. His students have even appeared on local news in NYC! Check out some of their work & appearances on their YouTube Channel.

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Box Light

APRIL 17, 2024

Maintaining clear and effective communication with students can be a struggle for teachers. Recognizing this, portable audio systems offer a practical solution. Portable audio can enable teachers to overcome communication barriers and ensure that every student can hear instructions and explanations clearly, regardless of the teaching environment. Whether indoors or outdoors, during routine classroom activities or special events like field trips, portable audio systems provide educators with the

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Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 16, 2024

Cybersecurity threats in K-12 schools are a growing concern as educational institutions increasingly rely on technology for teaching, learning, and administrative purposes. Some common cybersecurity threats faced by K-12 schools include data breaches, BYOD policies, unsecured WiFi networks, insider threats, and lack of security awareness training. It’s this last that’s addressed by this article from Smartbrief: Program teaches cybersecurity to K-12 administrators Ohio’s Sinclai

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ED Surge

APRIL 19, 2024

The threat of climate change has exposed more homes to flooding and wildfires, and it has intensified heat waves that prompt farmers to lose crop yields and a way to sustain a living. Climate change, among many issues, worries Barbara Schneider as she thinks about whether younger generations will be prepared to face scientific challenges altering the world.

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All About STEM

APRIL 15, 2024

Calling all Educators! Are you ready to make an impact in the world of space education? The Schools’ Observatory is looking for enthusiastic individuals like you to join their esteemed group of Champions. Who are The Schools’ Observatory?

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Middle Web

APRIL 18, 2024

100-Word Stories: A Short Form for Expansive Writing by Kim Culbertson and Grant Faulkner is a wonderful resource for teaching from micro texts and for helping students in levels 5-12 develop both writing and reading mastery, writes middle school ELA teacher Erin Corrigan-Smith. The post Using 100-Word Stories for Expansive Writing first appeared on MiddleWeb.

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PCS Edventures

APRIL 16, 2024

Summer is all about having fun, right? But here’s the catch: Learners can lose a month's worth of academic progress during summer break (Cooper et al., 1996). That’s where out-of-school programs save the day by creating learning experiences just as cool as sunny beach days. Dive into Fun and Engaging STEM Themes PCS Edventures STEM-themed camps are the ultimate summer experience, complete with everything needed to provide meaningful and motivating activities throughout the season.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 19, 2024

Every year, the United Nations recognizes April 22nd as International Mother Earth Day. It is a day we can all participate in making our air clean, our water fresh and our land unlittered rather than accepting the trash-filled oceans, the smoggy skies, and the debris-laden land that is becoming the norm. Despite the questionable health of our world, we have made progress.

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STEM for Kids

APRIL 18, 2024

Raleigh, North Carolina USA 4/18/2024 Earth Day, observed annually on April 22nd, is a global event that celebrates the beauty of our planet and advocates for environmental protection. Beyond its symbolic significance, Earth Day plays a crucial role in promoting STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) education. Earth Day originated in the United States in 1970 when millions of people took to the streets to protest environmental degradation and advocate for greater environmen

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All About STEM

APRIL 15, 2024

You asked so we answered… The closing date for The All About STEM Competition has been extended to Friday the 31st of May at 5 pm. “Students can design their posters in class, club or at home and we can’t wait to see what they come up with!

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The Maker Mom

APRIL 17, 2024

From outdoor exploration to observing the universe from afar, there is a diverse array of STEM camps in Nashville. These programs are open to campers as young as four years old all the way up to high school seniors. As one of the top cities for STEM workers and careers, it’s not surprising that kids start to learn about these subjects at an early age.

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