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3 Things Educators and Edtech Suppliers Need to Talk About

ED Surge

Collaboration and open dialogue are key as we navigate this terrain, ensuring innovation meets the needs of today's educational institutions. Educators and edtech innovators will discuss how they’re addressing these issues, what works and what doesn’t, and consider where we need to go next.

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Why Use SplashLearn in Class?

Ask a Tech Teacher

Here’s an easy-to-read bullet list of what we found: Platform : Android iOS Web Overview: SplashLearn is an innovative online learning platform tailored for PreK through Grade 5 kids. Ask a Tech Teacher occasionally reviews an education website that caught our eye and seemed to have excellent value for readers.

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Is it STEM or a Craft?

Carly and Adam

These projects don’t often have connections to content areas, and they may not reinforce any academic standards. They might include cutting and pasting or even adding googly eyes. Craft projects might be thematic or connected to a holiday. What is STEM? STEM learning is the combination of science, technology, engineering, and math.

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K-12 and Higher Ed Institutions Lead Consortium to Advance EdTech Innovation and Trust

ED Surge

Shaping EdTech Strategy and Connectivity Active participation operationalizes establishing an open, trusted and innovative ecosystem while fostering better edtech for all. Today, there are over 8000 edtech products that the 1EdTech community certified as meeting 1EdTech standards for quality and trust.

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Maryland organization bridges business and educational communities

STEMx

For example, during Race to the Top legislation (~2010-2014), federal support provided MBRT with substantial resources to advocate for high academic standards, convene partners around critical educational topics, and provide services to local school districts.

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Georgia and Indiana join STEMx!

STEMx

They work together on issues like STEM education policy, teaching practice, innovation in the classroom and after-school, communications and advocacy. I-STEM works to support K–12 teachers and leaders working to implement high academic standards towards STEM literacy for all students.

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Meshing STEM and career tech education

STEMx

Critical thinking, problem-solving, motivation, collaboration and creativity are the new currency that our employers need to innovate and remain competitive. Some of these jobs might require a four-year degree, but many require experience and skills that aren’t necessarily gained from a university education.

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