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Best Open Access Journals and Scholarly Articles for Research Students

Educators Technology

Unfortunately, a sizeable portion of this academic scholarship is locked behind paywalls thus restricting its access to those who can afford to pay. Several researchers and students are unable to afford the high costs required for access thus crippling their efforts to participate in the generation of quality knowledge.

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The Math Revolution You Haven’t Heard About

ED Surge

This story also appeared in USA Today Falling off that path can lock students out of science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) careers. Some educators place a share of the blame on calculus courses, which can push out otherwise interested students. That’s a phenomenon Weissman noticed at his university. The solution?

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Is There Still Time to Build Equity into Virtual Reality Edtech?

ED Surge

Not everyone is sold on the idea that virtual reality technology could or should bring higher education into a future of avatars and holograms. That’s a big price tag for the many students who already can’t afford up-to-date computers or internet connections adequate for completing their college coursework.

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Harnessing CS and Technology Skills for Culturally Responsive and Sustainable Solutions

CoderZ

In today’s rapidly evolving world, computer science (CS) and technology skills have become indispensable tools for addressing a wide range of societal challenges. Technology and computing are in all industries including farming and agriculture, manufacturing, construction, and retail.

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Cyber security for the AI age

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Burcu studies cyber security, but not in the way that involves delving deep into computer code. I am interested in human-computer interaction and interface design,” she says. Burcu’s research findings are helping policymakers and educators incorporate the behaviours and motivations of technology users into their work.

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STEM Statistics For 2023 (Education, Diversity, Careers)

The Maker Mom

The numbers simply don’t lie, and these statistics about STEM education and careers clearly show how lucrative these positions can be. We cover every aspect of STEM, including preschool through 12th-grade education, college, and career, as well as discuss some of the social and economic challenges that STEM is experiencing.

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5 Strategies for Inspiring an Inclusive STEM Culture in Your School

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In order to support a diverse educational community, it’s crucial that schools find ways to foster inclusivity across the curriculum. Diversity and inclusion are particularly important in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) disciplines, where minority groups are systemically underrepresented.

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