The Innovative Educator

MARCH 12, 2020

The need for distance learning is quickly becoming a reality for millions of students as schools around the world close temporarily due to the coronavirus. Meeting the challenges of teaching and learning remotely requires being flexible, having vision, and thinking creatively about how best to support students.

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ED Surge

JULY 7, 2023

As an English language teacher in an international primary school and a language learner myself, I often think about how many K-12 students in the United States are given the opportunity to study another language in school. however, with insufficient and lagging data from schools, this research has its limitations. The answer?

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ED Surge

JANUARY 30, 2023

At Indian Prairie School District (IPSD), located just west of Chicago, one of the crucial alignment points—a “north star,” if you will—for the district’s 35 schools is its Portrait of a Graduate profile.

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STEM Next

OCTOBER 26, 2023

high school students. Forty-two percent of high school students surveyed experienced persistent feelings of hopelessness or sadness and 10% of all students had actually attempted suicide. Even before the pandemic began, more than 1 in 3 high school students reported persistent feelings of sadness or hopelessness.

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The Maker Mom

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

The benefits of online schools for gifted students are worth considering for those outpacing their classmates in traditional schools. Students can access classes they wouldn’t be able to otherwise in a traditional school setting and satisfy their intellectual cravings.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 31, 2019

as we discuss Back to School Tips! A general transcript: What would you say the purpose of Back-to-School Night is? . It’s a way of easing everyone back into the education journey after a long summer break and is arguably one of the most impactful days in the school year. Expect a preview of the upcoming school year.

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Cool Cat Teacher

JANUARY 8, 2024

Subscribe to the Show This week's sponsor: Edge U Badges Edge U Badges Edge U Badges from Forward Edge is a fantastic microcredentialing program for teachers, administrators, and school staff. With the ISTE Seal of Alignment, this program is approved by many districts as a flexible, personalized way for teachers to learn and grow.

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STEM Sport

MAY 16, 2023

This is done by designing a space that allows students to exercise their creativity and collaboration skills. Creating an effective STEM learning space requires planning by educators and school administrators. Flexibility and Adaptability: In a STEM learning environment, flexibility and adaptability are essential.

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Cool Cat Teacher

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

It needs to be accessible to you on your computer, on your phone, on any device you use. Personally, I do all my tasks and to do list because it's so easy to lose access to where those tasks are. So it does do visual search and you do have access to that in the 50. I do use Evernote, but I have tested all of these tools.

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STEM Minds

AUGUST 19, 2022

This pandemic took the whole world by storm and forced everyone to adapt to a new way of living, from the way we shop for groceries to the way we learn in school. These skills are more so built on innovative and creative soft skills rather than just academics. Creative Problem Solving: . Critical Thinking: .

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ED Surge

MARCH 14, 2022

Two years into the pandemic, schools continue to grapple with a broad array of concerns, from loss of instructional time to evolving pedagogical practices. What impact are you seeing in schools? I think learning is becoming more equitable and accessible. There is a learning revolution taking place. Care to weigh in?

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Carly and Adam

MARCH 5, 2023

Whether your school chooses to add the A for the arts or an R for reading, robotics, or even religion, these are all great ways to provide hands-on learning opportunities for students. Some educators feel strongly about the acronym, while others think more flexibly. It requires precision and creativity. So, Which One?

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CoderZ

MARCH 6, 2023

There is no prior coding experience necessary and in fact, this is a fun way for students to dip their toes in the water before they begin coding curriculum next school year or enter the Fall League competition. As they practice their coding using Blockly, students also develop computational thinking and creative problem-solving skills.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

DECEMBER 10, 2018

Root comes to us from our friends at Sunburst Digital – who provide engaging STEAM and SafeSchools programs for schools. An all-new version of StudioWeb has just been released – and we’re excited for the Sunburst community to now have access to this incredible program. Wonder Workshop.

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STEM Sport

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

These trends are not just academic fads; resources for parents, educators, and school administrators focused on improving students’ STEM literacy. This leads to the creation of flexible and dynamic learning plans that can adjust in real-time to the needs and progress of students.

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ED Surge

DECEMBER 17, 2021

However, the reality is that not every institution of higher learning was fortunate enough to showcase such flexibility. Since the 2018-2019 school year, the number of institutions eligible to award federal financial aid fell from 6,281 to 6,063, or 3.47 Some started to fold under pandemic conditions.

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CoderZ

APRIL 15, 2024

What Are the New TEKS for Technology Applications and Why They Are Important Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) are the curriculum standards for all public schools in Texas. In response to the increasing reach of technology in every aspect of life, Texas revised Tech Apps TEKS for the 2024-2025 school year.

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PCS Edventures

APRIL 16, 2024

That’s where out-of-school programs save the day by creating learning experiences just as cool as sunny beach days. Whether it’s coding robots or exploring the world beyond classroom walls, STEM sparks curiosity and creativity, putting an end to that dreaded “summer slide.” Creative Technology Calling all techies!

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Futurum

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

While many animals display specialised forms of intelligence, humans are flexible and creative when dealing with unfamiliar circumstances as our brains have the capacity for adaptive learning. Understanding how the human brain functions so efficiently and flexibly remains one of the greatest mysteries of science.

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STEM Next

AUGUST 20, 2022

Through the American Rescue Plan, school districts, cities, and states have funding to ensure that every child who wants a spot in a high-quality out-of-school-time program has one. STEM Next Opportunity Fund is a champion for STEM in out-of-school time because we know that 80% of youth learning happens beyond the classroom.

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STEM Education Guide

MARCH 8, 2023

If you’re wondering whether students should enroll in STEM programs for high school, the short answer is yes. Whether young learners are drawn to foreign languages, math, humanities, or fine arts, the truth is that everyone has a lot to gain from stem programs for high school. We go over step-by-step with a FREE worksheet!—–

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STEM Sport

MAY 16, 2023

This is done by designing a space that allows students to exercise their creativity and collaboration skills. Creating an effective STEM learning space requires planning by educators and school administrators. Flexibility and Adaptability: In a STEM learning environment, flexibility and adaptability are essential.

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Carly and Adam

JUNE 26, 2022

Flexible furniture for collaborating, planning, and sharing ideas were an important part of the makerspace design in one of the elementary schools that I served. In my book, STEAM Makers: Fostering Creativity and Innovation in the Elementary Classroom I share the idea of the “Ss”; space, storage, and stuff. Kim Chenoweth.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

DECEMBER 14, 2016

Students can relate to media and technology, whether it be through watching or making videos with mysimpleshow , using apps on smartphones, or logging in to LMS systems to access their online textbook. Assigning video creation as homework or an in-class activity is an easy way to get your students critically and creatively thinking.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

DECEMBER 10, 2018

Root comes to us from our friends at Sunburst Digital – who provide engaging STEAM and SafeSchools programs for schools. An all-new version of StudioWeb has just been released – and we’re excited for the Sunburst community to now have access to this incredible program. Wonder Workshop.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 21, 2017

Be flexible, open-minded, and adventurous. Consider a BYOD approach in your classes so students can use the devices they have easy access to and are comfortable with (if your school IT folks and infrastructure support this approach). Be creative. In fact, any chance you have, differentiate instruction.

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ED Surge

MARCH 31, 2022

It’s possible to preserve the best parts of our colleges, their values and the experiences they provide, but we have to do it while expanding access and reducing costs to serve those who need us most— our students. Most of the costs are fixed, with little flexibility. The good news is that there is still time to fix the problem.

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CSTEM

APRIL 30, 2021

As we near the end of the first full school year affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, districts around the country are making decisions about the near future. That includes the availability of summer school classes and altering schedules to help students catch up on lost time and progress. The Importance of Summer School.

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Carly and Adam

OCTOBER 18, 2022

Do you want this to be a permanent fixture on your wall or do you want something that offers more flexibility and movement? If you work with primary students, you may want to use a wall lower to the floor so that it will be accessible. After the second year, I took it down because not all my students could access a spot to work on.

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User Generated Education

OCTOBER 28, 2018

I teach gifted students at two Title 1 elementary schools. To engage participants in project-based challenges that are designed to build confidence and develop extraordinary creativity, critical thinking, communication, and teamwork skills. Creative problem solving: Learn how to think, not what to think. DI MISSION.

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STEM Education Shopping

AUGUST 28, 2023

Online workshops for aspiring STEM teachers ( 1 ) offer accessible platforms to enhance teaching skills and engage with modern methodologies. Firstly, one major benefit is the flexibility they provide. Unlike traditional workshops, online workshops allow you to access materials and participate in activities at your own convenience.

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STEM Next

OCTOBER 10, 2022

s Alphabet Soup of Legislation – Implications for STEM Learning for Back to School Season 2022. We are also in back to school season, with kids and educators heading back to now open school buildings, hoping to return to some sense of normal. Decoding D.C.’s By Ron Ottinger and Melissa Moritz.

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STEM Next

AUGUST 29, 2023

Adventures in out-of-school time play an important role in helping accomplish this audacious goal. Make this your guiding principle for the school year. Take time to get to know families before jumping into planning STEM activities this school year. Go beyond one-time events for families at the end of semester or school year.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 23, 2017

Both schools and workplaces alike are accepting the shifting times, moving from traditional to technological resources and approaches. With no creative background, a user can choose one of the storyline templates provided and follow the guided steps and tutorials to write a script that becomes a voiceover. Online Classes.

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Carly and Adam

OCTOBER 18, 2022

Not to say that only certain students will be able to use it, but instead how many students will be able to access the space? Instead, you might want the space to be used more flexibly and encourage students to use it during “free time“, after morning work, or during inside recess time. Photo Credit: @beekks1 on Twitter.

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STEM Sport

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Because of these constantly conflicting priorities that fill a teacher’s day, having easily accessible and quick STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) activities is a great way to ensure it is included in the curriculum. This activity enhances their spatial reasoning and creativity.

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Cool Cat Teacher

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter In this episode, we tackle a topic that's often whispered in the hallways of schools everywhere with a mix of disdain and necessity: worksheets. But depending, it's really very, very flexible activity. Stream by clicking here.

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