Ask a Tech Teacher

AUGUST 14, 2023

Gamification and Engagement These tools can enhance student engagement and motivation by incorporating gamification elements like badges, rewards, and leaderboards, elevating the learning process to an enjoyable and interactive experience. link] Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years.

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ED Surge

DECEMBER 18, 2023

In a world where technology is evolving at an unprecedented pace, education stands on the cusp of transformation. Imagine classrooms where teachers are empowered by cutting-edge technology and where students don't just learn from textbooks but co-create their educational journey. But are teachers provided the support to do so?

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ED Surge

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Paula Stamey, a seventh-grade social studies teacher in Benton, Tennessee, taught for 20 years before her school became a Verizon Innovative Learning School and adopted one-to-one technology in 2017. Mrs. Stamey is not alone in her initial reluctance to use technology in her classroom.

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STEM Sport

MAY 15, 2024

During the school year, educators and students follow a somewhat strict curriculum map , outlining what lessons will be taught to align with the necessary state standards, such as Common Core State Standards (CCSS), Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS), and K-12 Physical Education Standards.

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ED Surge

JANUARY 24, 2022

A 16-year veteran middle school teacher, Hall is a big proponent of increasing access to information for all education stakeholders. Since parents have real-time access through Jupiter to see how students are doing, formal parent conferences have become less necessary in many ways. Both groups use these tools effectively.

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ED Surge

MARCH 15, 2023

For context, these mobile desk chairs were all the hype in the mid-2010s, popping up in every private school or innovation academy that screamed flexible seating. I imagined what it would be like to learn as a student in these spaces with the freedom to move, spin, group and separate as I pleased.

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ED Surge

JANUARY 19, 2022

They cite homework’s impact on the achievement gap between students of differing socioeconomic backgrounds. They’re providing additional flexibility, assigning and grading less homework in light of the pandemic. School districts and educators have responded in a variety of ways. I don’t believe in talking about how we’re behind.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 26, 2020

The ease with which it differentiates for student needs, focuses on what’s important (which rarely is a due date), and provides much-needed flexibility has changed the way many of us teach our physical classes. Provide Flexible Due Dates. If a student has an off day and can’t submit on time, it hurts his/her grade.

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ED Surge

APRIL 19, 2022

Nonetheless, if companies like Lumen successfully provide access to additional OER content that's high quality and free or low cost it will certainly reduce inequity, Kaji indicated. It has created a market dynamic where some educators prefer to pay for what they view as a superior learning experience. How Is It Used In Classrooms?

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 25, 2019

Implementing a cloud storage platform at a school is a great way to gather all this knowledge into one unified place that can be accessed by students. Simply put, there are quite a few reasons why institutions can profit from the employment of such technologies for teaching and learning purposes. Extended Access to Education.

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STEM Education Shopping

AUGUST 28, 2023

These virtual learning experiences have become my guiding stars, providing me with invaluable knowledge and strategies to engage students in science, technology, engineering, and math. Online workshops for aspiring STEM teachers ( 1 ) offer accessible platforms to enhance teaching skills and engage with modern methodologies.

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Teach Hub

MARCH 26, 2024

This is a designated area for hands-on learning that helps to foster creativity and other essential skills among students. This concept has grown dramatically since educators are seeing how well it fosters student engagement and social interaction. What is a Makerspace?

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STEM Sport

AUGUST 25, 2023

Creating an engaging classroom environment is essential for effective STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) learning. An engaging environment not only sparks curiosity but creates excitement among students. Effective Technology Use When applied properly, technology is a tool used to increase engagement.

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Carly and Adam

MARCH 5, 2023

Some educators feel strongly about the acronym, while others think more flexibly. It doesn’t matter what you call it , as long as you are prioritizing the needs and interests of your students. STEM Science, technology, engineering, and math takes an integrated approach, creating connections across subject areas. So, Which One?

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CoderZ

APRIL 13, 2023

By incorporating game-based learning into the classroom, teachers can increase student engagement, help students to better retain information, and create an enjoyable learning environment. Game-based learning (GBL) is the use of interactive tools and digital games to engage students in the learning process.

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STEM Sport

JUNE 6, 2023

In the constantly evolving education landscape, educators need to design effective STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) curricula that engage and inspire their middle school students. The assessments should effectively measure student progress and provide meaningful feedback for improvement.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 31, 2019

Make this accessible online so parents who can’t do it that evening or have to leave early can access it at their leisure. Be flexible. Technology is becoming a mainstream part of kids’ education, just like it already is in their home lives. What concerns do parents have with how their kids are using technology in school?

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STEM Sport

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

In today’s educational landscape, teachers often find themselves racing against the clock, juggling lesson plans, assessments, and the ever-important (and sometimes seemingly impossible) task of keeping students engaged. This hands-on experience will introduce electricity and ignite their curiosity about technology.

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STEMx

MAY 27, 2021

Given the inequities related to educational access that became more apparent, such as internet access, adult supervision and overall support that varied among students’ situations, a focus on design process and connections among STEM applications surfaced more quickly than it likely would have if our context hadn’t changed so abruptly. .

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CoderZ

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

CoderZ is rooted in accessible learning opportunities to put every student in the driver’s seat of learning. Read more in: “ Harnessing CS and Technology Skills for Culturally Responsive and Sustainable Solutions “ 1.

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The Science Penguin

AUGUST 11, 2023

Instead, there is an emphasis on providing more time for students to engage in scientific investigations and supporting students in building a deeper understanding of science concepts. Making connections across the domains of science helps students make sense of new content and to solve complex problems.

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STEM Sport

MAY 23, 2023

STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) learning is essential to a student’s education. As educators and school administrators, it is our job to find innovative, engaging ways to introduce students to STEM concepts. Imagine Cup: Imagine Cup is a technology competition hosted by Microsoft.

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Magic EdTech

OCTOBER 16, 2018

However, with the surge of information online and offline, one of the main impediments to effective learning today is keeping the learners engaged and to ensure that the learning is targeted and effective. By changing the variables in the simulation, students can change the pollution levels in the sea and see the subsequent changes.

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STEM Education Shopping

MAY 18, 2023

As a robotics education specialist, I’m often asked about the latest and greatest tools for teaching STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) concepts to young students. 3) Younger students can practice counting by programming cue robot to move a specific number of steps. Source: amazon.com Hey there!

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STEMx

FEBRUARY 12, 2018

At eight schools in Hamilton County, Tennessee, students can tackle a selected real-world problem, design a solution and fabricate that solution, all in their onsite Volkswagen eLab. The eight eLabs, which provide access to rapid prototyping technology, came about through a public-private partnership in the Chattanooga area.

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Cool Cat Teacher

JANUARY 15, 2024

Our guest, Danielle Johnson, Executive Director of the Texas Scholastic Esports Federation, shares how esports is not just about gaming but about boosting student engagement, improving academic performance, and building a more inclusive school community. So the technology is not really a barrier as much as people think it is.

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ED Surge

AUGUST 28, 2023

In the nation’s capital and nationwide, academic test scores are down and many students regularly bail on classes. Coolidge students and educators participated at a DC + XQ design event. Getting Flexible Pulling off elaborate student projects requires a certain amount of flexibility in the curriculum and in the school day.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

AUGUST 15, 2017

This is a lesson planning tool designed specifically to offer teachers the flexibility they need to meet the varied needs of 21st-century students. With the Planner, teachers design curricula that is easily modified for groups or individual students. Provides lots of resources you can access from one location.

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PCS Edventures

APRIL 12, 2023

Learn how to reinforce dirt to make it strong enough to support the weight of cars without any special technology or materials. video: Take advantage of this exciting, hands-on program and discover how easily it engages learners in STEAM without any fancy devices. How Strong is Dirt? You might be surprised by the answer.

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Futurum

OCTOBER 3, 2023

The outdoor learning results in greater student engagement and impacts human and environmental wellness. For example, one activity asks students to look at an old tree and imagine its history. Students consider questions such as ‘how was it born?’ Another challenge was getting the support and buy-in from local teachers.

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