ED Surge

JANUARY 2, 2023

In November, the Virginia Board of Education tossed out its plan to revise the state’s standards of learning for history and social studies. This all fueled the impression that it was a political, rather than an educational, decision. The fusion of politics and education is hardly unusual. So, You Want to Be Inclusive?

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ED Surge

JANUARY 10, 2024

As a 2022 fellow of The National Fellowship for Black and Latino Male Educators, I attend an annual retreat designed to provide fellows and alumni with support and resources so we can all reach the common goal of becoming education leaders. At this year’s retreat, Lester Young Jr., This is a dilemma. And this isn’t a new conversation.

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National Science Foundation

DECEMBER 8, 2021

Teacher diversity is a contemporary issue in education circles that is prevalent in the current educational discussions. Few would discount the power and promise of diversifying the teaching force, especially in STEM fields; however, our research offers the field of STEM education new insight into the conversation.

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ED Surge

OCTOBER 19, 2023

But not every educator who tried hybrid teaching of some kind during the pandemic has continued it. Even so, proponents of hybrid teaching are making a push to build on the experience so many educators gained teaching online during the pandemic. Even vocal proponents of HyFlex admit it’s not widely popular among college instructors.

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ED Surge

APRIL 3, 2024

Throughout this lesson, my students not only learn the content but also develop critical thinking skills as they analyze evidence, put together persuasive arguments and respectfully debate their peers. Achieved through direct instruction, presenting big ideas first engages students for subsequent details in many social studies classrooms.

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ED Surge

APRIL 12, 2022

That question was the focus of a surprising debate held at a recent education conference. And the people arguing for and against the motion were both devoted educators. The discussion ended up turning on a bigger question: What exactly is education for? My argument is that the risk is too high, and the returns too low.

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ED Surge

OCTOBER 7, 2022

I speak and consult nationally on public education, youth development and child well-being, and since March 2020, I have integrated real-time polling into my speaking events, asking thousands of teachers, counselors and administrators about the well-being of their students, families and school communities.

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ED Surge

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

His transition has made me rethink the culture of my classroom, and my role as an educator in creating that culture. While we work to avoid actively segregating students within the school building, much of what schools attempt to do is assimilate everyone into white, middle-class culture as the pathway to achievement.

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Computing Education Research Blog

NOVEMBER 26, 2021

I gave four keynote talks in the last two months, at SIGITE , Models 2021 Educators’ Symposium , VL/HCC , and CSERC. My argument is that computer science was originally invented to be taught to everyone, but not for economic advantage. I’m not going to go into the LSA Computing Education effort or Teaspoon languages here.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 28, 2022

It’s fascinating that today’s game playing youth want a set of rules they must beat, parameters they must meet, levels (read: standards) they must achieve, and a Big Goal (think: graduation) they can only reach after a lot of hard work, intense thinking, and mountains of problems. Which they love.

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ED Surge

MAY 20, 2022

Our education system is having its own Henny Penny moment, with loud voices from the right generating and spreading panic that social and emotional learning, or SEL, endangers and “ indoctrinates ” students. Instead, evaluate the facts. The data is in, and it is conclusive: SEL is a safe and useful acorn. The sky is not falling.

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ED Surge

OCTOBER 1, 2022

Such arguments obscure many of the real, pressing problems in education right now—a mental health crisis, workforce shortages in sectors across the field, nearly two years of lost or lackluster learning experiences. And more than that, vilifying SEL will likely only move education in the wrong direction, educators and researchers say.

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ED Surge

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

That’s the argument of Peter Liljedahl, a professor of mathematics education at Simon Fraser University in Vancouver, who has spent years researching what works in teaching. Instead, he’s spreading the word to teachers one by one, through the book and by tirelessly speaking at conferences and other education forums.

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STEM Education Shopping

AUGUST 21, 2023

As an educator, I am constantly seeking ways to challenge and stimulate the minds of my gifted students. Research has consistently shown that critical thinking is linked to higher academic achievement, increased creativity, and improved problem-solving abilities.

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STEM Education Shopping

MAY 15, 2023

Source: wonderworkshop.com Cue Robot has become increasingly popular in STEM education, as it is equipped with innovative features such as artificial intelligence and machine learning. In this article, we will delve into the complexities of understanding how Cue Robot can be both qualitative and quantitative in STEM education.

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Cool Cat Teacher

MARCH 23, 2022

The customs, arts, social institutions, and achievements of a particular nation, people, or other social group.". They said, “active involvement of the low achievers may affect their learning more positively.”. Andrew Sharos, Award winning AP History teacher Andrew is an educator, author, speaker, and consultant. Start Playing.

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STEM Discovery Education

AUGUST 23, 2022

Student-centered instruction and learning lead to greater rates of achievement and transferrable life skills for success in school and long after. At this point, constructive arguments are based on evidence, which enriches students’ understanding of the concepts. The shift to student-centered instruction is well worth the effort.

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ED Surge

DECEMBER 26, 2022

Like educators and students across the U.S., This collection includes selections related to education and some that reach far beyond the classroom. Outside of education, I’ve been enjoying the work of Liana Finck , a cartoonist and illustrator who regularly contributes to The New Yorker. Read more from Marisa here.

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National Science Foundation

JANUARY 20, 2022

Now, this is usually where I would launch into a well-honed set of arguments explicating the various economic, societal, and moral imperatives which make clear the need for America to tackle issues of equity and inclusion through a systemic transformation approach to cultivate a larger and more inclusive STEMM workforce. experiences that?inspire?further

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Futurum

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

The idea that exam results should be assessed differently based on a student’s socio-economic background is known as differential treatment, and Emil is investigating whether such policies can improve equality and efficiency in education and labour markets. As you can imagine, there are many arguments both for and against these ideas.

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STEM Education Shopping

JANUARY 27, 2022

STEM Education deals with complex problems that benefit from multiple points of view. However, innovations are not created they come from creativity and brain power of talented individuals working together to solve problem and achieve goals. Role of Educators –. How Do We Increase Diversity in STEM –.

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Computing Education Research Blog

JUNE 20, 2022

The report is summarizing studies from the computing education research literature. For those not familiar, here are two education research terms that will be useful in making my argument. If we asked students to achieve this task in a text-based language , we would be asking them to perform the task without scaffolding.

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Futurum

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

At the University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg, Barbara Barnhart and Dr Olivia Long are providing students with vital skills to help them adjust to this new phase of education and develop a better sense of community with their peers. Called Science Seminar, their project aims to help STEM students transition to college life.

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User Generated Education

JANUARY 17, 2022

Develop a model to describe that when the arrangement of objects interacting at a distance changes, different amounts of potential energy are stored in the system [Grades 6-8] Construct, use, and present arguments to support the claim that when the motion energy of an object changes, energy is transferred to or from the object.

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User Generated Education

JULY 31, 2023

I believe that all classes, regardless of grade level including through graduate school, should begin with focusing on having the students make connections between themselves and the educator; and between one another. ” This form of prevention actually saves time in that the educator doesn’t have to deal with misbehavior.

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STEM Education Guide

MARCH 9, 2023

STEM, an acronym for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics, is an essential component of the educational experience. As the country rolled into the 21st century, STEM achievements in the US were behind those in other countries. In turn, the NSF came up with solutions to boost STEM programs in schools.

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STEM Education Shopping

AUGUST 27, 2023

As an educator, I am constantly seeking ways to enhance my teaching methods and promote a well-rounded learning experience for my students. In this article, we will explore how integrating theory and practice, emphasizing reflection and collaboration, can revolutionize the way we approach education.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 24, 2015

Pedagogic experts have spent an enormous amount of time attempting to unravel the definition of ‘educated’ It used to be the 3 R’s–reading, writing, and ‘rithmetic. One curated list of cerebral skills that has become an education buzz word is Arthur L. But they’re not new. Persisting.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 19, 2019

Using a digital device for educational purposes should be encouraged. Educational institutions in places such as France, Canada, UK, and Australia are addressing this problem by banning cell phones altogether. On the one hand, it serves as a distraction, while it can also serve as an educational resource.

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The Maker Mom

MARCH 18, 2023

Educational institutions at every level have adapted to this changing landscape. Technology continues to improve and gives children the opportunity to experience the finest education possible no matter where they are. Approximately 57% of K-12 students in the United States are issued personal mobile devices for educational purposes.

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Computing Education Research Blog

AUGUST 16, 2021

The International Computing Education Research Conference (ICER) 2021 is this week ( website here ). Miranda Parker, Allison Elliott Tew, and I have a paper “ Uses, Revisions, and the Future of Validated Assessments in Computing Education: A Case Study of the FCS1 and SCS1. We decided that we couldn’t. how much do they like computing?

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Stephen Wolfram

JANUARY 31, 2023

But, first and foremost, the story of the Second Law is the story of a great intellectual achievement of the mid-19th century. Sadi Carnot was born in 1796, and was largely educated by his father until he went to college in 1812. Sadi Carnot was by that point a well-educated but professionally undistinguished French military engineer.

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Career in STEM

MAY 8, 2024

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User Generated Education

AUGUST 8, 2017

I believe that all classes should begin with focusing on having the students make connections between themselves and the educator; and between one another. To that, I counter with several arguments for their use: Getting to know the students and building a community often act as a form of prevention for behavioral management problems.

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STEM Education Shopping

AUGUST 23, 2023

As an educator, I have found that these activities are not only fun and engaging but also serve as an important tool for creating a positive classroom environment. Debate tournaments : Encouraging students to research and present arguments helps them develop persuasive and analytical thinking.

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Talk STEM

MAY 13, 2021

To achieve the level of equality that is truly beneficial for our society’s ability to advance, there has to be both an awareness of the causes of disparity and a mutual commitment for all contributors to work toward solutions. This also points to the problems inherent in monocultural education. The Imperative for Diversity.

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PCS Edventures

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

Subtle but ever-present, literacy is a key player in STEAM education. When educators deliberately tie literacy skills into hands-on STEAM lessons, their value becomes apparent and learners take notice. Educators can use this to their advantage, modeling the writing techniques scientists use to make discoveries. Want to know how?

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