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. Do you see what I’m doing?

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 9, 2018

It’s the end of school. Students will be buzzing with all the new material and eager to use it for summer school or the next year. Working in groups, students research opposite sides of an issue and then debate it in front of the class. Designed for middle and high school, but adaptable to other grades.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 13, 2015

It’s the end of school. Students will be buzzing with all the new material and eager to use it for summer school or the next year. Give students a couple of class periods–one to research bridges (using their internet search and research skills) and a few to build the virtual bridge. Designed for grades 3-12.

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User Generated Education

JULY 31, 2023

Too many classes, all grade levels, begin the school year with getting down to academic business – starting to cover content, discussing expectations regarding academic requirements, giving tests, and other academic information provided by the teacher to the students in a mostly one-way communication.

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Futurum

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

The first student has an extremely high grade point average (GPA) from their school exams, while the second student’s GPA is still good, but not as high. They grew up in an affluent neighbourhood with wealthy parents who could afford to send them to a top-class school and pay for one-to-one tutoring to help them prepare for their exams.

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Futurum

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Published: Going to university is a huge change from going to high school. Students in Science Seminar working on research skills Seminar students working on STEM activity Science Seminar students working on a case study How are these skills taught? How can first-year STEM university students be better supported?

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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.". This is intuitive, but first, let's look at some research. Research from Malik and Risvi supports a classroom culture that gets students in active in the classroom. Start Playing. What is classroom culture?

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Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 7, 2016

It’s the end of school. Students will be buzzing with all the new material and eager to use it for summer school or the next year. Give students a couple of class periods–one to research bridges (using their internet search and research skills) and a few to build the virtual bridge. Designed for grades 3-12.

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Computing Education Research Blog

JUNE 20, 2022

A May 2022 report from the UK government Research Review Series: Computing makes some strong claims about block-based programming that I think are misleading. The report is summarizing studies from the computing education research literature. Not everyone can achieve the goal without scaffolding. I’m not questioning the studies.

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STEM Education Shopping

AUGUST 21, 2023

Research has shown that engaging in puzzle-solving activities can improve cognitive abilities, such as logical reasoning, spatial awareness, and pattern recognition. Research has consistently shown that critical thinking is linked to higher academic achievement, increased creativity, and improved problem-solving abilities.

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National Science Foundation

DECEMBER 8, 2021

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. Board of Education decision in the pushout of Black teachers in integrated schools. The Diversity Imperative.

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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. Absolutely!

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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. Gathering and analyzing data and information.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 24, 2017

In my school, every teacher assesses writing. If I use Common Core as an example, here’s what these Standards call out as important about writing (slightly rephrased from the Anchor Standards): Write arguments to support claims in an analysis of substantive topics using valid reasoning and relevant and sufficient evidence.

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STEM Education Shopping

AUGUST 23, 2023

As a teacher, I know the importance of fostering teamwork and problem-solving skills in our middle school students. KEY TAKEAWAY What are problem solving team building activities for middle school? Communication is a crucial aspect of problem-solving team building activities, especially for middle school students.

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ED Surge

APRIL 12, 2022

software engineering school Makers Academy, and Mamokgethi Phakeng, vice-chancellor of the University of Cape Town in South Africa. And the argument is that if a university degree is a good investment, it ought to be substantially more valuable than the opportunity cost. There are two key weaknesses to our argument.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 19, 2019

Luckily, Ask a Tech Teacher contributor, Andrew Carroll, former High School teacher, has a great analysis of the problem and discussion of solutions below: How to control smartphone usage in classroom? Digital devices, especially smartphones and tablets, have become an appendage for schools.

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User Generated Education

AUGUST 8, 2017

9Too many classes, all grade levels, begin the school year with getting down to academic business – starting to cover content, discussing expectations regarding academic requirements, giving tests, and other academic information provided by the teacher to the students in a mostly one-way communication. Getting to Know Learners.

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STEM Education Shopping

JANUARY 27, 2022

However, innovations are not created they come from creativity and brain power of talented individuals working together to solve problem and achieve goals. A detailed research has proven that diversity can benefit from all of the things. How Do We Increase Diversity in STEM –. The Impact of lack of diversity in STEM –.

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Futurum

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

Forest ecologists research how plants respond to environmental challenges and how they die. Research into how forests work and how they change is rewarding because it addresses the needs of humanity, as well as the needs of flora and fauna.” What research opportunities await future forest scientists?

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STEM Education Guide

MARCH 9, 2023

The institution began to ramp up programs in support of STEM subjects in a boatload of American schools. 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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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. But he has decided not to try to convince schools and school systems to adopt his system. How did that go? Can we get more students thinking?

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Futurum

JUNE 21, 2022

DEFENCE – (in court) the argument that the accused person should not be found guilty. DEFENCE – (in court) the argument that the accused person should not be found guilty. FIELDS OF RESEARCH: American Studies, Criminology, Cultural Studies. FUNDER: Arts & Humanities Research Council (AHRC).

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Futurum

OCTOBER 17, 2023

His team began its research with the end goal of creating a sustainable and practical alternative to plastic packaging. But our research won’t stop there. Pathway from school to biological engineering Jeffrey says that biological engineering entails a robust understanding in maths, physics, chemistry and biology.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 18, 2015

Look at what Harvey Silver says in his book, Compare and Contrast : By compiling the available research on effective instruction, Marzano, Pickering, and Pollock found that strategies that engage students in comparative thinking had the greatest effect on student achievement, leading to an average percentile gain of 45 points.

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The Maker Mom

MARCH 18, 2023

Availability of Technology The broad availability and affordability of mobile devices have been a boon for schools. Online Tutoring Is a Growing Field Online learning opens the doors to educational opportunities outside of school hours. Many of these students achieve most, if not all of their credit hours through online courses.

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National Science Foundation

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

In its current form, school algebra serves as a gatekeeper to higher-level mathematics. Researchers and policy makers have pushed to open that gate—providing more students access to algebra, focusing in particular on those students historically denied access to higher-level mathematics. Domina et al., 2015; Dougherty et al.,

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National Science Foundation

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Each teacher participated in TEAM-Math, a National Science Foundation (NSF)-funded targeted math science partnership (DUE # 0314959 ) whose goal was to improve grades K–12 mathematics teaching and learning in east Alabama, focusing on improving mathematics achievement and engagement across demographic groups (Martin et al.,

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PCS Edventures

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

Complete with interactive slideshows, video demos, and more, implementing cross-curricular experiences is simple no matter where this school year may lead. Scientists conduct research, ask questions, and make discoveries. Learners see the challenges characters face time and again as they work to achieve a goal.

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Futurum

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

Bess’ specialisations are relevant for many different research applications. “A In Antarctica, Bess’ team’s research on dust sources continues. FIELD OF RESEARCH. RESEARCH PROJECT. US National Science Foundation (NSF), North Pacific Research Board, American Association of University Women (AAUW). © John Fegyveresi.

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Ellipsis Education

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

We are excited to provide English Language Learner (ELL) supplemental teaching guides available to our school and teacher partners. I had started teaching in a new school, in a new district and was excited to have the opportunity to co-teach in a tenth grade English class. Inspiration Behind the Updates My lightbulb moment.

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ED Surge

JULY 24, 2023

Teachers—with the vast majority of schools still organized as one teacher for every 15 to 35 students—mediate students’ classroom experiences in myriad ways. In essence, teachers sought a logical flow in the way students organized their arguments. Is the evidence reliable? Is it relevant? If yes, [students] also have to explain it.

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Vivify Stem

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

Using the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) as a guide, we break down the best ways to add engineering design to enhance science in your elementary and middle school classroom. All are important goals, but to achieve them, we need to make them clear! Why should I even integrate engineering into science instruction?

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ED Surge

DECEMBER 26, 2022

My interest was grabbed, therefore, by this thoughtfully composed piece in Chalkbeat, “ Hidden toll: Thousands of schools fail to count homeless students.” I was struck by the tight argumentation in the recent Vox essay, “ The incredible shrinking future of college ,” written by New America’s Kevin Carey. Read more from Emily here.

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Futurum

MAY 10, 2023

Nutrient-rich soil or water contains large amounts of nitrogen, carbon, phosphorus, sulphur and potassium As all high school students know, learning new things can be challenging. These kinds of specialties are more common in schools that have a greater focus on research. What are the aims of GeoPaths?

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 24, 2015

In the face of mounting evidence, education experts accepted a prescriptive fact: student success is not measured by milestones like ‘took a foreign language in fifth grade’ or ‘passed Algebra in high school’ but by how s/he thinks. Persisting. Stick with a problem, even when it’s difficult and seems hopeless.

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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. But in other ways it’s also a cautionary tale, of how the forces of “conventional wisdom” can blind people to unanswered questions and—over a surprisingly long time—inhibit the development of new ideas.

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