ED Surge

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Around the country, “ math wars ” are raging over attempts to increase equity by playing down calculus from the curriculum in favor of statistics or computer science, or by delaying when students take algebra. But there’s also a quieter revolution taking place that applies a different strategy to achieve the same principles.

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STEMx

JULY 26, 2018

How did Arkansas become a national leader in promoting and implementing a K-12 computer science curriculum? I also serve as a board member for the National Computer Science Teachers Association, and as a member of the Southern Regional Education Board’s Commission on Computer Science, Information Technology and Related Career Fields.

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The Maker Mom

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

There are full and part-time high school classes, but also college prep, honors, and advanced placement for your gifted students. Learning at Excel High School is self-paced and available to all enrolled students anytime. Character building and leadership through service help students to make real changes in the world.

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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. One powerful tool that can help achieve this is a STEM curriculum map.

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CoderZ

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Motivation Anchored in Purpose: While games are inherently motivational, the addition of real-world application provides students with a compelling purpose for their learning journey. Building Transferable Competencies: Game-based learning often focuses on specific mechanics and dynamics unique to the virtual environment.

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STEM Sport

APRIL 4, 2023

This is a great example of a STEAM career that uses STEM and arts to achieve daily tasks. STEM teachers get to use their STEM literacy and creative thinking skills to implement engaging lessons that get students engaged. Civil engineers need to be attentive to detail, creative, and skilled in mathematics.

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STEM Education Guide

MARCH 9, 2023

As the country rolled into the 21st century, STEM achievements in the US were behind those in other countries. Although it can merge with other fields such as engineering, technology is generally used to describe computer-related jobs. Computer programmers code the software for the engineers to plan.

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National Science Foundation

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

Engineering education not only fosters important skills like creativity, problem-solving, and decision making in young students, but by engaging in engineering activities, young students may also see engineering as a vocation that is desirable and possible (Brophy et al., The second one we present is a family-based activity.

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User Generated Education

FEBRUARY 15, 2020

Sadly, though, too few of these skills are directly and intentionally taught to learners: writing, speaking, and for more progressively schools, engaging in the arts and the computer science related skills. Is this really the best we can do?

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STEM Education Shopping

AUGUST 27, 2023

In the next section about ‘benefits of art integrated learning’, we will further explore how this approach positively impacts student engagement, motivation, and overall academic achievement. By engaging in artistic activities, students are encouraged to think outside the box and explore their unique perspectives.

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Magic EdTech

APRIL 27, 2021

On the other hand, game-oriented learning gets based around the idea of teaching through repetition, defeat, and goal achievement and is the foundation of any simulation-based learning. Visual learning reduces learning time and increases memory processing, allowing students to grasp concepts more quickly.

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Ellipsis Education

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

Although you likely are familiar with both, there are some interesting applications with STEM and computer science specifically. Let’s define direct instruction and inquiry based learning, and explore standards-driven methods for incorporating both into your computer science lessons.

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ED Surge

APRIL 23, 2024

The most challenging part has definitely been trying to keep students engaged in the classroom and interested in their learning. The balancing act is definitely a challenge, but I’m working extremely hard to achieve my personal and professional goals while continuing to enjoy the profession. For the past 1.5

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STEM Sport

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Focusing on STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) activities can be an excellent strategy to keep students engaged in winter. This article offers a variety of indoor STEM activities engaging and fun for children of all ages.

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Wisconsin Science and STEM Education

FEBRUARY 17, 2021

Post-COVID student support requires very careful and thoughtful approaches for several reasons: Standardized test scores in mathematics and literacy have been relatively flat for at least the last decade and achievement gaps are not closing. Thus, they lost key elements of school that motivated them to attend.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 15, 2018

” The first step toward reaching that goal would be opening their minds to fascinating bits and pieces of knowledge, be they about computer games or nature. The goal is bigger, more far-reaching, and more difficult to achieve. Let that include a passion to understand, connect the dots, and answer questions like, “Why?”

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STEM Education Shopping

MAY 14, 2023

Cue robots are created by Wonder Workshop and designed for use in computer science classes. Using cue robots in education has become increasingly popular due to their advanced Bluetooth capabilities that allow them to connect directly to computers or tablets. This requires them to communicate and work together to achieve a common goal.

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STEM Education Shopping

MAY 16, 2023

So, I decided to dig deeper into what makes Cue Robot special ( 1 ) and whether it’s worth investing in for parents or schools looking to teach kids essential skills like problem-solving and critical thinking through computer science. That depends on what kind of learning outcomes you hope to achieve.

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ED Surge

JUNE 21, 2022

Each level challenges the player to type the code necessary to advance their hero and achieve specific gaming goals.” The gameplay creates instant engagement and motivates learners to quickly level up their coding skills. Taking those skills into an open arena environment, players must control the head-to-head action with code.

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STEM Supplies

MAY 19, 2020

For the older students who were exposed to programming and basic engineering in elementary school, drones are a great next step. Through building drones, students expand on their circuit and engineering lessons from previous years. With programmable drones, they also grow in computer science skills.

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STEM Education Shopping

AUGUST 28, 2023

Here are four effective strategies for engaging students in STEM education ( 2 ): Project-Based Learning: This approach involves students working on a project or solving a real-world problem using their knowledge of STEM subjects. It includes computer programming, robotics, digital literacy, and information technology.

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PCS Edventures

APRIL 12, 2023

Each kit includes three, one-hour lessons in Science, Math, Social Studies and Language Arts for over 12 hours of hands-on engagement. What are some no-tech activities that boost student achievement across subjects? 500 years ago, there were no computers to help Da Vinci answer his myriad of questions.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 13, 2015

It takes about 5 weeks to go through the lessons and can be teacher- or student-directed. They’re so much fun (well thought-out games), students will want to participate. To achieve the Passport, students collect points and pass levels that are tabulated in a class leaderboard.

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STEM Education Shopping

MAY 17, 2023

Cue robots are programmable robots designed to teach kids computational thinking, coding, and robotics. They can be controlled through an app or even voice commands, allowing students to learn programming basics without getting overwhelmed by complex coding languages. Let’s explore this topic further in the subsequent section!

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STEM Education Shopping

MAY 12, 2023

With its advanced technology and user-friendly interface, Cue Robot has the power to engage students like never before. In this article, we will explore how Cue Robot works and discuss some ways it can be used to enhance student engagement in STEM subjects. KEY TAKEAWAY How can Cue robot make students more engaged?

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National Science Foundation

MARCH 21, 2023

As I reflect on the ways that K-12 students engage with technology, I fear that too many classrooms fall short of the vision articulated by the panel members. Ryoko Yamaguchi and Cyntrica Eaton will share their work, Empowering Educators to Enact Equity via Computational Thinking in the coming months. 1616-1620).

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STEM Discovery Education

MAY 10, 2022

Minecraft: Education Edition uses game-based learning to prepare students for the future by building future-ready skills like creativity, problem solving, and systems thinking while nurturing a passion for play. © 2021 Mojang AB. All Rights Reserved. Learn More. Learn More. -->. Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month.

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The Innovative Educator

AUGUST 24, 2015

I connected with a marketing firm to get computers and educational videos donated. I worked with the local community to bring in programs like Junior Achievement. I worked with a program called Power Lunch to connect students with mentors who would talk, read, and write with them during lunch time. Click here to watch video.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 7, 2016

It takes about 5 weeks to go through the lessons and can be teacher- or student-directed. They’re so much fun (well thought-out games), students will want to participate. To achieve the Passport, students collect points and pass levels that are tabulated in a class leaderboard. Here’s a thorough lesson plan.

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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?’ Children are growing up in concrete and with computers, away from nature.

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ED Surge

MARCH 21, 2022

And yet, she’s quick to draw a line in the sand regarding her district’s reliance upon learning technology: “I don't believe a computer is where a kid learns. I really want our kids to excel, and just handing them a computer program isn't sufficient. What do you hope to achieve with this support? I wanted to find a better way.

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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. Esports are rapidly growing in schools across the country.

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STEMx

FEBRUARY 12, 2018

For details on the burgeoning project, we contacted Michael Stone, director of innovative learning at the Public Education Foundation, a non-profit organization based in Chattanooga that aims to improve student achievement in public schools, and a member of the partnership: Q: How did the Volkswagen eLab project come about?

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Maydm

JUNE 11, 2021

And so being able to just get some great people at the table, some of the amazing sponsors that we have, and I would say the successes have really been at this point, having students who worked with us, you know, back in 2016 to now see them in college and pursuing computer science. I’m a prospective computer science major there.”

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Ask a Tech Teacher

AUGUST 15, 2017

Over the decades, I’ve come to realize that the product (a completed lesson plan) is less important than the process of organizing my thoughts, thinking about the needs of the students, searching for the right resources, and figuring out the best way to help students achieve goals. How to get started.

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