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The 3 Best Strategies For Teachers To Keep Students Engaged

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The 3 Best Strategies For Teachers To Keep Students Engaged Engaging students in the classroom is a key factor in successful teaching and learning. However, keeping students interested and involved in their education can be a big challenge.

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How Desk Chairs Became a Lesson About What We Deserve in Public Schools

ED Surge

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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The Science of Summer Camps

PCS Edventures

Pairing a flexible learning environment with subject exposure increases learning retention in a manner that’s so invigorating campers won’t even realize they’re learning. It’s directly related to the child’s achievement levels in school. We include games, physical activity and acting opportunities that reinforce academic content.

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Leveling Up Education: The Crucial Role of Real-World Application in Game-Based Learning 

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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. Multi-Disciplinary Principles Students not only learn coding but also witness the tangible impact of their code in a simulated, real-world setting.

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Afterschool STEM: 20 Reasons Why We Love It

STEM Next

Consistent participation in afterschool programs, especially those offering academic support, improves a young person’s educational achievement. Afterschool and summer STEM opportunities increase students’ comfort level with science, technology, engineering, and math and, therefore, their likelihood of success in related courses.”

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Empowering Educators: Online Workshops for Aspiring STEM Teachers – Comprehensive Guide

STEM Education Shopping

Firstly, one major benefit is the flexibility they provide. In conclusion, participating in online workshops as an aspiring STEM teacher offers numerous benefits including flexibility, collaboration opportunities, access to expert facilitators and resources. It promotes collaboration, creativity, and problem-solving skills.

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Does Science Still Have a Seat at the Table?

STEM Next

My students and I had been sent home for the rest of the school year. The potatoes we were growing in Martian soil had withered, and so had the student engagement. Fast-forward to spring 2021. I tried to maintain the same level of excitement and interest we had in the classroom, but it felt impossible.

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