ED Surge

OCTOBER 25, 2022

EdSurge: You’re a vocal proponent of gaming in the classroom. Can you share some of the obstacles you’ve faced promoting game-based learning? Shapiro: Years ago, while working in a charter school in New York City focused on using technology in the classroom, I met Katie Salen Tekinba?. So, I joined her team. Recommended Content.

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ED Surge

DECEMBER 22, 2023

Endless Network , a global organization committed to addressing equity gaps stemming from challenges such as inadequate internet access, strategically directs investments towards international companies that share their mission and actively contribute to its realization. Can you explain that? And it's starting with U.S.

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ED Surge

JULY 28, 2023

For decades, our country has invested in creating a more diverse STEM workforce by launching efforts that increase the representation of women and people of color in the field. Out-of-school time programs have played a large role, funneling more girls and youth of color into K-12 STEM education programs that introduce them to the field.

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ED Surge

JULY 4, 2023

Today, he’s an assistant professor in learning sciences and STEM education at Drexel University’s School of Education, and he leads the university’s Informal Learning Linking Engineering Science and Technology ( ILLEST Lab ). EdSurge: What is the gap that you've seen in children’s entertainment around STEM topics that you're trying to fill?

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Cool Cat Teacher

MARCH 21, 2022

You can have the first day back to school activities any day of the year. We all need classroom management tips and first-day back stations are one of those you can use any time of the year. Many of us like our classrooms to be student-centered and not as much lecture-based. Ferris Bueller or Bart Simpson?

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Cool Cat Teacher

APRIL 6, 2023

Today's three guests are expert authors of the newly released The AI Classroom: The Ultimate Guide to Artificial Intelligence in Education. From budgets to banking to credit and savings, choose a topic and use it in your classroom with EVERFI’s free financial literacy lesson plans. Is it helpful? Should it be welcomed in schools?

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Carly and Adam

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Your students can still enjoy the experience of creating their own parade balloons using latex-free materials such as paper plates and cardstock, all while learning important STEM concepts. The materials for creating your classroom parade balloons are simple and budget-friendly, making this an accessible activity for any teacher.

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ED Surge

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Endless Network , a global organization committed to addressing equity disparities stemming from issues such as inadequate internet access, strategically invests in companies worldwide that align with their mission and actively contribute to its realization. A solid early education serves as a cornerstone for a child's future.

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ED Surge

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

Now, Instructure is opening up the initiative to any part of the country where it has “a significant employee base.” Schools across the country are dealing with a severe teacher shortage. The staffing shortages “got really acute” at the end of last year, says Steve Daly, who’s been CEO of Instructure since 2020.

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STEM Education Works

MARCH 27, 2024

Space and organization are precious commodities for any STEM classroom. But there are a few tricks to help you keep things tidy and to avoid disarray in your classroom. But there are a few tricks to help you keep things tidy and to avoid disarray in your classroom.

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STEM Sport

MARCH 20, 2024

A diverse STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) workforce is key to the continued success and innovation in these areas. In honor of International Women’s Month, this article focuses on creating a welcoming environment for women in STEM in early childhood education and into their future careers.

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STEM Sport

APRIL 23, 2024

Early and consistent exposure to STEM curriculum is key to student comfortability and success in science, technology, engineering, and math subjects. It is essential that students’ in-classroom STEM learning continues even when their teacher is out and not able to facilitate lesson plans.

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Talk STEM

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Engaging students in Math and STEM learning can be difficult at times – and talkSTEM is here to help. talkSTEM resources can work in conjunction with the new Eureka Math curriculum, launched this school year across the Dallas Independent School District, encouraging students not just to learn, but to ask why.

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ED Surge

FEBRUARY 5, 2022

You can pose a question for a future column here. Self-awareness plays a crucial role in any attempts at inclusive teaching. Values and Beliefs in Practice After reviewing any prior writing you have done on the subject, identify where those values show up in your teaching. Put another way, both teaching and learning are messy.

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STEM Sport

APRIL 17, 2024

Mentoring programs are an impactful way to assist students throughout their STEM learning journey. Through STEM mentoring programs, students make real-world connections with successful STEM professionals, leading to increased engagement in the classroom. What STEM topics seem to interest my students most?

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Carly and Adam

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Are you ready to turn your classroom into a thrilling arena of innovation, excitement, and learning? This isn't just about athletics; it's about applying real-world STEM principles in a fun, engaging way that your students will absolutely love. Ready, Set, Test!

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STEM Next

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

What’s more, the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine published a report in 2007 that emphasized the importance of K-12 STEM learning as a critical factor for enhancing the nation’s competitiveness and prosperity ( Rising Above the Gathering Storm: Energizing and Employing America for a Brighter Economic Future ).

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Robot Lab

AUGUST 11, 2022

Diversity and inclusion are vital to creating a robotics education curriculum that invites all students to explore STEM. It can sometimes be confusing working out where to get started. These tips can be used in any classroom, for any type of course.

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ED Surge

OCTOBER 17, 2023

He argues that the traditional lecture method for teaching physics and other STEM fields has been proven ineffective, and that shifts to more active methods can greatly improve learning outcomes to make sure the next generation of researchers can make the next Nobel-worthy breakthroughs.

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Carly and Adam

JUNE 26, 2022

How to Setup Your STEM Classroom At Carly & Adam, we are always being asked about a STEM classroom setup ideas. We love seeing ideas from classrooms across the globe, so we asked educators on all of the social media platforms to share their insight on this regularly asked question.

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Carly and Adam

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Can your students help Humpty Dumpty by engineering a wall that he can’t fall off of? Embark on a journey of creativity and innovation as students take on the STEM challenge of building a wall for Humpty Dumpty. To complete this challenge students can use any blocks that are available such as KEVA Planks or dominoes.

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STEM Sport

APRIL 2, 2024

STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) learning is a foundational aspect of a child’s education. When it comes to classroom activities connected to STEM concepts, educators, parents, and facilitators are tasked with finding new, unique ways to facilitate the curriculum.

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Carly and Adam

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Can your students help Little Bo Peep contain her sheep? Embark on a journey of creativity and innovation as students take on the STEM challenge of building a fence for Little Bo Peep's wandering sheep. Students can use any blocks that are available to complete this challenge such as KEVA Planks.

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Carly and Adam

MARCH 1, 2022

Learning through play can engage students by making learning more hands-on and active. We can introduce students to tools that support play-based learning and provide opportunities for students to use these tools throughout the school day and in a variety of ways. Are you ready to infuse some play-based learning into your classroom?

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STEM Education Works

JUNE 14, 2022

Naomi just finished her 10th year as an elementary teacher and is a STEM superstar! In our interview, we talk about STEM in the classroom, technology hacks for teachers, and the future. Note: You can 3D print on a Sindoh straight from Tinkercad! What is something you do with technology in STEM that no one else does?

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CoderZ

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Are you ready to join the tens of thousands of classrooms that participate in the Hour of Code during CSEdWeek every year? This global event is a great way to spark students’ interest in STEM, develop their computational thinking skills, and inspire them to create their own projects.

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STEM Education Works

APRIL 18, 2023

Are you looking to finance your STEM studio or makerspace? Types of Grants There are many different types of grants that you can apply for. Knowing the types of grants that are available can help you tailor your proposals and may open opportunities that you hadn’t considered. Major grants – These tend to be national in scope.

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STEM Education Works

MARCH 7, 2023

STEM is one prominent area in education where there is a significant equity gap among students. This occurs because many students, particularly those from low-income families, aren’t equipped with the opportunities to learn the necessary skills to enter STEM careers upon graduation.

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Carly and Adam

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Nursery rhymes aren't just whimsical tales to entertain young minds; they also provide great opportunities for sparking creativity and problem-solving skills in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) education. 5 Nursery Rhyme STEM Challenges 1. 5 Nursery Rhyme STEM Challenges 1.

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Career in STEM

MARCH 19, 2024

Or how people can restore their connection with water? What’s even better is that anyone could have a career that deals with any of these issues. These intriguing questions are all problems that real-life STEM and STEAM experts are solving right now in their day-to-day work. Ever wonder how to map an underwater forest?

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CoderZ

MARCH 20, 2024

Diversity and inclusion are particularly important in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) disciplines, where minority groups are systemically underrepresented. Schools can implement a variety of strategies that make STEM more inclusive and inviting to students.

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Love Learning STEM

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

This post’s science and STEM experiments are perfectly themed for any elementary classroom. See if you can collect items from home, get supplies from Dollar Tree, or save Valentine’s treats that you are gifted but don’t feel like indulging in. They can be in any shape, size, color, or density.

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STEM Education Works

MARCH 27, 2024

After-school STEM programs enhance in-school education while also allowing students to explore STEM interests in what is often a more fun, exciting way, outside the normal structure of a classroom setting. We have ways to navigate around these concerns and start an effective after-school STEM program.

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Carly and Adam

MARCH 5, 2024

Get ready for the Summer Olympics with a Golf STEM Challenge! Welcome to a world where creativity meets engineering and the classroom transforms into a bustling mini golf course, teeming with excitement and imaginative designs! Students should experiment with inclines to learn how gravity can speed up or slow down the ball.

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STEM Education Works

OCTOBER 26, 2022

Professional development (PD) plays an important role in staying up-to-date on the best practices in STEM education. However, it can be difficult to decide how to spend your time with so many PD opportunities available. We are here to help you focus on what to look for to find the perfect opportunity for you. Collaboration. Technology.

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STEM Education Works

MAY 2, 2023

As an educator, you have a unique understanding of the needs of your students and classroom, making you an ideal candidate for receiving grant funding; yet, writing a successful grant proposal can still be a daunting task. In the previous post , we explored how to locate grants for your classroom or school. Phone a friend!

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Love Learning STEM

NOVEMBER 7, 2021

Having hundreds of students as a STEM teacher can be daunting. This blog post of Classroom Management Tips for Stem Class will get you started. Imagine how hard classroom management can be when you barely know your students’ names?! Classroom Procedures Tips for STEM. Where do I stand in line?

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