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The Role of Mathematics in Education

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The Role of Mathematics in Education: What Professions You Can Get in the Future Have you ever found yourself pondering the real-world applications of those algebraic formulas or geometric theorems you spent hours trying to decipher in school? But how does this abstract discipline translate into tangible career paths?

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Unlocking the Power of Creativity and AI: Preparing Students for the Future Workforce

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Teaching creativity and creative thinking in K-12 has always been valued but often challenging to implement. Many standards and curricula don’t call out creativity explicitly, and teachers aren’t often trained on how to teach and assess creative thinking. How would you respond to that?

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Tech Teacher Appreciation Week May 6-10, 2024

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They talk animatedly about plate tectonics, debate the structure of atoms, even smile at the mention of calculus. Books on the latest trends in educational technology, pedagogical strategies for integrating technology into the classroom, or biographies of tech pioneers.

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Why Some Students Feel Like They Can’t Excel In Math

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But in college, where she’s a business major, calculus is proving insurmountable. The fear or nervousness that occurs when performing or learning math is, by some accounts, the most common form of education-related anxiety. Even if a student makes a silly mistake, maybe the approach they took is really creative.

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Why I Believed Edtech Could Save My School — and How It Failed Me

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Are we just educational luddites or has the edtech revolution fallen short of its promises ? As educators, we need to be more discerning and discriminating about the use of technology in our classrooms and be willing to admit when the drawbacks outweigh the benefits.

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How Gaming Creates Opportunities for Learning That Endures

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She’s been sharing her observations with EdSurge readers for nearly a decade now, reflecting on young people’s interest-driven and playful engagements as they relate to education. Here, she comments on the history of gaming in education, its limitations and its potential—when done well—as a conduit for deep connections with learners.

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Tech Teacher Appreciation Week

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They talk animatedly about plate tectonics, debate the structure of atoms, even smile at the mention of calculus. That made the tech teacher (or whatever you call her in your school) the cornerstone to all things education, which brings me to the gist of this article: Teacher Appreciation Week.

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