ED Surge

OCTOBER 7, 2023

Here’s a look at the top EdSurge stories for September, as the new school year kicked off. Our coverage of new approaches to math education drew the most interest from readers, with two different features exploring how to rethink calculus making our Top 5. Evidence Is Mounting That Calculus Should Be Changed.

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ED Surge

OCTOBER 25, 2023

While I’m not proud to admit it, at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, I thought teaching remotely would be a dream come true. The Hype Has Left the Building The tech landscape at my school was far from unique before the pandemic. Between early adopters and strident naysayers, most teachers fell in the middle.

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ED Surge

MARCH 4, 2024

When Pierrce Holmes entered ninth grade, his school put him in 9C, a lower-level algebra class. Which students get to attempt intellectually stimulating courses like calculus may rely in part on where they attend high school rather than just their aptitude for math, according to a new study. Oh, do you want to try?

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ED Surge

NOVEMBER 11, 2023

Changing teaching was the biggest theme of our most popular articles in October. How Teaching Should Change, According to a Nobel-Prize-Winning Physicist : Since winning the Nobel Prize for physics in 2001, Carl Wieman has devoted the bulk of his energies to trying to improve teaching. Will the ideas catch on?

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ED Surge

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

This meant I was consistently rewarded at school for putting my head down and striving to be a “good student” and “high achiever,” but never for challenging authority or speaking up when something was wrong. school and university system, I wanted to find out how microaggressions shape the experiences of Asian American K-12 educators.

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ED Surge

MARCH 20, 2024

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. What are the equity and ethical considerations when it comes to AI use?

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 10, 2023

They talk animatedly about plate tectonics, debate the structure of atoms, even smile at the mention of calculus. The teaching profession has our own version of these nerdy individuals, called technology teachers. School lore probably says they can drop a pin through a straw without touching the sides. Avoid words such as “Meh”.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 28, 2022

I know–a geeky, scary three-letter word that makes even math aficionados decide to choose advanced calculus rather than computer programming. Computers and coding languages are becoming more important in our lives with each passing day, but it can be hard for high school students to choose the best coding languages for their needs.

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ED Surge

MAY 8, 2023

That’s the question the middle school class was struggling to answer. Fractions hadn’t really connected with the students, says John Barclay, a teacher in Richmond Public Schools in Virginia. The conversation around math instruction suggests that not that much is really known about how to teach K-12 math. I was like, ‘Oh, s**t.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 3, 2021

They talk animatedly about plate tectonics, debate the structure of atoms, even smile at the mention of calculus. The teaching profession has our own version of these nerdy individuals, called technology teachers. School lore probably says they can drop a pin through a straw without touching the sides. That’s it.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 2, 2022

Why tech and the teacher who manages it in your school has become more important than ever. They talk animatedly about plate tectonics, debate the structure of atoms, even smile at the mention of calculus. The teaching profession has our own version of these nerdy individuals, called technology teachers.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 4, 2019

The end of the school year is a time when both students and teachers alike are distracted by thoughts of vacation, sleeping in, and no deadlines. Many of these, educators would love to teach but “just don’t have time for “, even though they align well with broad goals of preparing students for college and career.

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ED Surge

JANUARY 24, 2024

She says she’s not a math person, but she was able to pass her high school math classes without too much trouble, earning Cs. But in college, where she’s a business major, calculus is proving insurmountable. And it also helps teachers to develop key knowledge and skills they need for teaching mathematics.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 10, 2017

Revel in that feeling of accomplishment that comes with doing the impossible–finding the answer to a calculus formula (or division problem) or programming a robot to walk across the room. Coding uses the vehicle of programming to teach students creativity and logic, to be problem-solvers and critical thinkers. C-STEM Studio.

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ED Surge

OCTOBER 14, 2022

Educators and parents started this school year with bated breath. According to a survey administered by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in 2019, 37 percent of high school students said they experienced persistent sadness or hopelessness and 19 percent reported suicidality. In response, more than half of all U.S.

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Cool Cat Teacher

MARCH 25, 2023

While all of these schools have been rushing to block ChatGPT , many don’t realize that generative AI tools are making their way into Google Workspaces and Microsoft 365. (If Some questions to ask So, while universities and schools may block ChatGPT, will they remove Office 365 and Google Docs from their suite of tools provided to students?

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STEM Education Works

MAY 6, 2024

In response, teaching techniques are being developed that can help in easing this student-based concern. Try hands-on, interactive projects like building scale models to apply geometry or calculus or using coding with a programming language to apply algebra and arithmetic.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 22, 2020

They talk animatedly about plate tectonics, debate the structure of mathematical functions, even smile at the mention of calculus. Understand that tech teachers often think trying to teach teachers to tech is like solving the Riemann Hypothesis (many consider it impossible). Distract them with an interesting problem. New Tech Teacher?

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 3, 2020

They talk animatedly about plate tectonics, debate the structure of atoms, even smile at the mention of calculus. The teaching profession has our own version of these nerdy individuals, called technology teachers. School lore probably says they can drop a pin through a straw without touching the sides.

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The Maker Mom

JANUARY 17, 2024

Any of these math platforms serve as a great addition to an in-school curriculum or as a standalone lesson plan. Children between 6th and 12th grades can easily find an appropriate course in algebra, geometry, algebra 2, and pre-calculus. What makes School Yourself unique is the way that the application works.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

Statistics, calculus, coding, predictive modeling, and data visualization are all relevant subjects. link] Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years. If you want to be a data scientist, you need a solid understanding of data science and analytics. This would help to develop your knowledge and technical skill sets.

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STEM Education Guide

MARCH 8, 2023

If you’re wondering whether students should enroll in STEM programs for high school, the short answer is yes. Whether young learners are drawn to foreign languages, math, humanities, or fine arts, the truth is that everyone has a lot to gain from stem programs for high school. We go over step-by-step with a FREE worksheet!—–

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ED Surge

AUGUST 26, 2022

Educator Stacey Roshan believes that when schools prioritize students who are most vocal and quickest to raise their hand, the perspectives of too many are lost. When Roshan was in high school, she feared the moment she might be called on in class. Let’s take a trip back to high school. And this doesn’t just happen in school.

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National Science Foundation

MARCH 2, 2022

Rural schools can be amazing places for STEM teachers to work. Rural schools may be a new teacher’s first choice because of a location near family or friends, or because they are seeking outdoor recreational opportunities—skiing, fishing, boating, or natural beauty—that can be found in rural places. About one-half of all U.S.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 8, 2019

Programs are geared to the particular learning of Elementary and Middle School, and Middle and High School with games and lessons aligned to state and national standards like Common Core, TEKS and MAFS. There are about 118 games, sorted by age group (grades 3-5, 6-8, and high school) and subject, including: Algebra Four.

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STEM Everyday Podcast

OCTOBER 8, 2022

He currently teaches at Horace Greeley High School in Chappaqua, CUNY Lehman College, and Mercy College. As a mathematics educator, he has taught a wide range of subjects, from remedial algebra classes to upper-level calculus.

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The Innovative Educator

NOVEMBER 21, 2012

Hurricane Katrina brought rise to charter schools in New Orleans and it looks like Superstorm Sandy is bringing rise to online learning in New York City. Teachers experienced in online learning will teach the courses. No internet? No problem! I want more ». online learning'

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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. These are the students who end up hitting a wall when math courses move from easier algebra to more advanced concepts in, say, calculus, he argues. “At

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Cool Cat Teacher

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

Professor Emeritus at the University of Virginia’s School of Education and Human Development. – Sponsor of today's show, a differentiation tool How the Brain Learns by David Sousa Teaching Channel Math Video. And I think that's probably the game plan all the way through school. William Clay Parrish, Jr.

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STEM Sport

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

In this article, we will explore the theory that STEM subjects are more challenging and provide solutions for educators and school administrators to effectively engage students in STEM lessons. Topics such as physics and calculus deal with complex theories that can be difficult to grasp without proper guidance and real-world connections.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 14, 2017

Today, done well, they become real teaching tools that use optics to communicate ideas, unpack granular concepts, and connect students to information. Free Video Lectures — academic lectures on lots of topics including biology, biotechnology, and calculus. More on videos as a classroom tool: How to teach with videos.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

SEPTEMBER 13, 2016

Norman Webb’s Depth of Knowledge philosophy — an integral concept to her school’s mission. There are several concepts that address this reform in teaching (such as Art Costa’s Habits of Mind , Bloom’s Taxonomy , the Hess Cognitive Rigor Matrix , or the tech-oriented SAMR Model ).

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National Science Foundation

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Board of Education of Topeka (1954), the landmark ruling that established racially segregated schools unconstitutional. constituting 35-50 percent of the teaching populations in the seventeen states that permitted segregation. In May 2024, the country will see the 70 th anniversary of Brown v. The Brown v. making up 6.1 making up 6.1

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Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 23, 2019

When I started teaching, videos were a rarity. Here are ten of my favorite virtual places to find clear, effective educational videos that not only support teaching but can be used to enrich lessons for students who want more and/or backfill for those who might need a bit more help: BBC Bitesize. School Tube. Teacher Tube.

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Jacobs Physics

DECEMBER 16, 2023

The usefulness of graphical representations over straight-up equations and calculations for understanding energy concepts has been well established in physics teaching literature for years. I resisted teaching energy bar charts for nearly the first two decades of my career - mainly for point (3) above. Of course not!

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Cool Cat Teacher

MAY 10, 2022

If you have students in your school who do not have English as their primary language, this is a must-listen-to episode. (Or You can provide feedback to your students on any text (print or digital) and they can hear you read as well.This is a perfect tool for summer school, reading tutors and anyone teaching reading.

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STEM Sport

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Fall STEM Activities for Middle School Decomposition Diary Description: Students bury different types of organic fall matter, like fruit, leaves, and small pumpkins, in specified plots. Educational Benefit: This hands-on project teaches the principles of aerodynamics, the workings of meteorological instruments, and data collection.

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