ED Surge

JULY 19, 2023

At a time when school districts are spending money on edtech like never before, it’s perhaps natural that some educators would be skeptical about both the pace and enthusiasm behind it. public schools raise questions about whether curricula and edtech are staying culturally relevant. Meanwhile, changing demographics of students in U.S.

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ED Surge

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

In North Salem Central School District, every student is encouraged to engage with computational thinking (CT) and computer science (CS). CT pathways are system-wide K-12 programs supporting equitable participation in computational thinking. This is not necessarily the fault of school districts.

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ED Surge

DECEMBER 13, 2023

The Need for AI Literacy in Education The rapidly evolving space of artificial intelligence (AI) requires school and district leaders to make sense of how emerging technology applications, including those that use generative AI (Gen AI), are being integrated into schools and districts across the United States.

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JANUARY 16, 2024

Choosing Tech That Grows From Your Schooling Into Your Career Starting a career is an exhilarating journey, and in today’s tech-driven world, the technology you choose during your school years can be a foundational step toward your professional tech arsenal. Thus, choosing tech that scales with your growing needs is essential.

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AUGUST 17, 2021

He has some interesting reflections on technology’s place in education: Remember the days of Oregon Trail on the old Apple IIe’s or students drawing pictures with Kid Pix. Much has changed since technology has made inroads into education, and much has not. So how do we know if the technology used in the classroom works? .

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ED Surge

DECEMBER 20, 2021

Computer science is one of the most in-demand fields of the U.S. Student interest in computer science far exceeds access to computer science education, especially among historically underserved populations. employers increasingly seek job candidates with skills or a background in computer science. The study of U.S.

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ED Surge

JULY 12, 2022

Today, a collection of more than 500 prominent business, education and nonprofit leaders called on states to update their K-12 curriculum to make computer science a core subject. The effort was led by Code.org, an education nonprofit focused on expanding computer science education. You'd expect everybody to learn it. In the U.S.,

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MAY 15, 2023

Wrapping up your school technology for the summer is as complicated as setting it up in September. If you have a school device, a lot of the shutdown steps will be done by the IT folks as they backup, clean, reformat, and maybe re-image your device. Most computers come with a built-in firewall to keep viruses and malware out.

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ED Surge

AUGUST 29, 2022

When educators consider the term computational thinking (CT), they often think of math or coding. But if you ask Daniel Fung, vice principal and English teacher at the Sham Tseng Catholic School in Hong Kong, he will tell you computational thinking is an entire pedagogy geared toward teaching lifelong problem-solving skills.

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DECEMBER 12, 2018

If you participated in December’s Hour of Code, you may have come to realize the importance of Computer Science to students. Greg Beutler is the Director of Techscool.org , a school devoted to teaching kids this fundamental skill through the lens of robotics, coding, competitions, and more. The same applies to computer science.

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ED Surge

JULY 5, 2022

In 2015, the Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust set out to develop a computational thinking (CT) and coding education initiative of world-class standard, based on up-to-date teaching tools and proven pedagogy. This goes beyond simply embedding computational thinking into a curriculum; it’s really about empowerment.

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ED Surge

JUNE 14, 2022

Who gets to learn about computer science in school? While a growing number of schools offer some form of computer-science class or after-school program, such offerings are still far more common in well-resourced districts than those that primarily serve underprivileged students, and more boys take them than girls.

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Career in STEM

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

Computer science careers are in high demand, offering lucrative opportunities across the education spectrum. From high school diploma to PhD, there’s something for everyone! Computer science is also a great way to develop high level computational thinking skills needed in the 21 st century. “In >> learn more.

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OCTOBER 20, 2020

If you’re a senior in HS looking to continue your tech education, we have a list of the ten best colleges that will help you perfect your skills: 10 Best Colleges in the USA to Study Computer Science. Computer Science is a desirable degree for many students as it has great prospects and is linked to innovation in technology.

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Cool Cat Teacher

APRIL 5, 2022

The best Instructional Technology Coaches are partners, culture leaders, encouragers, and easy to work with, says Dr. Katie Ritter. She covers ten essential points for being a successful education technology coach based on her research and her personal coaching of instructional technology coaches and teachers.

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JUNE 9, 2022

With the growing interest in tech comes a call for summer school programs that supersize student enthusiasm for technology. Perspective taking’ is an important skill to learn. The goal during the after school tech club time is that each student will publish their first ebook–or at least give it a good start.

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ED Surge

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Careers across all fields continue to become more integrated with, and dependent on, rapidly evolving digital technologies. K-12 learning opportunities must prepare students with the necessary skills to succeed in Industry 4.0. K-12 learning opportunities must prepare students with the necessary skills to succeed in Industry 4.0.

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ED Surge

JANUARY 30, 2023

At Indian Prairie School District (IPSD), located just west of Chicago, one of the crucial alignment points—a “north star,” if you will—for the district’s 35 schools is its Portrait of a Graduate profile.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

Here is Part 2 of his discussion on technology’s place in education: Part II Technology is Here to Stay: A Conversation with Teachers. In my previous post, I wrote about the permanency of technology in the instructional setting for educators.

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JUNE 2, 2022

June 4th-8th: Buy a K-8 School License. Usually, you get one desk copy for each grade level included in your school license. To take advantage of this special, purchase from Structured Learning with PayPal or a PO. To take advantage of this special, purchase from Structured Learning with PayPal or a PO.

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ED Surge

JANUARY 15, 2024

Since the advent of generative AI tools in learning environments, educators have sought guidance for the safe and ethical use of AI in education. How Students Use AI to Design Solutions for Their Community How Using AI Optimizes Instruction and Learning in Secondary Writing Can AI Help Teachers With Grading?

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 12, 2022

I posted this a few years ago, skipped the topic with all the craziness of the pandemic, and am updating it this year in articles about how to wrap up your school year.: Wrapping up your school technology for the summer is as complicated as setting it up in September. Learn to use programs or get rid of them.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

DECEMBER 12, 2018

If you participated in December’s Hour of Code, you may have come to realize the importance of Computer Science to students. Greg Beutler is the Director of Techscool.org , a school devoted to teaching kids this fundamental skill through the lens of robotics, coding, competitions, and more. The same applies to computer science.

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ED Surge

APRIL 12, 2024

COVID-19 was edtech’s big moment, and while digital tools kept learning going for many families and schools, they also faltered. I’d say it’s technocentrism , a concept introduced by Seymour Papert, renowned mathematician, learning theorist and edtech pioneer. Papert diagnosed this issue back in 1987. or “does LOGO work?”

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JULY 26, 2021

At a time when coding careers continue to flourish – despite the Covid19 pandemic and its adverse effect on the world economy – it is not surprising to see kids learning programming at an early age. So what is Python and why should kids learn it? This has definitely added to its appeal making more kids want to learn Python.

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SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

With schools closed for in-person learning and many children being educated at home, parents are scrambling for quality alternatives that work in a home environment. One of our Ask a Tech Teacher contributors has some ideas you may not have thought of: How to Make Remote Learning Work For Your Children. Online Learning Portals.

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ED Surge

AUGUST 3, 2023

Six months out from when it broke the internet, ChatGPT — and its numerous clones and adaptations — have drummed up great interest, and concerns, for teachers, school leaders and districts. They were born into this technology. Students and teachers in schools rich and poor will have access to these tools,” Stamford explains.

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Computer Science Teacher

JULY 5, 2022

Robots, game controllers, Internet of Things, and more are ways that computer science interacts with physical objects and not just pixels on a screen. These are ways that teachers can bring more students to more interesting (to the student) to get involved with computer science. VEX Robotics – middle to high school.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 23, 2017

Mary Davis, a guest writer for Ask a Tech Teacher, specializes in cloud computing. Here are her thoughts on how cloud computing is transforming today’s education: Cloud computing technology is certainly having its moment these days. With cloud computing, students are able to access the most updated resources.

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JULY 27, 2020

It’s hard to imagine school is back in a few weeks. I’ve collected a series of back-to-school tips that are suited for in-person or remote learning. Pick those that work for you: Great Back to School Activities. Back to School: A Bundle of Lesson Plans at a Great Price. It’s Time to go Back to School.

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STEM Discovery Education

DECEMBER 1, 2022

Teaching technology is a wonderful and sometimes tricky endeavor. While everything about my favorite subject is fun, in my 20-plus years of teaching computer science in a K-8 school, the one thing that has been the most exciting for me is Coding. And what better time to start than Computer Education Week!

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FEBRUARY 20, 2024

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? High school often focuses on procedural understanding—how to solve problems with well-defined steps.

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ED Surge

OCTOBER 25, 2023

As a techie at heart, I envisioned a digital utopia where post-pandemic schools would become fully digitized with students and teachers always remote and online while still preserving the magic of human interaction. The Hype Has Left the Building The tech landscape at my school was far from unique before the pandemic.

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APRIL 16, 2021

Kathy Schrock , columnist for Discovery Education explains: Augmented reality layers computer-generated enhancements on top of an existing reality to make it more meaningful through the ability to interact with it. UnimersiveVR –learn with VR. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years. Ways to use VR.

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ED Surge

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

Oregon Trail has an extraordinary origin story , illuminating many of the crucial elements that make games engaging and powerful for learning. Given its exceptional start within a favorable early ecosystem, one might expect hundreds—even thousands—of compelling games for learning on the market today.

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ED Surge

OCTOBER 25, 2022

“I've always thought games were good models for everything—how to learn, but also how to be,” says Arana Shapiro. She has dedicated much of her career to helping educators integrate technology with purpose into their curriculum. Can you share some of the obstacles you’ve faced promoting game-based learning? Recommended Content.

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MAY 6, 2024

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. School lore probably says they can drop a pin through a straw without touching the sides.

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