ED Surge

MAY 15, 2024

STEM identity can last a lifetime and help students thrive in school, future careers and life. As the demand for digital skills grows, schools must develop inclusive programs to engage diverse learners. Preparing future global innovators takes a district-wide team of facilitators, classroom teachers and school administrators.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 10, 2023

3 Fun Ways to Use Tech in the Classroom in the Run-Up to Summer Summer is right around the corner and as a teacher, you might be in search of creative ways to leverage technology to ensure your classroom remains an entertaining, engaging and educational space. Fear not, we’ve got you covered! Let’s dive in!

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ED Surge

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

When my wife was pregnant with our first child, we often had conversations about where we would send our kids to school. These conversations were almost always rooted in fear, with the ever-present threat of gun violence in schools weighing heavy in the back of my mind. Am I Not Good at School, or Is School Not Good for Me?

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Cool Cat Teacher

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

Furthermore, kindergarten and elementary grades are fundamental. Dr. Robb has written more than 25 books on reading but also takes 3-4 months each school year as a classroom teacher. Recently she has completed two books with her son Evan Robb, a middle school principal. eSpark is free forever for teachers. Subscribe to the Show.

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STEM Sport

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

STEM in Elementary Education The STEM workforce is growing at a faster rate than any other field. Best STEM Activities for Elementary Students In this article, STEM Sports® introduces simple and easy-to-implement STEM activities for elementary students. The term is commonly used when talking about education and careers.

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User Generated Education

APRIL 22, 2022

I call it a perfect STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, and math) unit. First, I wanted my learners, who are from lower income families, to develop both an entrepreneur mindset and entrepreneur skills along with the creativity and innovation that comes with these skills. Why Schools Should Teach Entrepreneurship ).

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The Maker Mom

OCTOBER 13, 2023

A little friendly math competition never hurts anyone, which is especially true for math. Math contests reinforce the math knowledge participants have already accumulated, teach them to problem-solve faster, and enjoy the camaraderie of working with a team in a collaborative environment.

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PCS Edventures

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Mathematics is so much more than just a school subject. However, math lessons often feel disconnected from their use and application. STEAM transforms how educators teach and students learn math by making it relevant, exciting and hands-on. Touch: Tactile experiences allow learners to interact with the math concept physically.

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User Generated Education

NOVEMBER 27, 2022

Each week a master math teacher from Math Amigos comes to my GT classroom for an hour to present conceptual math problems. High ability math students from 4th through 6th grades attend. Develops Logic, Critical Thinking, and Creativity. Improves Reading and Math Skills.

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The Maker Mom

JANUARY 17, 2024

Math can be an intimidating subject to learn and one that kids either like or dislike. Learning math online can take some pressure off and allow children to absorb the information more effectively. With the right patience, kids can see the possibilities of math and how useful it is in their studies and daily life.

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Carly and Adam

JANUARY 31, 2022

14 Diverse STEM Picture Books for Elementary Students Our classroom libraries and the stories that we share with our students should be reflective of the diversity that makes up our world. This is especially important in STEM, demonstrating that science, technology, engineering, and math are accessible to ALL students.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 19, 2023

Many ICDL books are classified as “activities” meaning they are perfect for digital story times, scavenger hunts, and creative writing exercises. Elementary and middle school children can read the books or have them read aloud to them. There are additional dedicated libraries for Middle School and audio books.

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Carly and Adam

OCTOBER 15, 2021

The after-school STEM club meets every Wednesday. What is an After-School STEM Club? A STEM club is a gathering of students, teachers, parents, and community members outside of school hours. How do you Start an Elementary STEM Club? Talk about logistics with your school leader. Things got quiet.

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STEM Education Guide

MARCH 11, 2023

Need a math game for a road trip or a rainy day inside, but you don’t have any board games or flashcards? There are plenty of math games you can play with a simple $2 set of cards. (Or It’s a great screen-free activity to have fun and practice math. You don’t need them! Or buy a multi-pack for the classroom! )

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ED Surge

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

In my role as a technology specialist — or tech coach — at an elementary school, I support teachers of students in pre-K through second grade and I often hear comments like these. When I became a school-based tech coach six years ago, I faced these same struggles. “I don't have time to use technology with my littles.”

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 20, 2022

Many ICDL books are classified as “activities” meaning they are perfect for digital story times, scavenger hunts, and creative writing exercises. Elementary and middle school children can read the books or have them read aloud to them. TumbleBookLibrary is a curated database of over 1100 elementary age ebooks.

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National Science Foundation

MAY 15, 2024

The decision to remain a science or math teacher, or to continue teaching within a particular school, is closely related to sense of identity (Ware & Kitsantas, 2007). Each teacher was at a different high school or middle school, enabling cross-site comparisons.

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Carly and Adam

MARCH 5, 2023

Whether your school chooses to add the A for the arts or an R for reading, robotics, or even religion, these are all great ways to provide hands-on learning opportunities for students. STEM Science, technology, engineering, and math takes an integrated approach, creating connections across subject areas.

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Cool Cat Teacher

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter In this episode, we tackle a topic that's often whispered in the hallways of schools everywhere with a mix of disdain and necessity: worksheets. This obviously is going to work really well with something like math. Stream by clicking here.

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STEM Sport

MARCH 29, 2022

Getting kids interested in math can often be a difficult task. For some, math comes easily and is a subject they enjoy. As parents and educators, we have to find creative ways to teach math to engage kids regardless of their current skill level. Play Math-Based Videos and Board Games. Math is Fun.

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STEM Next

MAY 26, 2022

With less structure and more time for self-directed play, summer is an ideal time to encourage children’s interests, confidence, and creativity. Ask an educator for suggestions for fun and free summer learning experiences that will support a budding interest and set a child up for success next school year. Make math meaningful and fun.

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User Generated Education

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

Now, they are in display cases in the lobby of our elementary school. Each Halloween season, I become enamored with the passion, creativity, talent, and skill of the sugar, cake, and pumpkin artists on this show. Math Related Activities and Standards. Math Standard : CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.5.NF.B.7 A little history.

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STEM Next

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

My students and I had been sent home for the rest of the school year. In desperation to keep science instruction going, I bought foldscopes and told parents they could pick them up at the school—anything to keep the magic alive. Rest assured; this was not chaos: this was encouraged best practice. Fast-forward to spring 2021.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 14, 2021

Many ICDL books are classified as “activities” meaning they are perfect for digital story times, scavenger hunts, and creative writing exercises. Elementary and middle school children can read the books or have them read aloud to them. TumbleBookLibrary is a curated database of over 1100 elementary age ebooks.

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ED Surge

JANUARY 25, 2022

This is the advice we’ve been giving district and school leaders across the country about their daily schedule. No amount of money or professional development and design time could have had a greater impact on school schedules than COVID-19. It’s one of the first things we ask for when we visit schools around the world.

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Ellipsis Education

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

Meghan Lund Content Marketing Specialist In order to put on that cap and gown and walk across the stage with a diploma in hand, high school students must work hard to complete a certain amount of credits in various subject areas. In this blog, we explore why high school should have computer science requirements in order to earn that diploma.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 21, 2018

Finding webtools for high school classes requires a different set of metrics than those that apply to lower and middle school searches. By high school, the pressure to prepare students for their future is immense. Of course they do! They aren’t interested in replacing the usual tools or facilitating rote drills.

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Carly and Adam

MARCH 1, 2022

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. Add some Cori products to your school maker space or include it as a building tool in your classroom. Fancy Markers Smelly markers, fat markers.

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STEM Education Guide

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

There are many excellent STEM schools available in the United States. As children reach high school level, there is more of a selection when it comes to careers in STEM. Schools become more specialized at this level as opposed to a general understanding of STEM. Best Stem Schools. The Harker School (San Jose, California).

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Stem Activities for Kids

FEBRUARY 4, 2024

STEM Team Building Challenges for Elementary Students on Valentine’s Day Brooke Brown of Teach Outside the Box , and the creator of STEM Bins®, has created a set of Teambuilders for Valentine’s Day. Put your students’ spacial skills to the test with this creative STEM activity! What are Teambuilders?

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Stem Activities for Kids

FEBRUARY 4, 2024

STEM Team Building Challenges for Elementary Students on Valentine’s Day Brooke Brown of Teach Outside the Box , and the creator of STEM Bins®, has created a set of Teambuilders for Valentine’s Day. Put your students’ spacial skills to the test with this creative STEM activity! What are Teambuilders?

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ED Surge

JULY 18, 2022

That’s in large part because the widespread staffing shortages that plagued the 2021-22 school year have stretched into summer programming, which, in many cases, relies on licensed school teachers to sign up to continue working with students. We couldn’t get teachers to opt in” to summer school, Entsminger explains.

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Carly and Adam

MARCH 24, 2023

These are some of the art projects that fill the hallways in our schools. Maybe your school uses the acronym as STEM or STEAM or STREAM. If artistic expression and creativity are incorporated into the work of your school, then you may favor STEAM over a traditional STEM approach. Art is eye-catching and often joyful.

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CoderZ

APRIL 15, 2024

What Are the New TEKS for Technology Applications and Why They Are Important Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) are the curriculum standards for all public schools in Texas. In response to the increasing reach of technology in every aspect of life, Texas revised Tech Apps TEKS for the 2024-2025 school year.

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Carly and Adam

JANUARY 13, 2022

The books we share with our students can cultivate an interest in science, technology, engineering, and math. Counting on Katherine by Helaine Becker Katherine Johnson loved math and was very curious when it came to numbers. Plan a school garden. Research one and create a diorama of its underwater habitat.

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The Maker Mom

MARCH 9, 2024

From programs based around robotics and coding to math lessons they’ll actually grow to love, these camps are perfect for keeping kids learning and sociable during the summer. Summer camps take place all over the area at schools, churches, and activity centers. Mad Science welcomes kids ages 3-12.

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PCS Edventures

AUGUST 8, 2023

Once kids begin to code, you’ll see that it fosters these skills and characteristics in learners: develops computational thinking enhances executive functioning skills encourages creative thinkers and innovators At what age can learners begin to code? why is it important to introduce coding in elementary school?

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