ED Surge

APRIL 18, 2023

For more than 100 years, high schools and colleges have relied on the same stalwart tool to measure teaching and learning: the clock. And the fact that students learn valuable lessons in the many hours they spend outside of the classroom, too, before school, after school , on the weekends and in the summer.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Summer jobs for many high schoolers (myself included) was a right of passage, where we stuck our toe into the adult work-a-day world for a brief period before returning to school for more education. Retail Job Opportunities Retail jobs are ideal for high school students looking for flexible work schedules during the summer.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

As this school year approaches an end and students start to plan on college life, the Ask a Tech Teacher team has suggestions on how to make that work well: Balancing Academics and Social Life in College College life is an exhilarating journey filled with learning, discovery, and growth. But, why is balance so crucial?

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ED Surge

JANUARY 24, 2024

Tools like ChatGPT have quickly destabilized our thoughts about the future of school and work. One role of schools is to prepare students for the future. One role of schools is to prepare students for the future. But how can teachers and schools fulfill this obligation when the future is so uncertain?

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ED Surge

MARCH 22, 2022

School is not the problem. This statement was shared by a former middle school student of mine during his freshman year of high school. John* was getting all A’s and one B in stark contrast to the B’s, C’s, and D’s received in middle school. But my school doesn’t work that way. Morita, you were wrong.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

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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Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 21, 2023

The skills required to succeed in your post-High School life, be it college, a vocational training program, the military, or a job, are surprisingly similar. Being flexible and open to embracing change also helps graduates stay ahead of the curve in a competitive job market. Strong leaders will help graduates stand out from the crowd.

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ED Surge

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Imagine classrooms where teachers are empowered by cutting-edge technology and where students don't just learn from textbooks but co-create their educational journey. Gen AI offers the remarkable ability to create entirely new educational content, underscoring its vital role in enhancing the learning experience.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 14, 2024

Data gathered through evaluations, completed assignments, and interaction with chatbots or virtual assistants provides educators with insights into students’ unique needs and learning styles. Virtualized and Augmented Learning Rote memorization is an outdated and poor method of preparing students for real-life challenges.

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ED Surge

MARCH 14, 2022

Two years into the pandemic, schools continue to grapple with a broad array of concerns, from loss of instructional time to evolving pedagogical practices. Many believe that technology is the key to addressing any perceived learning loss, as well as redefining teaching and learning. There is a learning revolution taking place.

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ED Surge

OCTOBER 21, 2022

As districts across the country search for ways to support early childhood learning, designers, architects and planners can play an important role in creating developmentally-appropriate facilities that support play-based learning, exploration and socialization. They’re learning through play and discovery.

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ED Surge

JULY 18, 2022

It’s summer time, and the learning is not easy. 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. They’re having to be more flexible.”

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Accelerate Learning

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

om Northern Illinois University, Neir currently teaches fifth grade science and social studies at a public school in Texas. Neir has worked in a few different school districts within Texas. She enjoys the flexibility of working remotely, along with the combination of structure and creativity that the work provides.

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STEM Education Shopping

JULY 14, 2022

STEM learning is gaining its popularity day by day. Schools are incorporating STEM education in their daily curriculum and becoming an integral part of what they teach. Benefits of STEM Learning : 1. Foster ingenuity and creativity – Ingenuity and foster can be pair with stem education and can lead to new and innovative ideas.

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STEM Minds

AUGUST 19, 2022

This pandemic took the whole world by storm and forced everyone to adapt to a new way of living, from the way we shop for groceries to the way we learn in school. People had to learn new communication and technology skills to continue with their education, jobs, and day to day interactions. Creative Problem Solving: .

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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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STEM Education Shopping

DECEMBER 12, 2021

STEM learning is gaining its popularity day by day. Schools are incorporating STEM education in their daily curriculum and becoming an integral part of what they teach. Benefits of STEM Learning : 1. Foster ingenuity and creativity – Ingenuity and foster can be pair with stem education and can lead to new and innovative ideas.

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The Maker Mom

FEBRUARY 24, 2024

STEM is the future of education, and schools that hope to be a part of it need to adopt a curriculum for these in-demand skills. Children all around the world are beginning to learn about STEM at a younger age, and the basics begin as early as elementary school. A free demo is available for interested schools.

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CoderZ

APRIL 13, 2023

On the flipside, “learning” and “school” aren’t always considered fun. How many times have you heard a kid say, “ugh, but I don’t wanna go to school today”, or heard a parent say, “finish your homework and then you can play.” How Do “Play” and “Games” Contribute to Learning? And a lot of the learning is the fun stuff).

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ED Surge

JULY 7, 2023

As an English language teacher in an international primary school and a language learner myself, I often think about how many K-12 students in the United States are given the opportunity to study another language in school. however, with insufficient and lagging data from schools, this research has its limitations. The answer?

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The Maker Mom

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

The benefits of online schools for gifted students are worth considering for those outpacing their classmates in traditional schools. Students can access classes they wouldn’t be able to otherwise in a traditional school setting and satisfy their intellectual cravings.

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Cool Cat Teacher

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

From using Animate from Audio to create animated reflections to using Text to Image to create generative AI art, Jesse provides practical tips and ideas for teachers to empower their students through creativity. Voiceover for reflection and sharing creative work. So this is a really cool creative tool that can be used by anybody.

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The Innovative Educator

MARCH 12, 2020

The need for distance learning is quickly becoming a reality for millions of students as schools around the world close temporarily due to the coronavirus. Meeting the challenges of teaching and learning remotely requires being flexible, having vision, and thinking creatively about how best to support students.

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PCS Edventures

JANUARY 29, 2024

Johnson, PhD, Holistic Learning Theory and Holistic Education, 2005 What Is Holistic Learning? Holistic educators facilitate learning experiences that nurture learners’ minds, bodies and hearts. There's considerable overlap between STEM and holistic learning. Let's explore five ways STEM is aligned with holistic learning.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 31, 2019

as we discuss Back to School Tips! A general transcript: What would you say the purpose of Back-to-School Night is? . It’s a way of easing everyone back into the education journey after a long summer break and is arguably one of the most impactful days in the school year. Expect a preview of the upcoming school year.

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STEM Next

OCTOBER 26, 2023

high school students. Forty-two percent of high school students surveyed experienced persistent feelings of hopelessness or sadness and 10% of all students had actually attempted suicide. Even before the pandemic began, more than 1 in 3 high school students reported persistent feelings of sadness or hopelessness.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 30, 2022

It was the day that many school districts closed temporarily, or so they thought, due to the spread and uncertainty of COVID-19. At times there were only 15-20 students in her class due to exposure and quarantine requirements, and this required her to be flexible with assignment dates and daily instruction.

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STEM Sport

MAY 15, 2024

During the school year, educators and students follow a somewhat strict curriculum map , outlining what lessons will be taught to align with the necessary state standards, such as Common Core State Standards (CCSS), Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS), and K-12 Physical Education Standards.

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STEM Education Shopping

JULY 31, 2023

Photo by Julia M Cameron: [link] Why Stem Is Important In Schools? The Power of STEM in Schools and Ignite a Lifelong Passion for All Lessons – Are you curious about why STEM is so important in schools? Why Stem Is Important In Schools? Well, look no further!

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Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 23, 2017

Guest blogger, Emily Cleary, has some great ideas on some of her favorite must-have resources for today’s blended learning. Both schools and workplaces alike are accepting the shifting times, moving from traditional to technological resources and approaches. Video creation tools like mysimpleshow or Storyboard That!

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STEM Sport

MAY 16, 2023

This is done by designing a space that allows students to exercise their creativity and collaboration skills. In this article, you will learn about how to create environments for students that foster innovation and collaboration. With STEM subjects, students often require practical and experiential learning opportunities.

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STEM Sport

MAY 16, 2023

This is done by designing a space that allows students to exercise their creativity and collaboration skills. In this article, you will learn about how to create environments for students that foster innovation and collaboration. With STEM subjects, students often require practical and experiential learning opportunities.

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ED Surge

APRIL 12, 2023

We're all kicked out of school, kicked out of the dorm, and honestly, it was so chaotic, and I'm just at home, like, “What do I do to not lose my mind?” In my experiences in my CS classes at school, it seemed like a lot of the words are like big terms that I didn't know the meaning of. It was in high school freshman year.

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The STEM Laboratory

JUNE 7, 2022

Middle school students can be tough. Kids may be starting to get a little more cynical about school and it can be harder to keep them engaged and enthusiastic. Other compelling middle school STEM projects include Candy Chromatography and making Water Walk. The post What are Some Great Middle School STEM Projects for Kids?

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Ask a Tech Teacher

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

Students learn best when they are relaxed, happy, and feeling loved. It is challenging to include those characteristics in classes when you are concurrently trying to achieve school goals, comply with curriculum timelines, juggle parent concerns, and blend your lessons with those of colleagues. Are classmates bored or riveted?

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ED Surge

MAY 4, 2023

When it comes to teaching science courses online, colleges are getting creative. After all, if a science student hasn’t spent time actually producing reactions in a lab, Austin says, “they’re probably not going to be taken seriously out in the public,” limiting their success in graduate school or in the job market.

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STEM Sport

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

These activities not only save time but provide spontaneous learning moments, reducing stress and making STEM education more flexible and adaptable to different learning environments. They enable teachers to seize teachable moments as they happen, fostering a dynamic and engaging learning atmosphere.

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