ED Surge

OCTOBER 16, 2023

It can facilitate immersive learning environments , allowing educators to craft virtual classrooms or historical settings so that students engage in interactive and captivating lessons. Experiential learning is enhanced , offering a safe platform for hands-on activities like science experiments. So, that’s what I did.

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ED Surge

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Real-World, Meaningful Problems This kind of scenario — linking the drama of mountaineering with work on percentages in middle school math — can effectively be used in a problem-based learning (PBL) approach in the classroom. It’s an instructional approach where students learn by actively engaging in real-world, meaningful problems.

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ED Surge

MARCH 18, 2024

Educators often find themselves exploring innovative approaches to enhance student learning, and one particularly creative pathway is integrating games and playfulness into the learning environment. It recognizes the importance of enjoyment, curiosity and exploration in facilitating effective learning experiences.

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STEM Education Shopping

AUGUST 27, 2023

As an educator, I have always believed in the power of creativity to inspire and engage students. That’s why I am thrilled to share with you the art integrated learning guidelines that have revolutionized my classroom. Get ready to embark on a journey of guiding creativity!

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STEM Sport

APRIL 4, 2023

Many STEM careers can also be considered STEAM careers because of the need for creative thinking. Interesting Creative STEM Careers In this article, you will learn more about engaging STEM careers that use creative thinking. This collaboration continues as they work to expand and improve the technology.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

AI tutors, virtual assistants, and adaptive learning platforms are being adopted by schools, colleges, and universities around the world. In addition, many students are using AI to write coursework and essays, which has caused a lot of outrage. This promotes better student engagement and accelerated learning.

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ED Surge

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Many of those luminations surfaced because the lessons my students engaged with were designed to promote student inquiry and prioritize cultural relevance. Culture embodies our deepest collective social norms and beliefs, and provides the reference points for future learning.

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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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STEM Education Works

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

Student engagement has been a topic of discussion for decades. As a former teacher, I hate to admit that even when I was in school I wasn’t engaged nearly as much as I should’ve been. As a student, I felt that my engagement wasn’t important to my grades, and instead, test scores were what mattered. .

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ED Surge

OCTOBER 24, 2022

Jenny Nash, explains, "playful learning brings fun and enjoyment to learning for students, but it’s also about the educational standards. As educators, we're always thinking about the standards we need to cover, the knowledge and skills we want students to have and how we can provide a playful way to do that."

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ED Surge

MARCH 18, 2022

Some instructors are so taken by active learning working so effectively that they expect to continue offering courses online, even when the pandemic restrictions completely lift and things are fully back in person. Learning design is a discipline,” she says.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 23, 2024

It is imperative for educators to be aware of the essence of motivation in education in order to create a stimulating environment where students can learn and develop. Through understanding motivation, educators will discover various sophisticated techniques to attract attention and instill a love for learning among students for life.

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ED Surge

DECEMBER 27, 2021

While there clearly are still lessons yet to be learned from the ongoing pandemic, the ebb and flow of emergency remote instruction versus the return to in-person instruction has already brought one of higher ed’s simmering issues to a rolling boil: What are we going to do with online learning? We also need innovation and creativity.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 15, 2024

Classroom management tools are useful for teachers to create an organized, productive, and conducive learning environment. You can find her resources at Structured Learning. ” Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years.

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ED Surge

DECEMBER 12, 2022

Studies show up to a 75 percent improvement in retention with experiential learning scenarios. The investigators: a group of students at Independence High School in Frisco, Texas. Image Credit: James Flaskamp It has long been argued that learning through experience is the most effective way to master a subject. There he is!”

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STEM Everyday Podcast

JUNE 24, 2022

Kids love to be creative. Erik Thorstensson learned that when he created a simple connector that allowed for the joining of straws and cardboard. Using building and coding systems, and proven hands-on methodology, teachers worldwide are seeing student engagement soar using Strawbees.

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ED Surge

OCTOBER 14, 2022

And if we are serious about student well-being, we must change the systems they learn in. While it’s likely that homework completion signals student engagement, which in turn leads to academic achievement, there’s little evidence to suggest that homework itself improves engagement in learning. And many U.S.

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CoderZ

APRIL 13, 2023

On the flipside, “learning” and “school” aren’t always considered fun. And yet, games involve many of the same components as learning like, repetition, trial & error, feedback, etc. How Do “Play” and “Games” Contribute to Learning? There is continuous learning that continues as we play a game.

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ED Surge

JUNE 21, 2023

Many students perceive writing as formulaic, disconnected from their life experiences and lacking opportunities for personal agency and expression. When we hand the reins of learning over to our students, the results are more relevant, creative and authentic than we as adults are capable of on our own.”

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NOVEMBER 18, 2020

Students from the three schools where I teach gifted students look forward to it all week long. We started with Fornite Creative but now they have moved onto Rocket League and Among Us. Just remember that when using it with students, it should be as a shared doc meaning anyone with a link has editing permission.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

DECEMBER 20, 2023

AI is used in education to improve learning in multiple areas, including science, math, and languages. AI integration can make health and physical education more effective, entertaining, and personalized for teachers and students. This method enhances learning by raising engagement levels and encouraging teamwork and friendship.

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ED Surge

OCTOBER 25, 2023

In each of my classes — from freshman introductory programming to my senior-level advanced placement calculus — as the months went on, I noticed much lower student engagement with numerous tech platforms I used to teach.

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PCS Edventures

JANUARY 2, 2024

How can you create flexible learning opportunities with a self-directed STEM curriculum? Learning environments are laboratories of creativity and curiosity. Incorporating a STEM curriculum into your program is a natural way to engage learners and strengthen critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

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STEM Sport

DECEMBER 19, 2022

Benefit #1: Support experiential and collaborative learning. Implementing VR in the classroom helps support experiential and collaborative learning. Especially with STEM subjects, students benefit from working alongside their classmates to improve their 21st-century skills, such as leadership.

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Teach Hub

MARCH 15, 2024

In today’s classrooms, technology is a fundamental component of both teaching and learning. Taking a tech break offers relief to both teachers and students as well as promotes a classroom environment that engages interaction and supports various learning styles. Here are a few of the benefits.

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User Generated Education

JANUARY 20, 2019

Providing authentic learning experiences to all learners should be the highest prior for all administrators, curriculum developers, and teachers. For related discussions, see 21st century skills, relevance, and rigor ( Authentic Learning ). Qualities of Authentic Learning. I nterdisciplinary standards and skills are addressed.

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Carly and Adam

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Patrick's Day STEM Centers transform the classroom into a dynamic learning environment, where students engage with science, technology, engineering, and math through themed activities. Patrick’s Day Creativity Challenges 2. Flip a Gold Coin and Learn About Probability 12. Patricks Day STEM Activities for Kids 1.

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Teach Hub

MARCH 26, 2024

In today’s classrooms, there’s a growing trend towards creating a more interactive learning experience for students. This is a designated area for hands-on learning that helps to foster creativity and other essential skills among students. What is a Makerspace?

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Ask a Tech Teacher

AUGUST 14, 2023

Tools like Siri, Alexa, ChatGPT, and a plethora of apps seem perfect for handling the repetitive and time-consuming aspects of education that take teachers away from the core of most lessons that require critical thinking, creativity, and problem-solving. A classroom where healthy competition motivates students to study and collaborate.

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Carly and Adam

MARCH 13, 2024

Don’t just teach about the Summer Olympics with your upper elementary students! Engage them in a hands-on learning experience with STEM! The Olympics offer a dynamic setting for interactive learning, particularly for students from third to fifth grade.

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STEM Sport

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

In today’s educational landscape, teachers often find themselves racing against the clock, juggling lesson plans, assessments, and the ever-important (and sometimes seemingly impossible) task of keeping students engaged. Nature Scavenger Hunt Take learning outdoors with a nature scavenger hunt.

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STEM Education Shopping

AUGUST 27, 2023

As an educator, I am constantly seeking innovative ways to engage my students and enhance their learning experience. That’s why I am excited to share with you the concept of integrative learning activities in STEM. Join me as we explore the future directions of advancing integrative learning in education.

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STEM Education Works

MARCH 27, 2024

Get creative with technology. When students spend the summer disconnected from the classroom, they can often experience what has come to be known as the “summer slide.” Stepping away from STEM material for long stretches can cause students to forget much of the information they acquired during the previous school year.

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Carly and Adam

MARCH 4, 2024

Don’t just teach about the Summer Olympics with your students! Engage them in a hands-on learning experience with STEM! After creating their course students will maneuver their kayaker using paper clips and magnet wands. Engage your students in the Summer Olympics with STEM Challenges!

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Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 13, 2021

If you haven’t heard of Tract, it’s a new way to inspire students to become lifelong learners. The platform focuses on student growth and learning rather than state or international standards (it does meet them–just don’t look for that in the detail). Here are a few of my favorites: Afterschool program.

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Carly and Adam

MAY 1, 2024

Glow Day is a vibrant and educational event that turns learning into an exciting glow-in-the-dark experience. It's a day where math, science, engineering, and technology illuminate through fun, hands-on activities that spark students' curiosity and foster creativity. What is a Glow Day? How do you plan a Glow Day?

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STEM Education Shopping

JULY 31, 2023

Photo by Zain Abba: [link] Empower Your Intellectual of Hands-On Learning with Teacher’s Toolkit For Stem Education- Are you a teacher looking to enhance your STEM education toolkit? Additionally, integrating technology into your STEM lessons will create a dynamic learning environment. Look no further!

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