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22 Ways to Add Rigor to Your Class

Ask a Tech Teacher

It is NOT : lots of homework lots of projects lots of resources lots of rules When those are used to define rigor, the teacher is flailing–thinking quantity is quality. Let them know they are capable, competent, that thinking hard does not mean they didn’t understand. Let students think before answering.

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Leveling Up Education: The Crucial Role of Real-World Application in Game-Based Learning 

CoderZ

The allure of virtual worlds, action-packed challenges, and immersive experiences has redefined how we approach teaching and learning. Play is a fundamental part of how learning occurs, and so it’s no surprise that fun and games have long been a cornerstone of education.

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9 Ways to Use AI-Powered Quillionz to Assess Student Understanding

Ask a Tech Teacher

This school year, you have probably heard about dozens of new apps–all educational, rigorous, and highly-recommended–and you can’t wait to try them in your classes. How does this apply to the selection of apps? The problem is there are too many so how do you pick? The tech must be there.

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Inventing a Job-Skills Machine

ED Surge

Like the steam engine. There’s a man down in Texas who thinks he’s found a way to build one. The free tool, called SkillsEngine , contains a large digital library of skills—more than 20,000 of them—needed for all the jobs you can think of—and, importantly, for occupations that don’t even exist yet. And slow to build.

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Decoding STEM: What Does the E in STEM Stand For?

STEM Education Shopping

As an educator and STEM enthusiast, I’ve always been intrigued by the enigmatic ‘E’ in STEM. What does it stand for? ’ By exploring its origin, significance, and evolving interpretations, we’ll gain a deeper understanding of how the ‘E’ shapes the future of education and society as a whole. .’

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Building Innovators: Why Is Integrative Learning Important?

STEM Education Shopping

As an educator, I have witnessed the transformative power of integrative learning firsthand. It is like building a sturdy foundation for the mind – one that allows individuals to think critically, unleash their creativity, and adapt to ever-changing professional landscapes.

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STEM-in-Action: How Video Games Can Bring STEM Concepts to Life

PCS Edventures

And for us educators, how can we not get excited about all the STEM connection opportunities? It's an engaging experience that draws learners into various cross-curricular topics while teaching essential career-readiness skills along the way. Video games are the ultimate game-changer in education!

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