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Here Comes Another Trend in K-12 Science Education: Data Science

Chillax Science

Unfortunately, the majority of these trends do very little in the work of advancing science education. And yet, they keep being pushed by large publishing companies, government agencies, schools, and even academic professors. We are now entering another science education trend that arguably will also hurt students learning.

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Learning to learn data science, part 1: Beginner’s mind

Robert Talbert, Ph.D.

This is a reprint from a series of posts I'm currently doing on data science in teaching, over at Medium. When it comes to learning data science, that’s easy for me, because I had no actual expertise to begin with when I started learning the subject in earnest this past summer. Although I have a Ph.D.

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Choosing Tech That Grows From Your Schooling Into Your Career

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For instance, a student in the field of data science might initially need a laptop capable of running statistical software for class projects. Still, as they move into their professional role, they might require more advanced computing power for large data sets and machine learning applications.

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Tech Professions Students Should Consider

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They help to analyze and present data so policymakers can make the right decisions. If you want to be a data scientist, you need a solid understanding of data science and analytics. You need to have a postgraduate degree in data science or computational and applied math.

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The Role of Mathematics in Education

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Challenges and Solutions in Mathematics College professors frequently adopt a lecture-based approach, emphasizing theory over practice. In contrast, college mathematics demands a deep conceptual understanding, where students must grasp the ‘why’ behind the ‘how.’

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Choosing the Right Computer Science Specialization

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The availability of employment opportunities in the subject of study is another factor to consider when choosing a computer science specialization. Computer science is typically an in-demand discipline whose job specializations such as data science, artificial intelligence, and cybersecurity are gaining increased relevance by the day.

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Instructors Rush to Do ‘Assignment Makeovers’ to Respond to ChatGPT

ED Surge

EdSurge talked with professors in a variety of disciplines to dig into what they’re trying as they teach summer classes or prepare for the fall. The race to outsmart artificial intelligence is on as educators try to prevent the coming semester from devolving into, as one professor put it, a “ homework apocalypse.”