ED Surge

JULY 17, 2023

As technology becomes increasingly integrated into our daily lives, schools are recognizing the importance of equipping every student with a personal device to facilitate digital learning. These one-to-one initiatives aim to provide students with equal access to educational resources, fostering creativity and critical thinking while preparing them for the demands of a technology-driven world.

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Computing Education Research Blog

JULY 17, 2023

After we got the go-ahead to start developing PCAS (see an update on PCAS here ), I had meetings with a wide range of liberal arts and sciences faculty. I’d ask faculty how they used computing in their work and what they wanted their students to know about computing. Some faculty had suggested that I talk to history professor, LaKisha Michelle Simmons.

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Middle Web

JULY 17, 2023

After some initial skepticism, brain-weary ELA teacher Allison Paludi turned to ChatGPT for fresh ideas about teaching The Giver to her 6th graders. The AI tool was a big help for lesson brainstorming and differentiation and as a go-to thought partner after her PLC disbanded. The post 3 Reasons I’m Using a Chatbot in My Classes first appeared on MiddleWeb.

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Carly and Adam

JULY 17, 2023

Get ready to climb to new heights with the "Jack and the Beanstalk Fairy Tale STEM Activity." This STEM Challenge takes the classic tale of Jack and his magical beanstalk and adds a twist of engineering and creativity. This STEM Challenge combines the enchantment of fairy tales with the excitement of STEM education, fostering critical thinking, problem-solving, and creativity.

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Speaker: Andrew Cohen, Founder & CEO of Brainscape

The instructor’s PPT slides are brilliant. You’ve splurged on the expensive interactive courseware. Student engagement is stellar. So… why are half of your students still forgetting everything they learned in just a matter of weeks? It's likely a matter of cognitive science! With so much material to "teach" these days, we often forget to incorporate key proven principles into our curricula — namely active recall, metacognition, spaced repetition, and interleaving practice.

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STEM Education Shopping

JULY 17, 2023

Photo by Tae Fuller: [link] Expert Tips For Making Your First Bridge Model! Create a Masterpiece That Will Leave Jaws Dropping – Are you interested in building your first bridge model but not sure where to start? Look no further! This article will provide you with valuable tips and guidance to help you create a strong and impressive bridge model.

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STEM Education Shopping

JULY 17, 2023

Photo by Tatiana Syrikova: [link] Fascinating Bridge Building Blocks Kit Make Your Day – Are you ready to unleash your creativity and embark on a journey of bridge construction? With the bridge building sets blocks kit, you can dive into the exciting world of engineering and design. This kit provides you with the tools and materials necessary to build your own bridges, allowing you to explore the basics of bridge construction and learn about the different types of bridges and their structu

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Stephen Wolfram

JULY 17, 2023

AIs and Alien Minds How do alien minds perceive the world ? It’s an old and oft-debated question in philosophy. And it now turns out to also be a question that rises to prominence in connection with the concept of the ruliad that’s emerged from our Wolfram Physics Project. I’ve wondered about alien minds for a long time—and tried all sorts of ways to imagine what it might be like to see things from their point of view.

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STEM Education Shopping

JULY 17, 2023

Photo by Кирилл Абрамов: [link] Sparks Your Creativity with Ultimate Bridge Building Set Toy – Are you ready to unleash your creativity and develop your problem-solving skills? Look no further than the bridge building sets toy! This incredible toy allows you to explore engineering concepts and understand the importance of weight distribution and stability.

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