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How Do I Know What Is Real? How to Fight Misinformation in An Age of Lies

Cool Cat Teacher

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Yesterday, the World Economic Forum's “ Global Risks Report 2024 ” ranked AI-derived misinformation as a top global risk ahead of climate change, war, and economic weakness. NPR reported this morning that Taiwan is struggling with misinformation as its presidential election happens this Saturday.

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Research Placements & Experiences: North West Information Sessions

All About STEM

Research Placements & Experiences are fantastic opportunities for Year 12 students to apply knowledge and skills learned at school and work alongside industry professionals. Although a national programme, Research Placements and Experiences are managed by a network of regional coordinators.

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Mastering Classroom Audio: Tips for a Better Learning Experience

Box Light

Do advanced classroom audio tools contribute to inclusive teaching, learning, and accessibility? Equipped with speakers, teacher, and student microphones, these systems are essential for educators, creating a learning environment that ensures clear engagement for all students. Maximize the benefits with these user-friendly tips.

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SEL, Civic Engagement, & a Healthy Democracy

Middle Web

Students Taking Action Together goes deep into five techniques to cultivate civic engagement and a healthy democracy. The strategies – Norms, Yes-No-Maybe, Respectful Debate, Audience Communication, and PLAN – work across content areas, writes Katie Durkin. Highly recommended. The post SEL, Civic Engagement, & a Healthy Democracy first appeared on MiddleWeb.

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Can Brain Science Actually Help Make Your Training & Teaching Stick?

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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4 Ideas to Kick Off 2024

Defined Learning

It is important for educators to consistently evaluate their teaching practices and learning opportunities, and there's no better time to reflect than the beginning of a new year. This article suggests four ideas for educators to kick off the new year —including choice boards, learning stations, Genius Hour, and Project-Based Learning (PBL) — each aiming to enhance student engagement, collaboration, and the development of essential skills aligned with future workforce demands.

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12 Fun and Low-Prep Family STEM Night Activities

Carly and Adam

Imagine a night filled with wonder, excitement, and hands-on exploration, where families come together to explore the fascinating world of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math). Step into the world of a Family STEM Night – an engaging and educational event designed to spark the curiosity of both kids and adults! When planning a Family STEM Night it is important that your activities: -are low-prep -don’t require expensive or an excessive amount materials -appeal to a wide audience of

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5+ Surprising Stats About Student Engagement

STEM Sport

In the world of education, student engagement is often the cornerstone of successful learning outcomes. It’s a key indicator of not only how well students are grasping the material but how likely they are to retain and apply that knowledge. In this blog, we will dive into some surprising statistics about student engagement in and out of the classroom.

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Monthly Newsletter – January 2024

STEM Education Works

Another great year is in the books and we enjoyed many STEM-filled experiences along the way. Whether you’re new (like 2024), or a seasoned veteran, we have a wide range of blogs, resources, and books to add to your list for the new year. Plus, a new year means you get to meet our new President of STEM Education Works, Kim Kallok! Our Latest Blog Posts Getting Ready for the 2024 Eclipse!

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Our Favorite STEM Books for Students and Teachers

Kid Spark Education

The new year brings new resolutions. For many students, teachers, and parents, an achievable and important resolution is to read more books—and some of those books might just focus on our favorite STEM subjects!

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Harnessing The Power Of Math Manipulatives

Mathematics, a subject steeped in abstract concepts, often poses challenges to students, especially those in grades 5-10. But imagine a bridge that transformed this intricate maze into an interactive adventure.

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100th Day of School STEM Centers

Carly and Adam

Celebrate the 100th Day of School with STEM! The 100th day of school marks a significant milestone in every student's educational journey, and what better way to celebrate this achievement than by embracing the wonders of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics). These hands-on centers are the perfect way to add some excitement and engagement as students problem solve through each activity!

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Jan 11, Solving Quadratic Inequalities Algebraically

Online Math for All

Solving Quadratic Inequalities Algebraically - Concept - Examples with step by step explanation

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How I Merge and Manage Assignments for My Students: Some Examples

Ask a Tech Teacher

Want to know how I handle and combine assignments for my students? From the Ask a Tech Teacher crew, here are some real-life examples. How I Merge and Manage Assignments for My Students: Some Examples Teaching is not all about delivering lectures to students. In addition to this, you also need to make sure all your students can access their assignments without any hassle.