Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Assessment of student work is a crucial aspect of learning. It helps students recognize important lesson goals and teachers gauge understanding. While multiple choice, short answer, and essays are still proven methods, there are many alternatives teachers can use for their particular student group. Here are some you can look into–and all online: Easy CBM Educreations –video a whiteboard explanation of how students are completing a task (app) Edulastic –formative assessments; work on

Curriculum 322

Curriculum Professor Technology Teaching 322

ED Surge

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Since the release of ChatGPT late last year, the essay has been declared dead as an effective way to measure learning. After all, students can now enter any assigned question into an AI chatbot and get a perfectly formatted, five-paragraph essay back ready to turn in (well, after a little massaging to take out any AI “hallucinations”). As educators have looked to alternatives to assigning essays, one idea that has bubbled up is to bring back oral exams.

Artificial Intelligence 352

Artificial Intelligence Education Education Aerospace 352

STEM Next

OCTOBER 5, 2023

With 34 years of experience in education, Deputy Secretary of Education, Cindy Marten, modeled the importance of listening to youth during a keynote for the 2023 Institute of Educational Sciences (IES) Math Summit. “Whenever I talk with students, I always learn something new. That’s why my keynote today is not a speech. It’s a conversation with five bright, inspiring young women who are deeply engaged in STEM learning,” said Marten.

Math 121

Math STEM Science Sciences 121

The Science Penguin

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Magnets are so useful. Whether on our fridge, holding up papers on our whiteboard, or in our preschool playrooms, our students are interacting with magnets from a young age. But how do they work!? Here are 5 fun ways to teach about magnets for 3rd grade. 1. Magnetism Labs in a Snap If you’re following the 5E Model, labs are a great way to Engage your learners with the material before we get into all of the details of magnetism.

Teaching 98

Teaching Gamification Critical Thinking Construction 98

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.

Teaching

Middle Web

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Nancy Akhavan’s Literacy Walks is well organized, concise and thorough in its explanation of the walk-through process at school and district levels. Its insights about trust, judgment and effective collaboration will also be valuable to coaches and PLCs, writes Beth Hassinger. The post Effective Literacy Walks Begin with Collaboration first appeared on MiddleWeb.

Schooling 59

Schooling 59

Carly and Adam

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Integrate STEM in your classroom this Halloween Season with a 5 Little Pumpkins themed STEM Challenge ! Can you build a gate for the 5 Little Pumpkins?! Challenge your students to build a gate for the 5 Little Pumpkins using Keva Planks or similar blocks. Material List: Keva Planks or Similar Blocks Binder Clips Pumpkin Templates 5 Little Pumpkins Book After reading 5 Little Pumpkins challenge your students to build a gate that can fit all of the pumpkins.

STEM 52

STEM Teaching Engineering Education 52

CTE Learning

OCTOBER 5, 2023

In today's rapidly evolving job market, traditional educational paths are no longer the only route to success. The landscape of work is shifting, and the demand for specific skills often takes precedence over a lengthy academic journey. In this dynamic environment, “stackable certification” pathways have emerged as a vital tool for both individuals and industries.

Economics 52

Economics Adaptive Learning Flexibility Achievement 52

The Science Penguin

OCTOBER 5, 2023

We begin this unit by watching a Phenomenon video that asks the question “ How do animals receive, process, and respond to information from their senses?”. We then gather our thoughts as a class and make our C-E-R (Claim-Evidence-Reasoning) Chart for the unit. I steer my class towards the Claim that animals using their senses is a major part of their survival in their environment.

Science 52

Science Sciences Engineering Learning 52

The Science Penguin

OCTOBER 5, 2023

My students are only allowed to drink water in our classroom. Over the years, I have had parents ask if they could have powdered flavors in their water, and at first, I was hesitant. But once I realized that I could use that powdered flavoring to teach a science concept like the conservation of matter, my answer was absolutely yes! Grab your triple beam balance or food scale, and let’s get started!

Physics 52

Physics Science Sciences Teaching 52

Advertisement

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.

Math

The Science Penguin

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Science is a vast and complex subject, and it can be difficult for students to learn all the associated vocabulary. The digital vocabulary line that I have created is a great way to help students learn science vocabulary in a fun and engaging way. The Digital Vocabulary Bundle is a collection of 23 digital vocabulary lessons that cover all of the major topics in science, including earth and space science, life science, matter and energy, and physical science.

Science 52

Science Sciences Energy Physics 52