Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 20, 2023

Technology has been part of math education for decades, mostly as rote drills and a replacement for worksheets, often to assist in memorizing tables. But it’s grown up since those early days. Check out this article from one of our Ask a Tech Teacher contributors addressing why tech+math are good partners and where that will go in the future: The Future of Math Education: Integrating Technology in the Classroom Introduction In today’s digital age, it is increasingly necessary to integ

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ED Surge

MARCH 20, 2023

Literacy is the foundation of overall educational success. Reading skills are the gateway to success in every classroom subject. The need to read is not limited to English Language Arts classes; literacy skills are essential in math, history and all other content areas. Beyond the classroom, literacy is an essential daily life skill. Not being able to read has a profound effect on our self-esteem, social-emotional skills and imagination.

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Middle Web

MARCH 20, 2023

As the world becomes increasingly digital, teachers want their STEM students to be comfortable using technology and digital tools skillfully and with purpose. STEM curriculum expert Anne Jolly identifies five specific STEM skill sets and relates them to dozens of current apps. The post Matching Digital Tools to a Range of STEM Skills first appeared on MiddleWeb.

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Box Light

MARCH 20, 2023

Educational technology is helping drive instructional change, and educators recognize the importance of using dynamic solutions that meet the diverse needs of learners who come with different experiences, abilities, and interests. To help educators explore new technologies, connect with other educators, and spark new ideas the Bett Conference 2023 in London (UK), March 29-31, organizes a spectacular three-day event to showcase innovative and impactful products and services.

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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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Smore Science

MARCH 20, 2023

Table of Contents Lionfish – An Introduction The red lionfish – a native of the South Pacific Ocean, Credit: Wikimedia/Alexander Vasenin Lionfish are also known as zebrafish, fire-fish, or turkey fish. Similar to zebras, these fish have brown (or maroon) and white stripes on their heads and bodies. Adult lionfish may grow up to 18 inches (45 centimeters) in size.

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Smore Science

MARCH 20, 2023

Table of Contents “Like a fish out of water” is a common phrase used to describe someone caught in an unfamiliar situation. But how long can a fish stay out of water? Humans, animals, and birds can survive on land because they have organs that can utilize the oxygen in the environment. For example, earthworms breathe through their skin. Their skin absorbs oxygen.

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ED Surge

MARCH 20, 2023

When Alexis Hancock signed her child up for child care, she wasn’t expecting to have to download an app to participate. When that app began to send her photos of her child, she had some additional questions. That experience is not unique. Across the country, more and more child care programs are signing up to use administrative technology. Some of these tools are mobile apps that allow for easy communication between teachers and families and also facilitate billing.

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