Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

I’ll never forget the day years ago when I stood in a donut shop, half asleep, bed head, with a monster sugar deficit. As I got to the front of the line, the man before me said, “I’ll pay for hers, too.” I didn’t know him. We hadn’t commiserated over how Krispy Kreme was always crowded. I’d just slogged onward, waiting my turn, eager to taste my apple fritter.

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Middle Web

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

While integrating imaginative writing into ELA classrooms may seem fanciful in a school culture that prioritizes the expository and analytical, teacher/coach Ariel Sacks shows how regular story creation can become a powerful developmental force in the lives of adolescents. The post Add Imaginative Writing to Your ELA Classroom first appeared on MiddleWeb.

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Carly and Adam

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Leap into Learning with a STEM Challenge and Activity Perfect for Leap Year and Leap Day! Leap Day presents a unique opportunity to explore time, astronomy, and the Earth's orbit in a fun and engaging way. The Leap Year STEM Challenge is a fantastic resource to bring this concept to life in your classroom. Here are some tips to help you make the most of this learning experience with your students.

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ED Week

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Cookie-cutter lab assignments that ask students to follow explicit instructions to reach the "right" conclusion limit learning.

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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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PCS Edventures

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

SMart Engineering: The Intersection of Science, Math and Art SMart (Science, Math, Art) In the ever-evolving landscape of technology and innovation, an important synergy exists between science, mathematics and art in the field of engineering. STEM employers are quickly discovering what educators have known all along—the importance of integrating the arts into STEM.

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STEM Sport

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) lessons are foundational to a child’s education. Students begin participating in STEM learning as early as preschool and kindergarten. These frequent touchpoints with STEM curricula lead to STEM literacy, which benefits a child’s educational and personal development. One key benefit often overlooked when thinking about STEM education is the benefit it has to children outside of the classroom.

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Robot Lab

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

By Devin Partida Scholarships advance STEM education, particularly in the field of robotics. These financial aids open doors for aspiring innovators, enabling them to pursue their dreams without the burden of financial constraints. Educators stand at the forefront of this endeavor as invaluable mentors and guides. Their insight and encouragement help students navigate scholarship applications and impact their success.

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Carly and Adam

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Combining STEM and Basketball in Elementary Classrooms Basketball is not just a sport; it's an exciting avenue for introducing STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) concepts to elementary students. As educators, we constantly seek innovative methods to engage students in STEM learning. The Basketball STEM Challenge is a perfect example of how sports can be a powerful tool for hands-on learning, critical thinking, and problem-solving.

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Stem-by-Design

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Hi Anne I am a researcher in India, working in the broader area of STEM education at the school level. I am passionate about training school teachers, especially changing their mindsets from syllabus completion and exam-oriented rote learning to freedom to learn. A major challenge is the curriculum and number of students in class. I am organizing a workshop to introduce a set of pre-service teachers to the STEM approach.

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Basic-Mathematics

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

In 5 seconds or less, here is how to multiply 3-digit numbers having a zero in the tens place

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