ED Surge

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Since the release of ChatGPT nearly a year ago, teachers have debated whether to ban the tool (over fears that students will use it to cheat ) or embrace it as a teaching aid (arguing that the tool could boost learning and will become key in the workplace). But most students at K-12 schools are not old enough to use ChatGPT without permission from a parent or guardian, according to the tool’s own rules.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Here are the most-read posts the past month: Family PE Week October 2-6, 2023 Tech Tip #57: How to Create a Chart Really Fast Dozens of Online Resources for Assessment 6 Best Summer Jobs For High School Students & How To Land Them Lots of Online Music Resources How to Kidproof the Internet Here’s a preview of what’s coming up: Online resources for brainstorming and mindmapping Dr.

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NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Harnessing the power of music to improve mental health Published: Engaging with music has proven positive impacts on mental health and well-being, yet musical interventions are rarely used in healthcare settings. Professor Gilles Comeau , from the University of Ottawa in Canada, hopes to change this. He has established the Music and Mental Health Research Clinic to explore the relationships between music and mental health and to develop ways of integrating music into healthcare services.

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STEM Discovery Education

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

A 2018 study by the International Journal of STEM Education found that when students had the opportunity to participate in STEM activities, they were engrossed in the learning and inspired to think about potential real-world applications for the concepts they explored. Encouraging students to research topics, apply critical thinking skills, and generate solutions to real-world problems […] The post Connecting Cross-Curricular Content through STEM Projects appeared first on Discovery Educat

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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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Box Light

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Educators, Makers, and STEM enthusiasts, we’ve created something fun for you and your students - the #mimioSTEMchallenge! This is your chance to showcase your remarkable work in the classroom. We know you're doing incredible things, and it's time to share your innovative teaching methods.

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Middle Web

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Gholdy Muhammad’s Unearthing Joy offers ways to elevate meaning, reflection and joy so readers can offer cultural and historically responsive teaching most effectively. Sarah Cooper calls it “one of the most beautiful, inspiring, actionable books about pedagogy I’ve ever read.” The post Culturally & Historically Responsive Classrooms first appeared on MiddleWeb.

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Career in STEM

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Top 5 STEM Gifts for Kids This Holiday Season The holiday season is just around the corner, and it’s the perfect time to encourage the kids in your life to explore the exciting world of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics). STEM gifts not only entertain but also educate and inspire curiosity all year long – I love gifts that keep on giving!

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Online Math for All

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Equality of Matrices

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