ED Surge

JULY 7, 2023

As an English language teacher in an international primary school and a language learner myself, I often think about how many K-12 students in the United States are given the opportunity to study another language in school. The answer? Not enough. There are a number of research organizations collecting data about foreign language study and multilingualism in the U.S., however, with insufficient and lagging data from schools, this research has its limitations.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 7, 2023

Here are the most-read posts for the month of June: June is Internet Safety Month 23 SAT/ACT Prep Online Resources What is a Growth Mindset? How to Clean Up Google Classroom for the Summer How to Teach Digital Citizenship in Kindergarten and 1st Grade When is Typing Faster Than Handwriting? Are you as Tech-Smart as a Fifth Grader? #3: Make Your Own Wallpaper The Supreme Court in America 13 Online Bridge Building Resources Here’s a preview of what’s coming up in July: The Three-click

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All About STEM

JULY 7, 2023

The Careers & Enterprise Company has launched a new Teacher Development Course, designed to support subject teachers in understanding their role in careers education and how they can help young people achieve their best next step. Teachers can access this course and more by joining the CEC Digital Hub. The hub is a space designed especially for schools, special schools, colleges and ITPs.

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Defined Learning

JULY 7, 2023

The world is constantly evolving and the skills that are in demand now may not be needed five years from now. Jobs are changing, technology is becoming even more advanced and careers that exist today may not be needed in the future.

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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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All About STEM

JULY 7, 2023

The LFC Foundation aims to reduce the impact on those communities facing high levels of multiple deprivation by offering employability support to students across the Liverpool City Region and beyond. “If you’re age 16-25, currently not in education, employment or training and living in the Liverpool City Region, then you’re eligible to sign up for a range of our free employability programmes!

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All About STEM

JULY 7, 2023

This webinar brought to you by the ASK Programme is the last in a series of learning and development sessions funded by the Department for Education. ‘Apprentice Early Connect’ is an exciting new way of finding and applying for apprenticeships that is being launched in October 2023. Watch and find out how this will be of benefit to your students or children.

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STEM Education Shopping

JULY 7, 2023

Photo by Edward Jenner: [link] A Comprehensive Guide to Microscope Rules and Best Practices – Are you eager to delve into the world of microscopy? Well, before you embark on your microscopic journey, it’s essential to familiarize yourself with the rules of microscope usage. By following these rules, you can ensure optimal performance, accurate observations, and longevity of your microscope.

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Computing Education Research Blog

JULY 7, 2023

My main activity for the last year has been building two new courses for our new Program in Computing for the Arts and Sciences (PCAS), which I’ve blogged about recently here (with video of a talk about PCAS) and here where I described our launch. Here are the detailed pages describing the courses (e.g., including assignments and examples of students’ work): COMPFOR 121: Computing for Creative Expression COMPFOR 111: Computing’s Impact on Justice: From Text to the Web When we got the go-ahead to

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STEM Education Shopping

JULY 7, 2023

Photo by Tima Miroshnichenko: [link] Best Compound Microscope Worksheet for Students 2023! – Are you a student who wants to learn more about compound microscopes? Look no further! In this article, we will introduce you to a helpful tool called the compound microscope worksheet. This worksheet is designed specifically for students like you, aiming to enhance your understanding of compound microscopes and their functions.

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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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