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Computer Science is Growing in K-12 Schools, But Access Doesn’t Equal Participation

ED Surge

Computer science has a wider footprint in schools than ever before, but there are differences when it comes to who has access to computer courses and who’s enrolling. That’s according to the latest State of Computer Science Education report , released last week by the Code.org Advocacy Coalition, Computer Science Teachers Association, and the Expanding Computing Education Pathways Alliance.

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How to use Notion

Cool Cat Teacher

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Today's guest, Chris Chappotin, shares how he uses Notion to organize himself. He talks about how to get started and why people use it. This is a quick seven-minute overview podcast and I've also included many resources to get started with Notion. How I Use Notion in the Classroom.

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Introducing Adaptation with 3D Printed Moths

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In this lesson, our STEM MimioMaster Meredith Williams shares how she used the MyStemKits Moths Kit to introduce Dr. Kettlewell’s Peppered Moth investigations on natural selection (for more information on Dr. Kettlewell’s work, click here ).

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Arithmetic Sequence - Definition and Formula

Basic-Mathematics

Learn how to describe number patterns with arithmetic sequence with a crystal clear lesson

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Can Brain Science Actually Help Make Your Training & Teaching Stick?

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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Pushing Back on Book Banning and Censorship

Middle Web

Literacy champions Lynne Dorfman and Aileen Hower join children’s author Frank Murphy in a frank, well-informed review of the book banning controversy. Students need books that help them see themselves and understand others. “The opposite of censorship is intellectual freedom.”. The post Pushing Back on Book Banning and Censorship first appeared on MiddleWeb.

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kiwiCo Atlas vs. Little Passports: 5 Differences to Consider

STEM Education Guide

In this comparison of KiwiCo Atlas vs. Little Passports, I show you everything my kids liked and disliked about each subscription. My family and I have reviewed dozens of educational subscriptions. KiwiCo and Little Passports have been some of our most memorable boxes. My oldest son talks about Little Passports to his friends like he went on a vacation around the world!

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Creepy Crayon STEAM Freebie Writing Activity with ChatterPix

Carly and Adam

Have you tried the ChatterPix App? It is a great way to integrate STEAM into your classroom by bringing pictures to life! Integrate technology, art, and writing by having students draw a creepy crayon after reading Creepy Crayon! by Aaron Reynolds. After reading, have students write a story about their crayon, then have students animate their crayon using the ChatterPix App!

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How STEM Education Improves Student Learning

STEM Education Guide

Why should a child learn STEM? Perhaps they aren’t particularly interested in timetables or the periodic table (I know I wasn’t when I was a kid!), and you don’t want to force it on them. Or maybe it doesn’t seem very applicable to their daily experiences. Regardless of this perception, STEM has benefits that will enrich your child’s education and future.

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Sep 26, Equations with Many Solutions or No Solution

Online Math for All

Equations with Many Solutions or No Solution - Concept - Examples with step by step explanation

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Harnessing The Power Of Math Manipulatives

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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Arithmetic Sequence Word Problems

Basic-Mathematics

A variety of arithmetic sequence word problems that will help you strengthen your knowledge of arithmetic sequence.

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Sep 25, Worksheet on Algebraic Identities

Online Math for All

Worksheet on Algebraic Identities

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8 Great Whiteboard Apps for Your Android

Educators Technology

In this post I share with you some of the best whiteboard apps for Android. You can use these apps to create and share interactive whiteboard presentations, record screencasts, brainstorm ideas for a project, create mind maps, and more. The apps also offer various features including the ability to draw, sketch or type your ideas; insert various shapes and images into your creations, bring your ideas to life using stickers and reactions, and more.

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Sep 25, Evaluating Logarithmic Expressions Worksheet

Online Math for All

Evaluating Logarithmic Expressions Worksheet

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Downloadable Design Briefs for an Integrative STEM Curriculum

These easy-to-use design briefs outline student objectives, challenges, and materials needed to complete each 30-minute to 4-hour lesson. ITEEA’s Integrative STEM curriculum, Engineering byDesign, includes many more standards driven hands-on activities just like these!

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5 of The Best Android Apps for Flipped Classrooms

Educators Technology

Flipped learning is a pedagogical approach centred on the premise that classroom time should be allocated to hands-on and inquiry-based activities and exercises while learning subject content takes place at home. If you are a teacher who uses this type of blended learning with your students and are looking for some good Android apps to help you maximize students learning, the apps below are especially helpful.

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5 Great Screen Recording Apps for Android

Educators Technology

Looking for some reliable screen recording apps to use on your Android? The collection below has you covered. It features some of the best Android screen recorders out there. You can use these apps to create instructional tutorials, step by step guides, video presentations, demos, training videos , screencasts, and many more. Besides screen recording, these apps also offer powerful editing features that enable you to edit your videos the way you want.