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SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Calculus is a critical on-ramp to careers in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). But getting to those careers means surviving the academic journey. While there’s been progress of late, it’s been “uneven” and Black, Hispanic and women workers are still underrepresented in some STEM fields. Traditional methods of calculus instruction may be knocking students off the path to these vital occupations, which is why advocates warn that getting diverse students into these careers ma

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All About STEM

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

CREST Engage Grants are open for applications! These grants help teachers in schools in challenging circumstances run CREST Awards with their students. How much can I apply for? Applicants can request up to £600 in total towards running CREST Awards – this breaks down into two categories: Grant applications close on the 30th of October, so don’t miss out and get involved.

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ED Surge

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Clad in a beanie, university sweatshirt and gold-rimmed glasses, a TikToker who goes by Mimi looks directly into the camera and speaks in a gentle tone as she addresses her viewers on the topics that flash in red-highlighted letters at the top of the video: “TW: Climate Anxiety & Doomism.” The trigger warning is buttressed by a more hopeful message accentuated in green: “& TIPS on how to deal with that.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Here are eight online resources for quick animations. For updates on this list, click here : Animate with Krita –free Photoshop-like program for animation (see video below) Animation and 3D Templates from MS Brush Ninja –free and no registration required ChatterPix –make anything talk Draw and Tell –for K-2 PowerPoint –a video showing how to create animations in PowerPoint Puppet Pals HD (free app)–Create your own unique shows with animation and audio in real time Wick Editor –free, open

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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

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

The STEM Clubs Quality Mark is available to all UK schools and colleges. Take a look at our easy-read below, your STEM Club could tick the boxes for a Bronze Award! The Awards: There are three levels of award – bronze, silver, and gold. “Each award validates the delivery of STEM subject enrichment through a progressive tiered framework. Enabling club leaders to develop and sustain their STEM Club.

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All About STEM

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

The National Apprenticeship Show – North West is the perfect event for school and college leavers, as well as young adults, to discover more about Apprenticeships across the North. Taking place at the Exhibition Centre Liverpool, this event welcomes visitors and exhibitors from across Liverpool, Merseyside, Cheshire, Greater Manchester, Wrexham and Lancashire.

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Box Light

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Hello, MimioPro 4 users! This is an update to the previously released news regarding the MimioPro 4 update that can be read here: MimioPro 4 Update Incoming! This release is scheduled to deploy publicly to all MimioPro 4 displays on Friday, 9/22/2023 Morning EST time.

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All About STEM

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

STEM Learning and ESERO UK are looking for STEM Ambassadors from a broad range of jobs and backgrounds within the space industry to engage with young people. This is a fantastic opportunity to inspire learners and demonstrate the connection between STEM subjects and potential space travel and exploration careers. You can inspire the next generation of scientists, technologists, engineers.

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SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Why is fostering an inclusive learning environment important in education? School leaders and decision makers are tasked with ensuring that every student, regardless of their abilities, has access to quality education. To help foster inclusivity, classroom audio solutions play a pivotal role in this mission, benefiting not only those with hearing challenges and disabilities but every student in the classroom.

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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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All About STEM

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

You can download the new Connected Community App on Google Play or App Store. The app allows you to access STEM Learning’s STEM Community and/or STEM Ambassadors Community on the go! STEM Ambassadors Community STEM Ambassadors can join the STEM Ambassadors Community to collaborate, ask for advice, share best practice and discover new ways to inspire young people with other volunteers.

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The Science Penguin

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Ever wondered why the Grand Canyon is so, well, grand? Or why some valleys are U-shaped like a horseshoe rather than V-shaped like a pizza slice? Spoiler alert: It’s not because Mother Nature had a geometry quiz. It’s all about that WED life— Weathering, Erosion, and Deposition. My Landforms Quest Over the last couple of years, I’ve set out on a personal quest to explore all different types of landforms , and let me tell you, these adventures have radically transformed the way I design sci

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SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

What are Read-Aloud STEM Kits? Read-Aloud STEM Kits are like a bridge between the enchanting world of storytelling and hands-on STEM exploration. These STEM Boxes are the perfect tool for teachers and parents on a quest for engaging learning experiences! In today's world, where screens often compete for our kids' attention, finding a way to kindle their love for reading and spark their curiosity in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) can feel like a real challenge.

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Online Math for All

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

SAT Math Percents and Equations

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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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SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

How can we combat ageism in society and healthcare? Published: Whether we realise it or not, we all hold stereotypes about older people. Whether we view them as cute, forgetful, bad with technology or unproductive, these stereotypes are harmful to older people and ourselves. What is more, ageism in healthcare environments impacts the quality of care that older people receive.

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Online Math for All

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

SAT Math Percent Word Problems

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ED Surge

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

This past spring, I overheard one of my fifth graders boast that he would start using ChatGPT to do his homework. I chuckled because I knew him well enough that he wouldn’t follow through. Frankly, I would have been thrilled that he did any homework, even with assistance. I’d already read many stories about ChatGPT in the news, and initially, I wasn’t concerned that the emergence of artificial intelligence (AI) would impact my teaching.

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Online Math for All

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

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