Fri.Oct 13, 2023

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AI in Higher Ed: Using What We Already Know About Good Teaching Practices

ED Surge

How is AI currently utilized in higher education? As of fall 2023, we are still in the early stages of figuring out what AI integration means for higher ed. In some classrooms, such as my own, we talk about what AI can and can’t do. We look at examples of output from large language models (LLMs) and critique how well it did with the responses. Next semester, my students will spend time working with prompt writing, reflecting on LLM output and reflecting on when knowledge and learning matter vers

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Amazing Apprenticeships: Parent & Carer Packs

All About STEM

Amazing Apprenticeships offer monthly information booklets for parents or carers looking to advise teens about career pathways. The latest Parent Pack includes apprenticeship insights with United Utilities, Career Starter Apprenticeships, how to prepare for the school year ahead, understanding apprenticeships in Law, Army apprenticeships and information on T Levels, Supported Internships and more!

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Oct 13, Scientific Notation Rules

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Scientific Notation Rules - Concept - Problems with step by step explanation

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Careers & Enterprise Company: Work It Videos

All About STEM

Brought to you by The Careers & Enterprise Company, this series of career talks are from young people to young people. The video collection focuses on the transition from education to work, preparing for work experience and the working world. All clips cover a range of sectors, ages (19-25), experiences and transition points. New videos are added regularly and there are now over 30 clips to choose.

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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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A growth-focused icebreaker

Robert Talbert, Ph.D.

This is a repost from the Grading For Growth blog , where David Clark and I write about alternative grading methods every Monday. It resonated with a lot of folks, so here it is again – with some additional new thoughts at the end. I hate icebreakers. I don’t use that word “hate” often or lightly. But here, it’s justified.

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15 Best Math Competitions For Students

The Maker Mom

A little friendly math competition never hurts anyone, which is especially true for math. Children who participate in mathematics contests and competitions with other students their age can see some real benefits from their participation. Math contests reinforce the math knowledge participants have already accumulated, teach them to problem-solve faster, and enjoy the camaraderie of working with a team in a collaborative environment.

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Unveiling Julia: A Quantum Leap in High-Performance Coding Languages

STEMe

Shrewsbury, MA Ever heard of a programming language that is so versatile, that it has the speed of C with the dynamism of Ruby, or with true macros like Lisp, but with obvious, familiar mathematical notation like Matlab? Or how about something as usable for general programming as Python, as easy for statistics as R, as natural for string processing as Perl, as powerful for linear algebra as Matlab, and as good at gluing programs together as the shell?

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Understanding NGSS Standards for Elementary and Middle School

Kid Spark Education

A complete guide to NGSS with everything you need to know about the Next Generation Science Standards. The Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) have transformed STEM education across the U.S. In this article, we’ll answer the most common questions about NGSS and explore what the Next Generation Science Standards are, their purpose and benefits, and how to find STEM curriculum for elementary and middle school that aligns with NGSS practices.

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How I Met My Monster STEM Challenge

Carly and Adam

Integrate STEM in your classroom this Halloween with a Monster STEM Challenge ! In the story How I Met My Monster we learn about how Ethan finds his perfect monster, Gabe. Gabe has neon-green fur, a spiked tail, and bright red eyes. After reading How I Met My Monster, challenge your students to think about what their perfect monster would look like.

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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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Computer Science and Robotics in Elementary and Middle School STEM

Kid Spark Education

As STEM education becomes increasingly vital for students’ success in a rapidly evolving technological world, many elementary and middle schools are looking to incorporate more robust computer science and robotics programs into their curricula.

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Oct 13, Online Aptitude Test

Online Math for All

Online Aptitude Test - Solve the Aptitude Problems and Check Your Score Instantly Online

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Oct 13, How to Solve Word Problems in Algebra

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How to Solve Word Problems in Algebra

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Oct 13, Solving Literal Equations

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Solving Literal Equations - Concept - Solved Examples

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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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Oct 13, Math Games

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Math Games - Games with Numbers and Algebra Games

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Oct 13, Scientific Notation Worksheet

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Scientific Notation Worksheet

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