Ask a Tech Teacher
DECEMBER 8, 2023
Over the next weeks, I’ll share ideas that will get you ready for Hour of Code. This includes (links are live on publication day) : An Overview of This Week — Dec. 5, 2023 Long list of websites by grade — Dec. 6, 2023 9 Unusual Projects — Dec. 7, 2023 5 Unplugged Hour of Code Activities — (this post) Dec. 8, 2023 These unplugged activities go back to the roots of coding.
ED Surge
DECEMBER 8, 2023
As the college essay program manager for Write the World, a nonprofit writing organization for teens, I oversee a group of advisers who guide students through the essay writing process. I have seen firsthand the anxiety that students experience when it comes to writing their college essays. Many of the students we serve say they lack confidence in writing their college essay, sharing that they feel uneasy and unprepared.
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Cool Cat Teacher
DECEMBER 8, 2023
From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Substitute teachers, like teachers, are heroes. As I wrote in “ There is No Substitute for Great Substitute Teachers ,” when we need a substitute, it is rarely planned. I'm so grateful for those who are flexible enough to fill in with limited notice. But when you're sick, it can be hard to write great lesson plans.
All About STEM
DECEMBER 8, 2023
Get ready for Spring with Amazing Apprenticeships! You can use their resources to celebrate events and campaigns that engage students, staff, parents and carers in the world of apprenticeships. The planner runs from January to March and includes resources to support National Apprenticeships Week, British Science Week, International Women’s Day, Careers Week and more!
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.
Box Light
DECEMBER 8, 2023
When I embarked on my teaching career as a 4th-grade teacher in Verrado, Arizona, the vast desert landscape was a far cry from the familiar surroundings of my hometown in Detroit, Michigan. Transitioning from a state surrounded by lakes to the sparse desert evoked a deep appreciation for the resilience of the land and the communities flourishing in this seemingly inhospitable terrain.
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Robert Talbert, Ph.D.
DECEMBER 8, 2023
This post originally appeared at Grading For Growth on December 4, 2023. It's been slightly edited and I have included some additional thoughts at the end. What does your ideal classroom meeting look like? Take a moment to visualize it. If you're like me, you envision students energetically focused on some learning task, either by themselves or in small groups or as an entire class.
All About STEM
DECEMBER 8, 2023
Visit All About STEM on Pinterest for our recommended (and favourite) Christmas activities! Our Pinterest boards are packed with fun projects with categories ranging from subject to season. All of our boards are regularly updated and you can view them all here. Christmas is coming up, take a scroll through our latest finds – there’s everything from Salt Crystal Snowflakes to Spinning Christmas.
ED Week
DECEMBER 8, 2023
A WestEd evaluation of the Amplify Science curriculum found it raised student performance on NGSS-aligned assessment questions.
STEMe
DECEMBER 8, 2023
Bangalore, India Ever wondered how even the most advanced planes, flown by skilled pilots, can tragically crash due to mechanical failures? Every part of a safe flight conceals potential risks. In heartbreaking instances, these failures result in devastating outcomes and claim numerous lives. Today, let's delve into a detailed case involving three planes: two facing the same fate and one miraculously escaping, revealing the hidden threats within aviation technology.
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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.
Fiendishly Clever
DECEMBER 8, 2023
Notes from the Inclusive Science Education group 2nd October 23 This was the 17th meeting of the group which is approaching 400 members now. Points arising from the discussion Rob shared with the group that he had recently watched a video shared on social media by Lynn McCann from ReachoutASC.
STEMe
DECEMBER 8, 2023
Bangalore, India Ever wondered how even the most advanced planes, flown by skilled pilots, can tragically crash due to mechanical failures? Every part of a safe flight conceals potential risks. In heartbreaking instances, these failures result in devastating outcomes and claim numerous lives. Today, let's delve into a detailed case involving three planes: two facing the same fate and one miraculously escaping, revealing the hidden threats within aviation technology.
Fiendishly Clever
DECEMBER 8, 2023
Notes from the Inclusive Science education group on 15th November 2023. This was the 18th meeting of our group. A summary of the presentation. Adam Wray gave a presentation to the group on predictive brain theory – application to teaching autistic students.
STEMe
DECEMBER 8, 2023
Nashua, NH Fear is an essential emotion deeply ingrained in the human experience. It has played a pivotal role in the survival and evolution of our species by alerting us to potential threats and dangers. Understanding the biology of fear is crucial for unraveling the intricacies of our survival instinct and how it influences our behavior and overall well-being.
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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!
Informed K12
DECEMBER 8, 2023
It’s been over 4 years that I’ve been working at Informed K12; I started October 2019 and have my last day in December. I have spent the last few months reflecting upon my time, my growth, and my development at Informed K12 and realized that these years have been both personally and professionally some of the biggest changes and challenges of my life.
STEMe
DECEMBER 8, 2023
Bangalore, India Ever wondered how even the most advanced planes, flown by skilled pilots, can tragically crash due to mechanical failures? Every part of a safe flight conceals potential risks. In heartbreaking instances, these failures result in devastating outcomes and claim numerous lives. Today, let's delve into a detailed case involving three planes: two facing the same fate and one miraculously escaping, revealing the hidden threats within aviation technology.
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