Ask a Tech Teacher
MARCH 14, 2023
Two math celebrations are coming up on March 14th : Pi Day and World Maths Day Pi Day Pi Day is an annual celebration commemorating the mathematical constant π (pi). Pi Day is observed on March 14 since 3, 1, and 4 are the three most significant digits of π in the decimal form. Daniel Tammet, a high-functioning autistic savant, holds the European record for reciting pi from memory to 22,514 digits in five hours and nine minutes.
ED Surge
MARCH 14, 2023
Experts have described this as a 'golden age' of discovery in the area of learning science, with new insights emerging regularly on how humans learn. So what can educators, policymakers and any lifelong learner gain from these new insights? To find out, last week we gathered a panel of experts at the intersection of brain research and teaching practice to hear their latest thinking for a live taping of the EdSurge Podcast.
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Computer Science Teacher
MARCH 14, 2023
tl;dr Book recommendations: Overnight Code: The Life of Raye Montague, the Woman Who Revolutionized Naval Engineering Code Girls: The Untold Story of the American Women Code Breakers of World War II Overnight Code was recommended to me after I recommended Code Girls on Facebook. Overnight Code is a truly inspiring story of a woman with two strikes against her (female and Black) whose hard work, determination, and talents helped her do some revolutionary work in naval engineering and integrating
All About STEM
MARCH 14, 2023
Celebrate World Water Day on the 22nd of March with Practical Action & CREST Awards! This World Water Day is about accelerating change to solve the water and sanitation crisis. You and your family, school and community can make a difference by changing the way you use, consume and manage water in your lives. The best way to start is to make your action list and spread the word!
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
MARCH 14, 2023
We are happy to announce a handful of updates to our Unplug'd, screen sharing app. Use this powerful software application to create collaborative and cooperative learning while gathering in-depth understanding of the students’ comprehension. Use the broadcast feature to deliver content right on the student’s device and share up to nine screens on your interactive display.
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Futurum
MARCH 14, 2023
Modelling mines: how can a new 3D modelling platform make mining more sustainable and be part of the solution to climate change? Published: Despite public perceptions, mining is set to play a vital role in the planet’s transition to a sustainable future. Many low-carbon technologies, such as electric cars and solar panels, rely on metals that need to be dug out of the ground.
Robot Lab
MARCH 14, 2023
By Katie Brenneman Saint Leo University- AI Lab implementation by RobotLAB Once upon a time, robotics and artificial intelligence (AI) systems were largely the stuff of science fiction. If they appeared in “real life,” it was primarily in the most advanced, technology-driven enterprises, those to which most ordinary working people had little, if any, connection.
Trina Deboree Teaching and Learning
MARCH 14, 2023
Today two tired teachers sit down and discuss setting up a classroom while on a budget. I mean let's get real. Setting up a Pinterest-worthy classroom is EXPENSIVE and takes A LOT of time. So come get some tips on making it a whole lot easier!
STEM Sport
MARCH 14, 2023
The Importance of Women in the STEM Workforce It is essential the United States and the world have a diverse STEM workforce. This includes representation of varying races, ethnicities, and genders. There has been an increased effort in diversifying the STEM workforce in recent years – but there is still a long way to go. Women make up over 50 percent of the overall workforce in the United States.
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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.
Trina Deboree Teaching and Learning
MARCH 14, 2023
Today two tired teachers sit down and discuss the powerful do less and get more theory! We hope you will join us.
Jacobs Physics
MARCH 14, 2023
In my school's conceptual physics program, we give cumulative written tests after the first and second trimesters. In lieu of a final exam*, we are once again running the Woodberry Forest Conceptual Physics Tournament! This is a competition for 9th graders, to be held at 1:00 on Sunday May 21 2023. We've done this before, including last year after a pandemic-enforced break.
Online Math for All
MARCH 14, 2023
Writing Numbers in Standard and Expanded Form Worksheet
ED Surge
MARCH 14, 2023
Several years ago, when Rachel S. White was compiling a list of every public school district superintendent in the country, she began to notice something peculiar. As she flitted from one district website to the next, manually — and painstakingly — entering each superintendent’s first and last name into her database, White saw a pattern emerging. “There were a lot of Marks and Scotts and Daves,” she says.
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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!
Online Math for All
MARCH 14, 2023
Standard and Expanded Form of Numbers
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