Ask a Tech Teacher

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Promoted by National Geographic, here’s what you should know about Geography Awareness Week: Too many young Americans are unable to make effective decisions, understand geo-spatial issues, or even recognize their impacts as global citizens. National Geographic created Geography Awareness Week to raise awareness to this dangerous deficiency in American education and excite people about geography as both a discipline and as a part of everyday life.

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ED Surge

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

In the evolving landscape of education, one topic has taken center stage: generative AI. As educators, we tend to be on a continuous quest for innovative edtech tools that will enhance the learning experience for students. The potential of generative AI is both promising and profound, but it raises critical questions: How can this transformative technology be harnessed not only to educate but to empower inclusively and equitably?

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Accelerate Learning

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

The goal of modern education is crystal clear: to ignite students' passion for learning and sustain their interest in expanding knowledge. This is especially true for STEM, where interest can lead to successful and lucrative careers centered around a passion.

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Middle Web

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Author and master teacher Debbie Silver begins her case for spirit-building humor and laughter in classrooms and schools with a personal story from her years as a middle level educator. "Pay attention to how much you laugh together. Teachers and school leaders who laugh, last." The post Humor in Our Schools Heals and Engages Us first appeared on MiddleWeb.

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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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PCS Edventures

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

A geographic information system (GIS) is a valuable tool for a wide range of STEM careers, including environmental science, civil engineering and market analysis. So, what is a GIS? It’s a system that creates, manages, analyzes and maps all kinds of data. A GIS connects data to a map and integrates locations with descriptions. This data is displayed using various apps and software, which can differ depending on the industry.

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STEM Education Works

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

If you’ve ever dipped your toes into the educational pool, you’ll know that buzzwords flow in and out of fashion faster than TikTok trends. Is STEM just another one of those fancy acronyms that will soon join the wooly mammoth in obscurity? Well, prepare yourself because we’re diving headfirst into the whirlpool of STEM. Let’s explore what makes STEM tick and ways to incorporate STEM concepts into the classroom.

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Online Math for All

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Naming Collinear and Coplanar Points - Concept - Examples

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NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Equation of a Circle Passing Through Three Points

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NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Naming Collinear and Coplanar Points Worksheet

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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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NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Point of Concurrency - Concept - Examples

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NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Concurrency of Three Lines Worksheet

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Online Math for All

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Point of Concurrency Worksheet

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NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Concurrent Lines - Point of Concurrency - Concept - Examples

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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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NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Concurrency of Straight Lines worksheet

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NOVEMBER 13, 2023

How to check if 3 lines are concurrent

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