Ask a Tech Teacher

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

E-Books and Online Libraries in Modern College Education One of the most significant archives of human knowledge and learning’s quiet companions, libraries have made an undeniable impact. As far back as history reaches, they played a vital role in helping students. We wouldn’t be where we are without them. Their shelves are stacked with the wisdom of civilizations, offering a passage through time for anyone willing to explore them.

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Cool Cat Teacher

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter I do get pretty angry as I go on forums about Artificial Intelligence in Education. It seems often that the attitude is one of “gotcha” in terms of “catching” students using AI to “give them the answers.” The problem with this is that we're missing the whole point of AI.

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ED Surge

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Earlier this month, the U.S. Department of Education launched an unusual marketing blitz. It includes a TV ad that encourages people to go into teaching, especially to promote more diversity in the teaching profession. “Experience the unique joy of helping students thrive,” the public service announcement says as it depicts a range of people working with students.

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Middle Web

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Learning focused schools have a collective growth mindset and a shared belief that every student can learn and grow. Education leaders Ron Williamson and Barbara Blackburn share six characteristics that define such schools and offer ideas about how to accomplish each one. The post Six Characteristics of a Learning-Focused School 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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Stem Education News

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

In today’s rapidly evolving world, driven by ever-changing technology and digital advancements, coding has emerged as a formidable skill, driving innovation, problem-solving, and igniting creativity. While conventional teaching methods often make coding appear intimidating, PictoBlox offers a refreshing approach by empowering users to effortlessly craft projects in AI, ML, AR, VR, IoT, and hardware using platforms […] The post Latest Version PictoBlox 6.1.0 – Updates in Python

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CoderZ

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Are you ready to join the tens of thousands of classrooms that participate in the Hour of Code during CSEdWeek every year? This global event is a great way to spark students’ interest in STEM, develop their computational thinking skills, and inspire them to create their own projects. With over a thousand available activities and teacher resources, there’s something for every classroom.

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Box Light

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Happy Red Planet Day, Educators! Red Planet Day celebrates Mars, encouraging exploration and understanding. Today, let's embark on an exciting journey to explore Mars with your students through simple lessons, 3D printing, and robotics. Get ready to make the Red Planet come alive in your classroom!

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Stem Education News

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

In today’s rapidly evolving world, driven by ever-changing technology and digital advancements, coding has emerged as a formidable skill, driving innovation, problem-solving, and igniting creativity. While conventional teaching methods often make coding appear intimidating, PictoBlox offers a refreshing approach by empowering users to effortlessly craft projects in AI, ML, AR, VR, IoT, and hardware using platforms […] The post Latest Version PictoBlox 6.1.0 and 6.2.0 – Updates

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CSTEM

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Written by: Reagan Flowers, PhD More districts and schools are using tiered support systems, with an increased focus on building students’ social-emotional skills. A recent survey by Panorama Education shows an increase in the adoption and use of multi-tiered support systems (MTSS). How Common is MTSS MTSS is a framework implemented by districts across the country to identify and meet every student’s unique instructional, social-emotional, and behavioral needs.

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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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Stem Education News

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Our education system must evolve and stay relevant in today’s rapidly advancing technological era. Recognizing this need, the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) is endorsing the cause of skill education, aiming to equip students for the demands of the modern world. The educational board is bridging the theoretical and practical educational gap with skill […] The post CBSE Skill Expo and National Guidance Festival (NGF) 2023 appeared first on STEMpedia.

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ED Surge

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

This story was originally published by The 19th. In September, when billions of dollars in child care funding were about to expire, a Senate subcommittee convened to discuss solutions. It was there that Sen. John Kennedy laid out the partisan tension at the heart of what’s billed as a bipartisan issue. He agreed that child care was an investment in the current and future workforce.

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