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Students Have Different Thinking Speeds. Inclusive Teaching Means Realizing That.

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APRIL 5, 2022

Many classroom environments favor a certain kind of thinker, usually the students who are quick to recall a fact when the instructor asks a question. But that’s not the only type of mind, and it’s not even always the best kind of mind for learning. “Research has shown that shy learners—the ones who sit in the back and they don’t really say anything—they can be slower learners, but they’re actually the most flexible and they can be the most creative problem solvers,” says Barbara Oakley, a profes

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What You Might Have Missed in March–What’s up in April

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APRIL 5, 2022

Here are the most-read posts for the month of March. Social Media or COVID: Which is more dangerous to students? 5 (free) Posters about Learning. Websites that add sparkle (and learning) to Spring. Guiding Students through the Crisis in Ukraine. A Lesson Plan for Addressing What’s in the News. Invention Convention is coming. Celebrate Pi Day and Maths Day.

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10 Tips for Instructional Technology Coaches

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APRIL 5, 2022

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. The best Instructional Technology Coaches are partners, culture leaders, encouragers, and easy to work with, says Dr. Katie Ritter. She covers ten essential points for being a successful education technology coach based on her research and her personal coaching of instructional technology coaches and teachers.

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The Most Important STEM Skills You Can Start Teaching Right Now

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APRIL 5, 2022

STEM skills don’t have to stay in the lab. STEM students learn valuable skills that they can use in their everyday lives. STEM is the study of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. The reason that these disciplines are grouped together is that they share certain qualities. This means that through STEM education, students acquire certain skills that help them navigate and excel at these subjects.

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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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Using 3D Printing to Visualize Ways to Improve Equity

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APRIL 5, 2022

Elisabeth McClure, Gifted Specialist with the Northwest School District (House Springs, MO), recently completed a months-long project that originated with identifying real-life problems in their community. The goal of the project was to help her students envision themselves as part of the creative solution process, as well as spark their interest in community-related issues they can take an active role in solving.

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6 STEM Learning Resources for Spring

Defined Learning

APRIL 5, 2022

Spring presents a great time to explore new ideas or try some new tools, especially as we look to boost student engagement with the content and keep up the momentum. As we start to wind down this school year, we have plenty of time to explore new ideas and remember to stay focused on our true purpose: how to best prepare students for the future. While we may not know exactly what types of jobs will exist or the interests of our students, what we do know is that students will need a variety of sk

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Apr 5, Polygon Angle Calculator

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APRIL 5, 2022

Polygon Angle Calculator - Find the measure of each interior angle and more of a regular polygon in just a click

Digital Book Talks in Middle Grades Science

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APRIL 5, 2022

Book talks are common in English Language Arts classrooms and libraries. But what about in the middle grades science classroom? Katie Caprino and Alyssa Marzili share how digital book talks can fit into science classes and offer book titles to catch students’ attention. The post Digital Book Talks in Middle Grades Science first appeared on MiddleWeb.

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Bringing life back to Kenya’s grasslands

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APRIL 5, 2022

Bringing life back to Kenya’s grasslands. Land degradation causes soils to become less fertile, resulting in lower productivity in agricultural regions and decreased biodiversity. Led by Professor Mariana Rufino at Lancaster University , UK, an international team of researchers, including Dr Joseph Hitimana at the University of Kabianga in Kenya, is working with Kenyan farmers to find solutions to this problem.

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National Robotics Week

STEM Education Works

APRIL 5, 2022

It’s National Robotics Week , an annual celebration to “inspire students of all ages to pursue careers in robotics and other Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) fields.” National Robotics Week provides opportunities to: Inspire students. Promote industry. Advocate for research. Educate your community. Celebrate technology. Why Do Robotics Matter?

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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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The Colors of the Polar Regions

Smore Science

APRIL 5, 2022

When you imagine the colors of the polar regions, what picture first comes to your mind? Probably thick layers of white ice extending as far as your eyes can see, right? With the temperatures reaching far below zero and the sun not shining for months in the winter, it is easy to think that the poles will be one endless expanse of snow. But the colors of the polar regions are not all white.

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Motivation & inspiration. A story of dissemination

STEM Discovery

APRIL 5, 2022

As a seasoned Scientix ambassador one of my personal goals this school year was to increase the number of Scientix enthusiasts in my local community and beyond.The community of STEM practitioners and enthusiasts who love Scientix has steadily been growing, … Continue reading → The post Motivation & inspiration. A story of dissemination appeared first on The STEM Discovery Campaign Blog.

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The Colors of the Pole

Smore Science

APRIL 5, 2022

1. Blood Falls. Image Credit: National Science Foundation/Peter Rejcek. Blood falls of Taylor Glacier, Antarctica is blood red in colour. Recent studies indicate the presence of iron particles in the oceanwater below the glacier. The outflow brings the iron-laden saline water into contact with the atmosphere, forming rust, that gives the red colour to the falls. 2.

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Apr 5, Similar Polygons

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APRIL 5, 2022

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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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Social-Emotional Learning Works. But It Cannot Replace Mental Illness Care.

ED Surge

APRIL 5, 2022

Johnny, an eighth grader, hasn’t been able to stop fighting all year and tells all who’ll listen that he feels triggered daily, often in non-threatening situations. Marisela, a fourth grader, finds it difficult to keep friends, and is increasingly hard to draw out in class. Lately, she has been showing up only two days each week. Muhammad, in tenth grade, has lost a quarter of his body weight since last year, though his academics have remained on track.

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