ED Surge

JANUARY 5, 2023

As we march forward into a new year, EdSurge is reflecting on the stories we shared and the biggest hits of 2022. We published numerous stories about the plight of teachers today, including investigations into the experiences of educators whose mental health concerns are pushing them out of the profession and the lives of teachers who work multiple jobs to cover their basic needs.

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All About STEM

JANUARY 5, 2023

The CREST Awards scheme is the British Science Association’s flagship programme for young people, providing a flexible STEM project framework that inspires and engages 5 to 19 year olds. During a CREST Award project, students take on the roles of scientists, researchers, engineers and designers to pursue their own ideas. No CREST project is identical.

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CTE Learning

JANUARY 5, 2023

Every once and a while, we let Steve our the lead developer rant. Here is his latest. I just have to rant, “We are seeing an explosion of AI and Machine Learning tools all being developed by people who have already put in the hard work to learn critical thinking skills. Apps like ChatGPT can rob teachers of the opportunity to help students gain the foundational critical thinking skills life demands.

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All About STEM

JANUARY 5, 2023

‘STEM Learning UK’s podcast STEM Insights can help educators turn the latest research into practice!‘ Listen to their education team discussing all of the latest news, research and hot topics, there are so many ideas that you could implement in your classroom. If you’re an educator or STEM Ambassador, you can discuss the podcasts and more on STEM Community or STEM Ambassadors Community.

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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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Middle Web

JANUARY 5, 2023

Amber Chandler not only says what many educators are thinking but lives her classroom truth in the The Flexible SEL Classroom. Her compelling case for everyday SEL in middle schools is supported by a multitude of activities to benefit students, writes teacher Jenni Kramer. The post Practical Ways to Build Everyday SEL Support first appeared on MiddleWeb.

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Futurum

JANUARY 5, 2023

Can modern technology uncover the secrets of evolution? Published: A mysterious group of fossils called the Elgin Reptiles has been puzzling scientists for centuries. Existing only as cavities hidden within rocks, these fossils could help scientists unravel the mysteries of evolution. Thanks to modern technologies, Dr Davide Foffa , a research associate at National Museums Scotland , and his colleagues have examined these fossils using digital technologies for the first time, resulting in some e

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All About STEM

JANUARY 5, 2023

Looking for planning ideas? The European Space Education Resource Office (ESERO-UK) has a fantastic guide on how to plan and run your own Space Week! This booklet provides a wealth of ideas for activities for children in EYFS and primary schools as well as links to many high-quality resources to support teachers in planning a week of engaging learning experiences for their pupils.

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Teach Science for All

JANUARY 5, 2023

During the last decade of working as a consultant one of my favorite partners to collaborate with has been Pacific Education Institute. They provide excellent free materials focused on getting students outside engaging in authentic science and engineering tasks.

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Middle Web

JANUARY 5, 2023

If you are teaching in a low-performing, high-poverty school, Eric Jensen’s Teaching with Poverty and Equity in Mind is a must read, writes Anne Anderson. Jensen begins with the process of teachers adapting an equity mindset and offers proven tools to support all students. The post Succeed with the Student Who Needs You Most first appeared on MiddleWeb.

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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

JANUARY 5, 2023

With the rise of AI and robotics labs across the world, the improvement in the quality of research has been impressive in the fields of AI, robotics, and Machine Learning. AI, combined with robotics, is leading the way into the future and establishing itself in every industry. Today, we have built robots that can assist […] The post How to Set Up AI & Robotics Lab in India?

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CTE Learning

JANUARY 5, 2023

Every once and a while, we let Steve our the lead developer rant. Here is his latest. “We are seeing an explosion of AI and Machine Learning tools all being developed by people who have already put in the hard work to learn critical thinking skills. Apps like ChatGPT can rob teachers of the opportunity to help students gain the foundational critical thinking skills life demands.

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Stem Education News

JANUARY 5, 2023

With the rise of AI and robotics labs across the world, the improvement in the quality of research has been impressive in the fields of AI, robotics, and Machine Learning. AI, combined with robotics, is leading the way into the future and establishing itself in every industry. Today, we have built robots that can assist […] The post How to Set Up AI & Robotics Lab in India?

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CTE Learning

JANUARY 5, 2023

Every once and a while, we let Steve our the lead developer rant. Here is his latest. “We are seeing an explosion of AI and Machine Learning tools all being developed by people who have already put in the hard work to learn critical thinking skills. Apps like ChatGPT can rob teachers of the opportunity to help students gain the foundational critical thinking skills life demands.

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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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