Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 2, 2024

Since we started Ask a Tech Teacher fifteen years ago, we’ve had almost 6.3 million views and 2901 comments from about 11,500 followers who read some or all of our 2,454 articles on integrating technology into the classroom. This includes tech tips, website/app reviews, tech-in-ed pedagogy, how-tos, videos, and more. We have regular features like: Weekly Websites and Tech Tips ( sign up for the newsletter ) Edtech Reviews Lesson plans If you’ve just arrived at Ask a Tech Teacher, st

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ED Surge

JANUARY 2, 2024

2023 brought plenty of surprises in education — and it wasn’t just all that talk about responding to ChatGPT and other AI tools. As we start a new year, we asked our reporters to look back on key trends and memorable moments in their coverage over the past year, and what they see coming. Their reflections include a surprising tip that led to a trip to a small town to see an unusual early childhood experiment up close; wrestling with large datasets to better understand education trends; getting o

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All About STEM

JANUARY 2, 2024

Are your students taking part in the 2024 RSPB Big Schools’ Birdwatch? If so, they can further their learning with a CREST Award! Every year, educators from across the UK take part in The Big Schools’ Birdwatch with their classes. Resources are available for all who apply and there’s flexibility to run it with any age group of children.

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Defined Learning

JANUARY 2, 2024

Here are the top ten news articles on STEM education in 2023. These articles support Defined's mission of engaging all learners in deeper, career-connected learning through project-based learning to excite students about the future and build the future-ready skills they need to succeed.

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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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All About STEM

JANUARY 2, 2024

As an employer or academic institution, you can nurture future talent by hosting a Nuffield Research Placement or Experience! Do you have a suitable research project or experience for a Year 12 learner? Students are bright, capable, and can complete a variety of tasks including data analysis, scoping, and experimental design.

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All About STEM

JANUARY 2, 2024

In December, the Amazing Apprenticeships team hosted a launch event for a brand-new suite of SEND resources, including an apprenticeship film, at the BBC!

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STEM Sport

JANUARY 2, 2024

Navigating the world of parenting is no easy feat, especially when it comes to education. While the classroom offers a structured learning environment, the home is a space for relaxation and play. Bridging these worlds can be a challenge, particularly when children are reluctant to engage in educational activities outside of school. Enter the concept of disguised learning – a strategy that integrates educational content into everyday activities, making learning a natural, enjoyable part of

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All About STEM

JANUARY 2, 2024

A big thank you to Feedspot for naming All About STEM (that’s us!) the Best UK STEM Blog & Website for 2024*.

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Teach Science for All

JANUARY 2, 2024

2023 was pretty representative of my overall scope of work the last few years- teaching a variety of college courses, providing consulting services to school districts, and pushing myself to expand my areas of expertise. I have a habit of reflecting on the last year and doing an inventory of things I’m proud of.

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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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Jacobs Physics

JANUARY 2, 2024

From a physics teacher message board: This topic recently came up on a Facebook group: Some students when plotting graphs will choose an axis scale that uses every line-division, but in turn makes the scale difficult to use and read when plotting points and calculating slopes, etc. I agreed with most responses that say the student deserves full credit.

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Online Math for All

JANUARY 2, 2024

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ED Surge

JANUARY 2, 2024

In 2023, EdSurge published a record number of stories on early care and education — the most we’ve run since we began covering the age group nearly five years ago. So this year, for the first time, we’re bringing you a list of the stories that resonated most with you, our readers. Below, you’ll find our 10 most popular early childhood stories from the last 12 months, which can loosely be divided into two camps.

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