Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

Here’s the list of Kindergarten websites I use most often during the school year. Notice that many of the headings are links to more websites under that theme: Animals Art Coloring Books Drawing Coding Critical Thinking Digital Citizenship Bullying –a read-along book Cybersmart Hero Hector’s World–Cyberbullying Farms Gamify Kahoot Holidays Keyboarding Learn to Type—Big Brown Bear Turtle Diary –audio prompts as well as visual for learning keyboarding Letters Math Math for K Math Games Shape

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ED Surge

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

How many hours each week do you spend on creating, sharing, monitoring, evaluating and providing feedback on student activities? One survey found teachers average more than 10 hours weekly on planning and grading , and another study reported that about a third of teachers spend at least 2 hours daily on pre- and post-instruction activities. It is not uncommon for teachers to spend hours searching through edtech tools to customize and differentiate for individual student needs.

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All About STEM

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

An exciting opportunity from the European Space Agency for 6-19 year olds! ‘In the future, to enable astronauts to stay on the Moon for long periods of time, new infrastructures must be developed to overcome important challenges. Such challenges include protection from radiation and meteorites, energy production, the extraction and recycling of water, food production and much more.

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ED Surge

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

Teacher exhaustion is high. So is the need to help students get back on track with their studies after several years of pandemic disruption. But providing structural support for teachers has proven tough for schools. “We’re incredibly good at delivering instruction and being empathetic to our students,” says Frederick Heid, superintendent of Polk County Public Schools in Florida.

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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

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

Y12 students can apply skills and knowledge learned at school and work alongside industry professionals on a Nuffield Research Placement – what an amazing opportunity! The Nuffield Research Placements programme provides engaging, hands-on research projects, where Year 12 students have the opportunity to make a meaningful contribution towards the work of a host organisation through a well.

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All About STEM

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

STEM Ambassadors are volunteers from STEM related jobs and disciplines across the UK. There are over 30,000 STEM Ambassadors from more than 2,500 different employers. They offer their time and enthusiasm to help bring STEM subjects to life, bringing a new and inspiring perspective to STEM lessons. STEM Ambassadors are an important and exciting free of charge resource for teachers.

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Middle Web

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

“In my classroom, sticky notes earn top honors for Best Multipurpose Teaching Tool,” writes literacy teacher Kelly Owens. She displays 15 ways to use the tacky squares to chunk large tasks into manageable clusters and empower students to contemplate, coordinate, and connect. The post 15 Ways to Teach and Learn with Sticky Notes first appeared on MiddleWeb.

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All About STEM

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

When completing a CREST Award project, students can take on the roles of scientists, researchers, engineers and designers to pursue their own ideas! The CREST Webinar Centre hosts informative videos for teachers on Primary and Secondary CREST Awards, the curriculum and careers. Take a look at some of the highlights below and visit the CREST Webinar Centre to view all of the videos available.

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Smore Science

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

Table of Contents Tortoises are reptiles. They live on land. They have four stocky legs, and their body is protected by a hard shell or carapace. The shell is used for protection against predators. Tortoises can retract their head and legs inside their shells. They are the longest-living land animals in the world. But how long do tortoises live? It all depends on the species.

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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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The Trendy Science Teacher

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

Hosting a mock crime scene is an exciting way to bring your curriculum to life and engage your students. If you’ve been wanting to execute a mock crime scene in your Forensics classroom, but aren’t sure where to begin, I’ve got you covered! Today, on the blog, I’m sharing my tips for Hosting a Mock Crime Scene in Forensics. Here are some strategies for ensuring your mock crime scene is successful and educational: Note: This post contains affiliate links for Amazon.

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STEM Education Guide

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

Raspberry Pi is a proven, tiny, low-cost computer that can be used for a variety of projects. However, in order to get the most out of your Raspberry Pi, you need to choose the right monitor. This article will provide an overview of the best Raspberry Pi monitors on the market today, evaluating factors such as resolution, image quality, and cost. What Am I Using To Test Monitors I have the first model of the Raspberry Pi, but I fell in love with my Raspberry Pi 400.

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