Ask a Tech Teacher

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

A mind map is a visual representation of information and ideas that helps organize and connect various concepts, making it easier for individuals and groups to understand, remember, and communicate complex topics. Some reasons why people use mind maps: Organizing Information : allow you to break down a topic into key components and show how they relate to each other.

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ED Surge

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

In September, a teacher in the Hamshire-Fannett Independent School District, in Southeast Texas, was fired when district leaders learned that an eighth grade class was reading a graphic novel based on the diary of Anne Frank. The novel had not been approved and was deemed inappropriate, and the firing made headlines. It was an extreme example of the political strain public school teachers are under from parents and activists.

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All About STEM

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Join the Liverpool City Region Careers Hub Employers Network so we can inspire our future workforce together! Find out about how you can get involved, and how we can help you develop your talent pipeline, support your CSR ambitions, and inspire your employees of the future. All types of businesses across all sectors have signed up to help bridge the gap between education and employment and you can.

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ED Surge

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Paula Stamey, a seventh-grade social studies teacher in Benton, Tennessee, taught for 20 years before her school became a Verizon Innovative Learning School and adopted one-to-one technology in 2017. Initially, she resisted this change, feeling it was unnecessary and distracting. “I felt I had a system that worked, and introducing this ‘nonsense’ wouldn’t add anything to my classroom and would only create more work for me and be a distraction for my students,” she said.

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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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Carly and Adam

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Bring the magic of the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade to your elementary classroom with Ozobots! The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade is a beloved American tradition. Image the excitement on your elementary students’ faces as they experience the thrill of creating their own miniature Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in your classroom! To create a mini Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in your classroom, you’ll need the right tools.

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Stem Education News

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Dear readers, you will be amazed to know about a school where, along with math and science, you could also learn how to design a game, create an animation, or even assemble a mini robot. Our world is evolving rapidly, and with it, the things we learn in school are also getting upgraded. There’s a […] The post CBSE to Implement PMKVY 4.0 under Skill Hub Initiative appeared first on STEMpedia.

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Teachers are Terrific

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

A zip line you say? A Christmas zip line? Yes, that is right! A Christmas Zip Line with a Sleigh full of toys! What an exciting adventure this is for your STEM students! The first zip line we tried in the STEM lab was an experiment and design challenge. Students tested different kinds of lines and ways to attach their passenger carriers to the line.

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STEM Supplies

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

In today’s ever-evolving education scene, new tools and resources are playing a vital role in making high school learning more engaging and understandable. One such tool is the PhET Interactive Simulations project, which is making waves in high school education. PhET, which stands for Physics Education Technology, offers free online simulations that let high school students interactively explore and experiment with various scientific concepts.

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Stem Education News

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Dear readers, you will be amazed to know about a school where, along with math and science, you could also learn how to design a game, create an animation, or even assemble a mini robot. Our world is evolving rapidly, and with it, the things we learn in school are also getting upgraded. There’s a […] The post Implementation of Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana 4.0 in CBSE Schools under the Skill Hub Initiative appeared first on STEMpedia.

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STEM Sport

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

The world of STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) learning can be daunting for educators who are not specialized in STEM subjects. This article is meant to address educators and school administrators who may not be STEM specialists but are looking to facilitate STEM lessons with their students. With a society that increasingly relies on science, technology, engineering, and mathematics for progress and innovation, it is even more pressing for students to improve their STEM li

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