ED Surge

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

CAMBRIDGE, Mass. — Math professor Martin Weissman is rethinking how his university teaches calculus. Over the summer, the professor from the University of California at Santa Cruz, spent a week at Harvard to learn how to redesign the mathematics for life sciences courses his institution offers. Called Math 11 A and B, these classes, which students take as freshmen and sophomores, constitute a “leaky pipeline,” Weissman says.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Here’s a short list of good ESL and ELL resources. For updates, click here : Digital Storytelling for Language and Culture Learning (PDF) – National Writing Project [link] L2 Digital Storytelling MCC ESL Digital Stories Teaching English – Digital Storytelling [link] Web English Teacher – Digital Storytelling [link] ESL English Tools- -digital tools to assist learning English as a second language Resource Guide for ESL SuperProf –private ESL online tutoring The TEFL Academy –cou

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ED Surge

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

The pandemic has largely changed public perceptions about the appropriate use of technology for young people, argues Katie Davis, associate professor in the information school at the University of Washington. “The pandemic forced us to confront the fact that technology is absolutely essential in our lives, and especially during crises,” she says. Now, she says, discussion is shifting to questions of “When is technology good?

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All About STEM

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Celebrate Roald Dahl Story Day on the 13th of September with NEW official lesson plans, fantastic CREST activities and sensational STEM projects! Combine literacy, science and more to commemorate Roald’s unforgettable stories and characters. Are you ready for exciting experiments and lots of slimy, fizzy fun! Roald Dahl: NEW Official Lesson Plans “Add a touch of Roald Dahl magic to the curriculum.

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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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Futurum

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

How we read: the neuroscience behind literacy Published: Reading and writing are essential skills for modern life, but how often do you think about how your brain processes written information? Based at the University of Alberta in Canada, Professor Jacqueline Cummine is helping decode how we read – in particular, the important role of our senses – and using these findings to help people who struggle with literacy skills.

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Teachers are Terrific

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Changing the rules of a STEM Challenge is a perfect way to adapt to your classroom. The Elevator Activity is a great example. There is always a back story to the STEM events I create. The Elevator Challenge is a project I changed a lot. I tend to change the rules of tasks and even the materials sometimes. And that changes everything. But, guess what!

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All About STEM

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

In 2022, National Careers Week launched an exciting new careers initiative in partnership with The Department of Education, STEM Learning, agencies and private sector employers across the UK. Following the phenomenal success of Green Careers Week, it’s back for 2023 & will take place from the 6th to the 11th of November. We’re excited to share this year’s theme and all of the inspirational.

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Jacobs Physics

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

In spring of 2021, a student asked me, "Hey, Mr. Jacobs, if we *all* pass the AP exam, can we cut your hair?" I said, "sure." The odds of every one of my 15-20 9th graders passing the AP Physics 1 exam were not great. Not insurmountable, but unlikely. And lo, that year most students did pass, but a couple did not. I made the same deal with my class in 2022.

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Ms. Boyce

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Thanks to Ms. Tran, Ms. Thormodsgaard, Ms. Basralian, Ms. Doering, Ms. Mallona, and Ms. Mulry's classes for a FANTASTIC first week!

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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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Middle Web

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Patty McGee invites teachers to infuse some "Harry Styles magic" into social-emotional learning. In countless ways, Styles' lyrics can be surprisingly fun and effective to build emotional IQ, acting as springboards for exploring and learning about our emotional landscape. The post Add “Harry Styles magic” to Your Students’ SEL first appeared on MiddleWeb.

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ED Week

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Many say they want materials and supports to help them weave topics like clean energy across subjects.

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Online Math for All

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Solving Equations with No Solution and Identity

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