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Writing Conferences: A Minimalist Approach

Middle Web

Author and literacy consultant Patty McGee offers a minimalist alternative to heavy correction that provides an engaging, motivating, and meaningful approach to writing conferences. Try McGee’s three moves: choose a focus, name a writer’s strength, and suggest a next step. The post Writing Conferences: A Minimalist Approach first appeared on MiddleWeb.

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LigerBots Host Info Night about FIRST LEGO League Robotics, June 14

Newton STEM

Newton families with students in ages 4-16 — who are interested in STEAM and/or robotics (or think they may be!) — are invited to a free information session about First Lego League (FLL) , on Wednesday, June 14 , 7:00-8:30PM, hosted by Newton’s high school robotics team, the LigerBots. Parents, guardians, students, and potential mentors can learn about how the FLL season and competitions run, what is required to participate, and what students can gain from the experience.

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Brain-Computer Interfaces: Unlocking the Mind's Ctrl+Alt+Delete

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Farmington, CT. By Sudhiksha Kokkula What are Brain Computer Interphases and how do they exactly work? Imagine being able to operate gadgets and carry out tasks using just your thoughts, without needing to move your body. Though it might sound like science fiction, improvements in brain-computer interfaces (BCIs) are making this possibility a reality.

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OTT 214: How do Terrific Teachers Set Boundaries Over the Summer Again?

Trina Deboree Teaching and Learning

So as I mentioned at the end of episode 213, I will be taking a little break this summer, but I will still drop content each week.

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Can Brain Science Actually Help Make Your Training & Teaching Stick?

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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3D Printed Food

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Knoxville, TN As time progresses, constant new inventions and technological advancements arise, sometimes taking things two steps further than we expect. One example of a technological development that has the possibility of changing the world is 3D printed food. Three-dimensional printing began in the 1980s with the production of materials such as plastic, metal, and concrete.

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Artificial Intelligence

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Jessup, MD Artificial intelligence (AI) is defined as intelligence that is demonstrated by machines instead of by humans. AI is a component of technology that is usually referred to as machine learning. AI programs work by consuming large amounts of data, analyzing the data to look for patterns, and making predictions based on the found patterns. AI programming focuses on the cognitive skills of learning, reasoning, self-correction, and creativity.

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HMNH Science Spotlights: Young scientists discuss big questions, June 10

Newton STEM

Harvard Museum of Natural History will host Science Spotlights on June 10 , 2PM-3:30PM, where up-and-coming young scientists will present short talks about questions at the forefront of research today. For ages 10+. Free for those admitted to the museum. 2PM: Exploring Other Worlds with Victoria DiTomasso, Center for Astrophysics. Take a look at distant planets outside of the solar system, retrace the steps to the discovery of the first so-called exoplanet, and see how astronomers like DiTomass

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Jun 5, Growth Factor and Growth Rate

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Growth Factor and Growth Rate

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SOLAR PANEL TECHNOLOGY

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CINCINNATI, OH A solar panel is a device that converts sunlight into electricity by using Photovoltaic (PV) cells. PV cells are made of materials that generate electrons when exposed to light. The most common form of solar panels involves crystalline silicon-type solar cells. These solar cells are formed using elemental silicon layers and elements such as boron and phosphorus.

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Harnessing The Power Of Math Manipulatives

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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Jun 4, Grade 7 Math Worksheet

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Grade 7 Math Worksheet

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