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Is it Time for a Social Media Awareness Class?

Ask a Tech Teacher

Christian Miraglia, Ask a Tech Teacher contributor, has some great ideas on teaching kids about Social Media Awareness: Over the last decade, there has been pressure in the K-12 learning environment to create classes that address everything from managing your money to various efforts to address cultural inequalities. The problem with including these classes, which all have good intentions, is that there is not enough time to address these subjects without taking away from core subjects.

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Best Math Websites for Teachers and Students

Educators Technology

The list below features a collection of some of the best math websites for teachers and students. I have been constantly updating the list to keep the resources fresh and relevant. The initial.read more.

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Higher Ed Is Investing in Student Success Tech. Is It a ‘New Golden Age’ or Just Vague Talk?

ED Surge

Can Technology Transform Colleges—Or Do They Have A Responsibility To Take The Lead? As higher ed looks to move into the post-coronavirus world, the sector has found itself having to adapt. Leaders hope to drive up graduation rates and to lure more students in through their gates, especially given threats like the enrollment crisis. Under these considerations, the impact of technology on teaching and learning hasn’t been lost on university leaders, researchers say.

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Next Generation Interactive Display Technology – MimioPro 4

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The MimioPro 4 interactive display is ready for classrooms, libraries, offices, and more! This cutting-edge display will help create a learning landscape that optimizes what can be done in the modern classroom.

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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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How the ‘Computer Science for All’ Movement Fits In Broader History of Social-Justice Battles

ED Surge

The stakes are high when it comes to equity in computer science education and in the broader tech industry. That’s not just because tech is a key to economic opportunity in America these days, but it’s also because of the social good that comes when everyone has a chance to have a seat at the table to build a better future. That was the message at “Black Tech Policy Week 2022,” a recent online event hosted by the Black Tech Futures Research Institute.

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Help Students Discover Their Writer’s Mindset

Middle Web

Chris Hall wasn’t satisfied with the way he taught revision in MS writing workshop. After much reflection he's concluded that the best revision takes place in the mind of the writer during the writing process – not after it’s done. Six mindset ‘stances’ help students learn this skill. The post Help Students Discover Their Writer’s Mindset first appeared on MiddleWeb.

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Air Pollution: An Invisible Threat

STEM Minds

A while ago, I talked about plastic pollution, a huge issue, but a very much visible one. Even just on a walk you will likely find tons of litter everywhere. Air pollution, on the other hand, is not nearly as visible. But it is just as big as a threat, killing 7 million people annually. It comes in two forms, primary and secondary. Primary air pollutants like greenhouse gases are directly emitted from their source.

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5 Ways STEM Kits Can Boost Confidence for Girls

Kid Spark Education

At Kid Spark Education, we’re well aware of the lack of confidence many young women have in STEM. Girls, as they enter puberty, start to lose confidence in STEM, which cuts off so much talent across STEM disciplines. In fact, as a part of a partnership with the authors of The Confidence Code for Girls , Ypulse conducted a nationwide quantitative online survey of 1394 8-18-year-olds and their parents/guardians.

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EiE Resources to Promote Social Emotional Learning

EiE Blog

At EiE ® we are committed to supporting the entire learning process, from the academic subject itself to the emotional skills needed to prepare students for the world ahead of them.

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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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Different Types of Graphs in Maths

Smore Science

Pie Chart. A type of graph in which a circle is divided into sectors that each represent a proportion of the whole. Line chart. Created by plotting a series of several points and connecting them with straight lines. Bar chart. A diagram in which the numerical values of variables are represented by the height (or length) of lines (or rectangles) of equal width.

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How to Create a Sports Lesson Plan

STEM Sport

Using sports to facilitate curriculum in the classroom is a great way to get students excited about learning. These lessons cater to students regardless of their interests, especially the students who are more interested in athletics. As educators, we always look for ways to maximize student participation, comprehension, and interest in the subject matter.

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Competitive Coders Are the Future of Esports and the Rising Stars of Computer Science

ED Surge

The exponential growth of esports is undeniable. Projections for 2022 show revenue set to eclipse $1.38 billion and the global esports enthusiast audience expected to reach 262 million. As competitive coding is now one of the fastest-growing segments in esports, we want to empower educators to fully explore its potential in the classroom. Schools have begun to recognize the value of esports, with more than 8,600 US high schools having started video-gaming teams since 2018.