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Does ‘Flipped Learning’ Work? A New Analysis Dives Into the Research

ED Surge

Since the pandemic, more instructors at schools and colleges appear to have embraced “flipped learning ,” the approach of asking students to watch lecture videos before class so that class time can be used for active learning. Proponents say the model improves student outcomes by encouraging more interaction among students and professors, and many studies have been conducted to measure the efficacy of the approach.

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STEM Career Spotlight: The Impact of Black Scientists and Innovators

Accelerate Learning

Throughout history, many Black scientists have made tremendous contributions to the advancement of STEM and positively impacted the world. Let’s take a closer look at the contributions of Black scientists to STEM professions, including the vital work of a few standout scientists and engineers.

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Metropolitan Police: Degree Apprenticeships

All About STEM

Would you like to protect and serve? Amazing Apprenticeships could have the answer! As one of the UK’s biggest police services, the Metropolitan Police are seeking individuals from a range of backgrounds with the right values to join as a Police Constable through its exciting apprenticeship programme. You can complete a fully funded BSc (Hons) degree in Professional Policing Practice and earn as.

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RobotLAB expands to a new location in Bogotá, Colombia

Robot Lab

February 15th, 2023 – San Francisco, CA. Today, RobotLAB, the world’s largest robotics integrator company, announced its new expansion to the Latin American Region in Bogotá, Colombia. The company seeks to provide the latest technology in robotics in the territory not only for educational purposes but also for businesses that are looking to use this technology to improve their business performance and be at the forefront of innovation.

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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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Careers & Enterprise Company: Primary Resources

All About STEM

The Careers & Enterprise Company platform can help you develop an approach that will broaden pupils’ horizons. Their resources are free to download and are from organisations that have been funded to test what works at primary level, as well as other trusted providers. You can also find a quiz tool to help you structure an embedded classroom and whole-school strategy.

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All About STEM Competition Day: Wirral Grammar School for Girls

All About STEM

On the 26th of January 2023, All About STEM visited Wirral Grammar School for Girls to host an inspirational All About STEM Competition Day! Exciting sessions ran throughout the day and were packed with STEM activities (& lots of fun) along with the opportunity to complete CREST Awards & enter The All About STEM Competition! During a CREST Discovery Award, students (ages 10-14) work.

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Transform Engagement and Interactions with Mimio DS Series Display

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Transform Engagement and Interactions with Mimio DS Series Display

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Opioids: From our Past to Our Future

STEMe

Nashua, NH The opioid epidemic is gripping America at the neck, with overdose deaths almost tripling over just 10 years. In 2020 alone, there were nearly 68,630 deaths due to opioid overdose. This growth is much more significant than that of any other drug, legal or illegal. This rise in deaths is not news to us, as thousands of statistics about these deaths are constantly displayed on news channels, schools, and reports.

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How are Mushrooms Grown?

Smore Science

Table of Contents What does a typical plant need to grow? Water, nutrients, and sunlight. You might think that mushrooms grow in a similar way. However, mushrooms are fungi, not plants. Unlike plants, mushrooms do not use photosynthesis to make their own food. In fact, they grow in a different way! From the mushrooms we eat to the poisonous mushrooms in the wild, these fungi need unique conditions to grow.

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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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How to Give Feedback During a STEM Challenge

Carly and Adam

The following is a guest post from Dr. Jacie Maslyk. When students engage in a STEM challenges, their emotions can range from utter frustration to extreme jubilation. They are collaborating with their team when all of a sudden their plan doesn’t come together. As they test a prototype, it begins to break and they fail in their first attempt. “Ugh! I can’t do this!

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How do Refrigerators Work?

Smore Science

Table of Contents Introduction Refrigerators, commonly called fridges, are found at home, in stores, or any place where food, liquids, and other items need to be kept at cooler temperatures. Fridges are devices which can transfer heat from an inside space to the outer surroundings. Fridges are also insulated and can cool to temperatures below those of the surroundings.

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STEM Everyday #240 | STEM Career Resources | feat. John Stancek

STEM Everyday Podcast

No matter where you live in the world, the need for people to fill STEM careers is an urgent need. Many governments are looking for ways to encourage kids to build STEM skills, and educators are the avenue to make that happen. Jonathan Stancek is a math, engineering and physics teacher at the Design and Technology Academy at Roosevelt High School in San Antonio, Texas.

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Four Easy Ways to Enhance Your STEM Teaching Practice in 2023

EiE Blog

As educators, we know your time is already at a premium, and opportunities for professional growth don’t always come at the best time. To make things more manageable and put you in control of your professional learning, check out this list of easy ways to improve your practice this year, on your schedule !

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Downloadable Design Briefs for an Integrative STEM Curriculum

These easy-to-use design briefs outline student objectives, challenges, and materials needed to complete each 30-minute to 4-hour lesson. ITEEA’s Integrative STEM curriculum, Engineering byDesign, includes many more standards driven hands-on activities just like these!

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Feb 16, Solving Systems of Linear and Quadratic Equations Algebraically

Online Math for All

Solving Systems of Linear and Quadratic Equations Algebraically

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Feb 16, Solving Systems of Linear and Quadratic Equations Worksheet

Online Math for All

Solving Systems of Linear and Quadratic Equations Worksheet

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