ED Surge

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Stuart Blythe teaches writing courses at Michigan State University that are officially listed as in-person only. But he makes it clear to students that they are welcome to join any class session remotely via Zoom if they can’t make it in on any given day. It’s a practice he started at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, when many students were in quarantine and needed ways to continue learning remotely.

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All About STEM

OCTOBER 19, 2023

If you’re looking to advise your teens about career options, Amazing Apprenticeships offer monthly downloadable information booklets for parents or carers. The October Parent Pack includes several (current) apprentice case studies, a look at the wide range of construction/build environment apprenticeships, information on Dyslexia Awareness Week, the T Level Foundation Year and more.

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STEM Everyday Podcast

OCTOBER 19, 2023

The 2024 National STEM Challenge is a nationwide initiative to foster creativity, critical thinking, and a passion for STEM subjects among middle and high school students. The Challenge invites students in grades 6-12 from across the U.S. and its territories to conceive and submit STEM innovations, inventions, and research. Students will create a 3 page PDF presentation about their project (tested if using the scientific method or constructed physically or digitally if using the engineering desi

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All About STEM

OCTOBER 19, 2023

The Student Careers Champions Programme has been launched by the Liverpool City Region Careers Hub within secondary schools and further education colleges. The Programme is designed to help 11-19 year olds develop their understanding of the local labour market, through relevant, engaging, and informal learning. Find out more here and speak to your Enterprise Coordinator to get involved!

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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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Robot Lab

OCTOBER 19, 2023

In the fast-paced world of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics), educators need to stay ahead of the curve. As robotics and STEM educators, you play a crucial role in preparing the next generation for the evolving landscape of STEM careers. Here are some ways to introduce students to new and exciting career opportunities to ensure a diverse and well-matched workforce.

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STEM Discovery Education

OCTOBER 19, 2023

From permission slips to headcounts, going on a field trip requires lots of planning, preparation, and time. Discovery Education’s Virtual Field Trips offer a way to bring an out-of-classroom learning experience to your students—all while saving prep and travel time! But how can a Virtual Field Trip fit into your routine? Here to share her […] The post Sightseeing from the Comfort of Your Classroom appeared first on Discovery Education Blog.

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Middle Web

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Kasey Short finds Brett Vogelsinger’s Poetry Pauses “amazing – and a must read” for middle school English teachers. “The book is original, honest, and filled with practical resources” that can help educators integrate poetry into lessons around any ELA topic or standard. The post Add the Power of Poetry to All Your ELA Lessons first appeared on MiddleWeb.

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Online Math for All

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Cramer's Rule for a 3x3 Linear System

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ED Surge

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Bradley loves baking lava cakes. A high school senior with long curly hair who participates in a vocational program, Bradley spends about half the day at culinary school and then half in “at-home instruction” through a nearby high school run by a statewide public education service. Perhaps what he loves most, even more than decadent molten chocolate, is the bustle.

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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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Online Math for All

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Grade 3 Practice Test in Math

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