Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 23, 2024

When most people want to translate a page, the easy solution is right-click and select “Translate” from the drop-down menu. Or, they might go to Google’s free “Translate” service. But there are a lot of reasons those may not be good choices. They aren’t particularly accurate with contextual understanding and they may not be as secure as you need.

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All About STEM

JANUARY 23, 2024

The Into Film Awards promises to be a fantastic celebration of young filmmaking talent from across the UK! If you’re a creative young person (5-19) who loves animation or filmmaking, all you need to do is check the categories and criteria, and choose which one is best for your film. Whether you have created a film or are making something new, enter the awards and showcase your talent.

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Career in STEM

JANUARY 23, 2024

I’m sure you’ve been told how important having a good resume is when you get into the ‘real world’. While it sounds like a tough thing to do, it’s actually a lot simpler than you think. Acquiring internship experience is one of the best things you can do to build your resume. Internships are the foundation of your career, and prepare you for what lies ahead.

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All About STEM

JANUARY 23, 2024

We love this idea! Code Club UK has launched a NEW ‘Introduction to Micro:bit’ Progress Chart for learners! The chart is aimed at coders who have chosen a path and are working on projects. As they complete their projects they collect stickers or colour the badges to celebrate their achievements!

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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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Middle Web

JANUARY 23, 2024

Many teachers are intrigued by the Socratic method but worry "it won't work with my students." A Socratic seminar calls on ALL the big executive skills. Patricia Cook and Susanne Croasdaile found that we don’t need to wait until they’re all "ready" – we can just dive in! The post Rewiring Student Brains for Class Discussions first appeared on MiddleWeb.

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STEM Sport

JANUARY 23, 2024

In a world filled with technological advancements, the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) are experiencing continuous and significant changes. These developments require a corresponding evolution in educational curricula to ensure they remain relevant and effective. The primary challenge for educators is to develop and maintain a STEM curriculum that is both responsive and adaptable to these ongoing advancements.

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Teach Science for All

JANUARY 23, 2024

Title: Unveiling the Impact of NGSS-Designed Amplify Science K–5 Curriculum on Early-Grade Education Introduction:In an important recent study led by WestEd, the effectiveness of the NGSS-designed Amplify Science K–5 curriculum has been under the spotlight.

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Online Math for All

JANUARY 23, 2024

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ED Surge

JANUARY 23, 2024

Riley Campbell isn’t one of those aspiring educators who always dreamed of leading her own classroom or who played school with her friends growing up. For a while, she actually thought she might go into the hospitality industry — and pursued a related career and technical education (CTE) pathway at her high school. But a series of unexpected events led her to reconsider her plans.

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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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Cool Cat Teacher

JANUARY 23, 2024

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter The entrepreneurial spirit isn't confined to the world of business – it can thrive in every classroom, every day. It aligns seamlessly with dynamic project-based learning and captivates students through engaging classroom projects. In this episode, we're joined by Stephen Carter, author of ‘ Teaching the Entrepreneurial Mindset.

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ED Surge

JANUARY 23, 2024

Will AI literacy soon become as important a subject to teach in schools as reading, writing and math? Many education leaders think so, as ChatGPT and other new generative AI tools sweep into daily life. After all, it’s not every day that a technology comes along that is widely compared to the printing press in terms of how influential it could be. And there is an emerging push to bring AI literacy to schools and colleges.

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