Accelerate Learning
JULY 24, 2024
Creating an environment that allows students to engage with fun math activities, versus rote memorization, helps students learn better and encourages more participation and confidence. Math warm-ups are short activities that start each math class. They are a powerful tool for engaging students, making math fun, and setting a positive tone for the lesson.
Ask a Tech Teacher
JULY 24, 2024
Education has changed. Teachers no longer lecture from a dais with student learning contained within the schoolhouse walls. Thanks to the pervasiveness of easy-to-use and free web-based tools, most teachers have one or more computers in the classroom with internet access. Because of this, educators have come to expect students to participate actively in the learning process and transfer their knowledge from the classroom to life.
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ED Surge
JULY 24, 2024
During her first semester at Southern Methodist University, Savannah Hunsucker went on a retreat with the other students enrolled in her leadership scholars program. The event took them away from the Dallas campus and into the Texas countryside. “I remember everybody looking up and being surprised to see stars in the night sky, and I thought that was so odd,” Hunsucker says.
Computer Science Teacher
JULY 18, 2024
Before I start on my day three report, I want to suggest people look at Mike Zamansky’s Day Two report on his blog. We attended mostly different sessions and he takes really good notes. My first session of the day - Keep Calm and AI On. I’m proctoring this session. There are a bunch of other good sessions at the same time. Heavy FOMO sigh. This one is by classroom teachers.Another packed session on AI.
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.
All About STEM
JULY 10, 2024
National Careers Week has announced that Green Careers Week will return for it’s third year from the 4th to the 9th of November 2024! Green Careers Week is supported by fantastic partners including The Department of Education, STEM Learning, UK Space Agency, National Careers Service, the Department of Education and the Careers & Enterprise Company.
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Accelerate Learning
JULY 30, 2024
There is quite a bit of uncertainty out there about the newly established Instructional Materials Review and Approval (IMRA) process and its impact on Texas schools. Educators know that whichever curriculum they select needs to meet TEKs and ELPS standards, but will it meet their teaching needs and the unique needs of their students? In brief, IMRA is the result of House Bill 1605 (HB 1605), legislation that aims to provide learners with the best resources for their classrooms.
Ask a Tech Teacher
JULY 15, 2024
An article on NPR caught my eye. First, because it was on a topic many consider settled science–haven’t we moved on from handwriting to keyboarding ? Audio even? If you poll schools, you’ll find that many continue to teach handwriting, partly because without it, how can adults sign checks and contracts? But also, because there are undeniable cognitive benefits students experience through the process of learning to write: Enhanced memory and learning : Handwriting improves reten
ED Surge
JULY 18, 2024
Colleges are adjusting to a lingering impact of COVID-19 shutdowns that kept kids out of physical schools at key points in their social development: It’s harder than it used to be to teach students to adjust to college life when so many are coming to campuses nervous about making social connections. As a result, many colleges and universities are rethinking their freshman orientation programs, adding new options and doing more to help students forge relationships.
Computer Science Teacher
JULY 19, 2024
Last day of the conference and I woke up to news of a global network outage that was causing delays in thousands of flights. Including my trip home. Oh well. I wonder if I will need this fan that was in the conference bag at the airport. I hear it is crowded. I still jumped into the conference though. My first session was AP Computer Science A: Using Data Files for Authentic Problem Solving.
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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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All About STEM
JULY 4, 2024
If you’re a parent or carer looking to advise your teens about career options, Amazing Apprenticeships offer monthly downloadable information booklets and a Parent Zone that is packed with resources. “There are so many options available to your child on leaving school.
STEM Discovery Education
JULY 29, 2024
Experiential learning transforms abstract concepts into tangible experiences, fostering a deeper curiosity and understanding for students. Below you’ll find some information about experiential learning, and five tips for successfully creating engaging learning opportunities that captivate students and encourage a lifelong love of discovery. What Is Experiential Learning and Why Is It Important?
STEM Everyday Podcast
JULY 27, 2024
Amy Ely has been a STEM educator for almost 20 years, building STEM curriculum and classes at multiple schools in metro Detroit. Now at Detroit Catholic Central, she is the Director of STEM and Science Teacher. Amy has over the past 2 years had the opportunity to help plan and open the George and Mary Turek Hall of Science. With tailored programs and state-of-the-art facilities, the new STEM center provides the extra support students need to excel academically and gain valuable skills and experi
Ask a Tech Teacher
JULY 30, 2024
8 Crucial Steps for University Admission Success for High School Students Applying for university is a significant milestone for high school students. The process can be daunting, but with the right steps, it can lead to a successful admission. Here are eight crucial steps to help high school students navigate the university admission process effectively. 1.
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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!
ED Surge
JULY 15, 2024
When Los Angeles Unified School District launched a districtwide AI chatbot nicknamed “Ed” in March, officials boasted that it represented a revolutionary new tool that was only possible thanks to generative AI — a personal assistant that could point each student to tailored resources and assignments and playfully nudge and encourage them to keep going.
Computer Science Teacher
JULY 16, 2024
Day one for me was the chapter leadership summit. I got talked into the New Hampshire chapter treasurer role. The first thing I did was to connect with the other NH chapter leaders and catch up a bit. I also got to talk to some leaders from other chapters. A great opportunity to met new people and see what other chapters are doing. The Maine chapter has some nice polo shirts that I hope we can do in NH.
All About STEM
JULY 3, 2024
Calling all STEM Ambassadors! In partnership with STEM Learning, the Royal Society of Chemistry is running a live workshop to show how their resources can be used to engage non-scientific audiences. Join their 45-minute session to find out how to support school students to see that a career working in science could be for them!
Middle Web
JULY 14, 2024
You need your break! Don't fill your summer ruminating endlessly about lessons and classes to come. Instead try the “habit stacking” strategy and prepare for the next school year without getting mired in the weeds. Teacher and coach Miriam Plotinsky shares nine possibilities. The post 9 Habit-Stacking Tips for Low-Key Summer Prep first appeared on MiddleWeb.
STEM Discovery Education
JULY 10, 2024
It’s news to no one that kids like gaming. Say the word ‘game’ in an elementary school classroom and watch children’s ears collectively prick up, suddenly interested. Historically, games may have been reserved for the end of the school day or otherwise ‘bonus’ time. Nowadays, however, they are becoming a fundamental part of everyday instruction. […] The post Gamification in the Classroom: Learning through Play appeared first on Discovery Education Blog.
Ask a Tech Teacher
JULY 11, 2024
Last summer, I helped my niece create a cookie stand. She learned not only about baking but how to budget for supplies, manage earnings, and communicate with customers, which taught her money management while boosting her confidence in handling real-life business scenarios. These are the soft skills associated with financial literacy. The Ask a Tech Teacher team has put them together into an article to remind students–and teachers what students should know when they leave high school: Pre
ED Surge
JULY 10, 2024
My colleagues feverishly jotted down notes as one of my students, Ethan, moved through his presentation on how educators can more intentionally use AI in their classes. Ethan, a high school junior studying to become a secondary history teacher in our Academy for Teaching and Learning, was presenting findings from his extensive research to the staff at our school.
Computer Science Teacher
JULY 18, 2024
The exhibit hall was impressive this year. I believe three are something like 80 exhibitors. Below is a snapshot of s few of them that caught my eye. The usual suspects are here of course. Google, Amazon, and Microsoft. You'd think Apple would be here if you'd never been to an educational technology conference. They are not here. I am surprised that Code.Org doesn't have a booth.
All About STEM
JULY 25, 2024
STEM Learning offers a free national online mentoring scheme for teenagers in partnership with The Brightside Trust. The scheme is designed to help 13-19-year-olds explore their future career options by chatting with trained and experienced STEM professionals. Young people can: The programme is fully funded so participation is free for UK students.
Middle Web
JULY 23, 2024
When Marilyn Pryle wondered whether her students were reading critically in real life, outside of school, she developed five questions for them to answer, whether they were consuming a book, video, post, article, or show. Here she shares her first question: What am I reading? The post Teaching Our Students How to Be Text-Savvy first appeared on MiddleWeb.
Starfish Education
JULY 1, 2024
Most kids forget a lot of what they learned during the summer. Here are some fun, effective things that you can do to engage kids in STEM activities!
Ask a Tech Teacher
JULY 5, 2024
Here are popular online resources to prepare for ACT and SAT tests ( click for updated list ): Albert Online — lots of SAT practice exams, including subject areas. College Board Kaplan Test Prep Khan Academy reading-writing-practice Mindsnacks SAT Vocabulary –a big part of succeeding on the SAT essay is knowing the right word Number2.com –for SAT, ACT, GRE Perfect Score Project- -to prepare for SATs Prep Factory –for SATs, ACTs, other Quizlet –hundreds of SAT vocabulary prep flashcards UWorld S
ED Surge
JULY 9, 2024
For the last year, EdSurge has been showcasing students enrolled in teacher preparation programs to understand who is going into teaching today — and why. In each profile, we hand the mic over to an aspiring educator, letting them explain, in their own words, what drew them into this career path and why they’ve stuck with it. The series, called “ America’s Future Teachers ,” comes at a time when the teaching profession is in turmoil.
Computer Science Teacher
JULY 17, 2024
Day two starts with sessions for ALL attendees. I started proctoring a session called Classroom To Career – CS Curriculum With a Purpose. This was a session presented by Oracle Academy. Oracle presents these teaching resources and training for free. Always a popular price point for teachers. The curriculum is built for teachers and teachers can pick and choose which parts of it they want to use.
All About STEM
JULY 30, 2024
Does your family have Olympic fever? Visit our Pinterest boards for recommended Olympic activities and party ideas! Try making crystal or LEGO Olympic rings, edible gold medals or print your own Olympic t-shirt. There are garden games, delicious Olympic-themed treats and activity printables. We can’t wait for the Paralympics to start in August so they’re included too with more to come!
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