ED Surge

JUNE 7, 2023

The pandemic left plummeting test scores in its wake, especially in math. The National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) results from last year returned historically big declines in scores for fourth and eighth graders in math, leading to fears that catching students up would prove difficult. The good news is that this particular malady has a prescription for treatment: “high-dose” tutoring — a concentrated form of small-group study that meets multiple times per week.

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JUNE 5, 2023

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 StudyBlu

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Computer Science Teacher

JUNE 6, 2023

Pat Yongpradit from Code.Org tweeted an image of what they are seeing in conversations about AI and Education. (The link on the image below goes to that tweet) Now I am not having the detailed conversations with policy makers that Pat is but these boxes pretty much match what I am seeing in my social media these days. That bottom right hand box is where I’d like to see myself and others but it feels like people in power are more on the left hand column.

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All About STEM

JUNE 8, 2023

The Knowsley Apprentice website is now live! Applicants will need to set up an account to apply and can view the latest vacancies here. The closing date for applications is the 14th of July and interviews will take place from the 10th of August 2023. All About STEM (All About Futures) partner with Growth Platform, Career Connect, Elevate EBP, St Helens Chamber, Shaping Futures.

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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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ED Surge

JUNE 6, 2023

Little kids make better philosophers than most adults. That’s the surprising argument made by Scott Hershovitz, a professor of philosophy and law at the University of Michigan. And he worries that too often, teachers and other adults brush off or ignore kids when they ask things like, “Are we all just a figment of someone else’s dream?” “Kids are new to the world, and they're constantly puzzled by it,” says Hershovitz.

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Computer Science Teacher

JUNE 5, 2023

Facebook memories reminded me of a frequent conversation I had with students. They would ask me what would happen if they tried something and I would answer “I don’t know. Let’s try it and see.” Students often expect teachers to know everything. Well, if they believe their teacher is a real content knowledge expert. Of course there is more to be known than can ever be known.

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All About STEM

JUNE 8, 2023

Teachers and careers leaders are invited to attend this key information webinar brought to you by the ASK Programme and funded by the Department for Education. The session will highlight what’s new in technical education and apprenticeships and will cover any recent changes in policy and funding. The webinar is hosted by expert speakers – the founder and Director of Amazing Apprenticeships.

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ED Surge

JUNE 9, 2023

Picture the following: A student volunteers to answer a math question in an elementary school classroom. The teacher knows from working with the student previously that although she can easily follow the algorithmic steps of the math problem, she struggles with her reasoning and ability to make sense of the steps she is taking. As she struggles to answer the question, two other students begin to whisper questions in her ear.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 7, 2023

As a working technology teacher, I get hundreds of questions from parents about their home computers, how to do stuff, how to solve problems. Each Tuesday, I’ll share one of those with you. They’re always brief and always focused. Enjoy! Q: I’m writing a very (very) important paper and all of a sudden, the screen froze. I can’t save it, or anything else.

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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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Middle Web

JUNE 5, 2023

As we close the 2022-23 school year many educators are asking, “How do we reset the positivity and passion we once had in our profession?” It’s a good question, writes educator and speaker Dr. Debbie Silver, author of Deliberate Optimism. She shares four rallying principles. The post 4 Ways to Reclaim Our Optimism for Our Schools first appeared on MiddleWeb.

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All About STEM

JUNE 8, 2023

The Careers & Enterprise Company Primary Resources can help you develop an approach that will broaden pupils’ horizons. The 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.

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ED Surge

JUNE 8, 2023

Campuses are back open as the COVID-19 pandemic wanes, but plenty of students continue to take classes online — especially at community colleges. But are these online students as engaged as those in traditional classes? That was the research question posed in the latest Community College Survey of Student Engagement, a large-scale survey of more than 82,000 students across 181 community colleges.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 9, 2023

As you end your school year, there are lots of details that must be taken care of. If you use Google Classroom, here’s a list, created by one of the Ask a Tech Teacher contributor: As the school year comes to an end, teachers everywhere are getting ready for summer break. For many, this means cleaning out classrooms and organizing materials for the next year.

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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!

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STEM Education Works

JUNE 5, 2023

There is a lot to celebrate in the month of June with Pride Month , Father’s Day , Juneteenth , and even the start of summer! You can check out our past newsletters to gather more resources featuring those holidays and events because this year, we are highlighting World Ocean Day ! Read more to find ways to support and take action. Our Latest Blog Posts Mesmerizing a Captivated World Robotics as a Catalyst in the Computer Science Classroom Winning the Grant: Tips for Crafting a Successful Propos

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All About STEM

JUNE 7, 2023

Online event date: 4 July We’re bringing our STEM Club leaders together to create the North West STEM Club Network! Join forces, celebrate your successes, share best practice and learn from other club leaders, teachers, technicians and STEM ambassadors. The online session will feature: • Ideas for how to prepare clubs for the next academic year. • Information on applying for a STEM Club Quality.

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ED Surge

JUNE 5, 2023

EdSurge senior reporter Emily Tate Sullivan won a top journalism prize this month for her work documenting the chronic, national problem of low teacher pay in the United States. The Education Writers Association named Tate Sullivan the winner of a 2022 National Award for Education Reporting in the beat reporting category. The honor recognizes a collection of five stories she reported and wrote last year about the financial difficulty many educators face, the strategies they use to make ends meet

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 6, 2023

Here are the most-read posts for the month of May: School and Job Tips for Young Adults The Role of Artificial Intelligence in Education Tech Teacher Appreciation Week Teacher-Authors: What’s Happening on my Writer’s Blog Tech Tips to End the School Year Summer Reading Online How to Keep Learning Fresh Over the Summer 5 Surprising Ways Homeschoolers Use Canva for Learning and Fun 33 Online Research Resources 7–no 10–OK, 13 Skills I Teach With Blogging Here’s a preview of what’s comin

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JUNE 8, 2023

We are excited to announce that our Attention! solution won the Best Technology Solution for Student Safety award in the 5th Annual EdTech Breakthrough Awards program conducted by EdTech Breakthrough.

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All About STEM

JUNE 7, 2023

The Primary ISS Education Kit, from ESA, is a resource for teachers with ideas on how to use the International Space Station as a theme for teaching a wide variety of topics. The A4-sized printable kit contains four chapters devoted to explaining various aspects of life in space and what it’s like to live and work on board the International Space Station.

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ED Surge

JUNE 6, 2023

School has always been a source of comfort for Pricila Cano Padron — so much so, in fact, that she describes it as a “second home.” She’s not kidding. Growing up, the Texas native would voluntarily sign up for summer school and extra credit classes, just to spend more time in that environment. “I always did something to be in a school because I just felt like myself there,” she explains.

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Basic-Mathematics

JUNE 6, 2023

The fundamental counting principle is introduced in this lesson. Learn how to count with the multiplication principle and the addition principle.

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CoderZ

JUNE 5, 2023

Exploring CoderZ’s Updated Assessment Center Assessment plays a pivotal role in computer science and coding education, providing educators with valuable insights into student progress and enabling personalized instruction. Especially as computing and robotics transitions from choice-based enrichment activities to core subjects where all students are expected to meet basic standards, assessment of learning has become crucial to successful implementation of a computer science curriculum.

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All About STEM

JUNE 6, 2023

STEM Clubs Week takes place from the 3rd to the 7th of July 2023 and STEM Learning has an exciting schedule of online activities and sessions planned around the theme of Artificial Intelligence, the World and You. “The programme provides a series of learning opportunities for students, educators, families and friends to participate in, from live webinars to pre-recorded video premieres.

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Middle Web

JUNE 8, 2023

In his new book English teacher Brett Vogelsinger recommends frequent poetry pauses through the year because building students’ interest in poems can promote growth in all forms of literacy. Reviewer Erin Corrigan-Smith likes the book’s ease of use and multitude of resources. The post Pause for Poetry to Lift Writing in All Genres first appeared on MiddleWeb.

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JUNE 9, 2023

EPIC is a STEM engineering design challenge for kids in grades 6-12. Help kids explore aerospace and play this year's game with us- Precision Pursuit!

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Box Light

JUNE 6, 2023

In the fast-changing world of technology today, it's important to use new and creative teaching tools to foster creativity and engage young minds. ChatGPT, created by OpenAI, is an amazing language model that has completely transformed the way students learn in the classroom. It can help you with your Language Arts lessons and make the teaching process even better.

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All About STEM

JUNE 6, 2023

Celebrate World Ocean Day with your students on the 8th of June with sensational STEM projects from CREST! Encourage your children to think about the importance of water, sustainability, sanitation, health and our planet by downloading free CREST activities. Your learners can work like real scientists, researchers, engineers and designers to investigate and explore their own ideas (ages 5-19).

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Middle Web

JUNE 4, 2023

Author and literacy consultant Patty McGee offers a minimalist alternative to heavy correction that provides an engaging, motivating, and meaningful approach to writing conferences. Try McGee’s three moves: choose a focus, name a writer’s strength, and suggest a next step. The post Writing Conferences: A Minimalist Approach first appeared on MiddleWeb.

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