Middle Web
AUGUST 25, 2024
This school year teacher-coach Mona Iehl is committing to do less so that her math students can do more. More thinking, more problem solving, more growing, all to empower them to take the lead in their learning and give them space to figure things out. Learn how she does it! The post Do Less This Year to Let Kids Do More in Math first appeared on MiddleWeb.
Ask a Tech Teacher
AUGUST 26, 2024
Tips for Teachers to Balance Work and Life During the Busy Parent-Teacher Conference Season The parent-teacher conference season often demands your full attention since you will have to create and update records as well as give specific feedback to every parent about their child. The workload during this season is often bulky, and one may not have adequate time to focus on personal commitments.
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ED Surge
AUGUST 29, 2024
The SAT is to standardized testing what the floppy disk is to data storage. Providers of some of the most popular standardized tests are rethinking their offerings as new AI tools are challenging traditional techniques for finding out what students know — and allowing new ways to give and score tests. For instance, ETS, one of the oldest and largest players in standardized testing, is moving away from traditional college entrance exams like the SAT to focus on new approaches to measure the skill
All About STEM
AUGUST 28, 2024
Advance planning and apply for funding! British Science Week starts on the 7th of March 2025 and the theme will be ‘Change & Adapt’ During the week, schools are encouraged to celebrate with STEM activities and events. Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths can all be linked to changes in nature, technology, space, and more.
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.
Middle Web
AUGUST 28, 2024
While questions about literature can focus on identifying elements, Jason DeHart wants to expand his students' thinking beyond matching words and examples. He begins with two questions designed to move students deeper into a text: "What's that?" and "What's that doing there?" The post 2 Questions Help Move Kids Deeper into Texts first appeared on MiddleWeb.
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ED Surge
AUGUST 28, 2024
For Evangelina Mendoza, a chief information technology officer for San Antonio Independent School District in Texas, the impending end of federal pandemic relief money is forcing tough choices. Part of that is ruthlessly reevaluating the edtech purchases that San Antonio Independent — a large urban district that serves almost 45,000 students — made during the pandemic.
All About STEM
AUGUST 29, 2024
Ignite your students’ passion for Earth science with this FREE 30-minute geology webinar! Interactive, fun, and educational – perfect for kids aged 7-11.
Stephen Wolfram
AUGUST 29, 2024
So… What Happened? Today is my birthday —for the 65th time. Five years ago, on my 60th birthday, I did a livestream where I talked about some of my plans. So… what happened? Well, what happened was great. And in fact I’ve just had the most productive five years of my life. Nine books. 3939 pages of writings (1,283,267 words). 499 hours of podcasts and 1369 hours of livestreams. 14 software product releases (with our great team).
Ask a Tech Teacher
AUGUST 27, 2024
How College Admission Consulting Services Improve Your Chances Of Acceptance Navigating the complex college admissions process can be challenging for students and their families, especially for first-timers. With increasing competition, particularly for spots at prestigious institutions, the stakes are higher than ever. For this reason, college admissions consulting services have emerged as essential resources, providing expert guidance to help students maximize their chances of acceptance.
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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.
ED Surge
AUGUST 28, 2024
In January 2018, I signed up to work as a substitute teacher at a public school in Columbus, Ohio. When I showed up, I wore what I thought was professional attire for a school teacher, including a long-sleeved shirt and dress pants. I also wore my hijab, which is a symbol of my faith and tradition in the Muslim community. When I arrived, the principal saw me and immediately frowned once she saw my appearance and the hijab on my head.
All About STEM
AUGUST 30, 2024
There are only 23 days till Autumn begins and before we know it, Halloween will be here! We know our teachers (& parents) like to plan in advance so we’ve updated our Pinterest Boards with a host of recommended projects. Make a spooky self-inflating ghost balloon, discover how leaves change colour, build a pumpkin catapult and more!
Middle Web
AUGUST 29, 2024
Ariel Sacks illustrates for teachers the practicality and value of bringing more opportunities for students to imagine and create during writing instruction, says Stacy Haynes-Moore. One highlight: The book includes four months of curriculum with integrated roles for students. The post Engaging All Students with Imaginative Writing first appeared on MiddleWeb.
Ask a Tech Teacher
AUGUST 30, 2024
I get a lot of questions from readers about what tech ed resources I use in my classroom so I’ll take a few days this summer to review them with you. Some are edited and/or written by members of the Ask a Tech Teacher crew. Others, by tech teachers who work with the same publisher I do. All of them, I’ve found well-suited to the task of scaling and differentiating tech skills for age groups, scaffolding learning year-to-year, taking into account the perspectives and norms of all stakeholders, wi
ED Surge
AUGUST 30, 2024
New federal data on youth mental health offers a few silver linings, but experts caution these signs of progress don’t mean U.S. students are out of the storm. The CDC released the results of its biennial Youth Risk Behavior Survey earlier this month, highlighting changes in students’ responses from 2021 compared to 2023. Over those two years, the percentage of students overall who reported feeling persistent sadness fell slightly (by 2 percent).
All About STEM
AUGUST 29, 2024
A Future STEM is a valuable, engaging resource brought to you by STEM Learning and Skills Builder via The Careers & Enterprise Company.
Box Light
AUGUST 26, 2024
When theoretical learning doesn't fully resonate, the ability to create real, physical models can transform the educational experience. The Robo 3D printer , paired with MyStemKits , offers young aspiring pilots and engineers a powerful platform for bridging the gap between concept and application, fostering hands-on learning and sparking innovation in STEM education.
Ask a Tech Teacher
AUGUST 28, 2024
Every month, subscribers to our newsletter get a free/discounted resource to help their tech teaching. September 1-8, 2024, we’re offering a 20% discount on any Survival Kit. Pick one from this link: [link] Use this code: 3XAR9WZU Click through for additional hidden discounts! Questions? Email us at askatechteacher@gmail.com Copyright ©2024 askatechteacher.com – All rights reserved.
ED Surge
AUGUST 28, 2024
Imagine a classroom with students deeply engaged in their lessons, eagerly solving math problems and exploring English skills through fun digital games. Their excitement is evident as they face challenges and earn rewards, turning traditional learning into an adventure. Game-based learning not only motivates students through elements like challenges, rewards and narratives but also fosters critical skills such as problem-solving, strategic thinking and collaboration.
All About STEM
AUGUST 28, 2024
The CREST Awards team have just announced that their Engage Grants will be open for applications soon! Engage Grants help schools run CREST Awards with students who are underrepresented in STEM. The Engage Grant is money for your school to run CREST Awards, which you can spend on materials, equipment, a field trip, teacher CPD and more!
Defined Learning
AUGUST 29, 2024
Integrating AI and digital tools into education provides many benefits including streamlining assessment, increasing efficiency in instruction, enabling educators to assess students and provide feedback faster, personalizing learning for students, and more. Learn how to select the right AI tools and read about a few tool suggestions to assist lesson planning and assessment.
Box Light
AUGUST 28, 2024
Inclusive education ensures that all students have access to quality learning, regardless of their abilities. Students with hearing challenges often face significant barriers that can hinder their academic progress. Investing in high-quality audio solutions bridges learning gaps and creates an environment where every student can thrive, benefiting both educators and students.
EiE Blog
AUGUST 26, 2024
The impact of a collaboration between the Museum of Science, Boston's PK-12 education division and National Grid: Natural Gas & Electricity.
All About STEM
AUGUST 29, 2024
Amazing Apprenticeships has produced a schedule of events and campaigns for the autumn term aligned with useful resources. This invaluable planner can enhance school career guidance and engage students, staff, parents and carers in apprenticeships.
Career in STEM
AUGUST 28, 2024
Perkins Funding 101 Did you know that $1.3 BILLION is available each year to support your career and technical education (CTE) program? It’s true, and it’s available through the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act (or Perkins for short). The Perkins program is run through the US Department of Education , and funding is available “for the development and implementation of career and technical education (CTE) programs”.
STEM Education Guide
AUGUST 28, 2024
Teaching your kids to code can seem intimidating, especially if you’re not familiar with coding yourself. But don’t worry—robot kits make it easy! My son and I have put together and tested about a dozen coding robots. So, we know which one are worth putting time and money into. These coding robots offer a fun learning experience for kids to help improve their STEM skills.
Teach Hub
AUGUST 28, 2024
Imagine students walking into your classroom while music plays in the background, instantly setting the tone for the day. Music in the classroom isn’t just about adding some background noise, it’s about enhancing students’ learning, boosting their mood, and creating a learning environment where students thrive. Here we’ll explore the science behind music in the classroom, its benefits, and specific ways you can incorporate music into your classroom.
STEM Education Works
AUGUST 27, 2024
Tomorrow marks the start of Literacy & Numeracy Week! From August 29th to September 4th, this week was created to highlight the importance of numeracy and literacy – the basics of our education –and the recent addition (no pun intended) of digital literacy in this increasingly digital world. Read more to find resources, books, and activities to celebrate.
Online Math for All
AUGUST 29, 2024
Digital SAT Math Problems and Solutions (Part - 36)
STEM Education Guide
AUGUST 24, 2024
STEM projects allow middle school students to explore science, technology, engineering, and math in fun and hands-on ways. Check out these middle school STEM projects and activities designed to enhance STEM education by engaging students in hands-on learning. Pick which middle school STEM activities you want to try first. Simply click the title of each lesson in the list to get the full lesson plan for these great STEM challenges that align with the lessons they are working on.
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