Accelerate Learning
JANUARY 3, 2024
STEAM in schools doesn’t have a universal approach, but it’s that dynamic nature that makes it such a powerful tool for student learning. One school’s success story is a good place to start with the positive impact of STEAM on students. From there, we’ll share what successful STEAM programs have in common and what it takes to unlock student potential and connect to the broader school community using STEAM.
ED Surge
JANUARY 2, 2024
2023 brought plenty of surprises in education — and it wasn’t just all that talk about responding to ChatGPT and other AI tools. As we start a new year, we asked our reporters to look back on key trends and memorable moments in their coverage over the past year, and what they see coming. Their reflections include a surprising tip that led to a trip to a small town to see an unusual early childhood experiment up close; wrestling with large datasets to better understand education trends; getting o
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Ask a Tech Teacher
JANUARY 1, 2024
Also on January 1st: It’s Public Domain Day! Every year, January 1st is P ublic Domain Day. This is an observance of when copyrights expire and works enter into the public domain–free for all to use. According to Public Domain Review, here are some of the newly-available artistic works you might like a/o January 1, 2024: The picture above is interactive on the website.
Cool Cat Teacher
DECEMBER 30, 2023
From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter The ChatGPT Tech Support Advisor Custom GPT is stellar. Because it can write the code for you and also because I have specific things about my own personal setup that shouldn't be shared for protective reasons, I've summarized what I've done with it. ⚠️A Caveat: Be warned that you can mess up your computer if you don't somewhat understand tech-speak and how your computer works.
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
JANUARY 5, 2024
Open for applications: Students can register for an online mentor and STEM Ambassadors can volunteer as mentors. STEM Learning’s free national online mentoring scheme, in partnership with The Brightside Trust, is designed to help 13-19-year-olds explore their future career options.
STEM Education Central brings together the best content for STEM education professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
Ask a Tech Teacher
JANUARY 5, 2024
Here are the most-read posts for the month of December: The Role of Assistive Technology in Promoting Inclusive Education Here’s Why Your Kids Should Participate in Extracurricular Activities Coding Activities by Grade 9 Unusual Hour of Code Projects 5 Unplugged Hour of Code Activities 12 Ways to Update Your Online Presence 8+ Ways to Speed Up Your Computer How to Backup and Image Your Computer Three Projects to Kick Off the Holidays Using ChatGPT to Revolutionize PE Teaching: 5 Expert Strategie
Accelerate Learning
JANUARY 5, 2024
In recent years, video games have emerged as a significant tool in the educational landscape. Once seen primarily as sources of entertainment, these interactive technologies have transformed, revealing their potential as innovative teaching aids. Educators and administrators are increasingly recognizing the role of video games in fostering a dynamic learning environment.
All About STEM
JANUARY 2, 2024
Are your students taking part in the 2024 RSPB Big Schools’ Birdwatch? If so, they can further their learning with a CREST Award! Every year, educators from across the UK take part in The Big Schools’ Birdwatch with their classes. Resources are available for all who apply and there’s flexibility to run it with any age group of children.
ED Surge
JANUARY 4, 2024
Looking back at the EdSurge K-12 stories that resonated the most with readers last year, many of them relate in some way to the teacher shortages felt around the country. Not just the numbers, either, though there was plenty of interest in the data. While there was still discussion around attracting new teachers, there was an increase in talk about keeping teachers, too — including from teachers speaking frankly about what would make them stay or why they left.
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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.
Ask a Tech Teacher
JANUARY 4, 2024
Use this not only to create a gift for parents, but to practice writing skills, grammar, MS Word’s spell check. I have student compose the memory one week and we format it the next. For beginning writers, use KidPix and its text tools. –from 55 Technology Projects for the Digital Classroom Copyright ©2024 askatechteacher.com – All rights reserved.
Middle Web
JANUARY 3, 2024
Mona Iehl’s students were shocked when she first asked them to grapple with math problems BEFORE they received instruction. Then, to her surprise, “they got out the blocks, and drew pictures, and tried!” Her trust in productive struggle grew as she saw their confidence increase. The post How to Teach Students to Grapple with the Math first appeared on MiddleWeb.
All About STEM
JANUARY 5, 2024
The Careers & Enterprise Company links schools and colleges to employers and helps them deliver world-class careers support for all young people. The CEC has introduced a new self-assessment tool for employers to see how effectively your business is delivering careers education. “Employer Standards is a framework and tool designed to help businesses prepare young people to be career-ready.
ED Surge
JANUARY 3, 2024
In an increasingly interconnected world, connectivity is the lifeline that bridges gaps, fosters knowledge exchange and empowers individuals to thrive in diverse socioeconomic spheres. But how is connectivity important to agricultural communities? Endless Network , a global organization committed to addressing equity disparities, strategically invests worldwide to tackle challenges such as insufficient internet access.
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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!
Ask a Tech Teacher
JANUARY 2, 2024
Since we started Ask a Tech Teacher fifteen years ago, we’ve had almost 6.3 million views and 2901 comments from about 11,500 followers who read some or all of our 2,454 articles on integrating technology into the classroom. This includes tech tips, website/app reviews, tech-in-ed pedagogy, how-tos, videos, and more. We have regular features like: Weekly Websites and Tech Tips ( sign up for the newsletter ) Edtech Reviews Lesson plans If you’ve just arrived at Ask a Tech Teacher, st
Middle Web
DECEMBER 31, 2023
The question Tan Huynh hears most often from English language development (ELD) colleagues is “What can we do when our co-teacher is resistant to collaborating?” After many years of failing with persuasion, Tan has developed a “Traffic Light” approach that works much better. The post The Traffic Lights of Teacher Collaboration first appeared on MiddleWeb.
All About STEM
JANUARY 2, 2024
As an employer or academic institution, you can nurture future talent by hosting a Nuffield Research Placement or Experience! Do you have a suitable research project or experience for a Year 12 learner? Students are bright, capable, and can complete a variety of tasks including data analysis, scoping, and experimental design.
Defined Learning
JANUARY 2, 2024
Here are the top ten news articles on STEM education in 2023. These articles support Defined's mission of engaging all learners in deeper, career-connected learning through project-based learning to excite students about the future and build the future-ready skills they need to succeed.
STEM Education Works
JANUARY 1, 2024
Hello again everyone – and Happy New Year! With 2024 upon us, I’m here to remind you to mark your calendars for April 8th, for an event of cosmic proportions. On April 8, 2024, the Moon will position itself between Earth and the Sun. As the Earth, Moon, and Sun align, the Moon will almost perfectly occult the Sun, casting its shadow on our planet and providing an absolute feast for the eyes in the sky.
Middle Web
JANUARY 4, 2024
Literacy coach Pam Hamilton finds lots to like in Kylene Beers’ latest version of When Kids Can’t Read – What Teachers Can Do. The second edition keeps some of her favorite features from the original and adds many new kid-tested ideas to help teachers reach all their students. The post An Enhanced Edition of ‘When Kids Can’t Read’ first appeared on MiddleWeb.
All About STEM
JANUARY 2, 2024
In December, the Amazing Apprenticeships team hosted a launch event for a brand-new suite of SEND resources, including an apprenticeship film, at the BBC!
Northeastern University
JANUARY 3, 2024
This summer we will be running our third year of this REU (Research Experience for Undergraduates) site: Pathways for community college students to enrich their education and careers (REU-PATHWAYS). This 10 week summer research site will run from May 28 to August 1 and will involve research in various fields of engineering with College of Engineering faculty and graduate student mentors.
Box Light
JANUARY 3, 2024
In the latest episode of Unbox Innovation, host Amy Chodroff talks with Nick Gearing, Training and Development Specialist with EOS Education by Boxlight, about the intricate landscape of technology integration in classrooms, delving into the challenges, triumphs, and the critical need for a unified approach.
Middle Web
JANUARY 1, 2024
This January, don’t hastily jump on the bandwagon with the latest decorating fad. Design a place where students want to learn and grow. Your classroom environment may be one of the most powerful tools in your teaching toolbox, writes teacher and former marketer Kelly Owens. The post Classroom Moves That Stimulate Kids’ Learning first appeared on MiddleWeb.
All About STEM
JANUARY 2, 2024
A big thank you to Feedspot for naming All About STEM (that’s us!) the Best UK STEM Blog & Website for 2024*.
User Generated Education
DECEMBER 30, 2023
This is an overview of my workshop at FETC (Future of Technology Education Conference).
Box Light
JANUARY 4, 2024
Are there limits to the future of interactive learning in the classroom? Boxlight doesn’t think so and proudly presents the MimioPro G , a groundbreaking, Google EDLA-certified interactive flat panel. What makes this IFPD a standout is that it comes complete with complimentary Google certification training. This isn't just another tech upgrade - it's a commitment to transforming education.
PCS Edventures
JANUARY 2, 2024
How can you create flexible learning opportunities with a self-directed STEM curriculum? Learning environments are laboratories of creativity and curiosity. Incorporating a STEM curriculum into your program is a natural way to engage learners and strengthen critical thinking and problem-solving skills. In learning labs, learners brim with excitement, and STEM learning quickly becomes their favorite time of day!
Robot Lab
JANUARY 4, 2024
By Vicki Davis Image by macrovector on Freepik Students ‘don’t need an answer, they need help with the process,’ and combining ChatGPT with Wolfram Alpha is one way to guide them through it.
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