Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 18, 2025

Minecraft has been popular with kids for a long time with no sign of slowing down. It’s useful for teaching a plethora of subjects, from history to math to geology to tech skills. Just as important, it’s that rare fun lesson that teaches problem solving and critical thinking without the usual pain. Edweek has a good article that focuses on Minecraft and coding, a quick three-minute read that is well worth your time: How Playing Minecraft Can Help Students Learn Coding Skills “S

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ED Surge

MARCH 17, 2025

Several years ago, Oklahoma City Public Schools shuttered more than a dozen of its school buildings. It was part of a realignment process in the district to right-size student populations within schools some were overcrowded, others were underenrolled and to make the school experience better and more consistent for students across the city. But what to do with all of those empty buildings?

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Cool Cat Teacher

MARCH 17, 2025

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter In the world of music education, building a thriving music program is both an art and a science. Music teachers play a crucial role in shaping the future of their students, and expert Adrian Gordon offers invaluable insights into this rewarding journey. With over 20 years of experience in the music classroom, leading all-state choruses, and authoring the book “ Note to Self: A Music Directors Guide for Transiti

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Middle Web

MARCH 19, 2025

Communication, adaptability, and problem-solving are among the "soft" social-emotional skills that are behind-the-scenes champs of the learning process. Literacy interventionist Kelly Owens shares 10 ways she is weaving the "intangibles" employers prize into existing lessons. The post Soft Skills: Superstars of the Learning Process first appeared on MiddleWeb.

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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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MARCH 17, 2025

St. Patrick’s Day is a cultural and religious holiday celebrated in America on March 17th to honor St. Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland, credited with bringing Christianity to the country. The day is marked by parades, wearing green clothing and accessories, traditional Irish music and dance, feasting, and the symbolic consumption of foods and beverages like corned beef, cabbage, and Irish stout.

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All About STEM

MARCH 20, 2025

We are overjoyed to announce that our Unilever Bright Future Award winner is… Bellerive FCJ Catholic College! Congratulations to Bellerive on a fantastic, planet-friendly project and a huge well done to King’s Leadership Academy Hawthornes (2nd), Weatherhead High School (3rd) and all of our sensational special award winners and entrants!

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Teach Hub

MARCH 21, 2025

Picture a classroom where you dont have to address student misbehavior constantly. Managing behavior is one of the toughest parts of teaching , with so much time spent reminding students how to behave. But what if that wasnt necessary? What if students knew how to follow directions, use their critical thinking skills, and stay focused during work time?

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 21, 2025

Invention Convention Worldwide is a global K-12 curricular program mapped to national and state educational standards that teaches students problem identification, problem solving, entrepreneurship, creativity skills, and confidence. RTX Invention Convention U.S. Nationals 2025 runs June 4-6, 2025 at The Henry Ford in Dearborn, MI. Here are websites to help you and your students learn about the excitement of inventions: A Guide to Inventions Famous Inventors How Inventions Change History (video)

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ED Surge

MARCH 19, 2025

In the 2021-2022 academic year, the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce found more than 43,000 individuals with active teaching credentials were not employed as teachers or staff members in a public school. Furthermore, the Thomas Fordham Institute describes Ohios teacher shortage as unclear due to a lack of data that could shed light on why teachers are leaving, the challenges schools face in the hiring process and the hiring trends across different schools.

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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

MARCH 21, 2025

Liverpool City Region Careers Hub has shared a brilliant opportunity from Code Nation! “Code Nation is bringing digiDNA to residents across the North West, helping you identify and unlock career opportunities in cyber security.” DigiDNA is a 30-minute, non-technical online tool designed to uncover how your unique attributes align with cyber security roles.

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Middle Web

MARCH 17, 2025

By revealing and humanizing stories from the past, historical fiction fosters curiosity, inspires empathy, stimulates critical thinking, and helps develop understanding of complex issues. Kasey Short shares questions, activities and titles to help students benefit from the genre. The post Humanizing the Past with Historical Fiction first appeared on MiddleWeb.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 19, 2025

When I saw this ESchoolMedia article, my first response was, He** no! but I paused to ask why a reputable magazine would even ask this question. Before reading the article, I asked Grok the same question. Here’s what a generative AI has to say about that issue: No, AI-driven education wont “replace” STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) as a field of study or practice, but it will transform how STEM is taught and applied.

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ED Surge

MARCH 17, 2025

The future isnt just approaching its moving fast. As industries evolve and workforce demands shift, schools and districts have a critical role in ensuring students are prepared for whats ahead. Traditional education models, which focus on knowledge retention alone, arent enough. Students need digital fluency and adaptability to succeed in an era of constant technological change.

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All About STEM

MARCH 21, 2025

Choices Magazine is the new and improved version of Amazing Apprenticeship’s successful Parent and Carer Packs. The March edition of Choices focuses on SEND and features success stories from inspirational apprentices about overcoming personal challenges. Alongside apprentice insights, there are day-in-the-life features, informative articles, a careers Q&A with BBC Bitesize and more!

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Middle Web

MARCH 16, 2025

Working with kids in the middle grades has never been harder. We can't do it alone. Building trust between parents and teachers is crucial, writes middle level leader Jody Passanisi. "When theres trust, we can work together to support kids through challenges and successes." The post Why Its Hard to Teach & Parent Middle Graders first appeared on MiddleWeb.

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Defined Learning

MARCH 21, 2025

We are experiencing such an evolving technological landscape in the world of work and education. As educators, we must prepare students not only for today's jobs but also for tomorrow's opportunities and challenges. As an educator who spends a lot of time researching and teaching about AI, emerging technologies, and STEM education, in addition to Spanish, Ive consistently worked to stay informed and current with the changes we are seeing.

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ED Surge

MARCH 19, 2025

Technology in todays classrooms is advancing rapidly, reshaping the way students learn and teachers teach, especially with advancements in AI. Educators play a vital role in shaping meaningful and impactful learning opportunities for students through emerging technologies like AI. Its more important than ever to provide teachers with tools and opportunities to explore technology to empower them as agents of change in the classroom.

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All About STEM

MARCH 21, 2025

Do you know that your learners can put the work they complete on our programmes towards CREST Awards? If your students have participated in one of the following programmes or will be in the future, they can submit their work for a CREST Award or towards a CREST Award. You don’t have to be part of a programme to earn awards (even though they’re great!).

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Computing Education Research Blog

MARCH 16, 2025

Gabi Marcu is a professor in the University of Michigan School of Information who studies technologies to promote health (see her website ). Shes also an improv performer, and a friend. She asked me to participate in her project to combine research and improv called Extra Credit. She asks researchers to explain their research in 10 minutes, then a group of improv artists riff on the research for another 10 minutes.

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Teach Hub

MARCH 18, 2025

As a teacher, youve seen firsthand how your students can lose focus, from daydreaming in their seats to chatting with their friends. Keeping a childs attention has never been easy, and with the average attention span now down to about 8 seconds (which is said to be shorter than a goldfish), its becoming even harder. While flexible seating has helped younger students release some energy, older students are often expected to focus for longer periods.

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STEM Everyday Podcast

MARCH 17, 2025

Schools have two choices: innovate or fall behind. Steven Iglesias, the Director of Innovation & Technology, and self proclaimed educational disruptor, has been building a revolutionary STEM and technology program for kids at Doral Academy Preparatory School in Miami, FL. “I never set out to be in educationit happened by accident. I began my career as a baseball coach and a security guard.

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Middle Web

MARCH 20, 2025

A Sentence a Day is a powerful, engaging resource for writing instruction that goes beyond typical grammar and sentence-writing exercises. The 20-minute mini-lessons help students develop stronger writing skills with clarity, precision, and creativity, says Kathie Palmieri. The post Playful Proofreading to Boost Writing Skills first appeared on MiddleWeb.

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CoderZ

MARCH 17, 2025

Omar Cortez & Jocelyn Cortez, Dallas Independent School District March 4, 2025 Robotics classes reinforce students’ learning from across the curriculum in deeply practical ways Key points: Learning robotics gives students skills for all career and life paths Using robots to teach creativity, collaboration, and self-confidence 3 keys to success when introducing robotics to young learners For more news on robotics, visit eSNsSTEM & STEAMhub Educators often focus on how well robotics

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CTE Learning

MARCH 20, 2025

A career in animation is one of the dream careers many people aspire to. It is a highly creative and in-demand career path. With attractive salaries and the personal freedom it offers, a career in animation could be the right choice for you. Movies, television shows, video games, and other forms of media use computer animation. Many people pursue careers in animation because it offers a mix of creativity and lucrative opportunities.

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STEM Discovery Education

MARCH 20, 2025

For over 20 years, Discovery Education has empowered educators to inspire curiosity, build confidence, and accelerate learning. As education evolvesshaping how students learn, increasing demands on teachers, and adding complexity to classroomswe have evolved too, continuously innovating to meet these changing needs. This year, were introducing updates designed to make teaching more effective, engaging, and […] The post Unlocking Potential in 2025: A New Era of Discovery Education appeared

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MARCH 21, 2025

CC-BY, provided by author Abstract This text discusses the role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in education, emphasizing its potential to enhance teaching and learning across all levels. AI can help teachers create personalized educational materials and promote differentiated instruction, while also playing a significant role in STEAM activities, particularly in primary education.

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Carly and Adam

MARCH 21, 2025

March Madness isnt just for basketball fansits also the perfect opportunity to bring excitement, hands-on learning, and friendly competition into your classroom! Whether you're looking to tie in sports with STEM or explore famous scientists and engineers, theres something for everyone. These March Madness-themed activities are perfect for upper elementary and can be used throughout the month to boost engagement and creativity.

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CTE Learning

MARCH 21, 2025

Today we are highlighting Tracy Curry, a Technology Teacher at S&S Consolidated ISD in Sadler, TX, and her students. For background, check out this article we published a while back on how Tracy is using our Web Game Design curriculum with her students. This semester, her students are working on the CTeLearning AI for the Workplace course and earning an AI credential backed by Web Professionals Global that they can take with them in their careers, no matter what industries they enter.

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STEM Discovery Education

MARCH 20, 2025

By giving educators the tools they need to connect instruction, address gaps, and foster enrichment, DreamBox is helping schools and districts create a lasting impact on student outcomes. Were excited to announce the release of our all-new interactive Curriculum Guide! Designed with educators in mind, this interactive guide empowers teachers, instructional coaches, and administrators to […] The post Explore the New DreamBox Math Curriculum Guide appeared first on Discovery Education Blog.

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STEM Education Works

MARCH 20, 2025

STEM Education Works proud to help with tech, training, and support Bridgeport, CT October 2024 The Wakeman Boys & Girls Club is taking STEM education beyond the classroom by launching its new ASML STEM Lab & Makerspace. Kids and teens can explore robotics, coding, engineering, hydroponics, and more in this high-tech space. This lab, funded by ASML , is designed to help children ages 3 to 18 gain hands-on experience with STEM tools, which will prepare them for future careers and problem

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CoderZ

MARCH 18, 2025

Robotics Instructor at Dallas Independent School District My school participated in CoderZ League in a Box for the first time this year, and it was a fantastic experience! Student engagement in coding was at an all-time highthey were logging hours late at night without it even being homework! The competitive aspect kept them motivated, and they absolutely loved it.

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Box Light

MARCH 18, 2025

Grant Specialist Dr. Don Gemeinhardt breaks down whats happening with key funding sources and helps schools access the resources and support they need.

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