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OCTOBER 31, 2023

CC-BY Pedagogical and didactic motivations Anyone at any age loves to play and we have known for many years that play is a crucial component of cognitive development from birth to adulthood. The child’s desire to play is an innate biological response to survive in the world. Play is widely practiced by many animals too. Learning through games has several advantages: encourages the acquisition and development of different skills; stimulates problem solving; encourages experiential learning;

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ED Surge

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

In our increasingly digital world, educators recognize the significance of integrating AI tools in the classroom. AI integration can address diverse learning needs , promote data-driven decision-making , and spur class discussion. Leveraging AI in the classroom can enhance teaching while preparing students for a future where AI is integral to the workforce.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Every month, subscribers to our newsletter get a free/discounted resource to help their tech teaching. K-8 Holiday Projects Regular price: $7.99 On Sale until November 8, 2023: $6.50 16 student-tested holiday projects, K-8, using word processing, spreadsheets, DTP, art, online webtools, and more. They’re from the Ask a Tech Teacher technology team, designed to be fun and festive, while teaching important tech skills.

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Computer Science Teacher

OCTOBER 29, 2023

My wife loves word puzzles. She is amazing at them. Me? Not so much. On the other hand I love programs and programming projects that involved string manipulation. So when my wife started playing a new (to her) word puzzle – the New York Times Spelling Bee – my thoughts went to solving it programmatically. If you are not familiar with the game, it involves seven letters for the player to make words from.

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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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All About STEM

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Celebrate Green Careers Week from the 6th to the 11th of November! The Amazing Apprenticeships team are offering a fantastic new resource bundle that focuses on inspiring apprenticeships in green industries and jobs. Green Careers Week provides young people with an insight into careers that specifically protect the environment and will help the UK achieve its pledge of reaching Net Zero by 2050.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Three holidays are fast-approaching–Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Christmas. If you’re a teacher, that means lots of tie-ins to make school festive and relevant to students. Here are ideas for Halloween projects, lesson plans, websites, and apps ( check here for updated links ): Websites and Apps 30-day Halloween fitness challeng e Build a Jack-o-lantern (in Google Slides) Carve-a-Pumpkin from Parents magazine – Resolute Digital, LLC (app) Enchanted Learning Halloween games, puz

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Futurum

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Harnessing the power of music to improve mental health Published: Engaging with music has proven positive impacts on mental health and well-being, yet musical interventions are rarely used in healthcare settings. Professor Gilles Comeau , from the University of Ottawa in Canada, hopes to change this. He has established the Music and Mental Health Research Clinic to explore the relationships between music and mental health and to develop ways of integrating music into healthcare services.

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All About STEM

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Did you see GameChangers on the news? GameChangers is a new initiative that brings together game developers, educators and industry organisations to pave the way for the next generation of video game creators. Teachers, parents and carers can find out more by joining our online sessions. “You can learn about opportunities in the gaming industry in the Liverpool City Region to better inform your.

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ED Surge

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

As a lecturer at the Princeton School of Public and International Affairs, where I teach econometrics and research methods, I spend a lot of time thinking about the intersection between data, education and social justice — and how generative AI will reshape the experience of gathering, analyzing and using data for change. My students are working toward a master’s degree in public affairs and many of them are interested in pursuing careers in international and domestic public policy.

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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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Ask a Tech Teacher

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Here are the most-read posts the past month: Family PE Week October 2-6, 2023 Tech Tip #57: How to Create a Chart Really Fast Dozens of Online Resources for Assessment 6 Best Summer Jobs For High School Students & How To Land Them Lots of Online Music Resources How to Kidproof the Internet Here’s a preview of what’s coming up: Online resources for brainstorming and mindmapping Dr.

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Futurum

OCTOBER 31, 2023

How can data management tools help us discover new treatments for a chronic disease? Published: Myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) is a complex disease that can take a huge toll on a person’s everyday life. There is still much we do not know about the disease, and researchers are working hard to learn more about what causes it.

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All About STEM

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Event Date: 13 November LCR Careers Hub – An Online Employer Panel Event with Student Q&A for Y9-11 Students This enrichment event is designed to inform your secondary students about how maths is used in different careers and the importance of continuing to study maths after GCSE. “We will be joined by three guests who will talk about their careers and take questions from the students.

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ED Surge

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Since the release of ChatGPT nearly a year ago, teachers have debated whether to ban the tool (over fears that students will use it to cheat ) or embrace it as a teaching aid (arguing that the tool could boost learning and will become key in the workplace). But most students at K-12 schools are not old enough to use ChatGPT without permission from a parent or guardian, according to the tool’s own rules.

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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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Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Inspiring Journeys of Certified English Language Educators The recent changes in the working environment and the ongoing global economic crisis have brought about significant shifts in people’s lifestyles. These changes have influenced personal habits, from shopping preferences to social norms, and have also impacted how individuals view their professional lives, with many now valuing flexibility over stability.

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STEM Discovery Education

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

A 2018 study by the International Journal of STEM Education found that when students had the opportunity to participate in STEM activities, they were engrossed in the learning and inspired to think about potential real-world applications for the concepts they explored. Encouraging students to research topics, apply critical thinking skills, and generate solutions to real-world problems […] The post Connecting Cross-Curricular Content through STEM Projects appeared first on Discovery Educat

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All About STEM

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Date: 7 November 2023 Are you thinking about running CREST in school? Join our online session to discover the different levels, the projects and how easy it is to get started! The CREST Awards scheme is the British Science Association’s flagship programme for young people, providing a flexible STEM project framework that inspires and engages 5 to 19 year olds.

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ED Surge

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Digital badges, microcredentials and digital credentials… What sets them apart, or are they synonymous? Essentially, these credentials share a few attributes: They are skill-specific and emphasize industry-relevant competencies. Moreover, they possess the valuable quality of being stackable, allowing learners to accumulate multiple credentials over time, systematically enhancing their expertise through a portfolio of competencies.

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Middle Web

OCTOBER 29, 2023

Lauren Buell’s 8th grade ELA team works with students on a comprehensive unit that helps all participants to develop speaking, listening, writing, reading and life skills as they develop end-of-year TED-style talks. She shares the unit’s impact once students enter high school. The post How Your Students Can Create TED-Style Talks first appeared on MiddleWeb.

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Talk STEM

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Nov 8 is National STEM Day, and talkSTEM invites ALL educators and students to participate by sharing their STEM mindsets. Held annually on November 8th, National STEM Day unites communities in celebrating the importance of teaching and learning science, technology, engineering, and math to students in pre-K – 12. talkSTEM is a leader in fostering STEM mindsets in diverse populations and whose completely free platform supports learning wherever it takes place.

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All About STEM

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Liverpool John Moores University started the Schools’ Observatory with the mission: Access to the Universe for All. They use the wonders of space to inspire the next generation of scientists, programmers and engineers and provide free use of the world’s largest robotic telescope, the Liverpool Telescope. They also provide quality programmes designed to have a positive impact on teaching and.

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STEM Education Works

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Hello all … and HAPPY HALLOWEEN ! Given the special occasion, I thought I’d make today’s blog extra scary by serving you up some spooky STEM facts. So grab your candy, shut off the lights, and prepare to be petrified … with spooky STEM facts. Dead spiders are being used to advance the field of robotics. Researchers at Rice University have discovered a way to turn dead wolf spiders into end effectors on the end of robotic arms – just like the end effectors on our own Dobot Magician and Magician L

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Defined Learning

OCTOBER 31, 2023

In this article, John Larmer delves into what a Portrait of a Graduate (PoG) is along with its key components. Learn about the challenges and solutions when implementing a PoG and the different ways in which schools and districts are helping students meet their goals.

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Carly and Adam

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Elementary teachers, don’t miss out on bringing the magic of the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade to your students due to latex allergies and restrictions! Your students can still enjoy the experience of creating their own parade balloons using latex-free materials such as paper plates and cardstock, all while learning important STEM concepts. Before diving into the project, it's crucial to gather all the necessary supplies.

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All About STEM

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Our Six Week STEM Club Programme is great for established clubs, new clubs and clubs that don’t necessarily run throughout the year but want enriching, fun sessions when time allows. It’s a programme that schools or clubs can repeat every half-term with a different set of learners each time – that means less time needed to plan and resource and more time to engage & excite a wider range of young.

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CoderZ

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

In recent years, the landscape of education in the United States has been undergoing a profound transformation, particularly when it comes to Computer Science (CS) education in K-12 schools. Across the nation, states are increasingly recognizing the importance of equipping students with digital literacy and coding skills to prepare them for the future job market.

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Box Light

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Educators, Makers, and STEM enthusiasts, we’ve created something fun for you and your students - the #mimioSTEMchallenge! This is your chance to showcase your remarkable work in the classroom. We know you're doing incredible things, and it's time to share your innovative teaching methods.

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STEM Discovery Education

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Trying something new in your classroom can feel invigorating, but also opens many questions: How does this compare to what I’ve been doing before? Will it make things easier or more complicated? How will it impact my students? For Stacie Trebes, middle school teacher at Sahuarita School District, trying something new meant stepping out of […] The post Making the Move to Digital Resources appeared first on Discovery Education Blog.

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Middle Web

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Gholdy Muhammad’s Unearthing Joy offers ways to elevate meaning, reflection and joy so readers can offer cultural and historically responsive teaching most effectively. Sarah Cooper calls it “one of the most beautiful, inspiring, actionable books about pedagogy I’ve ever read.” The post Culturally & Historically Responsive Classrooms first appeared on MiddleWeb.

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Carly and Adam

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

The following is a guest blog post by Jed Dearybury ! Fall brings lots of opportunities for learning. Hayrides, bonfires, apple picking, and hundreds of other seasonally fun options that make it easy to bring educational experiences into every area of life. Let me add one more entertaining item to your ever growing list of autumn festivities… ACORNS!

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Box Light

OCTOBER 31, 2023

When I reflect on my journey in education and my passion for STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics), it all traces back to a transformative experience during my senior year in high school. Little did I know that this outdoor education excursion at Bradford Woods in Indiana would ignite a fire within me, leading to a lifelong commitment to inspire young minds in the world of STEM.

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The Maker Mom

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

With incredibly strong technology and sciences industries, it’s no surprise that Seattle has a wide array of STEM summer camps and classes for students. The city is the perfect place for your kid to explore their interests. Whether they want to go out and investigate the environment around them and learn about the local biodiversity or build robots that can go and perform tasks underwater, you can find a program for them in the city.

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