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Enhancing Math Proficiency: Unleashing AI Labs and Robots as Engaging Tools

Robot Lab

AI LAB by RobotLAB implementation in Lexington city schools In recent years, concerns have been growing over the declining math proficiency among students in the United States. The ability to comprehend and apply mathematical concepts is not only essential for academic success but also for preparing individuals to thrive in an increasingly technology-driven world.

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9 Mistakes Teachers Make Using Tech in the Classroom

Ask a Tech Teacher

It’s easy to confuse ‘using technology’ with digital tools. Your school passed iPads out to all classes. Some of your colleagues think having students read in this tablet format means they’re integrating technology into their curriculum. Kudos for a good start, but they need to use the tablets to differentiate for student learning styles, enrich learning materials, and turn students into life-long learners.

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Personalizing Language Arts Education With AI Tools: A Teacher's Perspective

ED Surge

The integration of AI tools in English language arts (ELA) instruction has emerged as a potentially transformative pedagogical approach that could redefine the traditional landscape of education. Tools, such as AI-powered writing assistants and language-analysis platforms, offer real-time feedback and aim to empower students to engage in self-directed learning and refine their writing and editing skills.

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Teaching About Generative AI Art Creation

Cool Cat Teacher

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter So many things are happening with Artificial Intelligence right now; much of it is generative AI artwork. This week my students are using Adobe Firefly in a generative AI art competition being held in my classroom. Some. of them had extensive lessons in Adobe Photoshop last spring.

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Can Brain Science Actually Help Make Your Training & Teaching Stick?

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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9 Outdoor STEM Activities That Bring Science Learning Out Into Nature

Accelerate Learning

Want some fun and exciting ways to engage students of all ages in outdoor STEM learning? We got you covered with our Top 9 Outdoor STEM activities.

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A New Way to Personalize Learning, Thanks to AI

ED Surge

In the dynamic landscape of education, truly personalized learning has been nearly impossible to achieve. Classroom teachers, constrained by limited resources and standardized curricula, often struggle to cater to the diverse learning needs of their students. For years, educational technology has promised to fill that gap, but that promise has remained largely unfulfilled.

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What Does a Scientist Look Like? Why STEM Identity Matters.

Thimble

What does a scientist look like? Talk about a loaded question. Age-old scientist stereotypes have a major influence on the STEM identity of impressionable children. It’s these same children who will someday make up the future workforce of the world, and it’s up to us to clear their path. Will these stereotypes fade into the background as STEM professionals and.

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The Future of Workforce Development: Preparing Students with Robotics Skills

Stem Education News

Rapid technological advancements are reshaping industries such as healthcare, travel, communication, and education. Among the valuable resources available, robotics skills have emerged as powerful tools in the field of education. Its integration into the learning environment has showcased its effectiveness in both general and specialized education. By harnessing the potential of robotics skills for students, […] The post The Future of Workforce Development: Preparing Students with Robotics

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Online Sites to Teach Mouse Skills

Ask a Tech Teacher

It sounds easy, but to a five or six year old, holding the mouse, clicking that left button, dragging and dropping while holding a finger down is darn difficult. Here’s a list ( click for updates ): Dragon Drop Jackson Pollock artwork with mouse skills MiniMouse Mouse and Pointer Tutorial (freemium) Mouse Practice –several choices Mouse practice—drag, click Mouse skills Mouse Song OwlieBoo –mouse practice Silk –draw with mouse movements This Is Sand –make a sand pic

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Harnessing The Power Of Math Manipulatives

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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Joy Oozed From My Classroom When I Was a Teacher. As a Principal, I’m Carrying That With Me.

ED Surge

When I came to Achievement First Brooklyn High School eight years ago as the ninth grade literature teacher, it was my fourth year of teaching and my first time in a school that was unapologetically rooted in the “no excuses” model , which centers a results-driven culture that prioritizes strict behavioral procedures and academic policies. Merits and demerits managed our students more than authentic relationships steeped in compassion and empathy.

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STEM Everyday #251 | The Mobile Maker Van | feat. Paul Shircliff

STEM Everyday Podcast

Paul Shircliff is not your typical makerspace or STEM educator. He doesn’t just know about coding or cardboard or tools or electronics…he knows about ALL of it! And when someone says something about a makerspace, he’s quick to remind that “the real makerspace is between your ears” Paul has been a nuclear engineer, a teacher, and most importantly a maker.

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Exploring AI in Education

Defined Learning

With several years of experience integrating AI into my teaching practice, I have thoroughly enjoyed exploring a variety of tools and learning about options that are applicable to all grade levels and subject areas.

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Gamification in Education: 7 Benefits of Engaging Students Through Playful Learning

Box Light

Because of the rapid changes in the educational landscape, teachers are continuously seeking innovative ways to capture students' attention and make learning an exciting journey. A method that's becoming popular is using games in education, known as gamification. By infusing game elements into the learning process, teachers are discovering remarkable benefits that foster engagement, critical thinking, collaboration, and more, among students.

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Downloadable Design Briefs for an Integrative STEM Curriculum

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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Which Colleges Pay Off for Low-Income Students?

ED Surge

As juniors and seniors return to high school this fall, part of their school day likely will include thinking about which colleges and universities they’ll apply to. Parsing education data into snack-sized servings. But recent data suggests that’s the case for fewer students, as college enrollment remains sluggish and some members of Gen Z remain skeptical that a four-year degree is the best option post-high school.

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Moving Past Old-School Definitions of Literacy

Middle Web

“I want to recognize that my students are, in fact, highly literate human beings whose understanding of literacy has been shaped by an age of screens and digital interactions,” writes ELA teacher Jason DeHart. The question becomes, how do we change to meet them where they are? The post Moving Past Old-School Definitions of Literacy first appeared on MiddleWeb.

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Chat with any YouTube video using ChatTube!

The Innovative Educator

Innovative educators know that it is best for students to interact with learning videos using techniques such as Frame, Focus, and Follow Up. ChatTube just made that a lot easier. ChatTube uses ChatGPT technology to allow you to chat with YouTube videos in real-time using AI to ask questions, get summaries, pinpoint key points, translate content, and more.

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Enhancing the Ed Tech Ecosystem with Innovative Technology

Box Light

In the world of education, "ed tech ecosystem" means the cool tools and ideas that make learning work well. As teachers and school leaders, you know that how we teach is changing. Old-style chalkboards are turning into smart learning spaces where technology helps make lessons interesting. Key parts of this change include technology like interactive displays, 3D printers, audio systems, and easy-to-use software and applications.

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Did Covid Break Child Care or Was It Already Broken? A Brief Visual Explainer

ED Surge

This was originally published by Early Learning Nation.

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Reclaim the Joy in Education This Fall

Middle Web

Debbie Silver and Jack Berckemeyer have updated Deliberate Optimism to help educators resolve unsustainable stress levels by adapting their immediately implementable ideas for making each school day better. Written with humor and practicality, says teacher leader Sarah Cooper. The post Reclaim the Joy in Education This Fall first appeared on MiddleWeb.

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Creating appropriate attitudes toward judged performance

Jacobs Physics

I did a six-year tour in competitive marching band. The band practiced longer hours than most varsity sports in preparation for weekly competitions in the autumn. We usually won – sometimes we lost. Yet the philosophy of preparing for judged performance has been ingrained in me, and has lasted for decades. The band’s leaders – student leaders and adult leaders alike – emphasized controlling what was controllable.

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Top 5 Things to Do When Using EdTech

Box Light

To leverage the transformative power of Education Technology (EdTech) and achieve impactful teaching outcomes, consider implementing these five key strategies:

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STEM Resource Round-Up

Starfish Education

Looking for the best STEM resources? Look no further! This resource roundup features some of our best STEM resources available!

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How to Boost Students’ Intrinsic Desire to Learn

Middle Web

In The Student Motivation Handbook, Larry Ferlazzo shows how to use research backed strategies to build a community of learners in the classroom and drive intrinsic motivation. Every strategy comes with real world, practical examples, writes social studies teacher Alexis Lecznar. The post How to Boost Students’ Intrinsic Desire to Learn first appeared on MiddleWeb.

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Can soil microbes improve agricultural sustainability?

Futurum

Can soil microbes improve agricultural sustainability? Published: Synthetic fertilisers are currently necessary for producing enough food for the global population to survive, but they are known to contribute to greenhouse gas levels, contaminate water sources and increase soil acidity. At Washington State University in the US, Dr Nathaniel Boyer is a biochemist working to find a more environmentally friendly solution.

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Ideas for a Spider-Themed Week

Teachers are Terrific

If you are thinking about a Spider Week I have so many ideas to share with you! I have tips and resources that are already made for you- just print and get ready for high engagement from your students. Is there anything more fun than teaching the differences between animal groups? I love helping students learn how to identify an insect versus a spider.

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Innovative Play: Magnetic Building Blocks 100 for Kids

STEM Education Shopping

As a parent, I’m always on the lookout for innovative toys that engage and educate my child. That’s why I’m excited to introduce you to Magnetic Building Blocks 100 for Kids – a truly transformative play experience. These blocks not only enhance creativity, but also foster problem-solving skills, introduce STEM concepts, and develop fine motor skills.

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Make AI Work for You as You Prep for Fall

Middle Web

Kathie Palmieri shows how the ChatGPT tool can help launch the new school year with content activities, introductory letters, and more. She also includes tips for using generative AI software to batch-plan lessons for a quarter, trimester, or even designing a year-long plan. The post Make AI Work for You as You Prep for Fall first appeared on MiddleWeb.

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6 Back to School Teaching Tips for Elementary Educators

Carly and Adam

Drawing inspiration from our August Happy Hour with Jed Dearybury in the STEM Teachers Club , here are some practical tips for elementary educators to ensure an engaging classroom at the start of the school year. The start of a new school year brings with it a whirlwind of emotions – excitement, anticipation, and often, a touch of nervousness. For teachers, it's a chance to recreate their spaces, introduce fresh teaching methodologies, and provide students with an atmosphere that fosters both le