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A Year to Remember, A Year to Reflect:  Pandemic Instruction

Ask a Tech Teacher

Ask a Tech Teacher contributor, Christian Miraglia, taught for 36 years before retiring. He has some interesting reflections on the year that was the pandemic: A Year to Remember, A Year to Reflect: Pandemic Instruction. Feeling Overwhelmed. Over the past year teachers have been bombarded by colleagues, administrators, and social media pundits on which platforms can best serve them and their students.

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Canva Comic Strip Maker- A Great Tool Teachers and Students Can Use to Create Educational Comic Strips

Educators Technology

Canva comic strop maker is a good tool teachers and students can use to create cartoons. Comic strips can be used for a wide variety of educational purposes including digital storytelling,read more.

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Notes on Day Three of #CSTA2021

Computer Science Teacher

No morning help desk duty for me today so I watches the whole “Morning Java” session. For those of you not at CSTA, Moring Java was an introduction to the day with our conference chairs and guests. Today.Michelle Lippoli, Senior Operations Manager (Events and Membership) for CSTA, talked about all the work that goes into running a conference like this one.

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Circly

Technology Tidbits

*Circly recently created some templates that are ideal for education. For example, the image above shows a template on what student's will be doing when they are finished w/ school. Circly is a wonderful new graphic organizers that educators can use to brainstorm, manage tasks, create collaborative group projects, Venn diagrams and more. Circly, is uses a drag-n-drop interface making it easy to use as well as lets the user change colors of circles to maximize data points.

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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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We Landed on the Moon July 20 1969

Ask a Tech Teacher

update. On July 20, 1969, Neil Armstrong was the first man to place foot on the moon. Commemorate that this year with an exciting collection of websites and apps that take your students to the Moon. Here are some you’ll like: Apollo 11: Countdown to Launch via Google Earth. Apollo 11 VR. Google Moon –see the Moon in 3D with your Google Earth app.

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Observations on #CSTA2021 Virtual Conference

Computer Science Teacher

The CSTA 2021 Virtual Conference is in the books. I really did enjoy it and I learned a lot. Virtual conferences are different from in-person conferences and I plan a post on that. But for now I want to talk about this year. First off, the conference program was pretty awesome if I can say that as part of the conference committee that selected them.

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TypeTastic for Game Based Learning

Technology Tidbits

"Game-based learning (GBL) is a type of game play that has defined learning outcomes. Generally, game-based learning is designed to balance subject matter with gameplay and the ability of the player to retain, and apply said subject matter to the real world. ( wikipedia )" Game Based Learning has stood the test of time and been going on since schools have been around.

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Tech Tip #97: Speed up MSO with Quick Access Toolbar

Ask a Tech Teacher

In these 169 tech-centric situations, you get an overview of pedagogy—the tech topics most important to your teaching—as well as practical strategies to address most classroom tech situations, how to scaffold these to learning, and where they provide the subtext to daily tech-infused education. Today’s tip: Speed up MS Office with the Quick Access Toolbar.

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Future of AI Education in the World

Stem Education News

Artificial Intelligence has made a huge impact on the world and the way it functions within the short time that it has existed till now. From virtual assistants who manage our day for us, to self-driving cars and even face recognition screen locks, everything has been touched by AI. Given the importance of AI in […] The post Future of AI Education in the World appeared first on STEMpedia.

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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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Wally Funk is Going to Space! (And I Wrote a Book!)

The Maker Mom

Wally Funk is headed to space! Back in 1961, she was part of the secret Mercury 13 project that tested a small group of women for fitness for space travel. Despite passing rigorous physical and medical tests, isolation tests, and more, the project (a private venture, not an official NASA one) was put on hold. When funding was cut, they were summarily dismissed.

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Edform

Technology Tidbits

Edform is an excellent site for educators looking to easily turn their worksheets into interactive graded assignments. This is done simply by uploading a file (i.e. doc, pdf, etc), add questions or multimedia elements, and then share a link w/ students. Once the assignment has been completed it gets graded automatically, generates a detailed report, and makes it easy for teachers to differentiate instruction.

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5 Websites for Thinking and Learning

Ask a Tech Teacher

update. Here are a few of the popular resources teachers are using to reinforce and teach word study: Brainstorming. Bubbl.us– simple to use and free, no log-in, a bit quirky (IMHO). MindMeister –free trial for education. Prezi. Scapple- -downloaded tool. Spicy Nodes. SpiderScribe– add text, pictures, files, more; free sign-up, fee for more than 3. Failure.

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Maryland organization bridges business and educational communities

STEMx

Q: Tell us about your organization: Why it was created; who, in general, make up its membership; whom do you serve; and what is your mission? A: The Maryland Business Roundtable for Education (MBRT) is a 501(c)(3) organization created in 1992 to serve as a non-profit bridge between the employer and educator communities in Maryland. Members over the years have included leading corporations, small businesses and manufacturers, universities and community colleges and like-minded associations or sim

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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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Kindness

Computer Science K-8

Paul Castro said every random act helps. #RAKDavid. “All of those things are making the world better. And those are the things that give us the energy and the strength to face the next day. It is impossible to explain to anyone what it’s like to lose a child. I don’t know where we would be without the support of our friends and family, and really, strangers.” ‘Love is greater than hate’ | David Castro’s father calls for kindness after deadly road rage sh

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STEM Everyday #208 | A Free Virtual Middle School Hackathon | feat. Inspire2Dev

STEM Everyday Podcast

Inspire2Dev was founded to make a positive impact in communities by providing STEM learning opportunities for middle school students nationwide in a fun and collaborative environment through our free Hackathons. Their 1st Free Virtual Hackathon for middle school students is happening July 24, 2021. Charlotte Law, founder of Inspire2Dev, is a rising Junior at Dougherty Valley High School in California who loves STEM, computer science, artificial intelligence, and biotech.

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I Taught My Elementary Kids Coding and it CHANGED Their WORLD

CoderZ

Coding is considered a foundational literacy skill for the digital age.It isjust like learning about reading and writing, but instead of reading and writing paragraphs of a story, children are reading and writing in computer code. It is comparable to learning awhole newlanguage! When children learn to code, they are also learning several important 21st-century concepts– and this canlead to some of the top careers today.

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Los Angeles Students Learn to Build First Websites in Summer STEM Bootcamp

CTE Learning

Students in the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) participated in a STEM bootcamp in late June hosted by GEAR UP 4 LA and California State University, Los Angeles (CSULA). The bootcamp was facilitated by CTeLearning and endorsed by the Web Professionals Organization. This bootcamp was developed to inspire students to start thinking about their future careers and goals.

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Houston Prep

Computer Science K-8

July 14, 2021 – Houston Prep presentation on Zoom after years of F2F. Brain Break – Dancing with the Bees. I am a teacher. I love creating and sharing lessons. But most, I enjoy talking to students and seeing what they create. I use EPL methodology created by Ridley Scott. That means, go with the flow. Plan as you go based on current events and the audience questions.

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Easy Chemistry Experiments for Kids!

Stem Activities for Kids

This post is a guest post from Christine DeRosa of Chemistry Talk. These are four easy chemistry experiments for kids that can be done at home or in the classroom (with minimal supplies!). All of these experiments can be completed at home without any special equipment, and are perfect for students of all ages, with the proper adult supervision. Some chemicals must be handled by parents only; make sure to read the safety guidelines carefully before embarking on your own chemistry journey. 1.

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“I Didn’t Want to Let It Go”: STEM Access Deep in the Heart of Texas

CoderZ

Jacqueline Moreno knows a thing or two about the impact of access. As the Director for Math and Science at Galena Park Independent School District (I.S.D) in Houston, Texas, Jaqueline spends her time finding ways to break down barriers for students and families. 69% of students at Galena I.S.D. are classified as at risk of dropping out of high school, and 35.5% of students qualify for English Language Learner services.

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Los Angeles Students Learn to Build First Websites in Summer Bootcamp

CTE Learning

Students in the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) participated in a bootcamp in late June hosted by GEAR UP 4 LA and California State University, Los Angeles (CSULA). The bootcamp was facilitated by CTeLearning and endorsed by the Web Professionals Organization (WebProfessionalsGlobal.org). This bootcamp was developed to inspire students to start thinking about their future careers and goals.

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135: OTT: Makerspace Tinkering: How Tinkering Works Like Magic in Your Makerspace

Trina Deboree Teaching and Learning

Today I am thrilled to have three very special guests, Lisa Oden, Angela Stanford, and Julie Quast authors of Tinkering With Tales sit down with me and talk all about how tinkering and makerspace can make a significant impact on learning and thinking. Come take a listen. Links Mentioned in the Show: Today I am thrilled to have three very special guests, Lisa Oden, Angela Stanford, and Julie Quast authors of Tinkering With Tales sit down with me and talk all about how tinkering and makerspace can

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Importance of AI in Early Education for Kids

Stem Education News

When we think about the future, we think of flying cars, cities on the moon, robots to take care of household chores and virtual assistants who manage everything for us. This shows the importance of AI in our lives. We all want a Jarvis after all, don’t we? To achieve this we need to understand […] The post Importance of AI in Early Education for Kids appeared first on STEMpedia.

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Emotion, cooperation and locomotion crucial from an early age

K-12 Education News

What are the fundamental skills that young children need to develop at the start of school for future academic success? Researchers examined the links between emotion knowledge, cooperation, locomotor activity and numerical skills in 706 pupils aged 3 to 6. The results show that emotion knowledge, cooperative social behavior and locomotor activity are interrelated and associated with numerical skills.

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SPLICE Project Summer Program (2021)

STEM Minds

READ MORE CASE STUDIES. The post SPLICE Project Summer Program (2021) appeared first on STEM MINDS.

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Celebrate Computer Science Education Week with the IF/THEN® Collection

STEM Next

Transformative Program : Equity and Inclusion Engineering Mindsets. Facilitators : National Girls Collaborative Staff and Collaborators. Description : Looking for new computer science and engineering activities? The IF/THEN® Collection is a free digital library designed to inspire the next generation of girls to pursue STEM careers and features activities and videos of real women STEM professionals.

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Considering the Danish Informatics Curriculum: Comparing National Computer Science Curricula

Computing Education Research Blog

Michael Caspersen invited me to review a chapter on the Danish Informatics curriculum (see a link here ). He asked me to compare it to existing school CS curriculum with which I’m familiar. That was an interesting idea — how does anyone relate curricula across diverse contexts, even between nations? I gave it a shot. I most likely missed, in that there are many curricula that I don’t know or don’t know well enough.

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Air pollution exposure linked to poor academics in childhood

K-12 Education News

Children exposed to elevated levels of air pollution may be more likely to have poor inhibitory control during late childhood and poor academic skills in early adolescence, including spelling, reading comprehension, and math skills. Difficulty with inhibition in late childhood was found to be a precursor to later air pollution-related academic problems.

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