Ask a Tech Teacher
DECEMBER 8, 2023
Over the next weeks, I’ll share ideas that will get you ready for Hour of Code. This includes (links are live on publication day) : An Overview of This Week — Dec. 5, 2023 Long list of websites by grade — Dec. 6, 2023 9 Unusual Projects — Dec. 7, 2023 5 Unplugged Hour of Code Activities — (this post) Dec. 8, 2023 These unplugged activities go back to the roots of coding.
ED Surge
DECEMBER 6, 2023
Every week at the Nysmith School in Herndon, Virginia, Philip Baselice breaks out a game to teach his class about key world events. Baselice teaches history to middle schoolers, and game-based simulations have been part of his teaching arsenal for the last nine years, ever since he first tried it. “I used a game to teach my students about the causes behind the start of the First World War.
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Cool Cat Teacher
DECEMBER 8, 2023
From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Substitute teachers, like teachers, are heroes. As I wrote in “ There is No Substitute for Great Substitute Teachers ,” when we need a substitute, it is rarely planned. I'm so grateful for those who are flexible enough to fill in with limited notice. But when you're sick, it can be hard to write great lesson plans.
All About STEM
DECEMBER 4, 2023
Open for entries: The All About STEM Competition! (Ages 9-16) The All About STEM Competition, sponsored by Unilever aims to open up the world of STEM to young people across the North West by inviting them to ‘develop a new product, item, idea or approach which solves a problem facing our world or the people in it.’ And this year it’s all about FOOD!
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.
Ask a Tech Teacher
DECEMBER 4, 2023
Here’s Why Kids Should Participate in Extracurricular Activities Most parents ignore this, but playtime activities significantly contribute to a child’s overall development. The key to raising children successfully is acknowledging that learning doesn’t take place only within the classroom environment. Similarly, academics aren’t the only key to success in the future.
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Cool Cat Teacher
DECEMBER 5, 2023
From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Welcome to today's episode, where I will bridge the gap between AI in my classroom and your ears! If you've been following my blog, you know I want to bring practical, innovative teaching strategies to life. But today, I'm doing things a bit differently on the show for an extended episode with me, your host, Vicki Davis.
All About STEM
DECEMBER 8, 2023
Get ready for Spring with Amazing Apprenticeships! You can use their resources to celebrate events and campaigns that engage students, staff, parents and carers in the world of apprenticeships. The planner runs from January to March and includes resources to support National Apprenticeships Week, British Science Week, International Women’s Day, Careers Week and more!
Ask a Tech Teacher
DECEMBER 2, 2023
Here’s the complete overview on the role of assistive tech in encouraging inclusivity in education: What does that mead? What are the benefits? What are the drawbacks? What types are available? How do you create one in your class or school? The Role of Assistive Technology in Promoting Inclusive Education Persons with disabilities may struggle with coordination problems, short attention spans, and limited mobility, which may or may not be obvious.
ED Surge
DECEMBER 5, 2023
Janae Montgomery has walked the halls of the same school building for much of the last 10 years — first as a high school student, then as a paraprofessional and, as of a few months ago, as a special education teacher. Montgomery’s education and training experience had its share of detours but ultimately led her back to a career that she’d picked out for herself long ago, and which she feels she is especially well suited for.
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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.
Accelerate Learning
DECEMBER 4, 2023
Learning mathematics through play is a fundamental aspect of early childhood education. It's a powerful approach that blends the natural curiosity and playfulness of young children with foundational math concepts.
All About STEM
DECEMBER 6, 2023
CREST is a STEM enrichment programme for young people that inspires, enables and rewards open ended project work. CREST has a phenomenal library of FREE resources for all ages along with accredited resources from partnering organisations. Superstar Awards are recommended for children aged 7-11 years, activities are presented as a collection of hone-hour challenges and relate to broader situations.
Ask a Tech Teacher
DECEMBER 5, 2023
Traditionally, the hugely-popular Hour of code has been celebrated one week in December, but now, you can participate any time you want. This year so far: 1,706,394,983 hours in 180+ countries. at 8,620 events What is it Hour of Code is a one-hour introduction to students on coding, programming, and why they should love it, designed to demystify that geeky subject that confounds students and teachers alike and show that anyone can learn the basics to be a maker, a creator, and an innovator.
ED Surge
DECEMBER 6, 2023
I teach at the only all-girls school in the state of Minnesota. We are also a devoted Catholic community, founded by the Visitation Sisters to educate young women in virtue, intellect, mind and heart. To build on our founders’ mission, the school began offering a women’s studies elective titled “Women and Society”, which I have proudly taught since 2014.
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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!
Middle Web
DECEMBER 7, 2023
Using their own experiences with classroom libraries and ideas from other professionals, Colby Sharp and Donalyn Miller provide insight, wisdom, and actionable practices for teachers in The Commonsense Guide to Your Classroom Library. Katie Durkin highly recommends it. The post Class Libraries to Inspire and Challenge Readers first appeared on MiddleWeb.
All About STEM
DECEMBER 8, 2023
Compass + is a FREE tool from The Careers & Enterprise Company to help you benchmark, manage, track and report on your school’s careers provision. It’s available to all secondary schools, special schools, sixth-forms and PRUs in England. All eligible schools can upgrade to Compass+ and The Careers & Enterprise Company offer comprehensive video guides to walk you through the new platform.
Ask a Tech Teacher
DECEMBER 7, 2023
Over the next weeks, I’ll share ideas that will get you ready for Hour of Code. This includes (links are live on publication day) : An Overview of This Week — Dec. 5, 2023 Coding activities by grade — Dec. 6, 2023 9 Unusual Projects — (this post) Dec. 7, 2023 5 Unplugged Hour of Code Activities — Dec. 8, 2023 Coding–that geeky subject that confounds students and frightens teachers.
ED Surge
DECEMBER 8, 2023
As the college essay program manager for Write the World, a nonprofit writing organization for teens, I oversee a group of advisers who guide students through the essay writing process. I have seen firsthand the anxiety that students experience when it comes to writing their college essays. Many of the students we serve say they lack confidence in writing their college essay, sharing that they feel uneasy and unprepared.
The Blog of Phyz
DECEMBER 3, 2023
"Posters" has been a recurring skit on Saturday Night Live. It originally featured guest Emma Stone and cast member Pete Davidson, with additional cast members Mikey Day, Kenan Thompson, and Kate McKinnon. It seems to be resurrected whenever Stone hosts. Last night, "Posters" was staged again, this time with Marcello Hernández and Ego Nwodom alongside Stone, Day, and Thompson.
All About STEM
DECEMBER 8, 2023
Visit All About STEM on Pinterest for our recommended (and favourite) Christmas activities! Our Pinterest boards are packed with fun projects with categories ranging from subject to season. All of our boards are regularly updated and you can view them all here. Christmas is coming up, take a scroll through our latest finds – there’s everything from Salt Crystal Snowflakes to Spinning Christmas.
Middle Web
DECEMBER 6, 2023
Fresh off seeing U2 in concert at the Sphere in Las Vegas, Stephanie Farley is still savoring the experience by describing it to others. New research says students can learn better and enjoy school more by savoring their own favorite memories. Farley shares some strategies. The post “Savoring” Can Be an Incredible Learning Tool first appeared on MiddleWeb.
Bright and Smart
DECEMBER 5, 2023
S.T.E.A.M stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math. By incorporating hands-on activities into our children's curriculum, it will help them to improve skills like: Creativity Critical Thinking Independent Thinking Brainstorming Problem-solving Teamwork This week, students all around the world will be participating in (the) Hour of Code!
Teachers are Terrific
DECEMBER 3, 2023
One of the very first structures I ever built with students was a bridge. Boy, I could have used some tips about building bridges right then! This was many, many years ago when I was the Science Club sponsor. At one of our club meetings, I gave students some spaghetti strands (uncooked), some tape, and a cup of pennies. Their task was to build a bridge that would hold the pennies.
All About STEM
DECEMBER 6, 2023
STEM Learning has released their new Primary and Secondary advent calendars on STEM Community! “Each day a new door will be available for you to open, it will contain a little gift for you, it might be a digital resource, a free CPD course, a short video, competition or an opportunity for you or your school/class.” The STEM Community Advent Calendars are available to educators and STEM ambassadors.
The Trendy Science Teacher
DECEMBER 2, 2023
About 5 years ago, I started hosting “ Starbucks Mode ” in my classroom leading up to Christmas break. It’s always a hit with my students and I enjoy whipping up a batch of my famous classroom crockpot hot chocolate and serving my students. As my students enter the classroom, I give them a “Starbucks Mode” order form. They select their preferences and turn it in.
Box Light
DECEMBER 5, 2023
We're excited to share a preview of the upcoming MimioPro 4 firmware release scheduled for December 15, 2023. This update is designed to elevate the classroom experience, introducing new features and improvements tailored to a variety of teaching and learning needs.
Starfish Education
DECEMBER 7, 2023
Winter is a magical time for kids to engage in exciting and educational STEM projects! Here are the top 5 winter STEM projects for kids!
All About STEM
DECEMBER 6, 2023
Nuffield Research Placements & Experiences are amazing opportunities for students to apply knowledge and skills learned at school and work alongside industry professionals. Find out below how they differ and if you’re thinking of applying, choose which option is best for you! Nuffield Research Placements Nuffield Research Placements (NRPs) are 2-week collaborations with a STEM-related knowledge.
Middle Web
DECEMBER 3, 2023
The authors of Shifting the Balance (Grades 3-5) invite literacy educators in the upper elementary and early middle grades to “engage in both the headwork and the heartwork required to ensure our practices are science-aligned and student-centered.” And do it in a safe space. The post Shifting the Balance with Headwork and Heartwork first appeared on MiddleWeb.
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