Middle Web
AUGUST 21, 2023
Mona Iehl’s Word Problem Workshop lesson plan helped her realize that teaching math was just like teaching everything else. You have to allow students to bring themselves to the work – letting them use what they know and are able to do to figure things out. Then you step in. The post A Plan for All Kids to Build Math Proficiency first appeared on MiddleWeb.
All About STEM
AUGUST 22, 2023
Calling all educators! STEM Learning has selected over 50 awesome STEM activities for primary and secondary students that can be completed in any classroom, with very little equipment. These can be run outside of normal curriculum time, in a STEM club or as part of a science, mathematics, or D&T lesson. Learners can try mind-bending puzzles, engage in exciting enterprise or design marvellous makes!
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Ask a Tech Teacher
AUGUST 24, 2023
Teaching Critical Thinking Through Essay Examples: Unlocking Minds We’re exploring a fun classroom adventure where teachers teach us to think carefully and write good essays using examples. Get ready to go on an interesting trip through the world of education. We’ll see how these great teachers turn simple essays into smart thinking tools.
ED Surge
AUGUST 24, 2023
Summer is a time for educators to do some learning, and there are plenty of conferences and workshops throughout the season. But one national event for teachers this month had a very unusual trait: It was started and organized by students. The free online conference, called AI x Education , aimed at getting teachers at colleges and high schools up to speed on the latest AI tools like ChatGPT, and to encourage them to try to use them this fall.
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.
Cool Cat Teacher
AUGUST 21, 2023
From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter In this episode of the 10 Minute Teacher podcast, host Vicki Davis sits down with Lauren Lavelle to discuss the transformative educational approach known as Genius Hour 2.0. Recorded live at ISTE, the conversation delves into how Genius Hour has been revamped and integrated into the sixth-grade curriculum, offering students a full-year exploratory course that goes beyond traditional learning.
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Ask a Tech Teacher
AUGUST 22, 2023
Fractions are not the easiest of math concepts to learn (or teach), yet are arguably one of the most oft applied to our daily lives. Teachers have long sought intuitive methods to teach fractions that are less frustrating than worksheets and more effective than rote drills. Luckily, there are a lot of online apps on offer that are accessible to students and make learning much easier than traditional methods.
ED Surge
AUGUST 22, 2023
For decades, a nonprofit group called The Moth has produced workshops, events and a popular radio show where people tell transformative stories from their lives. And in 2012, the group started working with high schools, coaching students to turn their stories into polished orations. This year the nonprofit has started sharing those student stories in a new spin-off podcast, called Grown.
Cool Cat Teacher
AUGUST 19, 2023
From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter In this show, AR/VR guru Rachelle Dené Poth delves deep into the transformative potential of Augmented Reality (AR), Virtual Reality (VR), and Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the classroom. Fresh from her appearance on the ISTE mainstage, Rachell highlights the surging interest in immersive and emerging technologies.
All About STEM
AUGUST 25, 2023
The Careers & Enterprise Company have brought together a collection of resources to support learners during results week. Students can explore their education and training choices or get help with their exam results if needed. Discover study and work choices, browse careers, take a careers assessment or view gap year advice, and find out how to appeal, resit or use clearing.
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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.
Ask a Tech Teacher
AUGUST 23, 2023
How do teaching methods influence understanding? What can you do to make things work better in the classroom with simple fixes? Find the answers here. How The Classroom Environment Shapes Understanding of Cause and Effect Relationships Mastering cause-and-effect relationships in research is crucial for a student’s academic future and career. Having this knowledge, it would be easier to deal with assignments, homework, and life issues.
ED Surge
AUGUST 23, 2023
High school seniors across the country endure months of suspense as they await the arrival of college admissions decisions. In December, it's early decision, closely followed by early action. By mid-March, regular offers begin to roll in. This June, there was a new round of news for some high school seniors — one they weren’t even expecting. The State College of New York mailed roughly 125,000 high school students letters offering them direct admission to their local community college starting t
Futurum
AUGUST 24, 2023
Fabulous and fashionable: how the FAB Lab is encouraging fashion entrepreneurs Published: Fashion can give you the confidence and power to express yourself. Around the world, people use clothes, jewellery and accessories as a way to celebrate their individuality. But for young fashion enthusiasts who want to create their own fashion business, the competition is tough as high-street brands and online retailers dominate the market.
All About STEM
AUGUST 22, 2023
Online Event: 12 September 2023 CREST is offering a free webinar/FAQ session with Top tips for submitting Silver & Gold CREST Awards on the 12th of September 2023 from 4 pm. During this informal online meeting, the team will provide a practical overview of how to submit project work for Silver and Gold CREST Awards. “Maria Rossini, Head of Education and Gold CREST Award recipient will talk through.
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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!
Ask a Tech Teacher
AUGUST 21, 2023
Learning a second language is a challenge, whether it be English, Russian, or any of the hundreds of world languages we find across the globe. You may need to do this because you’ve moved to a new country, because your job changed, or it’s a personal interest. The question becomes: How to make that happen? Do you immerse yourself? Use an app?
ED Surge
AUGUST 21, 2023
As schools increasingly incorporate technology into their classrooms, student tech teams become invaluable resources in supporting both students and teachers. They can assist with device management, troubleshoot technical issues and ensure that technology is effectively integrated into the learning process. These tech teams offer a unique opportunity for students to take on leadership roles and develop valuable skills like problem-solving, teamwork, communication and critical thinking, in additi
Carly and Adam
AUGUST 23, 2023
Fostering Growth Mindset in the Classroom with "The Magical Yet" One of the most valuable lessons we can impart to our students is the concept of a growth mindset. This powerful idea emphasizes the belief that abilities and intelligence can be developed through effort, perseverance, and learning from mistakes. A fantastic resource that helps convey this concept to young learners is the book "The Magical Yet," accompanied by an engaging STEM challenge that reinforces the growth mindset philosophy
All About STEM
AUGUST 22, 2023
The space industry isn’t just about astronauts. Visit ESERO UK’s website and discover how inspirational individuals use science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) in their roles so we can learn more and explore space! Primary and Secondary reels are available. Associate Professor of Space Physics Researches how the sun influences planets in the solar system ExoMars Delivery Manager Ensures.
STEM Discovery Education
AUGUST 24, 2023
Bring curiosity to your classroom this year with the latest from Discovery Education! We can’t wait to head back to school with you, and bring along our new content, enhancements that streamline lesson planning, and a new engaging professional learning series. This back-to-school season, let Discovery Education’s array of award-winning services help you ignite the […] The post What’s New with Discovery Education appeared first on Discovery Education Blog.
Box Light
AUGUST 21, 2023
EOS Education by Boxlight and Clayton County Public Schools (Jonesboro, GA) proudly united to host the inaugural Teacher Appreciation Celebration, an event organized by the EOS Education Digital Learning Specialist Team. This extraordinary occasion not only celebrated and honored the District’s exceptional teachers but also underscored our enduring partnership and commitment to supporting the district's goal of making a positive impact on students through educational technology and services.
Defined Learning
AUGUST 24, 2023
In the heart of California's San Joaquin Valley, a room awash with morning light buzzes with ideas and innovation. Three young visionaries—Carlos, Isabella, and Sofia—are in the midst of crafting their food truck dream. Inspired by the real-life story of food truck entrepreneurs, their passion for a unique culinary adventure takes shape around clusters of tables adorned with blueprints, Post-It Notes, and digital projections.
All About STEM
AUGUST 21, 2023
Don’t miss out! ICE North West is hosting free summer engineering sessions aimed at young people aged 6-14 years old. There will be virtual reality, LEGO, Rivercraft (Minecraft), bridge balancing and the chance to meet Spot the robot dog! “We’d love to see as many budding engineers as possible so please help us to spread the word with family and friends in the area!
The Innovative Educator
AUGUST 19, 2023
There are numerous Generative AI / Large Language Models (LLMs) available to support learning to read from the popular ChatGPT to Bing, Bard, Claude, etc. Whichever platform you choose, here are some ways to use generative AI to support learning: Adapt writing to the different reading levels and languages : By employing LLMs, educators can easily adapt literature to the reading level of their students.
Box Light
AUGUST 24, 2023
Read one teacher's story about specific ways he utilizes Labdisc All-in-One-Science Lab to immerse his students in dynamic science experiences.
Futurum
AUGUST 22, 2023
Fostering love and knowledge of agriculture and the environment Published: Agriculture is what feeds the world, yet many people have a very limited knowledge of how their food grows and where it comes from. Diana E. Collingwood , Assistant Commissioner at the US Virgin Islands Department of Agriculture , is on a mission to change this, not just to inspire the next generation of agriculturalists, but also to help existing farmers overcome the challenges of their important work.
Ms. Boyce
AUGUST 25, 2023
I am so happy to welcome you back to another year of STEAM Lab! We have a lot of digital and physical making to do as well as many activities with our Arts Partners and improvements to make in our habitats. Watch this page for weekly updates featuring photography by our 5th graders!
STEM Sport
AUGUST 25, 2023
Creating an engaging classroom environment is essential for effective STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) learning. An engaging environment not only sparks curiosity but creates excitement among students. When students are actively engaged in lessons, their understanding of complex STEM concepts increases. This environment fosters a dynamic learning atmosphere where questions are encouraged and curiosity is rewarded.
Box Light
AUGUST 22, 2023
We are excited about our forthcoming STEM education events in our ongoing commitment to elevating STEM learning opportunities. Our commitment to delivering enriched learning experiences for teachers and students remains steadfast, with a special focus on the dynamic realm of STEM education.
STEM Education Shopping
AUGUST 25, 2023
I’ve got a nifty little tool that’ll make solving trigonometry problems a breeze. Introducing the Trigonometry Solution Set Calculator! This handy gadget is designed to give you quick answers and save you precious time. No more struggling with complex equations or tedious calculations. With its advanced functions and user-friendly interface, it’s never been easier to tackle those tricky trig problems.
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