Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 31, 2023

March 31st is called World Backup Day. At least once a year, backup your data files to an external drive (like a flash drive). This is one that isn’t connected to your local computer so can’t be compromised if you get a virus. It’s good to always backup data to cloud drives or a different drive on your computer but once a year, do the entire collection of data files to what is called an ‘air gap’ drive–one that is separated from any internet connection.

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Cool Cat Teacher

MARCH 25, 2023

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter So, I’ve spent this week looking at and testing many AI tools. I know I’m a total beginner, but then again, I guess everyone is a beginner right now. While all of these schools have been rushing to block ChatGPT , many don’t realize that generative AI tools are making their way into Google Workspaces and Microsoft 365.

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ED Surge

MARCH 29, 2023

In many classrooms, students demonstrate an enviable tech savviness as they easily navigate new applications with grace and little fear. Need your computer hooked up to the projector? There is a good chance at least one student can do it for you. Need help getting the WiFi booster to work properly? Ask a student. There is no question that today’s schools are filled with digitally savvy children who have grown up with technology and the internet of things.

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Accelerate Learning

MARCH 30, 2023

Ask teachers what resource they need more of, and chances are most of them will say, “Time!” For teachers, managing time effectively is a survival skill that applies to both time in the classroom and time spent before and after class, preparing and planning lessons, grading, assessing and documenting, setting up the classroom, and handling a million other details.

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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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Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 29, 2023

Here are popular online resources about Chemistry: Beaker –a digital beaker app Chemistry collection from Carnegie ChemCapers Chemistry instructional videos ChemmyBear –resources for Chemistry and AP Chemistry classes CK12 Chemistry simulations Collisions Chemistry Concord Consortium –chemistry, earth science, engineering, life science, physics Crash Course: Chemistry (videos) EMD PTE — periodic table Interactive Periodic Table Molecules –Molecules is an application for viewing three-dimension

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ED Surge

MARCH 29, 2023

“Sounds like you’re a really good older brother.” Logan Shideler said that to a 14-year-old boy who had called California Youth Crisis Line because he was contemplating suicide. Shideler lent an ear to the boy, who talked about feeling protective of his younger brother. The people who answer the phone aren’t there to give advice, says Shideler, who supervises volunteers for the crisis line, which is run by the nonprofit California Coalition for Youth.

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Cool Cat Teacher

MARCH 30, 2023

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Some tech titans have co authored a letter “Pause Giant AI Experiments: An Open Letter” urging that all AI development past GPT-4 be halted for six months because “…recent months have seen AI labs locked in an out-of-control race to develop and deploy ever more powerful digital minds that no one – not even their creators – can understand, predict, or reliably control.” Pause

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 28, 2023

Excel makes graphs simple and easy for beginners. Even my parent helpers are amazed at how much students can do with a simple F11 shortkey and a right click. This lesson plan works just as well with Google Sheets though you may have to adapt a few of the instructions. If the lesson plans are blurry, click on them for a full size alternative. — Click for more Excel lesson plans Copyright ©2023 Askatechteacher.com– All rights reserved.

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All About STEM

MARCH 29, 2023

Nuffield Research Placements are engaging, real-life research projects, where Year 12 students have the opportunity to make a meaningful contribution towards the work of a host organisation. What are the benefits? By hosting a Nuffield Research Placement you can support young people and diversify your workforce while forging strong links with schools and colleges in your local area.

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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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ED Surge

MARCH 28, 2023

There’s a lot of talk these days about the teacher pipeline. Who’s in it? Is it drying up? How do we fill it — and fast? At the same time, and not unrelated, the teaching profession is experiencing a period of upheaval. Narratives around staff shortages, resignations, burnout, politicization and other issues are circulating, creating an atmosphere of discouragement and gloom for those in the field and those adjacent to it.

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Middle Web

MARCH 27, 2023

The single point rubric – a minimalist, stripped-down version of the standard 4-point rubric – provides efficiency for teachers and is impactful for students because the simplified teacher feedback fosters growth, writes Stephanie Farley. She also shares three grading tips. The post Single Point Rubrics: Efficient and Impactful first appeared on MiddleWeb.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 27, 2023

Succeeding in college is both easy and hard. It takes planning, drive, and dedication, but once you commit to the required changes, the payback is worth it. The first big tip: College is not like High School. Succeeding in the former in no way predicts success in the latter. With High School graduation close, college on the horizon, one of our Ask a Tech Teacher contributors put together a list of great tips and ideas to help you prepare for one of the biggest steps you can take to build your fu

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All About STEM

MARCH 29, 2023

Educators can register now for the ESA Teach with Space Online Conference, taking place on the 11th and 12th of July 2023! By joining this conference you will have the opportunity to see inspirational talks by Space experts and participate in panel discussions addressing, among others, the future of space exploration and “Space for a green future” Get ideas from the space classroom experiment.

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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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ED Surge

MARCH 30, 2023

Though I usually use this space to offer answers to teaching advice questions from professors, I wanted to try something different. For my next few installments, I’m writing letters to people who have exemplified what it means to be an effective teacher. The first letter in the series was about what I learned when visiting a colleague’s hybrid class.

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Middle Web

MARCH 29, 2023

Do graphic novels get to stand on their own, or should they be paired with additional texts? ELA teacher Jason DeHart explores that question and concludes (no surprise) that the answer is both. See his suggestions for paired titles that will appeal to middle grades readers. The post Graphic Novels: Paired or Primary Reads? first appeared on MiddleWeb.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 30, 2023

Invention Convention Worldwide is a global K-12 invention education curricular program mapped to national and state educational standards that teaches students problem-identification, problem-solving, entrepreneurship and creativity skills and builds confidence in invention, innovation and entrepreneurship for life. Signups for the annual Raytheon Technologies Invention Convention US Nationals (2023) start March 31st.

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All About STEM

MARCH 29, 2023

STEM Learning’s NEW STEM Insights Magazines are landing in schools this week! STEM Learning has created STEM Insights Magazine based on feedback from teachers and educators. Editions are packed with information, inspiration and articles to support your teaching. Click to take a look at the digital versions & discover relevant, topical content and lots of useful resources too!

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ED Surge

MARCH 29, 2023

In some ways, middle school is very much the same as it was a decade ago. In my own classroom, I recognize some of the hallmarks of the middle school years — changing voices, students spurting up three inches by the time May rolls around, and the awkwardness of being surrounded by so many developmental stages at once. In so many moments, it reminds me of myself when I was in the sixth grade.

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STEM Everyday Podcast

MARCH 31, 2023

Dan Klitsner is an Industrial Designer, and loves inventing toys and games. Some of his most famous creations are Bop It!, Perplexus, and the new Freefall. He and his wife also created bopitforgood on the 25th anniversary of Bop It! to help support Lighthouse School for the Blind & Visually Impaired and kids everywhere. Freefall puts spatial reasoning and dexterity to the test as you build your way through progressively harder challenges.

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EiE Blog

MARCH 29, 2023

Incorporating learning time with family time has been shown to have a positive impact on learners of all ages. Not only does it increase attendance and graduation rates, but it also provides opportunities to develop essential social and emotional learning skills. But where to begin?

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All About STEM

MARCH 29, 2023

The Careers & Enterprise Company are calling for people to #RewritetheStory and support schools and colleges to shape young people’s futures. By registering to become an Enterprise Adviser, you could be partnered with a local secondary school or college and use your skills, business experience and networks to help them develop a strong careers programme that supports all students.

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Futurum

MARCH 28, 2023

Bias, assumptions and emotions: why we think what we think Published: While highly efficient, the way we process information to make decisions is far from perfect. Finding out how this process works – and how we can use this awareness to make better decisions – is at the heart of cognitive science. At The University of Melbourne in Australia, Professor Andrew (Andy) Perfors is studying the nature of bias and other features of cognition, and even applying these findings to machine learning.

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Middle Web

MARCH 26, 2023

The number one frustration Barbara Blackburn hears from educators is TIME! “I just don’t have time to do everything I need to.” Try her seven strategies to cope with constant planning and overflowing calendars. And remember this: perfectionism can be the enemy of completion. The post Feeling Overwhelmed? Try These 7 Strategies first appeared on MiddleWeb.

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The Innovative Educator

MARCH 31, 2023

Did you hear? Google has just added "Help me write" to their Google docs. Now students and adults alike will have the ability to start every draft with a writing assistant. Schools or districts can make feeble attempts to block this, but they shouldn't as everyone will need to know how to use these tools for academic and career success. Now these artificial intelligence tools are seamlessly built into our writing tools.

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All About STEM

MARCH 27, 2023

Event Date: Thursday 11 May An informal session with the STEM Ambassador Hub to talk through resources, activities and competitions for the Summer term! Looking for STEM ideas, inspiration and opportunities for outdoor activities? *Come along! Join All About STEM (STEM Ambassador Hub for Merseyside and Cheshire) for an online showcase – highlighting resources and activities for you to use in the.

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Box Light

MARCH 31, 2023

Finalists and winners for The EdTech Awards 2023 have been announced to a worldwide audience of educators, technologists, students, parents, and policymakers interested in building a better future for learners and leaders in the education and workforce sectors. Boxlight is proud that we were included on this year’s list of finalists and winners.

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K-12 Education News

MARCH 28, 2023

Sleep scientists' analyses show associations between early classes, less sleep, poor attendance and reduced grade point average. Studies in secondary and junior college students have shown that later start times can have positive impacts on grades.

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STEM Discovery Education

MARCH 27, 2023

Preparing future-ready students means helping them build the skills needed to succeed beyond the classroom. And what better way to help students focus on life skills than to celebrate Financial Literacy Month! Discovery Education has a wealth of resources to teach all students about money management, financial responsibility, and all about the economy.

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