Cool Cat Teacher
OCTOBER 1, 2023
From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Dr. Lydia Gonzalez, author of “Bad at Math: Dismantling Harmful Beliefs That Hinder Equitable Mathematics Education,” talks about the societal norms that make it acceptable to be “bad at math” and how these beliefs can be detrimental to learning. Dr.
Ask a Tech Teacher
OCTOBER 5, 2023
Assessment of student work is a crucial aspect of learning. It helps students recognize important lesson goals and teachers gauge understanding. While multiple choice, short answer, and essays are still proven methods, there are many alternatives teachers can use for their particular student group. Here are some you can look into–and all online: Easy CBM Educreations –video a whiteboard explanation of how students are completing a task (app) Edulastic –formative assessments; work on
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ED Surge
OCTOBER 5, 2023
Since the release of ChatGPT late last year, the essay has been declared dead as an effective way to measure learning. After all, students can now enter any assigned question into an AI chatbot and get a perfectly formatted, five-paragraph essay back ready to turn in (well, after a little massaging to take out any AI “hallucinations”). As educators have looked to alternatives to assigning essays, one idea that has bubbled up is to bring back oral exams.
All About STEM
OCTOBER 6, 2023
Fantastic news! The NEW British Science Week FREE Activity Taster Packs are OUT NOW! The British Science Association has created these packs in partnership with UK Research and Innovation (UKRI). The theme for 2024’s packs is ‘Time’, and the taster packs provide fun and engaging ways to introduce this theme to the children. The full activity packs contain lots of activities on this theme and will.
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.
STEM Next
OCTOBER 5, 2023
With 34 years of experience in education, Deputy Secretary of Education, Cindy Marten, modeled the importance of listening to youth during a keynote for the 2023 Institute of Educational Sciences (IES) Math Summit. “Whenever I talk with students, I always learn something new. That’s why my keynote today is not a speech. It’s a conversation with five bright, inspiring young women who are deeply engaged in STEM learning,” said Marten.
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ED Surge
OCTOBER 2, 2023
Plato once quoted Socrates lamenting that, “If men learn this, it will implant forgetfulness in their souls; they will cease to exercise memory because they rely on that which is written.”1 The ancient philosopher was speaking, of course, of the latest technology in the B.C. era: hand-written scrolls. As humans, we’ve always had a somewhat complicated history with invention.
All About STEM
OCTOBER 2, 2023
Next Steps – Enabling parents & carers to support their young people with post-16 pathways. Over the coming year, The Cheshire & Warrington Careers Hub will be providing a range of information and online sessions for parents and carers to help you support your young person to make the post-16 education or training choices that are right for them.
STEM Discovery Education
OCTOBER 2, 2023
Thanks to numerous events occurring this school year, it’s an exciting time for those of us that teach about space and space travel! From solar eclipses to developments in NASA’s Artemis programs, this school year offers unique opportunities to spark students’ interest in our galaxy. Discovery Education has a wealth of resources to support educators […] The post Sparking Student Interest in Space appeared first on Discovery Education Blog.
Ask a Tech Teacher
OCTOBER 2, 2023
“Family physical education” refers to physical activities families do together that promote health and fitness. Why? How about: Bonding: an opportunity for shared experiences and mutual support. Healthy Lifestyle: healthy habits from a young age Quality Time: as a family Role Modeling: when children see parents value fitness, they are more likely to do the same Fun and Enjoyment: create happy memories.
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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.
ED Surge
OCTOBER 3, 2023
The need to strengthen the science, technology, math and engineering (STEM) careers pipeline has received renewed interest lately. Whether students can successfully flow through the pipeline to fill vital jobs in the country may have significance for the national interest , according to some observers. So what would it take to make STEM truly open to would-be future scientists?
All About STEM
OCTOBER 4, 2023
World Space Week takes place annually from October 4 – 10. It is the largest space event in the world and an ideal time for teachers and educators to use space-based activities to excite students about science and technology! This year’s theme celebrates ‘Space and Entreprenuership’ Inspire your class or STEM club with these fantastic resources & ideas, many are great for parents to try at home.
The Science Penguin
OCTOBER 5, 2023
Magnets are so useful. Whether on our fridge, holding up papers on our whiteboard, or in our preschool playrooms, our students are interacting with magnets from a young age. But how do they work!? Here are 5 fun ways to teach about magnets for 3rd grade. 1. Magnetism Labs in a Snap If you’re following the 5E Model, labs are a great way to Engage your learners with the material before we get into all of the details of magnetism.
Ask a Tech Teacher
OCTOBER 3, 2023
Here are the most-read posts for the month of October: 9 Online Resources to Assist with ESL and ELL Tech Tip #14: Desktop Icons Disappear? Photoshop for Fifth Graders–Auto-fixes Tech Ed Resources–Mentoring and Coaching 12 Online Resources About 3D Printing What do Parents Ask About Technology in Education? Tech Tip #109 Five-second Backup Easy Photo Editing in MS Word 8 Online Resources for Animation How to Find Reliable Internet Sources Here’s a preview of what’s coming up in Octob
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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!
ED Surge
OCTOBER 4, 2023
When Mayra Valtierrez talks about the students in New Mexico public schools who are learning English, one thing becomes clear: It’s an incredibly diverse population. Parsing education data into snack-sized servings. The New Mexico Public Education Department is tasked with serving not only students who have grown up speaking Spanish but also Native American children who are learning English and newcomers from other countries.
All About STEM
OCTOBER 6, 2023
This is a fantastic offer from Amazing Apprenticeships! The Amazing Apprenticeships team are updating their Apprenticeship A-Z of Women at Work to mark International Women’s Day on 8th March 2024. The resource will feature 26 brand-new inspirational female apprentices and schools & colleges can apply to receive a free printed pack! “As well as the printed and digital packs.
EiE Blog
OCTOBER 3, 2023
Happy Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month! In celebration, we are excited to spotlight STEM innovators of Latin and Hispanic descent!
Starfish Education
OCTOBER 6, 2023
Everyone knows about ChatGPT, but what about the other awesome (and free) AI tools that can help teachers make the best use of their time? Here's the list!
ED Surge
OCTOBER 4, 2023
This article is the second of a two-part series covering key principles to consider when integrating a generative AI creativity tool into your academic setting. Read the first article here. The first two principles focused on how to ensure that the AI tool not only fits with existing technology and workflows but equips students for their futures. These next three principles provide guidance on what to consider in your AI tool evaluation.
All About STEM
OCTOBER 3, 2023
CREST has created a fantastic Bronze Award SEND resource. The ‘Pizza Box Project‘ allows students to work like scientists, designers and engineers as they learn about packaging construction to design and make their own strong pizza boxes and put them to the test. “During the project, there’s the option to make a pizza template to check box size or make and use a real pizza – DELICIOUS!
Middle Web
OCTOBER 3, 2023
Making her first forays into using AI in lesson planning, NBCT Kathleen Palmieri is amazed at ChatGPT’s grade level suggestions based on lesson plan objectives. Follow along as she shows how the chatbot developed math and social studies material attuned to her fifth graders. The post Moving Forward Using AI in My Grade 5 Classroom first appeared on MiddleWeb.
Carly and Adam
OCTOBER 6, 2023
Integrate STEM in your classroom this Halloween with a Haunted House STEM Challenge ! Can your students design and build their own haunted house?! Challenge your students to design a haunted house using just paper and tape that includes 2D or 3D shapes. Material List: Paper Tape Scissors 2D and 3D Shape Templates How to Build a Haunted House by Frank Tupta After reading How to Build a Haunted House by Frank Tupta challenge your students to design and build their own haunted houses.
ED Surge
OCTOBER 3, 2023
ST. PAUL, Minn. — Robert Groven, director of the Minnesota Urban Debate League, has been coaching high school debate competitions for more than 30 years, and he’s noticed a marked shift in student behavior in the past decade or so. During debate exercises, there’s been a “consolidation” around points of view that are more left-leaning, he says, and a reluctance to make the case for extreme right-leaning positions.
Thimble
OCTOBER 5, 2023
Congratulations to TiE NY on this incredible milestone, and thank you, Dharti Desai, for representing our commitment to entrepreneurship and innovation on this grand stage! The post TiE New York celebrates its 25th anniversary appeared first on Thimble.io Online STEM Classes.
Middle Web
OCTOBER 2, 2023
Teacher and coach Mona Iehl shows how using one high quality math task enables educators to better meet all students’ needs without the alienating effects of some differentiation strategies such as ability grouping or creating activities at varying degrees of difficulty. The post Using One Open Math Task to Meet All Needs first appeared on MiddleWeb.
STEM Education Works
OCTOBER 2, 2023
Remember those school days when the most exciting thing was getting a break from the daily grind? In middle school, I had the privilege of experiencing such days when positive behavior was rewarded with special classroom activities. Among the various options, five stood out: creating ice cream in a bag, folding and flying paper airplanes, baking cookies, the egg drop challenge, and building popsicle bridges.
ED Surge
OCTOBER 4, 2023
Education experts were raising questions and expressing concerns about teaching shortages long before COVID-19 came into the picture, but the pandemic exacerbated the issue. With stressful working conditions, low wages and health risks, many teachers have been making their exit — and with particularly acute shortages for substitute teachers , it’s been tough to find long-term solutions.
Vivify Stem
OCTOBER 1, 2023
25 Year-Round STEM Task Cards for Building Bricks! We love using Legos or other building bricks in our STEM classroom for quick builds or independent stations. Read below for our tips on developing task cards along with 25 ideas for quick build STEM challenges covering fall, summer, winter, and more! Setting up Lego STEM Stations STEM stations don’t need to be overly complicated.
Middle Web
OCTOBER 1, 2023
There's no right answer to how to help kids come through a shooter drill feeling happy, safe and confident because it’s impossible, writes teacher Dina Strasser. But she believes some of the answer is to guide them in using their own ways of making sense out of the incomprehensible. The post Helping Kids Cope with the Incomprehensible first appeared on MiddleWeb.
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