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7 Easy-to-do Ideas for Tech in the Classroom

Ask a Tech Teacher

If anyone thought technology wasn’t here to stay (I see a few hands up), the pandemic and remote teaching exploded that vision. Teaching from homes has shown many how ill-prepared we are to use even the most intuitive technology in the education field. Honestly, as a tech teacher, I’ve been a bit disappointed we didn’t do better. I was thrilled to find this article from Programming Insider providing a great starting point for tech tools that are a natural fit with education: Be

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Where Does Education Fit in an Emerging Metaverse?

ED Surge

Meta—the company formerly known as Facebook—is running a new TV ad showing a future in which college students slip on a lightweight VR headset to enter a lecture hall where a professor can toss 3D models of biological cells to students who can pull them apart to demonstrate some concept. It’s the latest sign that Big Tech sees education as a key piece of the rush to build a metaverse, the immersive Internet of Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality that so far is a disconnected mix of clunky tech

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5 Things I Learned About AI, PBL, and Creativity at #ISTELive

Cool Cat Teacher

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. The ISTE Mainstage event today had several great takeaways relating to AI, creativity, Game based Learning, and more. Here are the things I learned from this event. 1. Our Influencers are on. YouTube. If you dig into the awesome Zhoriel Tapo student reporter, you'll see that although she is twelve, if you dig into her story , she had a speech go viral that she gave about leadership when she was six.

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Bloom's Taxonomy Wheel Featuring Educational Web Tools

Educators Technology

Bloom's Taxonomy is a framework that classifies human cognition into various levels. Developed in 1956 by Benjamin Bloom and his colleagues, Bloom's taxonomy consists of 6 key cognitive.read more.

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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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What to Know Before Studying in the UK

Ask a Tech Teacher

Studying overseas is becoming more popular than ever. The Institute for International Education of Students (IES) explained why based on a survey they conducted to explore the long-term impact of study abroad on the personal, professional, and academic lives of students. Here are some interesting findings: 95% of the students who were surveyed admitted that studying abroad served as a catalyst for increased maturity. 96% reported increased self-confidence. 95% said it had a lasting impact on th

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6 Sustainable Self-Care Tips for Teachers

Cool Cat Teacher

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Self-care is a word thrown around a lot these days in education. In the real world of teaching, answers aren't always easy. In fact, as I release this episode, “self-care” is the reason I did not go to #ISTELive that is this week. I need to focus on my health.

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Best Drawing Websites Teachers and Students

Educators Technology

The purpose of this post is to share with you this selection featuring some good drawing websites I curated specifically for use with students in or out of class. These educational resources are.read more.

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Subscriber Special: 50% Sidebar Sponsors

Ask a Tech Teacher

Every month, subscribers to our newsletter get a free/discounted resource to help their tech teaching. Here’s July’s: July 2-9th. 50% discount on sidebar sponsors (instead of $100 per month, you get the same program for $50 a month). Required: Minimum of 4 months paid in advance. We place your logo and link in the blog sidebar. Additionally, once a month, I’ll share an optional update on your product with my readers (which you write).

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As ISTE Edtech Conference Kicks Off, A Call For ‘A Major Infusion of Joy’

ED Surge

The education landscape looks a lot different than when educators last gathered in person for ISTE’s annual convergence of classroom tech aficionados. So much so that CEO Richard Culatta thinks of events in two categories: B.C. and A.D. That’s “Before COVID” and “After Disease,” he said Sunday from a New Orleans stage. It was the official welcome to the organization's first in-person conference since the pandemic sent the country into quarantine.

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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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Sleepless with AI: My First AI Poetry and 7 Thoughts about #AI

Cool Cat Teacher

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. So, I'm not sure if artificial intelligence is right. Somehow, it feels as if these tools are augmenting intelligence. I learned about a tool Verse by Verse ([link] ) created by Google. As I selected a quattrain and an ABAB rhyming scheme, I sat down to compose my first poem using AI as Wadsworth, Longfellow, and Emerson came alongside me to suggest what they might have written.

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Free Lesson Plan Templates for Teachers

Educators Technology

Lesson planning is an essential part of our work as teachers and educators. It is our private lab where we put to work our knowledge of pedagogy, methodology, and learning to create instructional.read more.

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What to Know About SQL and How to Try it Out

Ask a Tech Teacher

If you want a job coding, you have to know how to get around a database, and that means SQL. I know–a geeky, scary three-letter word that makes even math aficionados decide to choose advanced calculus rather than computer programming. One of the Ask a Tech Teacher crew has suggestions on how to test it out and what are the most important elements to learn: How High School Students Can Try Out SQL and 4 Things They Should Learn About It .

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How can engineering address human rights issues?

Futurum

How can engineering address human rights issues? Published: June 30, 2022. Across Peru, thousands of people do not have access to clean water or efficient transport links. Dr Davis Chacon-Hurtado , a Peruvian engineer at the University of Connecticut in the US, is using a human rights-based approach to engineering to solve these problems. He is investigating the connection between poor transport links and social inequality, and bringing sanitation to a remote community in the Andes.

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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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ISTE Day 0 Recap for my #NotatISTE #ISTELive Learning

Cool Cat Teacher

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. I'm about to head to physical therapy this morning but before I do, I wanted to share my favorite resources from yesterday's ISTELive shares. This went out in my newsletter this morning as well. I'm also adding a few items of my own hat I would be talking about if I was there.

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10 Excellent Economics and Financial Literacy websites for Teachers and Students

Educators Technology

The purpose of this post is to share with fellow teachers and parents a collection of educational economics websites that they can use with their students and kids to teach them financial literacy.read more.

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Teacher-Authors: What’s Happening on my Writer’s Blog

Ask a Tech Teacher

A lot of teacher-authors read my WordDreams blog. In this monthly column, I share a popular post from the past month (or so). . Tech Tips for Writers is an occasional post on overcoming Tech Dread. I’ll cover issues that friends, both real-time and virtual, have shared. Feel free to post a comment about a question you have. I’ll cover it in a future tip.

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Bridging the Gap Between Block Coding and Text-Based Coding with micro:bit

STEM Education Works

Hello, everyone! Most of you are likely familiar with the world of computer programming – at least to some degree. You’ve probably heard of text-based programming languages like C, C++, Python, JavaScript, or HTML too. These are dynamic, potent tools in the realms of education and computer science, but jumping head-first into these common programming languages can be exceptionally challenging, for students and teachers alike.

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OTT 176: How do Terrific Teachers Set Boundaries Over the Summer?

Trina Deboree Teaching and Learning

Today two tired teachers sit down and discuss the necessity of setting boundaries this summer. Teachers work so hard. Every time you say yes, you are saying no to something else. Who are you saying no to? Come sit down with Leigh and I to hear ideas for setting boundaries. We get it! We are people pleasures, too! Links Mentioned in the Show: One Simple Way to Avoid Teacher Burnout Join Trina's Free Summer Workshop on Makerspace and Reading Subscribe and Review: Are you subscribed to my po

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Online Teaching: What to Know in 2022

Educators Technology

Disclaimer: This is a sponsored post Well, online lessons were not in such pressing demand until recently, but the pandemic hasmade its adjustments to the usual way of life and educational processes.read more.

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How to Setup Your STEM Classroom

Carly and Adam

The following is a guest post from Dr. Jacie Maslyk. How to Setup Your STEM Classroom At Carly & Adam, we are always being asked about a STEM classroom setup ideas. Questions are often posted to our Facebook community regarding the best furniture or storage units. We love seeing ideas from classrooms across the globe, so we asked educators on all of the social media platforms to share their insight on this regularly asked question.

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STEM Everyday #228 | A Free Middle School Hackathon | feat. Charlotte Law

STEM Everyday Podcast

Inspire2Dev was founded by a group of high school students to make a positive impact in communities by providing STEM learning opportunities for middle school students. They seek to inspire kids through fun and collaborative environments of free virtual Hackathons. Their 2nd Free Virtual Hackathon for middle schoolers and incoming 9th graders is happening Saturday, Aug 6, 2022 from 9:00am – 4:30pm PDT.

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Boxlight Solutions Win Multiple ISTELive 22 Best of Show Awards

Box Light

Boxlight is proud to announce that we've won six Best of Show Awards at this year's ISTELive 22, an annual conference that showcases innovative educational technology products and tools. We are being recognized for our outstanding efforts in helping teachers and students continue to focus on what's important - teaching and learning.

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Free Organizational Tools for Students and Teachers

Educators Technology

In today's post I am sharing with you this collection of free organizational tools that students can use to organize their workflow and enhance their productivity. These are simple yet powerful tools.read more.

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20 Questions We Used to Help Fix Our School

Middle Web

What works when school leaders need to tackle complex challenges? Principal and author Matt Renwick suggests letting go of trying to control outcomes and operating with certainty on "fixing" problems. Pursuing 20 sharply focused questions helped his school gain momentum. The post 20 Questions We Used to Help Fix Our School first appeared on MiddleWeb.

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Certified Financial Analyst

Basic-Mathematics

Do you have a bachelor's degree in math? Use your math major to become a certified financial analyst.

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STEM Lesson: Creating Landforms

Box Light

In this lesson Meredith Williams, Boxlight MimioMaster, shares how she used the MyStemKits Landform Topography Kit to help her students review the concepts of weathering, erosion, and deposition in the process of creating landforms.

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How Educators and Millennial Parents Are Tackling EdTech Together

Robot Lab

By Dan Matthews. Photo by Julia M Cameron: [link]. Let’s face it: Ours is truly the great age of technology. And while many parents may want their children to enjoy the simple innocence of childhood, free of the risks that an overreliance on tech can yield, the simple truth is that technology isn’t just a staple in the lives of children today, but it’s also inevitably going to form the cornerstone of their future success.

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Jun 26, Construction of Perpendicular Bisector of a Line Segment

Online Math for All

Construction of Perpendicular Bisector of a Line Segment - Concept - Step by Step Explanation

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Galactic Wonders of Galaxies

STEMe

Richmond, TX. Our Solar system consists of eight planets and our sun, but what if we were to leave our Solar system for a little while and take an adventure to learn about some of the galactic wonders of galaxies? Let’s start with our own galaxy, The Milky Way. As of May 13, 2022 astronomers caught the first photo of the supermassive black hole in the middle of our galaxy, the Milky Way.

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Do fruits have DNA?

Scientix

I started this activity with the thought of teaching the students about DNA. I wanted to use an experimental approach because one of my objectives was to make an interactive activity that would include both genders and make my students more attracted to the science field in a STEM way. I had in mind a few words regarding the activity: innovation, collaboration, STEM, creativity, science, and experimentation.

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Sports Lesson Plans for Kindergarten

STEM Sport

Early childhood development is essential to creating a strong foundation for our children’s education and social growth. A huge and fundamental way we can help our children excel in their future is by starting their education early, especially in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). STEM concepts can often be daunting for students.

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