ED Surge

DECEMBER 14, 2022

Rep. Frederica Wilson has long felt that American teachers are undervalued, an opinion that developed during her time as a classroom teacher, a principal, a school board member and, eventually, as a member of Congress. And she believes the wages teachers are paid do not reflect the importance of their role in society. But Wilson, a Democrat from Florida, hopes to turn that around—starting today—with the introduction of the American Teacher Act, a bill that would establish a federal minimum salar

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Accelerate Learning

DECEMBER 14, 2022

The buzz around STEM education continues to grow as teachers discover how it builds creative problem-solving through connections to real-world applications.

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The Science Penguin

DECEMBER 13, 2022

Weather is a phenomenon that we encounter every day. From the clothes we wear to special events, we must be weather aware! In the 5th grade TEKS, we take it another step further by adding climate to the mix. The two depend on each other, but we want to ensure our students can distinguish the two based on patterns. Here are a few of my favorite tips when introducing/reviewing weather and leading into climate.

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All About STEM

DECEMBER 13, 2022

National Apprenticeship Week will be celebrated from 6th – 12th of February 2023. The theme for this year is ‘Skills for Life’ National Apprenticeship Week brings together the entire apprenticeship community to celebrate everything that is amazing about apprenticeships. This useful short film provides an overview of National Apprenticeship Week and the free resources available to you.

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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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User Generated Education

DECEMBER 11, 2022

I love celebrating the holidays and calendar events with my gifted students from my bilingual, Title 1 school. I ask them to make artifacts and displays that showcase both their talents and the holiday (see my blog posts about Dia de las Muertos and Pi Day for examples.) Not only are the projects fun, engaging, and exciting, they also provide opportunities for students to gain STEM/STEAM/STREAM knowledge and skills that address interdisciplinary standards.

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ED Surge

DECEMBER 13, 2022

SAN MARCOS, Texas — As a digital media course got underway on a recent Wednesday at Texas State University, a trickle of students took their seats in one of the largest lecture theaters on campus. On paper, this was a huge class, with about 220 students registered. But there was not much buzz of activity as the class settled in. Only around 60 students showed up.

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All About STEM

DECEMBER 13, 2022

The Careers & Enterprise Company platform can help you develop an approach that will broaden pupils’ horizons. Their resources are free to download and are from organisations that have been funded to test what works at primary level, as well as other trusted providers. You can also find a quiz tool to help you structure an embedded classroom and whole-school strategy.

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Middle Web

DECEMBER 14, 2022

Creating a dynamic communication model so that information flows effectively among the leadership team, faculty and staff, and parents and stakeholders helps nurture a culture and climate of shared leadership where all voices are heard and appreciated, writes AP DeAnna Miller. The post The Best-Led Schools Put Communication First first appeared on MiddleWeb.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

DECEMBER 12, 2022

Education has become a lot more complicated the last five years. Part of that is the impact of COVID on in-person and remote teaching. Another large part is the transparency now requested/required by parents as to what is going on in the classroom. The importance of education consultants, mentors, and teacher coaches has never been more pressing. Here’s a good article from the Ask a Tech Teacher crew on what that means and how you as an educator can confront the issues: Exploring the Need

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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

DECEMBER 12, 2022

“When the murders happened in Atlanta, my school said nothing.” On March 16, 2021, a 21-year-old white man went on a targeted shooting rampage across Atlanta, driving 30 miles to three massage businesses and killing eight people, the majority of whom were Asian women. Upon capture and questioning, the shooter evoked long-standing, entrenched tropes of sexual violence, racism and misogyny to justify the slaughter.

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All About STEM

DECEMBER 16, 2022

Merry Christmas from All About STEM, STEM Ambassador Hub Merseyside & Cheshire, CREST North West & All About Futures! A HUGE thank you to all of our amazing schools, ambassadors, supporters, partners & sponsors. We couldn’t do what we do without you and we hope you have a fantastic break. We have exciting things to come in 2023, see you then!

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Defined Learning

DECEMBER 14, 2022

One of the most prominent features of project-based learning is inquiry. However, I’ve seen that the concept of inquiry and how to manage it is one of the most challenging aspects of PBL for many teachers. This may be because moving to an inquiry-based approach is one of the biggest shifts from traditional instruction. I’d like to offer some practical tips for managing inquiry that will, I hope, make it seem more doable.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

DECEMBER 13, 2022

This week, I’ll post updated suggestions to get your computers and technology ready for the blitz of projects you’ll swear to accomplish in New Year resolutions. Here’s what you’ll get ( links won’t be active until the post goes live ): 8+ Ways to Speed Up Your Computer — December 13th. 9 Ways to Update Your Online Presence — December 14th.

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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

DECEMBER 12, 2022

The investigators erupt with excitement as the suspect appears, walking from his house to his car. “There he is!” “Right there!” “Get him! Quick!” Studies show up to a 75 percent improvement in retention with experiential learning scenarios. The case: the 1932 Lindbergh kidnapping. The investigators: a group of students at Independence High School in Frisco, Texas.

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All About STEM

DECEMBER 14, 2022

The British Science Association & CREST Awards offer a comprehensive guide to primary CREST which maps projects with the curriculum. “Project-based activities like those offered by CREST have been a lifeline for educators. While CREST activities are often used as enrichment tools to encourage extra-curricular student engagement with STEM subjects, many directly support learning within the science.

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Smore Science

DECEMBER 13, 2022

Amoebae are organisms made up of only one cell. They are predatory and eat other, smaller microbes. The liquid present within a cell is called the cytoplasm, and it can be categorized based on its texture. The cytoplasm towards the periphery of the cell is more rigid and is called ectoplasm (Greek: ektos; which means outer). The portion of cytoplasm in the rest of the cell and the core is called the endoplasm (Greek: éndon; which means inner).

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Ask a Tech Teacher

DECEMBER 15, 2022

This week, I’ll post updated suggestions to get your computers and technology ready for the blitz of projects you’ll swear to accomplish in New Year resolutions. Here’s what you’ll get ( links won’t be active until the post goes live ): 8+ Ways to Speed Up Your Computer — December 13th. 9 Ways to Update Your Online Presence — December 14th.

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ED Surge

DECEMBER 15, 2022

Sarah Turner spends time with her son Noah at home, on Sunday, July 3, 2022. Photo by Rosem Morton for EdSurge. BALTIMORE — Sarah Turner moves with grace. At 8:45 on a Thursday morning in May, the 20-year-old stands at the stove, preparing two meals at once: eggs for her son Noah’s breakfast and a grilled cheese sandwich for his lunch. Noah sits expectantly at the dining room table.

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All About STEM

DECEMBER 14, 2022

You can place talented young people at the heart of your organisation by hosting a Nuffield Research Placement. Placements are offered to young people from disadvantaged backgrounds to increase opportunities to access university courses and STEM-related careers. You can work with top students to make significant contributions to your research and development projects. “We are looking for employers.

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Middle Web

DECEMBER 12, 2022

Wrestlers – like Curtis Chandler’s youngest son – need a strong start to succeed in each match. Students benefit from strong starts each day too. Curtis shares tips for new and veteran teachers to begin every class: bait and switch, informational hooks, and many more. The post Teaching Tip: Always Start with a Power Move first appeared on MiddleWeb.

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Box Light

DECEMBER 14, 2022

The mission to implement educational technology in classrooms has grown substantially over the last few years. Districts are driven to invest in ed tech solutions that are comprehensive, integrate with current learning management systems (LMS), and are turnkey. While having the technology is wonderful, not using them properly or to their full potential is still a struggle.

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DECEMBER 14, 2022

How can wing design improve aircraft flight? Published: Aviation technology has come a long way since the Wright brothers made the first successful motor-powered flight in 1903. Today, aeronautical engineers are focused on improving the efficiency of aircraft, by designing longer, thinner, more flexible wings. At the University of Bristol , UK, Dr Punsara Navaratna and Dr Alessandro Pontillo are developing new testing and modelling techniques for novel wing design and the added complexities of a

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All About STEM

DECEMBER 14, 2022

Mission X is an international educational challenge, focusing on fitness and nutrition, that encourages students to train like an astronaut. Young people learn the principles of healthy eating and exercise, take part in training modules, and get excited about the world’s future in space and the educational possibilities for their own future. There’s even a Walk to the Moon Challenge!

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Middle Web

DECEMBER 11, 2022

The inquiry-fueled methods that pique student interest, invite critical thinking, and support deep learning can also bring joy and discovery to instructional coaching. Pam Koutrakos shows how collaborative inquiry-based coaching cycles can yield powerful results for everyone. The post Infusing Discovery into Instructional Coaching first appeared on MiddleWeb.

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Box Light

DECEMBER 13, 2022

Boxlight interactive displays support OTA (over-the-air) firmware updates. This functionality requires that the built-in Android OS on your display is connected to a live internet connection. OTA firmware updates are helpful in keeping your panel up to date with the latest apps versions and bug fixes available. By using the OTA method versus a manual method, you retain all your settings on files.

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STEM Discovery Education

DECEMBER 13, 2022

Equity in education. There are many questions circling this topic, from access to technology, resources to funding. But what about about equity in early childhood education and how does this affect engaging early learners? We recently met with Alberto Carvalho, Superintendent of Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD), and Akimi Gibson, Vice-President and Education Publisher at Sesame Workshop, in the season 4 premiere of Equity Talks to discuss this topic near and dear to their hearts.

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All About STEM

DECEMBER 12, 2022

Closing soon – enter now! Quest Friendz has teamed up with the charity, Tech She Can to run a Christmas competition for children, encouraging them to think creatively about technology and put their STEM skills into action! “Santa’s elves have asked B-bot and Tex to create a brand new techy toy for Christmas this year. But they’re struggling to come up with ideas by themselves.

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DECEMBER 13, 2022

Every math and science teacher of a certain age has seen it, probably multiple times. Many of us have shown it in our classes. It’s the scene from the movie Contact (Zemeckis, 1997) where the character played by Jodie Foster first hears from the aliens. It’s exciting, dramatic—the pulsing noise from space pushing through the ancient computer systems.

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