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A Technologist Spent Years Building an AI Chatbot Tutor. He Decided It Can’t Be Done.

ED Surge

When Satya Nitta worked at IBM, he and a team of colleagues took on a bold assignment: Use the latest in artificial intelligence to build a new kind of personal digital tutor. This was before ChatGPT existed, and fewer people were talking about the wonders of AI. But Nitta was working with what was perhaps the highest-profile AI system at the time, IBM’s Watson.

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What Happens When Technology Fails? 3 Work-Arounds

Ask a Tech Teacher

Has this happened to you? You spend hours rewriting an old lesson plan, incorporating rich, adventurous tools available on the internet. You test it several times just to be sure. It’s a fun lesson self-paced lesson plan with lots of activities and meandering paths students undoubtedly will adore. Technology enables it to differentiate authentically for the diverse group of learners that walk across your threshold.

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Why We Teachers Try Anyway

Cool Cat Teacher

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Teaching is hard. And over time, it can become very easy to let frustration and history cause you to stop trying. I know, I know. Yoda says, “Do or do not, but there is no try.” However, in this case, Yoda was wrong. In teaching, we certainly have many things we try.

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The Into Film Awards 2024

All About STEM

The Into Film Awards promises to be a fantastic celebration of young filmmaking talent from across the UK! If you’re a creative young person (5-19) who loves animation or filmmaking, all you need to do is check the categories and criteria, and choose which one is best for your film. Whether you have created a film or are making something new, enter the awards and showcase your talent.

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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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Why Some Students Feel Like They Can’t Excel In Math

ED Surge

Sabrina Colon, a first-year student at University of California, Merced, remembers when math first became a problem. She says she’s not a math person, but she was able to pass her high school math classes without too much trouble, earning Cs. But in college, where she’s a business major, calculus is proving insurmountable. It’s given her severe anxiety.

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25 Preschool STEM Activities: Inquiry-Based Learning

Accelerate Learning

Preschool STEM activities and play-based learning are a great way to engage students in science, technology, engineering, and math. These activities introduce foundational concepts for cross-curricular connections and deepen students’ interests in STEM.

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STFC Daresbury Laboratory Apprenticeship Open Evening 2024

All About STEM

Event Date: 8 February 5-8pm Visit the STFC Daresbury Laboratory Apprenticeship Open Evening to learn about the range of apprenticeship opportunities available as well as the chance to meet their apprenticeship team, supervisors and current apprentices. STFC are running Open Evenings at Daresbury Laboratory and Rutherford Appleton Laboratory.

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The Critical Power Skills Needed for the AI Era

ED Surge

If you’re reading this, you might have AI anxiety. A recent survey from EY research shows that 71 percent of employees with knowledge of artificial intelligence are concerned about it. Considering how AI has rapidly entered education conversations, teachers and administrators are certainly represented in this statistic. Feelings of AI anxiety are valid for a technology that brings so much change and uncertainty.

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Tech Tip #41 Fix Computer with System Restore

Ask a Tech Teacher

In these 169 tech situations, you get practical strategies to address many classroom tech situations. Today’s tip: Fix computer with system restore Category: Problem-solving Q: My computer no longer runs right. I downloaded the auto-updates to my PC and it hasn’t worked right since. What do I do? System Restore is a recovery tool for Windows that allows you to reverse certain kinds of changes made to the operating system.

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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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Keys to Fostering Joy in Your Classroom

Middle Web

The more Kasey Short considers joy when planning lessons and responding to students, the more everyone enjoys time together and the more they learn. Her joyful tools include celebrating, sharing ‘fun’ texts, students choosing music, moving indoors and out, laughing, and more. The post Keys to Fostering Joy in Your Classroom first appeared on MiddleWeb.

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STEM Ambassadors: WIN a 2-night stay for 2 in York

All About STEM

Calling all STEM Ambassadors! You could win a 2-night stay for 2 in York and have your resource or activity featured in STEM Learning’s Online Resource Library! To enter STEM Learning’s Competition, all you have to do is share one of your exciting STEM activity ideas or a resource that you have designed. It really is that simple.

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Why Schools Need a Social Worker for Teachers

ED Surge

I’ve been a school social worker for the last 15 years, so I am acutely aware of our nation’s mounting youth mental health crisis. I know that robust mental health and social-emotional support for students are non-negotiable in education and I applaud the new programs and resources designed to address this urgent challenge for our students. But what about the mental health of our educators?

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National Handwriting Day

Ask a Tech Teacher

National Handwriting Day is celebrated on January 23rd each year. It is a day dedicated to promoting the importance of handwriting and encouraging people to embrace the art of writing by hand. This day was established to honor the birthday of John Hancock, one of the Founding Fathers of the United States, known for his prominent and stylish signature on the Declaration of Independence.

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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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10 Strategies to Evolve as a Pedagogical Leader

Defined Learning

This article details ten specific strategies for principals to prioritize creating a positive learning culture aimed at boosting academic achievement as a pedagogical leader.

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Employer Benefits: Hosting a Research Placement or Experience

All About STEM

The Research and Experience Placement Programme (formerly known as Nuffield Placements) has been around for more than 25 years and is managed nationally by STEM Learning. The programme allows Year 12 students to make a meaningful contribution towards the work of a host organisation.

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Research to Impact: Four Steps to Build a Successful Edtech Enterprise

ED Surge

If you build it, will it work? And how will you measure it? Those are vital questions for education technology innovators as they build ventures, secure funding and expand their impact. In a crowded marketplace with fierce competition for scarce dollars, savvy entrepreneurs embrace research to inspire, hone and scale their businesses. Catalyst @ Penn GSE, a global center for education innovation at the University of Pennsylvania, is passionate about supporting education entrepreneurs.

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Celebrating International Day of Education with Interactive Activities

Box Light

Did you know that there are over a billion children learning globally? The International Day of Education , observed annually on January 24th, stands as a global reminder of the transformative power of education. Established by the United Nations General Assembly in 2018, this day recognizes the positive impact education plays in sustainable development and fostering a more inclusive and equitable world.

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Gross Science About the Body for Kids

Stem Activities for Kids

This is a guest post was written by author Sharon Leya with additions from Meredith Anderson. Please note that the post may contain affiliate links, as Meredith Anderson is an Amazon affiliate. Read full disclosure here. What an 81-Year-Old Retired Physician and Children’s Science Educator Wants you To Know about Teaching the Grossest Subjects to Children If teachers have one thing in common, it’s that the mere mention of flatulence, urine or mucus in their classroom will send their young studen

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CREST Awards: Supporting the Curriculum

All About STEM

CREST Awards & The British Science Association offer comprehensive guides which map primary & secondary CREST projects with the curriculum. Primary CREST & the Curriculum CREST projects inspire young people to think and behave like scientists and engineers.

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Best STEM Internships

Career in STEM

I’m sure you’ve been told how important having a good resume is when you get into the ‘real world’. While it sounds like a tough thing to do, it’s actually a lot simpler than you think. Acquiring internship experience is one of the best things you can do to build your resume. Internships are the foundation of your career, and prepare you for what lies ahead.

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Unlock New Possibilities: Introducing MimioAI within MimioConnect™

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We're thrilled to introduce Mimio®AI, the latest innovation on our award-winning MimioConnect learning platform. MimioAI is set to redefine the teaching and learning experience with a focus on efficiency and customization.

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Rewiring Student Brains for Class Discussions

Middle Web

Many teachers are intrigued by the Socratic method but worry "it won't work with my students." A Socratic seminar calls on ALL the big executive skills. Patricia Cook and Susanne Croasdaile found that we don’t need to wait until they’re all "ready" – we can just dive in! The post Rewiring Student Brains for Class Discussions first appeared on MiddleWeb.

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Astrophysics Research Institute: Work Experience

All About STEM

Each summer the Astrophysics Research Institute (home to The Schools’ Observatory) runs a work experience week. This year the week begins on Monday 8th July to Friday 12th July 2024. “We welcome students from school Year 12 (or equivalent) to this non-residential event.

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Astronaut Training and the 4 C's of STEM

Vivify Stem

Post by Michelle Bogden & Natasha Wilkerson January 22, 2024 Unleash Creativity, Communication, Collaboration, and Critical Thinking in your Students! Embark on a space adventure with your class! Challenge your students to complete astronaut training to collect all four badges: creativity, communication, collaboration, and critical thinking! Read more on how to build foundational STEM skills through engaging and hands-on Stage 1 STEM activities through the theme of space exploration.

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Guest Post: Why Elementary Science Matters by Wemen Siep

Teach Science for All

Background: In my science methods courses I recently started offering a final project where students get to “choose their own adventure” and select from a menu of options for their final project. Students can also pitch an idea that is not on the menu.

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How to Build Alliances in Your Local Communities

Middle Web

Ron Williamson and Barbara Blackburn describe ways leaders can effectively advocate for schools by developing strategic alliances with local officials, internal groups in schools and external groups in the community. It can be time consuming but definitely worth the effort! The post How to Build Alliances in Your Local Communities first appeared on MiddleWeb.

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Higher Technical Qualifications Explained!

All About STEM

The Amazing Apprenticeships team have created a collection of videos, slides and easy-reads to introduce and explain Higher Technical Qualifications. Higher Technical Qualifications (HTQs) are level 4 and level 5 qualifications, such as Higher National Certificates, Higher National Diplomas and Foundation Degrees.

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Fostering Inclusive Learning Environments: The Role of DEI Initiatives in Schools

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In recent years, many schools have been prioritizing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives to create a more inclusive learning environment. Recognizing the importance of embracing differences and ensuring that every student feels valued, schools are investing in various strategies to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion. From using technology to make learning accessible to establishing consistent, long-term professional development programs and exploring innovative ideas, the ed