Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

Simulations and games have grown from rote drills using a computer to challenging learning experiences for students that hone problem-solving and critical thinking skills. They are fun for students, keep them engaged, and teach the foundational pieces of a lesson. I. ‘ve talked about gamifying elements here and here (and under this tag ). Ask a Tech Teacher contributor, Christian Miraglia, retired educator and now education consultant, goes into depth about simulations–what these are

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Educators Technology

JANUARY 30, 2022

Blogging is a digital activity with immense pedagogical benefits for students. Besides developing a number of key multimedia literacy skills essential for thriving in the 21st century classroom,read more.

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ED Surge

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

A lawsuit against a critic of remote proctoring will have an important hearing next week when the Supreme Court of British Columbia will decide whether to dismiss the suit under protections for the public interest. The hearing will test what critics of the case say was a suit meant to silence concerns about a controversial edtech service. In 2020, the digital proctoring company Proctorio brought a lawsuit against Ian Linkletter, who was then a learning technology specialist at the University of

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Cool Cat Teacher

JANUARY 31, 2022

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Reading stamina matters. Prior to the pandemic, nearly two-thirds of students in the US were below grade reading level for grade 4,8, and 12 (NAEP). If that isn't bad enough, UNESCO found that more than half of children and adolescents were not even learning worldwide. Furthermore, in September 2020, UNICEF reported that 1 billion children worldwide aren't learning at all.

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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

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

On Feb. 2, 2022, World Read Aloud Day celebrates the pure joy of oral reading with kids of all ages. Created by LitWorld , past years have found over 1 million people in 100 countries joining together to enjoy the power and wonder of reading aloud in groups or individually, at school or home, and discovering what it means to listen to a story told through the voice of another.

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ED Surge

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

Ralphie came to us via a disciplinary hearing in the spring of 2019, after he was charged with multiple disciplinary infractions including fighting and drug use. He was 14 years old. Ralphie’s case resulted in long-term suspension and assignment to Marietta Alternative Program and Services (MAPs), an alternative program within his local high school in Marietta, Ga., that provides increased academic, social-emotional and behavioral support for students who aren’t thriving in traditional settings.

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Accelerate Learning

JANUARY 31, 2022

Helen Squire’s love for STEM can be found in all areas of her life—from her job as a math teacher at a charter school, her education (a bachelor’s and master’s in civil engineering), her side gig as a STEMscopes Math curriculum writer, and even her chosen names for the family dog and cat (Vader and Tesla). Her deep interest in STEM has enabled her to leave a lasting mark on STEMscopes Math.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 31, 2022

Here are the most-read posts for the month of January. Public Domain Day and Happy New Year! How to Change the Dynamics of Peer-to-peer Learning with Tract. Top 10 Hits and Misses for 2021. Ready To Go Back To School? 7 Fun Lesson Ideas To Start The New Year. 4 (free) Posters About Reading. Practices of Tech-savvy Teachers. 23+ Websites on Animals. 5 YouTube Features for Teachers.

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Educators Technology

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

Kodable helps kids learn coding through interactive games and self-guided activities. No prior coding knowledge is required, students start from beginner level and work their way up to advanced.read more.

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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

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

This fall, students and staff at close to 200 public schools in Wake County, N.C., which includes Raleigh, received an unexpected break. Schools were closed on November 12 for a “ day of reflection and preparation.” That same day, schools in Cumberland County, N.C., about 60 miles south, had the day off for “Wellness Friday.” As the Delta variant of COVID-19 spread around the country, school districts in hard-hit regions of the country gave students and educators a chance to catch their breath.

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Accelerate Learning

JANUARY 31, 2022

February is recognized across the US as Black History Month. In keeping with this tradition we like to look back on great leaders, trailblazers, and heroes in STEM. This month we recognize the NASA mathematician Katherine Johnson, whose work played a pivotal role in the moon landing, Project Mercury, and the beginning of the space shuttle program.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

Here are some activities for Groundhog Day–February 2nd: Free Printables and Worksheets. Fun Facts About Groundhogs –video. Groundhog Day Digital Activities –grades 3-5. Groundhog Day for Kids –a video. Groundhog Day Games. Groundhog Day Teaching Resources. History of Groundhog Day –from History.com. Punxsutawney Groundhog Club Website.

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Educators Technology

JANUARY 31, 2022

Pixton is an online comic maker that allows teachers and students to easily create and share comic strips. Pixton comic maker is simple and easy to use. Everything is pre-designed: characters,read more.

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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

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

In my early years as a teacher, I would read teaching books desperately looking for bulleted lists and numbered paragraphs. I sought out gray boxes at the end of chapters with a “Try This” heading. I wanted steps to follow, procedures with track-records of success. I wanted a step-by-step manual on how to be a good teacher. I wanted to do everything the right way.

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User Generated Education

JANUARY 30, 2022

As a kid growing up, I loved board games. loved playing The Game of Life , Clue , and Sorry with my friends as a preteen and then Backgammon throughout my undergraduate years. I definitely liked the thrill of winning but equally so interacting with my friends while we played the games. Years ago I brought board games into my classroom. but haven’t for several years focusing more on using video games with my students.

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Carly and Adam

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

*This blog post contains Amazon affiliate links. By clicking on the links and making a purchase, we may receive a small commission at no additional cost to you. The Winter Games are just around the corner and provide the perfect opportunity to connect hands-on learning in your classroom to the relevant real-world events happening in the lives of your students.

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Educators Technology

JANUARY 29, 2022

TinEye is a reverse image search engine that allows you to search by image. Basically, a reverse image search is a search in which you use images instead of textual keywords to conduct your online.read more.

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ED Surge

JANUARY 31, 2022

There's a common misconception that science is inherently neutral and objective, absolving it of any responsibility for racist beliefs and practices. However, many of the scientific advancements we celebrate are rooted in racism and sexism. Numerous medical cures and breakthroughs, including the polio vaccine and recent developments towards an HIV vaccine, required HeLa cells.

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Teach Science for All

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

I don’t talk about it much on this site but I’m not only a huge science education nerd, I’m also a huge everyday nerd. I read and collect graphic novels and comic books.

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EiE Blog

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

We’re honored to celebrate Black History Month with you this year! This year, we will be focusing on the innovations and achievements from Black and African American scientists, engineers and mathematicians. Keep an eye on our blog for additional resources for and featuring Black STEM professionals this month and year round.

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Educators Technology

JANUARY 29, 2022

Reverse image search, also known as search by image or reverse image lookup, is a search technique that involves using sample images to search for similar images on the web. Instead of using.read more.

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ED Surge

JANUARY 31, 2022

Here’s my New Year’s resolution for higher education: extend the reach of research to the people. Recently, universities and academics have begun to talk about open science (i.e., research practices used to enhance transparency from design to dissemination). There is a robust agenda for academia’s future, including code sharing, registered reports and accessibility.

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Magic EdTech

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

The World Wide Web Consortium (W3C), the international community whose mission is to lead the Web to its full potential, is finalizing the new Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG). WCAG currently follows the 2.1 guidelines, introduced in 2018. These guidelines define how websites and digital materials can be built so that users of all abilities can access them.

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EiE Blog

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

It is never too early to start thinking about summer! This year, you can inspire excitement and curiosity for STEM with programs from EiE that get kids thinking – and acting – like engineers.

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Educators Technology

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

Scratch is a coding platform where students and young learners create their own interactive stories, games, animations and share them with the world. Using Scratch editor, students can code their.read more.

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Robot Lab

JANUARY 31, 2022

We are excited to share with you a set of new features for VR Expeditions 2.0! and we can't wait for you to try them! Here are the most important ones that will make your and your students' VR experience much better!

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Carly and Adam

JANUARY 31, 2022

The following is a guest post from Dr. Jacie Maslyk. *This blog post contains Amazon affiliate links. By clicking on the links and making a purchase, we may receive a small commission at no additional cost to you. 14 Diverse STEM Picture Books for Elementary Students Our classroom libraries and the stories that we share with our students should be reflective of the diversity that makes up our world.

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Science and Steamteam

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

Why Explore Nature with Children? Now, more than ever, getting outdoors and exploring nature is essential. We all know most people are spending far too much time in from of screens. The Center for Disease and Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that children ages eight to ten spend an average of six hours a day in front of a screen while kids eleven to fourteen are connected to a screen an average of nine hours a day!

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