Accelerate Learning
NOVEMBER 13, 2023
The goal of modern education is crystal clear: to ignite students' passion for learning and sustain their interest in expanding knowledge. This is especially true for STEM, where interest can lead to successful and lucrative careers centered around a passion.
Ask a Tech Teacher
NOVEMBER 13, 2023
Promoted by National Geographic, here’s what you should know about Geography Awareness Week: Too many young Americans are unable to make effective decisions, understand geo-spatial issues, or even recognize their impacts as global citizens. National Geographic created Geography Awareness Week to raise awareness to this dangerous deficiency in American education and excite people about geography as both a discipline and as a part of everyday life.
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ED Surge
NOVEMBER 14, 2023
Celina Pierrottet remembers 2016 as the year when she and her colleagues at the middle school where they taught noted a pointed change among their students. “We were just like, ‘Is it just me, or are kids really nervous?’” Pierrottet recalls. “That year we had a lot of kids who were displaying some sort of school avoidance and other behaviors that we hadn't quite seen as much.
Cool Cat Teacher
NOVEMBER 17, 2023
From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter We educators constantly seek new ways to engage our students and enhance their learning experiences. Recently, I introduced voice interactions with ChatGPT in my classroom using a Custom GPT that I made. (Note: If you’re new to ChatGPT, start with my blog post on What is ChatGPT ?
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.
All About STEM
NOVEMBER 15, 2023
If you’re a STEM ambassador joining the STEM Ambassadors Community, not only can you chat with fellow ambassadors, share ideas and collaborate, but you can also find inspirational resources, training and CPD! Whether you are a new STEM ambassador or have been volunteering for years, the STEM Ambassadors Training Hub has everything you need to fulfil your role.
STEM Education Central brings together the best content for STEM education professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
ED Surge
NOVEMBER 17, 2023
As a math educator at the high school and middle school levels, I lived for the moments when students’ furrowed brows ever-so-slightly began to unfold and smiles emerged. Those “aha” moments were often accompanied with a gleeful, “I get it!” I refer to those epiphanies, when the metaphorical light bulb above a student’s head switches on, as “luminations.
Cool Cat Teacher
NOVEMBER 17, 2023
From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter In my recent experiments with Voice ChatGPT during my daily commutes, I've discovered some fascinating insights and practical applications for educators. Before I dig into the nuts and bolts of this experience, here's an overview into of the journey of using this tool for drafting blog posts and planning lessons: The Microphone shows on my phone app.
All About STEM
NOVEMBER 15, 2023
Christmas is coming! The Institution of Engineering and Technology’s Christmas STEM activities workshop provides fun craft ideas, recipes, challenges, experiments, and activities for teachers and families to do with children. Activities are suitable for children aged 4 to 13 years and each project provides STEM-inspired learning, step-by-step guides, printable worksheets, lesson plans.
Ask a Tech Teacher
NOVEMBER 14, 2023
The Ask a Tech Teacher team has written a great article on behavioral learning in the classroom. You’ll find out: What it is Keys to unpacking it Why it matters in education Examples in the classroom Techniques for applying it Challenges Behavioral Learning Theory & Its Applications In Class If you’re an educator or a parent, equipping yourself with knowledge of behavioral learning theory can transform your classroom dynamics and alter how you perceive the process of learning itself.
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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
NOVEMBER 15, 2023
In 1998, I began my journey as an elementary teacher under the tutelage of my aunt and revered educator, Marva N. Collins. My mother was also a teacher, so I saw firsthand what it meant to be a passionate educator who is deeply committed to students. Their commitment and passion for teaching were the reasons why I chose this profession. After watching them devote time and energy to their craft, I entered the profession with enthusiasm and excitement, not knowing what the next 25 years would brin
Vivify Stem
NOVEMBER 11, 2023
The Best STEM Gift Guide for Kids! The holidays are approaching, and we are here to help with your shopping needs! Read below for our tips and a free gift guide filled with quality educational gifts for the kids in your life. What is a STEM gift? The market is now flooded with toys and games labeled “STEM” but that doesn’t mean that it really qualifies as a quality educational toy.
All About STEM
NOVEMBER 14, 2023
All About STEM is delighted to be the Nuffield Coordinator for the North West, covering Cumbria, Lancashire, Merseyside, Greater Manchester and Cheshire. Our role is to recruit and support businesses, academic institutions and other relevant stakeholders to host Y12 students to undertake a Nuffield Research Placement and to work with successful students applicants, and their teachers.
Teachers are Terrific
NOVEMBER 17, 2023
Perfect for the holiday season and a unique, highly engaging STEM Activity! This unique STEM Challenge came about because I grabbed some boxes of candy canes at a really low price and then had to decide what to do with them. I thought about it briefly and then had a great brain pop! At first, I was thinking of giving each team 5 or so candy canes, but I decided that was not going to be cost-effective for me.
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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
NOVEMBER 15, 2023
After the pandemic, the nationwide adoption of online high-dose tutoring was expected to address deepening educational disparities. Additionally, it gained attention for its ability to provide high-quality education in regions with inadequate supplies of teachers, especially in higher-grade STEM education. However, as of 2023, the effectiveness of high-dose tutoring has gradually declined due to low student participation rates and skepticism from education authorities regarding the actual educat
Box Light
NOVEMBER 15, 2023
In a celebration of dedication and innovation in the field of education, we are thrilled to share the incredible news that Ron Clark Academy (Atlanta, GA) science teacher, Daniel Thompson , has been named a finalist for the prestigious eSchool News Hero Educator Awards.
All About STEM
NOVEMBER 16, 2023
We’re looking forward to visiting our schools and colleges to offer ASK support! The ASK Programme is available again this year and we are eager to continue to support apprenticeship and T Level education for students. ASK is fully funded by the Department for Education so there is no cost to schools or colleges to access the support, and the programme is also a PAL compliant provider.
Middle Web
NOVEMBER 13, 2023
Author and master teacher Debbie Silver begins her case for spirit-building humor and laughter in classrooms and schools with a personal story from her years as a middle level educator. "Pay attention to how much you laugh together. Teachers and school leaders who laugh, last." The post Humor in Our Schools Heals and Engages Us first appeared on MiddleWeb.
ED Surge
NOVEMBER 13, 2023
In the evolving landscape of education, one topic has taken center stage: generative AI. As educators, we tend to be on a continuous quest for innovative edtech tools that will enhance the learning experience for students. The potential of generative AI is both promising and profound, but it raises critical questions: How can this transformative technology be harnessed not only to educate but to empower inclusively and equitably?
Futurum
NOVEMBER 14, 2023
Does city life negatively affect wildlife? Published: If you have ever seen the beautiful sight of hundreds of starlings sweeping through the sky in unison, you will know how at ease these birds look in their environment, even in an urban setting. Starlings seem to have adapted well to cities, but how healthy is this for them? At Kennesaw State University in the US, Dr Sarah Guindre-Parker is an ecologist investigating the effects of urban life on starlings – and the implications for us all.
All About STEM
NOVEMBER 16, 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, relevant to all subjects – not just STEM – to help you support your young person to make the post-16 education or training choices that are right for them.
Box Light
NOVEMBER 17, 2023
Ever thought about those amazing folks who step in for our regular teachers and keep the learning going smoothly? Let's talk about those dynamic “Guest Educators” and recognize their efforts on Substitute Teachers Day (November 17, 2023).
ED Surge
NOVEMBER 11, 2023
Changing teaching was the biggest theme of our most popular articles in October. Topping our monthly Top 5 list was a look at how professors are rebooting oral exams to respond to concerns that students can now use ChatGPT and other AI tools to cheat on essays. And the list included an interview with a Nobel prize winner about his research to improve science instruction; a set of reader responses to our coverage of “math wars”; and a look at what’s keeping teachers from embracing edtech.
Defined Learning
NOVEMBER 15, 2023
Project-based learning is effective in enhancing student engagement and achievement while making the classroom experience more relevant, authentic, and fun. Learn how principals and teachers can expand and adapt high-quality project-based curricula to meet their needs and those of their students.
All About STEM
NOVEMBER 15, 2023
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.
Box Light
NOVEMBER 17, 2023
As we wrap up American Education Week , we applaud the relentless dedication of educators and their pivotal role in enriching the lives and learning experiences of their students. The education landscape is constantly evolving, and learning to navigate change is vital. As we continue to appreciate educators, let's explore how change management, professional development, and ongoing support are empowering educators to be even more amazing than they already are.
Middle Web
NOVEMBER 14, 2023
Kasey Short recommends offering middle schoolers YA novels with multiple narrators as a way to enrich opportunities for content instruction and SEL. They're also really engaging and fun for kids to read. Included: sample questions and activities and lots of suggested titles. The post Teaching YA Novels with Multiple Perspectives first appeared on MiddleWeb.
ED Week
NOVEMBER 15, 2023
The physics field needs more new voices. Celebrating the everyday awe around you is a good place to start, writes a Yale physicist.
Teach Hub
NOVEMBER 17, 2023
Traditional teaching methods are evolving since technology has been integrated into classrooms across the nation. The integration of (AI) Artificial Intelligence has begun changing the way teachers create educational content. Many educators are using AI to help simplify administrative tasks and make their lives more efficient. Others are using it to create more personalized lesson plans to ensure each student is engaged and receives an education that is more suited to their ability and learning
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