ED Surge

JANUARY 19, 2022

That just decreases the chances of them engaging in the next class,” he says. Salazar is part of a growing movement of educators rethinking homework in light of the pandemic. Studies show that the pandemic caused a drop in test scores in reading and math, with the students who were already struggling showing the largest declines.

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STEM Sport

AUGUST 2, 2023

This learning style is commonly used when teaching science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) because its real-world connections help students gain a deeper understanding of complex concepts. Regardless of grade level, it can be difficult to keep students engaged throughout project-based lessons.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

DECEMBER 20, 2023

When we asked the Ask a Tech Teacher team to apply it specifically to teaching physical education–not something we usually think of with tech tools–they came up with these great ideas: Using ChatGPT to Revolutionize PE Teaching: 5 Expert Strategies! It is also having an impact on physical education and health.

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Teach Hub

APRIL 29, 2024

Place-based learning is an innovative approach that engages students in their community. By integrating their physical local environment, culture, and landscaping, students learn through participation in service projects to help them gain a better understanding of their place in the world. What is Place-Based Education?

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ED Surge

MARCH 15, 2023

For context, these mobile desk chairs were all the hype in the mid-2010s, popping up in every private school or innovation academy that screamed flexible seating. In this role, we often operate in what we can deal with and less what we deserve as public school educators. Next, a student asked, “Did you have to buy them yourself?”

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ED Surge

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Paula Stamey, a seventh-grade social studies teacher in Benton, Tennessee, taught for 20 years before her school became a Verizon Innovative Learning School and adopted one-to-one technology in 2017. Educators require support in harnessing technology for diverse student needs, emphasizing digital competencies and 21st-century skills.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

AUGUST 14, 2023

Artificial Intelligence–AI–can greatly assist many mundane education tasks. Tools like Siri, Alexa, ChatGPT, and a plethora of apps seem perfect for handling the repetitive and time-consuming aspects of education that take teachers away from the core of most lessons that require critical thinking, creativity, and problem-solving.

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CoderZ

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Play is a fundamental part of how learning occurs, and so it’s no surprise that fun and games have long been a cornerstone of education. Game-based learning and gamified curricula have captured the imaginations of educators and students alike.

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STEM Education Shopping

AUGUST 28, 2023

As an aspiring STEM teacher, I’ve often felt like a lone astronaut navigating the vast universe of education. These virtual learning experiences have become my guiding stars, providing me with invaluable knowledge and strategies to engage students in science, technology, engineering, and math.

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ED Surge

JUNE 16, 2023

Coursera’s tinkering with engagement tools points to a stark hypothesis about what may be hurtling toward the American higher education system. Stueve says she needs the flexibility and choice of an online setting. “I Bajaj is convinced that the flexibility of an online course has to come with some riders.

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STEM Sport

MAY 15, 2024

During the school year, educators and students follow a somewhat strict curriculum map , outlining what lessons will be taught to align with the necessary state standards, such as Common Core State Standards (CCSS), Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS), and K-12 Physical Education Standards.

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STEM Sport

JANUARY 23, 2024

These developments require a corresponding evolution in educational curricula to ensure they remain relevant and effective. The primary challenge for educators is to develop and maintain a STEM curriculum that is both responsive and adaptable to these ongoing advancements.

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Teach Hub

MARCH 26, 2024

In today’s classrooms, there’s a growing trend towards creating a more interactive learning experience for students. Teachers are adopting new innovative approaches, such as integrating a makerspace in the classroom. Nurtures Creative Thinking and Innovation Makerspaces are a dedicated space that fosters creativity and exploration.

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Carly and Adam

MARCH 5, 2023

Ask a group of educators what they call it and you will likely get a handful of different answers. Whether your school chooses to add the A for the arts or an R for reading, robotics, or even religion, these are all great ways to provide hands-on learning opportunities for students. The following is a guest post from Dr. Jacie Maslyk.

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STEMx

MAY 27, 2021

How do you think education will change short- and long-term as a result of the pandemic? . A: One of the primary discoveries that I and my colleagues have made is that learning loss is something of a misnomer in relation to the pandemic, and the lived experience of many students and educators has been more of a learning shift. .

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STEM Education Shopping

MAY 18, 2023

As a robotics education specialist, I’m often asked about the latest and greatest tools for teaching STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) concepts to young students. 2 ) This middle school-aged robot offers both fun and function as it helps students learn computer science, applied robotics, and more.

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STEM Sport

MAY 23, 2023

STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) learning is essential to a student’s education. As educators and school administrators, it is our job to find innovative, engaging ways to introduce students to STEM concepts.

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Cool Cat Teacher

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

In this classroom-focused episode, join us as we explore seven innovative strategies to breathe new life into worksheets, turning them into powerful vehicles for learning and student engagement. Teachers should gradually incorporate these strategies into their teaching to enhance student engagement and learning.

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STEM Next

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

The report asserted the highest priority was to revitalize K-12 science and mathematics education. to produce a world-class STEM workforce, foster a culture of scientific and technological innovation, and enhance the quality of life for all Americans. My students and I had been sent home for the rest of the school year.

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PCS Edventures

AUGUST 8, 2023

Once kids begin to code, you’ll see that it fosters these skills and characteristics in learners: develops computational thinking enhances executive functioning skills encourages creative thinkers and innovators At what age can learners begin to code? How can elementary educators support learners in this area?

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STEM Sport

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

In today’s educational landscape, teachers often find themselves racing against the clock, juggling lesson plans, assessments, and the ever-important (and sometimes seemingly impossible) task of keeping students engaged. They’ll apply principles of structural engineering to construct sturdy and innovative bridges.

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STEM Next

JANUARY 16, 2024

Consistent participation in afterschool programs, especially those offering academic support, improves a young person’s educational achievement. Afterschool and summer STEM opportunities increase students’ comfort level with science, technology, engineering, and math and, therefore, their likelihood of success in related courses.”

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Carly and Adam

JANUARY 12, 2023

As we plan group challenges, we want our students to communicate ideas with their group and design creative solutions to problems. 13 ways to describe how students engage in STEM and elementary science. Actively participates in open-ended projects and experiments. Works collaboratively with others. Join our Free Facebook Group.

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Carly and Adam

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

When students engage in a STEM challenges, their emotions can range from utter frustration to extreme jubilation. Does it require materials that are flexible? The following is a guest post from Dr. Jacie Maslyk. They are collaborating with their team when all of a sudden their plan doesn’t come together. I can’t do this!

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Technology Tidbits

DECEMBER 19, 2014

This is done using the innovative BoomWriter collaborative writing process where students will each write their own story (i.e. Best of all using BoomWriter''s educational portal, teachers can manage student accounts and monitor and assess all work that has been submitted. paragraph, submission, etc).

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Cool Cat Teacher

JANUARY 15, 2024

Our guest, Danielle Johnson, Executive Director of the Texas Scholastic Esports Federation, shares how esports is not just about gaming but about boosting student engagement, improving academic performance, and building a more inclusive school community. Esports are rapidly growing in schools across the country.

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ED Surge

JANUARY 6, 2023

Now we’re ready to reveal the top higher education stories that EdSurge published in 2022, based on their popularity with you, our readers. As these headlines reflect, the last 12 months brought uncertainty, speculation and innovation to higher education. What Could Web3 Mean for Education? By Jeffrey R.

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ED Surge

AUGUST 28, 2023

It’s a moment when XQ Institute’s agenda — that schools should offer more project-based learning, allow more flexibility in their schedules, and assign classwork more explicitly connected to career paths that interest students — may excite education leaders searching for solutions. For comparison, in its 2022 fiscal year , D.C.

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STEMx

FEBRUARY 12, 2018

For details on the burgeoning project, we contacted Michael Stone, director of innovative learning at the Public Education Foundation, a non-profit organization based in Chattanooga that aims to improve student achievement in public schools, and a member of the partnership: Q: How did the Volkswagen eLab project come about?

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ED Surge

APRIL 3, 2024

It's about ensuring that edtech investments support educators, giving them the tools to meaningfully impact student learning outcomes. It's about ensuring that edtech investments support educators, giving them the tools to meaningfully impact student learning outcomes.

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National Science Foundation

AUGUST 9, 2022

Inspired by a challenge to design a research study of teacher effectiveness based on measures beyond student test scores, we were awarded a Noyce Track 4 research grant from the National Science Foundation to explore teacher effectiveness through culturally responsive education and core practices. 2014; Villegas & Lucas, 2007).

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Futurum

OCTOBER 3, 2023

At 15th Street Farm in Florida, USA, Emmanuel Roux and Professor David Himmelgreen run an education project to help local families learn about their local food systems and make healthier food choices. How does the 15th Street Farm NEP teach its students? Another challenge was getting the support and buy-in from local teachers.

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