Accelerate Learning

JANUARY 5, 2024

In recent years, video games have emerged as a significant tool in the educational landscape. Once seen primarily as sources of entertainment, these interactive technologies have transformed, revealing their potential as innovative teaching aids. Effective methods and examples of video game integration in classrooms.

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Robot Lab

APRIL 2, 2024

By Katie Brenneman The power of a STEM-based education will never be understated. As a society, we have a growing dependence upon advanced technologies, even in industries that don’t initially appear directly related to STEM, which makes this type of education absolutely critical.

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STEM Education Works

MAY 6, 2024

Use visual applications to teach math. As 3D printing becomes increasingly prominent in both classroom and industry settings alike, adding this innovative technology to the STEM classroom is becoming more and more useful as a tool for advancing and implementing hands-on STEM education. Spark student creativity.

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ED Surge

JULY 25, 2023

This is the second in a three-part series of conversations with Latino educators and edtech experts. Education researchers now know that Latino students were dealt an outsized blow to their learning by the coronavirus pandemic. Read the first part here. That’s a misconception that needs to be dispelled, she adds. “I

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ED Surge

JULY 19, 2023

At a time when school districts are spending money on edtech like never before, it’s perhaps natural that some educators would be skeptical about both the pace and enthusiasm behind it. Figures from the Pew Research Center show that Latinos are still vastly underrepresented in the science, math and technology workforce.

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Robot Lab

JULY 20, 2023

It is, therefore, essential to ensure that students today benefit from a science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education , alongside an understanding of robotics. This is where identifying innovative approaches to STEM and robotics curricula can ensure you can offer students an engaging and enriching education.

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STEM Education Shopping

JANUARY 20, 2024

In today’s fast-paced, technology-driven world, it’s more important than ever to foster an interest in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) fields in children. In this article, we’ll explore why STEM toys are important and how they can help nurture future innovators. Why Are STEM Toys Important?

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 30, 2017

Zap Zap Math is a free gamified way to teach math skills that’s tied to many national and international standards (like Common Core). The over 150 games are fast-paced and interactive, and cover over 180 math topics. My favorite characteristics of Zap Zap Math include: Math topics are delivered in a module-oriented manner.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 9, 2024

Ask a Tech Teacher occasionally reviews an education website that caught our eye and seemed to have excellent value for readers. Here’s an easy-to-read bullet list of what we found: Platform : Android iOS Web Overview: SplashLearn is an innovative online learning platform tailored for PreK through Grade 5 kids.

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Bright and Smart

DECEMBER 5, 2023

stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math. It falls during Computer Science Education Week(CSEd) which aims to get students interested and excited about computer education. It falls during Computer Science Education Week(CSEd) which aims to get students interested and excited about computer education.

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Robot Lab

AUGUST 14, 2023

AI LAB by RobotLAB implementation in Lexington city schools In recent years, concerns have been growing over the declining math proficiency among students in the United States. As math scores continue to drop, there's a pressing need to explore innovative solutions to reignite students' interest in mathematics.

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ED Surge

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

Even so, some educators are trying to get ahead of the curve to help influence what kinds of education products and services emerge in the metaverse. This week the Brookings Institution released a policy brief titled “ A Whole New World: Education Meets the Metaverse. ” And it's more than just reading and math.

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ED Surge

AUGUST 2, 2023

This is the third in a three-part series of conversations with Latino educators and edtech experts. Before we get into the educator perspectives shared below, there’s something I have to explain about Latino culture. Is a Complete Sentence Math and computer science teacher Cindy Noriega kicked the conversation off.

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ED Surge

JANUARY 5, 2022

Unsurprisingly, the pandemic featured prominently in the higher education stories most popular with EdSurge readers last year. Additionally, stories about companies and nonprofits trying to innovate within higher ed attracted a lot of attention, as did several articles about learning science and new teaching practices. By Jeffrey R.

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PCS Edventures

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

SMart Engineering: The Intersection of Science, Math and Art SMart (Science, Math, Art) In the ever-evolving landscape of technology and innovation, an important synergy exists between science, mathematics and art in the field of engineering. Engineers will be “SMarter” when they combine science, math and art.

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ED Surge

MAY 17, 2022

She plans instruction for four separate grade levels—second through fifth—and two different subject areas—math and ELA—while also deciding which classroom technology is best suited to each day’s lesson. Well, as you might expect, she’s a talented and dedicated educator. Because we know, as educators, one size does not fit all.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Preparation for Higher Education and Careers : Graphing skills are fundamental in many higher education disciplines and careers. Promoting Creativity : Graphing can be a creative process, particularly when students are tasked with representing data or functions in innovative ways.

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ED Surge

JANUARY 19, 2022

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. But educators disagree about how they should respond. We are where we are.

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PCS Edventures

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

However, math lessons often feel disconnected from their use and application. Whether learners struggle to understand real-world connections or have difficulty learning various math concepts, educators are left wondering how to engage them and strengthen their math skills and confidence. The answer is STEAM!

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Ask a Tech Teacher

AUGUST 22, 2023

Fractions are not the easiest of math concepts to learn (or teach), yet are arguably one of the most oft applied to our daily lives. A wealth of educational websites and apps are now readily available that make learning fractions engaging and fun for children. Yet, it can often be a teaching challenge due to its complex nature.

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ED Surge

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

should prioritize early childhood education , a key component of that agenda is getting more people trained to offer high-quality care and teaching to young kids. And that means encouraging colleges to recruit, prepare and graduate more early childhood educators. Pima purposely does not offer IBEST courses in early childhood education.

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ED Surge

JUNE 2, 2023

Both technologies have made their way into classrooms, leaving educational researchers wondering about their differences and implications for learning. There will be students who lead the charge—the innovators and early adopters. How does augmented reality engage all students?

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Teach Hub

APRIL 29, 2024

Place-based learning is an innovative approach that engages students in their community. Here you’ll learn about the concept of place-based education, its advantages, how it can help support personalized learning, along with the real-world applications that may help to transform traditional teaching methods.

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STEM Education Guide

JANUARY 29, 2023

To recognize the contributions that Black STEM leaders have made, it is essential to celebrate their accomplishments and continue to foster a culture of innovation. Their exemplary leadership has provided countless opportunities for people of all colors in STEM fields and continues to inspire the next generation of innovators.

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ED Surge

JANUARY 26, 2024

Those are vital questions for education technology innovators as they build ventures, secure funding and expand their impact. Catalyst @ Penn GSE, a global center for education innovation at the University of Pennsylvania, is passionate about supporting education entrepreneurs. billion in 2021. billion in 2021.

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Cool Cat Teacher

DECEMBER 5, 2023

If you've been following my blog, you know I want to bring practical, innovative teaching strategies to life. And for a bit of fun, meet CAT GPT, my very own Content AI Taskhelper – a personal assistant I've created with a blend of my own educational beliefs and research-backed best practices. Someone explain that to me!)

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Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 8, 2024

Today, as education leaders, you’re faced with an increasingly diverse student population, each with unique learning styles, abilities, and aspirations. Let’s explore this, considering some innovative strategies and how they are transforming education as we understand it.

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ED Surge

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

While the edtech market continues to grow with innovative ways to engage students, not many companies provide products rooted in three decades of cognitive research that continue to provide solid returns on investment. What defines an exemplary edtech company that serves K-12 needs? We continue to invest in research and expand our team.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

DECEMBER 3, 2021

December 6-12th, 2021, Computer Science Education will host the Hour Of Code–a one-hour introduction to students on coding, programming, and why they should love it, designed to demystify “code” and show that anyone can learn the basics to be a maker, a creator, and an innovator. Long list of websites by grade.

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Computer Science Teacher

APRIL 13, 2022

When I was in high school all I could afford was a cheap plastic slide rule (no calculators back then) and it really slowed me down with math. That’s were the Last Mile Education Fund is making a difference today. We often underestimate the difference that small things can make. I had other privileges and did well in the long run.

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ED Surge

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

It’s intensified the long-standing desire to deliver a truly inclusive education system. Islands of Innovation’ In some ways, observers say, the update was responding to the booster shot the pandemic gave to technology in schools. It’s a mindset shift we need in education right now,” Jones says.

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ED Surge

MARCH 20, 2024

As such, many students enter college and the workforce not having enough practice in key critical thinking skills that they need to be innovative problem-solvers and effective communicators. Instead, creative thinking is the ability to create and innovate something that has value. That end-to-end process is creative thinking.

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STEM Sport

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) lessons are foundational to a child’s education. These frequent touchpoints with STEM curricula lead to STEM literacy, which benefits a child’s educational and personal development. In this article, we will review all of the ways STEM education helps students build life skills.

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Accelerate Learning

MARCH 22, 2024

Integrating engineering concepts into elementary education is a crucial topic in this day and age. Exposure to engineering concepts at a young age boosts STEM learning and builds a problem-solving mindset, which is key for tomorrow's innovators. It turns complex ideas from math and science into practical, real-life projects.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 10, 2023

3 Fun Ways to Use Tech in the Classroom in the Run-Up to Summer Summer is right around the corner and as a teacher, you might be in search of creative ways to leverage technology to ensure your classroom remains an entertaining, engaging and educational space. Fear not, we’ve got you covered! Another fantastic example is Lightbot.

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ED Surge

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

But the bland emphasis on procedural fluency and rote memorization that worked 50 years ago when calculus takers were a small group of elite learners clearly is not meeting the needs of the more diverse generation that will be responsible for the technology innovations of the future. Students’ success in calculus is not predetermined.

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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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