Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

How to celebrate Here are activities I like that blend learning into the celebration of the 100th Day of School: Geography As a class, come up with two locations in each state, to total 100. One will be oriented around geography and one around history (such as “Kansas became a state January 29, 1861” ).

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 28, 2017

Her article today can be summed up by a line in the last paragraph: “ Technology is not your enemy…” Educators aim to equip students with an understanding of the world, its fragility, & opportunities, by teaching them various common subjects like math, language, or science. Tips for Effective Explanation.

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MARCH 18, 2022

Geography Quiz Game. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years. She is the editor/author of over a hundred tech ed resources including a K-12 technology curriculum , K-8 keyboard curriculum, K-8 Digital Citizenship curriculum. Continents explained (with humor). Explore the Colorado. Learn the states.

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Educators Technology

OCTOBER 14, 2022

Scientific knowledge is proliferating in an unprecedented rate with an increasing number of journal articles and research papers published every year across various disciplines from humanities to medicine and technology. Published articles span numerous disciplines across social and behavioural sciences and the humanities.

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ED Surge

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Augmented reality (AR) is a technology that enriches the classroom learning experience by overlaying digital content onto real-world content, simply using devices that already exist in most classrooms, like tablets and smartphones. So, I started digging deeper into using technology [itself] as a manipulative. It was just a mess.

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FEBRUARY 2, 2023

One will be oriented around geography and one around history (such as “Kansas became a state January 29, 1861” ). Science For older students, create a blank Periodic Table in Google Sheets, Padlet, or any other webtool that allows multiple people to write at once. link] Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

If this is the 100th day of school, here are resources for that: Geography. One will be oriented around geography and one around history (such as “Kansas became a state January 29, 1861” ). Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years. Why Groundhogs Supposedly Predict the Weather –video.

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ED Surge

OCTOBER 3, 2023

The need to strengthen the science, technology, math and engineering (STEM) careers pipeline has received renewed interest lately. That was geography.” Whether students can successfully flow through the pipeline to fill vital jobs in the country may have significance for the national interest , according to some observers.

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Educators Technology

OCTOBER 5, 2022

Although its title indicates otherwise, Cool Math Game website is not limited to only math challenges, it also offers mini-games spanning different subjects and content areas including memory games, jigsaw puzzles, science games, geography-based games, classic games, among others. ABCya does not offer much help in this regard.

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Educators Technology

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

Each spot in our planet is in and of itself a geographical wonder and the more we learn about the geography of our world the more appreciative of our diversity we become. That said, geography learning is notoriously known for being boring. Why Learning Geography ? Best geography games for students 1.

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ED Surge

APRIL 3, 2024

For too many years, students have had their educations defined by geographies of exclusion and difference,” researchers conclude. We meet the requirements — four years of math, three years of science, a foreign language — but it’s just basics, the bare minimum.” It’s time to draw the line.”

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Futurum

MAY 3, 2023

SHAPE in Schools: Changing mindsets in support of social sciences, humanities and the arts Published: Social sciences, humanities and the arts are vital for addressing complex challenges, but do young people truly understand their value? SHAPE stands for Social sciences, Humanities, and the Arts for People and the Economy/environment.

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FEBRUARY 4, 2021

Here are thirteen activities I like that blend learning into a celebration of the 100th Day of School: Geography. One will be oriented around geography and one around history (such as “Kansas became a state January 29, 1861” ). Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years. Groundhog Day.

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ED Surge

APRIL 25, 2022

While edtech isn’t explicitly within her purview, she works hand in hand with the district’s technology department because, as she says, “in this day and age, it's hard to do much without some form of technology in the classroom.” EdSurge: What led you to enroll in the Launch into Learning Sciences course ?

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Cool Cat Teacher

JUNE 26, 2023

Tara: AI Teaching Assistant in Computer Science with OER curriculum to support students in those subjects. We want to understand their needs, how they are using this technology, and how we can improve. He is demonstrating “European Cities and Geography,” and now it can take seconds. How can AI support teachers?

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STEM Next

DECEMBER 19, 2022

From a Week of Computer Science to A Year of Possibilities: Five Ideas to Take into 2023. We celebrate the incredible effort that made Computer Science Education Week 2022 a resounding success. Check out our How-to Guide for activities along with resources to advocate for computer science in your community.

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ED Surge

MARCH 13, 2024

Our most recent cohort of fellows included educators across a variety of grades and content areas, including a high school principal, an elementary school paraprofessional, a math and computer science teacher, and a school and community engagement manager, to name a few. They are meaningful, in and of themselves.”

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 24, 2015

Natural disasters is a related discussion to any number of topics–geography, ecology, Earth Day, even problem solving. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-8 technology for 15 years. Here are 16 websites that bring the power of these natural forces to students: Avalanches. Earthquake simulations. Earthquakes. Earthquakes for Kids.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

SEPTEMBER 13, 2018

Let me step back a moment to explain the SAMR Model as it applies to the use of technology in education. Augmentation: Technology not only replaces a traditional tool but adds functionality, e.g. using Google Earth to explore the setting of a story rather than a map. To students, it’s a game that wraps them in a fantasy world.

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ED Surge

DECEMBER 12, 2022

Despite hailing from vastly different geographies and circumstances, the dozens of educators we talked with shared that they often struggled in their own school communities with feeling both hyper-visible and invisible as Asian Americans. A participant at a Black Lives Matter protest in Las Vegas on May 30, 2020. on March 21, 2021.

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JANUARY 24, 2020

Here are thirteen activities I like that blend learning into a celebration of the 100th Day of School: Geography. One will be oriented around geography and one around history (such as “Kansas became a state January 29, 1861” ). Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years. Groundhog Day.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 1, 2021

You can take speed quizzes, practice keyboarding with a wide variety of lists, quickly access keyboarding games, and tie typing practice into core classroom learning with word lists for geography, Marzano Science, Dolch Words, and more. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years. Life Cycle Lesson Plans.

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Carly and Adam

APRIL 22, 2024

As the excitement of the Summer Olympics captivates audiences worldwide, this global event offers a fantastic opportunity to engage kids in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM). These fields, sometimes seen as challenging, become approachable and fun when intertwined with the spirit of the Olympics.

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Top 10 Sciencekits

AUGUST 9, 2023

As the 2023 back-to-school season approaches, parents and educators are seeking innovative ways to engage and inspire students in the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM). MEL Science MEL Science specializes in chemistry-related subscription boxes.

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JANUARY 28, 2022

A nod from a top science magazine to the game many parents wish their kids had never heard of should catch the attention of teachers. This might include geology, geography, chemistry, or another topic. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years. This follows Common Sense Media’s seal of approval.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 27, 2017

Ask a Tech Teacher guest blogger, Steven Wesley, has some great suggestions for using augmented reality: Day by day, technology is becoming more and more present in our lives. As the time goes by, we tend to rely on technology more and more. Technology can be either a curse or a blessing, depending on how we use it. Science AR.

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AUGUST 19, 2016

This is one of twelve free science-themed games offered by Wildscreen Arkive. This BBC game (part of the Bitesize series ) places students in the position of a science detective to help aliens who have stumbled onto Earth get back to their home planet — the only habitat in which they can survive. Science World Curriculum.

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Teach Hub

APRIL 10, 2024

This edition of Minecraft enables teachers to incorporate it into all subject areas of their curriculum (math, science, history). It requires students to have a basic understanding of geography and money because they will need to spend their money for the greater good of society – think military, urban development, and public goods.

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Scientix

AUGUST 31, 2022

Students conducted research about this planet and got help from their science and art teachers. During the activities, students did experiments trying to produce oxygen and build houses and a city with the help of the Technology and Art teachers. We were glad to find out the students’ knowledge improved well.

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PCS Edventures

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

A geographic information system (GIS) is a valuable tool for a wide range of STEM careers, including environmental science, civil engineering and market analysis. When engaged with GIS technology, learners explore mathematical concepts through spatial analysis and map projection. So, what is a GIS? Let’s explore!

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Ask a Tech Teacher

SEPTEMBER 22, 2017

For example, if you’re working on geography, students can keyboard with the Geography word list or Marzano Science. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-8 technology for 20 years. But in the crowded field of online keyboarding, Type Dojo will become your favorite for one other simple reason: It multitasks.

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Computing Education Research Blog

AUGUST 2, 2021

We’ve just started a 3 year project, scaricomp , that aims to look at girls’ performance and participation in computer science in English schools. Most schools will insist that students take Maths, English Language, English Literature, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and often: French or German, and History or Geography.

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Futurum

AUGUST 22, 2023

The islands face significant challenges with regards to agriculture, which stem from issues related to geography, politics, history, economics and education. “We It’s a topic that brings together so many important educational subjects: language arts, science, technology, mathematics, engineering and art.”

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The STEM Laboratory

JUNE 7, 2022

STEM activities incorporate real world disciplines like architecture, construction, biology, math, chemistry, physics, technology, economics, geography and more. STEM is not just a way to explain teaching Math and Science, it’s preparing students for future success with hard and soft skills.

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Futurum

DECEMBER 8, 2022

“There are too few students studying geology today,” Laura laments, “and too many non-geologists who do not even think of geology as a science.” Underpinned by scientific skills such as making observations and testing hypotheses, geology is the science of understanding the world around us. Funder : US National Science Foundation (NSF).

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 27, 2016

Ask a Tech Teacher contributor, Emily Southey, has some thoughts on how to integrate podcasts into your lesson planning: In the age of technology, students and teachers alike listen to podcasts in their spare time. Check out the review podcasts Mr. Couse created for his 6th grade Science class by clicking here. More on audio learning.

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Get Caught Engineering

MARCH 30, 2023

STEM Aviation Challenges Adding hands-on engineering flight challenges to your STEM and science class or your Community STEM Night is a sure winner. From paper airplanes contests, STEM school festival activities and Maker Spaces that focus on flight, there is a wealth of opportunities to incorporate many aspects of flight education.

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