ED Surge

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

They already knew how to login and navigate programs from their prior experiences in the classroom, and many of them had developed technology fluency they could transfer to new tools. “My students can't use these digital programs.” “I I don't have time to use technology with my littles.” It’s exhausting to get them all logged in.” “Our

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ED Surge

OCTOBER 18, 2023

a math teacher and instructional coach at Brashier Middle College Charter High School in Simpsonville, South Carolina, has more than two decades of experience and spends a lot of time thinking about edtech. Amy Ballard, Ph.D., I need to reiterate with my teachers that the tech tool itself isn't the be all, end all,” Ballard said.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 26, 2023

For example, students who want to join America’s Space Force must first be grounded in the basics of science and math. For example, students who want to join America’s Space Force must first be grounded in the basics of science and math. Educators who wish to use PDL often run into three roadblocks : School Standards.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 24, 2017

K-6 math curriculum (with a separate program for pre-K) is versatile, easy-to-use, and nicely differentiated for varied learning and teaching strategies. Its unique system of scaffolding lesson-to-lesson and circling back on important concepts not only reinforces learning but enhances student higher order thinking skills.

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Curriculum Math Critical Thinking Flexibility 211

Cool Cat Teacher

APRIL 10, 2023

With April being financial literacy month, there's no better time to tune in and learn how to integrate financial literacy into your curriculum. Episode 801 Empower Your Students: Tips to Teach Financial Literacy Like a Pro In this episode, Financial Literacy Expert Brian Page shares how to teach financial literacy in the classroom.

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Computing Education Research Blog

JUNE 20, 2022

The report is summarizing studies from the computing education research literature. Here’s the paragraph that I’m critiquing: Block-based programming languages can be useful in teaching programming, as they reduce the need to memorise syntax and are easier to use. Key Point #1: Block-based programming doesn’t cause either of those critiques.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 29, 2022

When kids read that America’s $30 trillion+ debt is accepted by many experts as ‘business as usual’, I wonder how that news will affect their future personal finance decisions. Do they understand the consequences of unbalanced budgets? The quandary of infinite wants vs. finite dollars? Some are narrative; others games. Here are some I like.

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Cool Cat Teacher

MARCH 11, 2024

I love how my students can edit together but can also view live changes on their smartphones using a QR code demo that is still private just to them and me. Brian is the creator of the Homework Hacks Course , designed to equip students aged 13 to 20 with research-backed homework hacks and independent learning strategies. Mad Learn Free Trial.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 5, 2018

You’ve probably read my reviews of Zapzapmath and Zap Zap Kindergarten Math, as well as the constant updates they make to their free (and freemium) app. This gamified math ecosystem is popular with students because it’s fun and teachers because it ties into many national and international standards (like Common Core).

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Math Curriculum Personalized Learning Schooling 155

Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 6, 2020

When kids read that America’s $23 trillion+ debt is accepted by many experts as ‘business as usual’, I wonder how that news will affect their future personal finance decisions. Do they understand the consequences of unbalanced budgets? The quandary of infinite wants vs. finite dollars? ”, “What is the ad actually saying?”,

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 7, 2017

Zap Zap Math is a free gamified way to teach K-8 math skills that are tied to many national standards (like Common Core). The over 150 games are fast-paced and interactive and cover over 180 math topics. Read my full review of Zap Zap Math here. How to use the game. Play through the scaffolded games and levels.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 26, 2015

Most elementary age kids I know love math, but that changes when they matriculate to middle school. If you ask seventh and eighth graders what their hardest subject is, they’ll hands down tell you it’s math. US News blamed math knowledge for a 33% failure rate by Oklahoma high school seniors on their exit exams.

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Math Gamification Algebra Computer 287

Ask a Tech Teacher

SEPTEMBER 19, 2018

Subjects like math and science — the ones only “smart” kids do well in — demand that you find patterns, unravel clues, connect one dot to another, and scaffold knowledge learned in prior lessons. Don’t say science and math are hard. How does a tortoise beat Achilles in a race? The Crossing.

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Critical Thinking Teaching Problem Solving Artificial Intelligence 245

Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 31, 2015

I build a route that includes the sights I’d like to visit, shows me the connecting roadways, and gives me a rough idea of how long it’ll take. I need a map to show how best to blend my curriculum and the school’s standards, scaffold skills on each other, and connect to all stakeholders involved. assessments.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

NOVEMBER 5, 2018

In math, it was 41 percent. Here’s how they work together: Insight diagnoses student skill level and standards knowledge. Last year, only 61 percent of high school students who took the ACT English achievement test were deemed college-ready. Both of these are critical pieces to the successful accomplishment of learning goals.

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Mathematics Problem Solving Math Curriculum 203

Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 5, 2018

The site includes Common Core Math Standards addressed with play. How the Stock Market Works. They invest virtual cash, research their strategy with over a hundred videos and tutorials, and compete against classmates and the world to see how successful they would be if they were using their money. Age group: Middle school.

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Economics Math Curriculum Elementary 152

Ask a Tech Teacher

SEPTEMBER 23, 2015

While immersing themselves in a topic they love, Genius Hour also teaches students how to pursue a goal important to them. With the growing interest in coding comes a call for after school tech camps that supersize student enthusiasm for learning technology. It’s been said that inside 70% of us is a book crying to get out.

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Schooling Research Research Computer 262

Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 10, 2017

STEM-trained students understand how to look at the forest and find the particular tree. For reasons that can be closely aligned with a lack of the STEM-related skills, American students consistently score less year-to-year and less than other nations on measures of science and math. These four topics cover every aspect of our life.

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CoderZ

MARCH 20, 2024

Diversity and inclusion are particularly important in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) disciplines, where minority groups are systemically underrepresented. In order to support a diverse educational community, it’s crucial that schools find ways to foster inclusivity across the curriculum.

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PCS Edventures

APRIL 16, 2024

Through scaffolded lessons and the engineering design process, learners collaborate to build robots that move, sense and adapt. Campers see firsthand how their creativity and ingenuity help safeguard the world’s inhabitants from natural disasters. What’s the secret to keeping learners engaged all summer?

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Robotics Problem Solving Creativity STEM 64

Vivify Stem

JANUARY 17, 2023

In this post, we discuss how to engage the youngest learners in meaningful STEM through our brand-new Alphabet STEM curriculum for Kindergarten! These activities emphasize outcomes for kindergarten readiness in the areas of math and science. Everyone wants their students to learn STEM, but is every student ready for STEM?

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Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 15, 2019

For example, students who want to join America’s proposed Space Force must first be grounded in the basics of science and math. For example, students who want to join America’s proposed Space Force must first be grounded in the basics of science and math. The Goal of PDL.

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Education Education Learning Achievement 212

Cool Cat Teacher

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

From how to form reading groups, how to reach individual children, and how to communicate with parents, Dr. From how to form reading groups, how to reach individual children, and how to communicate with parents, Dr. Robb's advice is practical and extensive. eSpark is free forever for teachers.

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PCS Edventures

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

And for us educators, how can we not get excited about all the STEM connection opportunities? When it comes to captivating learners of all ages, nothing is more intriguing than video games. Gaming offers something for everyone. Video games are the ultimate game-changer in education! This allows for endless creativity and exploration.

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STEM Gamification Problem Solving Mathematics 64

Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 9, 2018

I include Prezi, Google MapMaker, Scratch, Voice Thread, Glogster, and Tagxedo, These will be tools they don’t know how to use (and maybe you don’t either). Challenge students to notice similarities between their chosen tools and others that they know how to use. Change your approach. Designed for grades 3-12. Class Debate.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 7, 2017

How can students make sure what they find is reliable and trustworthy? How can students behave correctly as they seek information? Additionally, student groups are expected to: develop three reasons for and three against the topic, and how to refute each. Write an ebook. Genius Hour. Service Learning. Khan Academy. Khan Academy.

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Ellipsis Education

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

Setting a goal for the HOW can give you a benchmark for your progress and help you keep creating a great experience for 21st century learners. All of these activities could be integrated with a core subject , like science, math, or English. Beginning with the End in Mind can be helpful for curriculum implementation, as well.

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Cool Cat Teacher

APRIL 6, 2023

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter The conversation is about Artificial Intelligence. Is it helpful? Should it be welcomed in schools? Should it be blocked? Today's three guests are expert authors of the newly released The AI Classroom: The Ultimate Guide to Artificial Intelligence in Education.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 13, 2015

I include Prezi, Google MapMaker, Scratch, Voice Thread, Glogster, and Tagxedo, These will be tools they don’t know how to use (and maybe you don’t either). Challenge students to notice similarities between their chosen tools and others that they know how to use. Change your approach to teaching. Designed for grades 3-12.

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Schooling Government Research Research 256

Ask a Tech Teacher

SEPTEMBER 3, 2015

Students need to have enough familiarity with the keyboard that they know where keys are, where the number pad is, where the F row is, how keys are laid out. Students need to have enough familiarity with the keyboard that they know where keys are, where the number pad is, where the F row is, how keys are laid out. That’ll do it.

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Problem Solving Computer Mathematics Communications 220

Futurum

AUGUST 30, 2022

MSE helps us understand how materials behave and how to control their behaviours,” says Dr Chris Hamlett, Discover Materials National Outreach Officer. Materials scientists and engineers are interested in properties that affect how a material behaves and, therefore, how it can be used. How bendy is it?

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National Science Foundation

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

Struggle is a regular part of mathematics class: students struggle to get started, to carry out a process, to express misconceptions and errors, and with “uncertainty in explaining and sense-making” (Warshauer, 2015, p. Generating Mathematically Productive Struggle.

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Mathematics Learning Research Research 75

Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 30, 2015

More than 50 percent of all projected math and science occupations are in computing occupations. Fundamental programming concepts include: abstraction and symbolism–variables are common in math, but also in a student’s education. Over 15 million kids participated in Hour of Code this past December. Not much better.

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Critical Thinking Computer Computer Science Problem Solving 287

Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 7, 2018

This time, I’ll discuss some of the great online sites that help students prepare for the math and reading portions. How much time and money you spend depends on what resources you select and can vary from free to a substantial fee. Some will take it for the first time; some for the umpteenth time. College Board.

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Accessibility Critical Thinking Curriculum Elementary 188

Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 16, 2016

How can students make sure what they find is reliable and trustworthy? How can students behave correctly as they seek information? Additionally, student groups are expected to: develop three reasons for and three against topic, and how to refute each. They take questions. analytical thinking. citizenship/ethics/etiquette.

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Schooling Argumentation Research Research 153

Futurum

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

Building and training human tendons in the lab. Published: Tendon issues affect millions of people worldwide, and treatment options are far from guaranteed to be effective. Tissue engineering involves building human tissues in the lab, which can then be used to replace faulty tissues in patients. TALK LIKE A… BIOENGINEER.

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Vivify Stem

MAY 5, 2021

At Vivify, we focus on the following definition of STEM: students apply math and science to solve an engineering problem using technology. But how exactly does that translate into a STEM program that spans over a year or across grades? Do you agree? You can read more about our STEM philosophy here. Click here for a map by NSTA.

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