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SHAPE in Schools: Changing mindsets in support of social sciences, humanities and the arts

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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? What is SHAPE? Modes are the ‘building blocks’ of learner resources.

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Bringing Better STEM Education to the Rural South

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In response, Schneider and researchers from Michigan State and the University of Helsinki in Finland developed a curriculum called Crafting Engagement for Science Environments and published a related book. The curriculum also primes students for college and potential careers in science. Students will learn to think like scientists.

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Graphing–9 Lesson Plans + 6 Online Resources

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Whether in mathematics, science, economics, or engineering, graphs are commonly used to convey information in a concise and understandable manner. Students learn to analyze and interpret data, identify patterns and trends, and make inferences based on the information presented in the graph.

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Inviting Community College Students to See Themselves as University Researchers

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But when one of her professors announced an opportunity for students to participate in a research internship to study young people’s well-being and civic engagement in the Coachella Valley, her interest was piqued. The professor made a counterargument: “‘What if you do get in? She hadn’t thought much about it, she said.

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The Math Revolution You Haven’t Heard About

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Math professor Martin Weissman is rethinking how his university teaches calculus. Over the summer, the professor from the University of California at Santa Cruz, spent a week at Harvard to learn how to redesign the mathematics for life sciences courses his institution offers. CAMBRIDGE, Mass. What’s your morning process?”

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Educators Team Up to Respond to Sudden Rise of ChatGPT

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Educators around the world are shifting into learning and organizing mode in response to the release of ChatGPT and other new AI chatbots that have brought a mix of excitement and panic to education. Learn more about EdSurge ethics and policies here and supporters here.); Yee says that faculty he’s talked to fall into two camps.

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Is There Still Time to Build Equity into Virtual Reality Edtech?

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But separate from that hype, virtual reality is already being used at colleges in ways that seem more mainstream, as a tool that has the potential to enhance teaching and learning. Virtual reality could also create new career opportunities for students. A Digital Divide — Or Bridge? A virtual reality headset costs hundreds of dollars. “You

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