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. The good news is: Half of the nation’s schools require a financial literacy course. Do they understand the consequences of unbalanced budgets?

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 20, 2020

With education turning on the technology skills of students and teachers, its important to gain a rudimentary understanding of foundational technology. Dr. Paul Perry, former teacher, administrator, and nonprofit exec, has put together a brief guide for educators looking to expand learning opportunities for students using technology.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 26, 2019

Ask a Tech Teacher contributor, Linda Cartwright, has a great list of basic writing apps to get your students started with the new year. A few others are new to me. Let me know what you think: In the digital age, teachers are concerned with the literacy of their students. No Red Ink.

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Cool Cat Teacher

AUGUST 21, 2023

Recorded live at ISTE, the conversation delves into how Genius Hour has been revamped and integrated into the sixth-grade curriculum, offering students a full-year exploratory course that goes beyond traditional learning. Thanks to partners, these lessons are FREE for all K-12 schools and students.

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Stem Activities for Kids

APRIL 5, 2023

If you have the time to warm-up, your students could benefit with increased brainstorming abilities, collaboration, and focus! Students can discuss ideas of how to use two different jugs to measure out water, or you can actually supply them with similar cup measures to figure out by trial and error! Why is this a good warm-up activity?

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Vivify Stem

MARCH 22, 2022

So I got together with the Vivify team to brainstorm ideas and put together strategies and recommendations for how to run a successful STEM classroom with a substitute teacher! This includes having classroom procedures that the students are familiar with so they know exactly how the classroom runs, even when you are gone!

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PCS Edventures

DECEMBER 18, 2023

This begs the question: Are we preparing students to be entrepreneurs? These skills help entrepreneurs identify opportunities, overcome challenges and achieve success in their ventures. Discover Podcasting uses many concrete examples from industry professionals to help learners find success in the podcasting world.

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Cool Cat Teacher

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

But it stands to reason that we must help students know how to effectively use these tools so they do not hinder and that they help But do they know how to use technology effectively? Not all technology use is good , and overuse can hold students back. Thanks to partners, these lessons are FREE for all K-12 schools and students.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 5, 2018

When students graduate from high school, a majority enter the working world where they are expected to balance budgets, pay bills, and submit rent and car payments on time. The good news is: Half of the nation’s schools require a financial literacy course. The bad news is it’s not mandatory. Age group: Middle school.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

SEPTEMBER 22, 2015

It informs students in emergencies, updates them on historic events, and now–with extensions like Apple TV–connects them on a granular level to what they learn in their textbooks. Television in the classroom is a great help for younger students. Have discussions about the shows topics.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 25, 2019

million students fail to graduate from high school. Wikipedia defines “gamification” as: “an educational approach to motivate students to learn by using video game design and game elements in learning environments. Here are some of my favorite game creation tools for students: Adventure Games Studio.

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Vivify Stem

JUNE 1, 2022

Design a Sustainable Eco-House STEM Project Post by Kristina Ohl June 1, 2022 In the Eco-House Extravaganza STEM project, students work in teams to complete the ultimate project-based learning STEM experience: planning and designing an energy-efficient, eco-friendly house! at the Harvard Graduate School of Education. city of their choice.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 4, 2015

When the first school guidance counselors (update: thanks to those in the profession who took the time to educate me on their title) emerged in the late 1800’s, they were almost exclusively vocational counselors, their purpose to assist students in transitioning from an educational environment to a productive piece of society.

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Get Caught Engineering

APRIL 18, 2023

Earth Day this year is on a Saturday in April, although the earth’s environment is a topic that can be studied year-round in the classroom. Spring is a great time to assess students’ knowledge on the topic as well as research and explore resources that are available for teachers. Do they worry about the world’s waste?

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STEM Education Shopping

MAY 11, 2023

The Cue Robot Workshop offers a range of benefits that can enhance learning for students of all ages. Cue Robot Workshop provides a unique and engaging learning experience for students of all ages. Source: Geekazine Did you know that 90% of parents believe coding is a skill that will be important for their child’s future success?

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Cool Cat Teacher

JANUARY 31, 2022

Prior to the pandemic, nearly two-thirds of students in the US were below grade reading level for grade 4,8, and 12 (NAEP). With these big picture stats and stories coming from the classroom, teachers need advice on helping students develop reading stamina. The life long consequences when a student cannot read.

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Scientix

JULY 22, 2022

The growing effects of climate change, loss of biodiversity and resource scarcity will require societal change and new technical solutions based on new scientific research. For many students, a clear purpose and a chance to create personal profits will influence their choice of initial career path. Career choice.

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Futurum

JULY 3, 2023

We kept getting asked questions about the pandemic from people in all aspects of our lives – friends, family, neighbours, students (Aimee), patients and staff (Toni). Since we are an immunology professor (Aimee) and physician (Toni), we didn’t need to learn new skills in the realms of science or communicating to students or the public.

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Cool Cat Teacher

MARCH 19, 2023

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a hot topic in schools around the country. I recently taught my students about budgets and they were so grateful! Teach students the things that matter during financial literacy month and beyond! for sure.

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Teachers are Terrific

OCTOBER 20, 2023

And a few ways to tackle this subject with elementary students. At that time they both had knowledge that astronauts had been to the moon, but all they had seen in the news was coverage of the space shuttle program. If you can find a video of the 1969 moon landing, show it to your students. My students love them so much!

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Ask a Tech Teacher

AUGUST 26, 2019

Each targeted quest curates a collection of third-party apps, webtools, videos, games, and other resources that focus on particular math or reading skills identified by the teacher or from the student’s earlier work as an area of academic need. In fact, some students can be working on Chromebooks while others use iPads.

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Stem Activities for Kids

APRIL 5, 2023

If you have the time to warm-up, your students could benefit with increased brainstorming abilities, collaboration, and focus! Students can discuss ideas of how to use two different jugs to measure out water, or you can actually supply them with similar cup measures to figure out by trial and error! Why is this a good warm-up activity?

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Cool Cat Teacher

AUGUST 19, 2023

. – Vicki This week's sponsor EVERFI - Free Digital Lessons for All Ages Want to prepare your students for career and life success but short on time? Thanks to partners, these lessons are FREE for all K-12 schools and students. She emphasizes the importance of taking risks and learning alongside students.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 13, 2016

This is the perfect time to discuss with the parent the things they can be doing at home to help your students be more successful in class. It is still a great tool to use when you have a lot of news to share, want to send permission slips for an upcoming event, or need to share a list of names or assignments. Sending Emails.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 4, 2015

Now, because of modern educational technology and the emergence of afterschool clubs and supplemental activities, the demand for acquiring a full-circle education is able to be met for students everywhere. The evolution of education and the maturation process of young students are two things that thrive off of supplemental activities.

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The Innovative Educator

SEPTEMBER 24, 2017

Despite being one of the most important topics to prepare students for success in the world, financial literacy is woefully missing from our curriculum. This despite the fact that students and teachers believe and understand the importance of learning this in school.

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STEM Education Shopping

AUGUST 28, 2023

A STEM teacher’s job involves educating students in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, fostering skills for innovation. ( 1 ) The Role of a STEM Teacher Source: Scripps News As a STEM teacher, you’ll be responsible for fostering students’ curiosity and love for science, technology, engineering, and math.

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Chillax Science

MAY 3, 2023

We are now entering another science education trend that arguably will also hurt students learning. Because these trends amplify teacher education problems in our country and current gaps in students’ learning. Such knowledge allows you to be intentional in the interests of your students. Why do I say that?

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STEM Discovery Education

OCTOBER 6, 2022

Keep reading for highlights of our key sessions , which led to open, honest conversations on topics like equity in education, funding, and competency-based learning systems. During his current tenure as Superintendent of Ithaca City Schools, the district has experienced unprecedented levels of success. Jones Humanitarian Award.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

AUGUST 10, 2016

This web-based scalable program is available for elementary through high school students and can last anywhere from four weeks to a year. Programs that run through the Studio are: Linkbot –students write a simple program to complete a function that is then uploaded to a robot–in this case, a Linkbot. why bother.

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STEM Discovery Education

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

Speakers like Cody Keenan and Dr. Robert Marzano , engaging sessions on topics like equity, federal funding, and competency-bases systems, and a tour of the St. Vrain Valley Schools Innovation Center were all inspired by this year’s theme: The Great Emergence: Innovations Supporting the New Era of Education. Jones Humanitarian Award.

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The Innovative Educator

JANUARY 8, 2015

Social Media isn’t the only area in which New York City is paving the way. As announced in the NY Daily News , the New York City Department of Education will lift the ban on cell phones and other digital devices in March. This will set the trend and help move others to open the doors for student devices in school.

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The Innovative Educator

OCTOBER 29, 2017

It’s no wonder our household debt in our country is at a new peak. Despite being one of the most important topics to prepare students for success in the world, financial literacy is not present in most classrooms. Financial Literacy Quiz for Adults Students aren’t the only ones who will benefit.

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STEMx

APRIL 30, 2020

has worked to develop high-quality STEM programming for the state’s students in support of the focus of “kindergarten to jobs.” A: I’m incredibly fortunate to work with a dedicated and passionate team that is willing to work hard to do what’s best for students in Tennessee. Tennessee STEM Innovation Network. MakerMondayTN.

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The Innovative Educator

NOVEMBER 5, 2017

The New York City Department of Education has come a long way since 2012 when I took a risk and criticized the city's conservative approach to social media. It wasn't long after that I was brought on to help New York City schools embrace social media for teaching and learning. Not the teachers or students we serve and protect.

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National Science Foundation

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

In teaching, the implicit bias, automatic thoughts, views, or judgments we may have about students can deprive them of opportunities and learning experiences. Most of these districts have a majority of Hispanic/Latino or Black/African American students. The students then discuss what they pictured in their minds while reading.

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Start-Engineering

JUNE 24, 2020

What could be worse for students than learning about the boring things adults do for work? For example, California argues , “To build a foundation for college and career readiness, students must read widely and deeply from a broad range of high-quality, increasingly challenging literary and informational texts.” Eric Iversen.

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