Stem Activities for Kids

OCTOBER 27, 2023

1 – Learn About Important STEM Pioneers The first way to celebrate National STEM day is by learning about STEM pioneers! 1 – Learn About Important STEM Pioneers The first way to celebrate National STEM day is by learning about STEM pioneers! National STEM Day is November 8th! Why a STEM Innovators display?

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 27, 2018

The past decade saw significant improvements in the application of technology to learning and 2017 became a tipping point where embedding technology into education finally moved from fringe to mainstream, remaking classrooms in the image of the future. More online access to class materials. Dedicated teacher training.

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User Generated Education

JUNE 7, 2016

What happens way too often is that given these restraints, educators develop feelings of powerless and of learned helplessness. I know that these qualities can be part of a growth mindset which is usually discussed in terms of a growth vs. a fixed mindset. ” ( https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mindset ). Interestingly, Mr. C.

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STEM Education Shopping

MAY 1, 2023

So, buckle up and get ready to learn! What Is A Cue Robot and How Can It Benefit Your Child’s Learning? It’s one of the latest coding robots for kids from Wonder Workshop, designed to help children advance their STEM learning and problem-solving skills. KEY TAKEAWAY What are Cue Robots for kids?

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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. I designed a series of activities beginning with the Knowing and Learning in Science and Mathematics course.

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User Generated Education

DECEMBER 1, 2014

It is titled Experiences in Self-Determined Learning and can be found at [link]. Self-determined learning or heutagogy is fast gaining interest from educators around the world interested in an evidence-based approach to learning. This edited book is the perfect primer on self-determined learning or heutagogy. The Basics.

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ED Surge

MAY 5, 2022

I recently picked up “ Fact vs. Fiction: Teaching Critical Thinking Skills in the Age of Fake News ” by Jennifer LaGarde and Darren Hudgins (2018). So much of the content that is shared online is deliberately crafted to get us to click, retweet, get riled up, share, comment, tune in and get out the vote.

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Stephen Wolfram

AUGUST 22, 2023

He used to like to tell people I’d learned a lot from him. But at a personal and social level it was still always a lot of fun being around Ed and being exposed to his unique intense opportunistic energy—with its repeating themes but ever-changing directions. An elaborate description of a wild idea. But Ed wasn’t interested.

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