Ask a Tech Teacher
SEPTEMBER 25, 2023
I used to be pretty good at accounting because I was a whiz with spreadsheets and data analysis. That changed when accounting began relying heavily on technology. Well, to be honest, traditional accounting–financial analysis, auditing, and tax knowledge–might still revolve around my sweet spots, but the rest, I now hire skilled professionals.
ED Surge
SEPTEMBER 25, 2023
Julie York, a computer science and media teacher at South Portland High School in Maine, was scouring the internet for discussion tools for her class when she found TeachFX. An AI tool that takes recorded audio from a classroom and turns it into data about who talked and for how long, it seemed like a cool way for York to discuss issues of data privacy, consent and bias with her students.
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All About STEM
SEPTEMBER 8, 2023
Happy 10th Anniversary National Coding Week! National Coding Week begins on the 18th of September 2023 and this year, the theme is artificial intelligence (AI). The week aims to build confidence by discussing the benefits, concerns and implications of AI along with inspiring children and adults to learn new digital skills, cyber security and coding.
Cool Cat Teacher
SEPTEMBER 25, 2023
From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter In Part 1 of “ Why Every School Needs and AI Policy Right Now ,” I shared the empirical evidence about Artificial Intelligence and how it is impacting our world and schools. As I said in the first article, with so many things grabbing the attention of administrators, AI seems to be taking a back seat in the minds of many.
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These easy-to-use design briefs outline student objectives, challenges, and materials needed to complete each 30-minute to 4-hour lesson. ITEEA’s Integrative STEM curriculum, Engineering byDesign, includes many more standards driven hands-on activities just like these!
Computer Science Teacher
SEPTEMBER 11, 2023
This looks like a great opportunity to make a difference in CS education. We are seeking community involvement in a new project called Reimagining CS Pathways: High School and Beyond, led by CSTA, CSEdResearch.org, ACM, Code.org, College Board, CSforAll, and the ECEP Alliance. Please consider applying to join us. We particularly need diverse voices from post-secondary as well as industry representation.
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Ask a Tech Teacher
SEPTEMBER 15, 2023
I have written in the past about parent questions concerning technology in education , but always from the perspective of a teacher at the classroom. Now, I teach grad school classes online to practicing teachers and want to see if those questions are the same. So I asked my grad school students: What questions do parents ask you about technology and education ?
ED Surge
SEPTEMBER 5, 2023
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. — 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. Called Math 11 A and B, these classes, which students take as freshmen and sophomores, constitute a “leaky pipeline,” Weissman says.
All About STEM
SEPTEMBER 20, 2023
CREST Engage Grants are open for applications! These grants help teachers in schools in challenging circumstances run CREST Awards with their students. How much can I apply for? Applicants can request up to £600 in total towards running CREST Awards – this breaks down into two categories: Grant applications close on the 30th of October, so don’t miss out and get involved.
Cool Cat Teacher
SEPTEMBER 11, 2023
From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Early exposure to technology can help children develop digital literacy skills. Around 70% of kindergartners can use educational apps on tablets or smartphones. 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?
Accelerate Learning
SEPTEMBER 20, 2023
Anyone who’s ever stood before a classroom to teach quickly understands that not all students are created the same. This is true regarding your students’ behavior, their style, and even how they learn. Even though learning styles may differ, your ability to meet students where they’re at, to get them interested in what you’re teaching, is always possible.
Futurum
SEPTEMBER 20, 2023
How can we combat ageism in society and healthcare? Published: Whether we realise it or not, we all hold stereotypes about older people. Whether we view them as cute, forgetful, bad with technology or unproductive, these stereotypes are harmful to older people and ourselves. What is more, ageism in healthcare environments impacts the quality of care that older people receive.
Ask a Tech Teacher
SEPTEMBER 5, 2023
Here’s a short list of good ESL and ELL resources. For updates, click here : Digital Storytelling for Language and Culture Learning (PDF) – National Writing Project [link] L2 Digital Storytelling MCC ESL Digital Stories Teaching English – Digital Storytelling [link] Web English Teacher – Digital Storytelling [link] ESL English Tools- -digital tools to assist learning English as a second language Resource Guide for ESL SuperProf –private ESL online tutoring The TEFL Academy –cou
ED Surge
SEPTEMBER 21, 2023
Most of us know what to expect in a face-to-face classroom: Students sitting in rows, facing instructors and listening to lectures, watching videos displayed on screens up front, or, in smaller classes, participating in lively discussion. Altogether, a modest set of conventional choices we’re all familiar with as students and faculty on campus. But in the last couple of decades, since the introduction of online instruction in higher ed, students now expect a much wider range of options — a colle
All About STEM
SEPTEMBER 27, 2023
The UK CanSat Competition 2023/24 is open for registration. Don’t miss out on your chance to enter, the deadline is the 17th of October 2023. CanSat provides students with the opportunity to have practical experience working on a small-scale space project. Students (14+) can enter the CanSat competition and design their own satellite simulation in a soft drink can.
Cool Cat Teacher
SEPTEMBER 11, 2023
From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter WORD Force: A Literacy Adventure i s an excellent tool to help improve reading. These fun, free reading games give students the foundational reading skills they need in a fun, engaging practice that you can use as an enrichment or alongside your current reading program.
Accelerate Learning
SEPTEMBER 19, 2023
As a lab teacher, you never have to question the importance of following laboratory safety guidelines. You are well aware of the necessity of these rules and the potential consequences of disregarding them.
Middle Web
SEPTEMBER 3, 2023
Students in the middle grades think in polarities and will go to great lengths to avoid embarrassment, writes author and school counselor Phyllis Fagell. But with the right supports, they can learn to take risks – asking questions, joining discussions and learning more. The post 8 Ways to Help Tweens Take Academic Risks first appeared on MiddleWeb.
Ask a Tech Teacher
SEPTEMBER 21, 2023
Reliable internet sources are the same as those you would search for in the library. You want: primary sources unbiased sources sources with the background and training to understand the topic Young students have difficulty understanding these rules. They have barely learned about ‘primary sources’ and have no idea how to select unbiased ones.
ED Surge
SEPTEMBER 12, 2023
Twice a week, Rofiat Olasunkanmi, 22, heads back to Brooklyn to her alma mater, Kurt Hahn Expeditionary Learning School. Now a senior at New York University, Olasunkanmi helps high school seniors navigate applying to college, a process she personally recalls being dominated by concern about finances and a general sense of anxiety because no one in her family did it in the United States before her.
All About STEM
SEPTEMBER 27, 2023
Join the UK Space Agency online on Friday the 29th of September from 2pm to embark on an out-of-this-world adventure! Find out more All About STEM works on lots of exciting STEM projects. As part of the STEM Learning family, we manage the STEM Enrichment Partnership for the North West which includes STEM Clubs, ESERO UK (Space) and Nuffield Research Placements.
Cool Cat Teacher
SEPTEMBER 13, 2023
From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter I’ve used many ChromeÂbooks and purÂchased quite a few. I’ve alÂways purÂchased LenoÂvo for one reason — they last. Now, I have a new, even more, durable ChromeÂbook with a touch screen, which has become my go-to for ChromeÂbook exÂcelÂlence: The LenoÂvo Flex 5i ChromeÂbook.
STEM Discovery Education
SEPTEMBER 11, 2023
Educators have an extraordinary opportunity to ignite a passion for learning by embracing the dynamic world of STEAM learning. Incorporating STEAM isn’t just about teaching science or math—it’s about nurturing a mindset of curiosity that empowers students to question, experiment, and grow. The beginning of the school year is a great time to help students […] The post Inspiring Creativity in the Classroom appeared first on Discovery Education Blog.
Middle Web
SEPTEMBER 10, 2023
Where there are challenges, there are also opportunities for creativity, novelty, and adventure to put a barricade between us and burnout. Stephanie Farley offers strategies to help teachers avoid or at least soften the sense of emotional exhaustion that leads to collapse. The post Barricade Yourself from Burnout Starting Now first appeared on MiddleWeb.
Ask a Tech Teacher
SEPTEMBER 13, 2023
Every month, subscribers to our newsletter get a free/discounted resource to help their tech teaching. This month ( Sept. 13-23, 2023 ), we’re offering a 20% discount on any of our Survival Kits. Find them at this link: [link] Pick one and use this code: 3XAR9WZU Click through for additional hidden discounts! Questions? Email us at askatechteacher@gmail.com Copyright ©2023 askatechteacher.com – All rights reserved.
ED Surge
SEPTEMBER 20, 2023
This past spring, I overheard one of my fifth graders boast that he would start using ChatGPT to do his homework. I chuckled because I knew him well enough that he wouldn’t follow through. Frankly, I would have been thrilled that he did any homework, even with assistance. I’d already read many stories about ChatGPT in the news, and initially, I wasn’t concerned that the emergence of artificial intelligence (AI) would impact my teaching.
All About STEM
SEPTEMBER 13, 2023
Congratulations to the British Science Association and UK Research & Innovation as 2024 marks the 30th anniversary of British Science Week! British Science Week is a ten-day celebration of science, technology, engineering and maths, featuring entertaining and engaging events and activities across the UK for people of all ages. The theme for 2024 is ‘Time’ which opens the door to a huge range of.
Cool Cat Teacher
SEPTEMBER 26, 2023
From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter In today's episode, we sit down with Stephanie DeLussey, a dual-certified veteran special education teacher, IEP coach, and author of the upcoming book “The Intentional IEP.” Stephanie shares her unique insights into the often daunting process of writing Individualized Education Programs (IEPs).
Stephen Wolfram
SEPTEMBER 6, 2023
Stephen Wolfram shares memories of Doug Lenat, early AI pioneer and developer of the CYC system. Their discussions around AI & logic and the potential combined uses of their respective discoveries.
Middle Web
SEPTEMBER 25, 2023
As educators search for the best instructional approaches and resources to address the effects of disrupted and unfinished learning, they should reject remediation and identify strategies that accelerate the learning experience of students, write Sonya Murray and Gwen Turner. The post We Need to Accelerate, Not Remediate Learning first appeared on MiddleWeb.
Ask a Tech Teacher
SEPTEMBER 27, 2023
Tell me if this sounds familiar: With the 2023 New Year, you resolved to build your Professional Learning Network –finally, to stop living in the 20th century where your world revolved around a sticks-and-bricks building, a landline phone, and the mailbox. You joined all the big social media platforms (X, Facebook, LinkedIn, blogging–just for starters).
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