ED Surge

DECEMBER 13, 2023

The Need for AI Literacy in Education The rapidly evolving space of artificial intelligence (AI) requires school and district leaders to make sense of how emerging technology applications, including those that use generative AI (Gen AI), are being integrated into schools and districts across the United States. What Is AI Literacy?

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ED Surge

OCTOBER 2, 2023

On the one hand, we are driven to create tools that make our lives more efficient, but we also can’t help but feel a little uncertain of these new steps even as we are compelled to take them. Last spring, my university held an emergency faculty meeting about identifying papers written using artificial intelligence.

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Cool Cat Teacher

NOVEMBER 18, 2023

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter In this episode, we welcome Billy Krakower, a nationally recognized educator with 16 years of experience and a passion for bringing technology and creativity into the classroom. Currently teaching STEM at the Middle School level in North New Jersey.

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STEM Education Works

MAY 6, 2024

Use visual applications to teach math. As 3D printing becomes increasingly prominent in both classroom and industry settings alike, adding this innovative technology to the STEM classroom is becoming more and more useful as a tool for advancing and implementing hands-on STEM education.

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ED Surge

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

And it is making a difference: 74 percent of teachers reported that PLTW Core Training made them more effective as a teacher , and 68 percent of teachers reported that PLTW Core Training has had more of an impact on their teaching practice than other professional development. I wouldn’t have learned robotics. I would’ve not liked coding.

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STEM Education Works

MAY 6, 2024

KEY POINTS Share ideas and projects between STEM classrooms. Use social media as a student tool for research. Share classroom projects with your community. This is especially the case for young people who use it as a tool for communication and entertainment.

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ED Surge

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Real-World, Meaningful Problems This kind of scenario — linking the drama of mountaineering with work on percentages in middle school math — can effectively be used in a problem-based learning (PBL) approach in the classroom. Feeding people in Antarctica is a problem tackled using proportion in Garden in the Ice.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 5, 2023

Technology has become a huge part of day-to-day life, and it’s important for kids to learn how to use it safely and effectively. Utilizing technology in the classroom also promotes collaboration and communication, preparing students for the increasingly interconnected and globalized world they will enter as adults.

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Cool Cat Teacher

MARCH 12, 2024

Alefiya shares how app building can enhance STEM education and how it also teaches essential skills like teamwork, problem-solving, and passion-based learning. When people ask me my favorite App-building tool, I always say MAD-Learn. MAD-Learn is an amazing collaborative app building tool.

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ED Surge

JUNE 14, 2023

From self-checkout at the grocery store to the ability of AI to detect serious diseases on medical scans, workers in all areas find themselves working alongside tools that can do parts of their jobs. We wondered about the role of AI in one specific teaching practice: assessing student learning.

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ED Surge

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

As educators, we tend to be on a continuous quest for innovative edtech tools that will enhance the learning experience for students. The objective was to discern how these innovative tools were being seamlessly integrated into daily routines and to ascertain their implications for the future of education.

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STEM Education Works

MAY 6, 2024

Many STEM concepts can be complicated and difficult for students to understand. A great way to do this is to incorporate videos into your classroom activities. CHOOSING THE RIGHT VIDEOS With so many educational videos out there, it can be difficult to find the right one for your STEM lesson. Direct students to take notes.

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ED Surge

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Endless Network , a global organization committed to addressing equity disparities stemming from issues such as inadequate internet access, strategically invests in companies worldwide that align with their mission and actively contribute to its realization. This article highlights the initiatives of one such company, Rocket Learning.

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ED Surge

JANUARY 12, 2024

Access to high-quality education is widely recognized as a pivotal tool for alleviating poverty, mitigating the spread of disease and malnutrition, fostering children's overall welfare and empowering women. It focuses on delivering quality teaching and learning through technology without the internet.

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STEM Education Works

MARCH 27, 2024

Keep tools used most often easily accessible. Space and organization are precious commodities for any STEM classroom. But there are a few tricks to help you keep things tidy and to avoid disarray in your classroom. What equipment and materials are they likely to use most often?

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Cool Cat Teacher

APRIL 6, 2023

Today's three guests are expert authors of the newly released The AI Classroom: The Ultimate Guide to Artificial Intelligence in Education. Teach students the things that matter during financial literacy month and beyond! Is it helpful? Should it be welcomed in schools? Should it be blocked? This is also episode 800.

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ED Surge

FEBRUARY 5, 2022

The following is the latest installment of the Toward Better Teaching advice column. However, how do I know how inclusive I am in my teaching? The first step in making this goal of reaching diverse learners is to reflect on what it means to be inclusive in teaching, and letting that guide our teaching.

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STEM Education Works

MAY 6, 2024

Use hands-on, project-based learning as a primary tool for instruction. Bring technology into the STEM classroom. Regardless of the topic you pick for a particular lesson, knowing how to use effective teaching methods can be the difference between apathy and passion exhibited by your students.

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ED Surge

OCTOBER 25, 2022

EdSurge: You’re a vocal proponent of gaming in the classroom. Shapiro: Years ago, while working in a charter school in New York City focused on using technology in the classroom, I met Katie Salen Tekinba?. Where do you see, in the real world, these skills being used?" So, I joined her team. How did that turn out?

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STEM Sport

APRIL 30, 2024

When implementing science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) lessons with students, it is important to create lesson plans that utilize effective learning models to ensure student engagement, comprehension, and retention. Imagery and Art: Visual learners will benefit from the use of illustrations, imagery, and art in a lesson.

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Box Light

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Your students are, too, so bring some excitement to your classrooms as winter break approaches using your interactive displays. They are excellent tools that can turn any lesson into an engaging adventure. Teachers, are you ready for winter break?

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STEM Education Works

JUNE 14, 2022

Naomi just finished her 10th year as an elementary teacher and is a STEM superstar! In our interview, we talk about STEM in the classroom, technology hacks for teachers, and the future. What are technology tools that you feel every teacher should know and use? What is the role of technology in STEM?

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ED Surge

AUGUST 4, 2023

I had to do more with less, so I decided to experiment with AI tools to improve AI literacy among staff, enhance their workflows, and support them in exploring how this emerging technology could impact their work. The apprehension that generative AI could revolutionize the very core of teaching and learning is not unfounded.

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STEM Education Works

MAY 6, 2024

In response, teaching techniques are being developed that can help in easing this student-based concern. Incorporating examples of math as a tool for solving real-world problems is a great way to stress the importances of and reasoning behind math as a subject.

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Cool Cat Teacher

APRIL 17, 2022

World language teachers can have challenges with teaching students. Particularly when many want to use technology translators instead of learning the language. She uses augmented reality and virtual reality along with basic teaching concepts that apply to any world language classroom. Click Here to Look at Courses.

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Carly and Adam

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Patrick's Day STEM Centers transform the classroom into a dynamic learning environment, where students engage with science, technology, engineering, and math through themed activities. Patricks Day STEM Activities for Kids 1. Patrick’s Day Creativity Challenges 2. Create Rainbow Pixel Art 3. Paddy's Day-themed puzzles.

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STEM Sport

MARCH 12, 2024

STEM is a common term for science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. This term is frequently used when discussing education and certain workforce areas. When talking about STEM, a common topic is STEM literacy. This can be done through flashcards, STEM word bingo, crossword puzzles, or word searches.

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Carly and Adam

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Are you ready to turn your classroom into a thrilling arena of innovation, excitement, and learning? This isn't just about athletics; it's about applying real-world STEM principles in a fun, engaging way that your students will absolutely love. Ready, Set, Test!

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STEM Sport

APRIL 19, 2023

In the field of STEM education, where complex concepts and problem-solving skills are often required, having a growth mindset is essential for success. This study demonstrated potential student success linked to having a classroom where a growth mindset is encouraged and educators help students expand this thought process.

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Vivify Stem

JULY 21, 2023

Best Free AI Tools for Teachers Post by Natasha Wilkerson July 21, 2023 With the release of ChatGPT last year, teachers are still scrambling to catch up on the implications and potential of AI in our classrooms. All the AI tools listed are for assisting in and not replacing the role of a teacher.

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Carly and Adam

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Bring the magic of the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade to your elementary classroom with Ozobots! Image the excitement on your elementary students’ faces as they experience the thrill of creating their own miniature Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in your classroom! You can attach the balloon directly to the Ozobot using a pipe cleaner.

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STEM Sport

MAY 2, 2023

STEM learning is an essential aspect of a child’s education. According to ID Tech, STEM jobs have grown by 79% since 1990, highlighting the increasing importance of providing quality STEM education in the classroom. Educators are responsible for finding innovative ways to add STEM education to their classroom curriculum.

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STEM Education Works

JANUARY 12, 2022

These life skills are necessary to teach in school when helping your students outside of the classroom walls. That’s why all of our K-5 STEM curriculum includes SEL. Here are two ways you can integrate SEL into your current teachings. Redesigning Classrooms. Redesigning your classroom space falls parallel with SEL.

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Carly and Adam

MARCH 1, 2022

We can introduce students to tools that support play-based learning and provide opportunities for students to use these tools throughout the school day and in a variety of ways. Are you ready to infuse some play-based learning into your classroom? Bright colors and smooth textures make it a playful tool for any classroom.

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Carly and Adam

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

As educators, we're always on the lookout for engaging ways to bring science to life in our classrooms. Introducing the Bird Beak Investigation Bird beaks, or bills, are more than just feeding tools; they are adaptations that have developed over time to help birds survive in their specific environments.

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STEM Education Works

OCTOBER 16, 2023

So you’ve heard about ChatGPT and the marvels of artificial intelligence, but how does this fit into your classroom? We’ll unpack the basics of AI and explore how you, as an educator, can harness the power of ChatGPT to revolutionize your teaching experience. What is ChatGPT and why should I use it?

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Carly and Adam

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Combining STEM and Basketball in Elementary Classrooms Basketball is not just a sport; it's an exciting avenue for introducing STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) concepts to elementary students. As educators, we constantly seek innovative methods to engage students in STEM learning.

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