Ask a Tech Teacher
APRIL 4, 2025
Education is no longer contained within classroom walls or the physical site of a school building. Learning isn’t confined to the eight hours between the school bells chimes or the struggling budget of an underfunded program. Today, education can be found anywhere, by teaming up with students in Kenya or Skyping with an author in Sweden or chatting with an astrophysicist on the International Space Station.
Cool Cat Teacher
APRIL 2, 2025
From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Dr. Marc Isseks, author of Captivate: Engaging and Empowering Students in a World of Digital Distractions , talks bluntly about cell phone policies and his opinion that attempting to ban cell phones is pointless. He also discusses the ways that you can engage students who have a short attention span (sometimes it feels like zero, but there are a few seconds — 3 seconds.
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ED Surge
MARCH 31, 2025
The state of early care and education today is, in a word, unsustainable. Thats what a recent survey of 10,000 early childhood educators found, and its what providers continue to share anecdotally. With the pandemic in the rearview and the accompanying funding it brought the field now a fading memory many early education providers find that they cannot keep up with rising costs, staff shortages and low morale.
All About STEM
APRIL 2, 2025
The clocks have changed, and spring is well and truly here, so we’ve brought together a fantastic selection of CREST activities that are great for indoor or outdoor learning. CREST is a STEM enrichment programme for young people that inspires, enables and rewards open-ended project work.
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The instructor’s PPT slides are brilliant. You’ve splurged on the expensive interactive courseware. Student engagement is stellar. So… why are half of your students still forgetting everything they learned in just a matter of weeks? It's likely a matter of cognitive science! With so much material to "teach" these days, we often forget to incorporate key proven principles into our curricula — namely active recall, metacognition, spaced repetition, and interleaving practice.
STEM Education Works
APRIL 1, 2025
The Future of Practical Quantum Computing On February 19, Microsoft announced the creation of a new computer chip, the Majorana 1. But this is no ordinary computer chip: its a quantum computer chip! Thats right. Along with several other quantum processors that have been announced over the past few years, this revolutionary device has the potential to lead the way toward a future of practical quantum computing.
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ED Surge
APRIL 3, 2025
As designers drew up plans to revitalize the visual arts complex at California State University, Fullerton, they hoped to create a space that would encourage students to stay on campus as much as possible. Many of Fullertons students commute to campus from home. That means they need comfortable places to do homework, meet with professors or talk to classmates.
Cool Cat Teacher
APRIL 5, 2025
From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter This week, there continues to be news about AI. ChatGPT and some other tools are giving themselves away to college students. Notebook LM has rolled out new features making it a more popular tool for studying finals than probably anything else (we talked about this last week as well.
All About STEM
APRIL 3, 2025
The Accelerator is the flagship programme from the Skills Builder Partnership, supporting schools, colleges and specialist settings to embed complete strategies for building students’ essential skills. Applications for funded places are open now. The programme includes training, support, tools and resources for teachers and real impact for students.
Teach Hub
APRIL 4, 2025
One of the many responsibilities of teaching is providing students with meaningful feedback. The goal is simple: to support their learning and help them improve. Whether written or verbal, feedback has the power to shape how students approach their education. The key is to provide feedback that encourages growth rather than discouraging effort. Here are a few strategies to make your feedback as an educator as effective as possible.
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Mathematics, a subject steeped in abstract concepts, often poses challenges to students, especially those in grades 5-10. But imagine a bridge that transformed this intricate maze into an interactive adventure.
Ask a Tech Teacher
APRIL 1, 2025
Every month, subscribers to our newsletter get a free/discounted resource to help their tech teaching. Not a subscriber? Click the button below. 20% discount on school curricula Code: KZJ8MBNV 4-2-23 through 4-7-23 Whats a School License? A School License is a multi-user PDF of any curriculum student workbook. It can be used on every digital device in your schooliPads, laptops, netbooks, smartphones, Chromebooks.
ED Surge
APRIL 1, 2025
Do you remember the last time you were on endless hold with customer service? Or in line at the DMV with no end in sight? Take those experiences and multiply them together and it might begin to explain what life's been like for Felisa Wright since January. She lost her Altadena home, where she also ran a childcare business, in the Eaton Fire. That was just the beginning.
Middle Web
APRIL 3, 2025
After looking into the realities of teaching in general and the signposts that indicate an individual teacher may be ready to leave a current position, Starr Sackstein delves into the nitty-gritty of how to transfer existing skills and gain new ones, writes Sarah Cooper. The post Looking for Opportunities Outside the Classroom first appeared on MiddleWeb.
All About STEM
APRIL 4, 2025
The ASK Programme supports schools, special schools and colleges in England to raise awareness of apprenticeships and technical qualifications. On May 19th at 15:30, ASK will be hosting an informative webinar for individuals with additional needs.
Teach Hub
APRIL 3, 2025
There comes a time in every teachers career when those tried-and-true learning strategies that once worked no longer seem effective. There could be several reasons for thisyou might be teaching a new grade level, your students may not be as receptive, or the strategies just dont feel as relevant anymore. Whatever the reason, its a sign that its time to refresh your toolbox with new approaches.
Ask a Tech Teacher
APRIL 2, 2025
National Library Week isan annual celebration highlighting the valuable role libraries, librarians, and library workers play in transforming lives and strengthening our communities. In the mid-1950s, research showed that Americans were spending less on books and more on radios, televisions and musical instruments. Concerned that Americans were reading less, the ALA and the American Book Publishers formed a nonprofit citizens organization called the National Book Committee in 1954.
ED Surge
APRIL 2, 2025
Colleges and universities are at a crossroads when it comes to student data. They have more information at their fingertips than ever before, yet harnessing it to drive meaningful change remains a challenge. A 2022 UCLA-MIT Press study found that higher education struggles to capture and leverage data for impact. This digital disconnect isnt just a result of outdated systems; its about the complex web of cultural, organizational and infrastructural barriers that leave many institutions data-rich
Middle Web
APRIL 6, 2025
When you need a bit of inspiration in your teaching life, Stephanie Farley encourages you to watch some or all of School of Rock. Perhaps, like her, youll find yourself wondering how you can create a project similar to rock band in your own classroom for a little while! The post What School of Rock Got Right about Education first appeared on MiddleWeb.
All About STEM
APRIL 2, 2025
The clocks have changed, and spring is well and truly here, so we’ve brought together a fantastic selection of CREST activities that are great for indoor or outdoor learning. CREST is a STEM enrichment programme for young people that inspires, enables and rewards open-ended project work.
MooMoo Math & Science
APRIL 5, 2025
Summary Soil Composition: Soil consists of 45% minerals, 25% water, 25% air, and 5% organic matter (decaying plants and animals). This composition is crucial for plant growth and overall soil health. Soil Profile and Horizons: The soil profile is a vertical section showing distinct layers called horizons (O, A, E, B, C, R). Each horizon has unique physical properties and composition, reflecting different stages of soil formation and organic matter decomposition.
Ask a Tech Teacher
APRIL 7, 2025
Financial Literacy Month is recognized annually in Canada in November, and the United States in April. It’s purpose: to teach how to establish and maintain healthy financial habits. When kids read America’s almost $37 trillion debt is accepted by many as business as usual, I wonder how that news will affect their children. Do they understand the consequences of unbalanced budgets?
ED Surge
APRIL 7, 2025
Its been a little over a year since Tram Gonzalez opened Color Wings Preschool in her home in Portland, Oregon. Of the 15 children enrolled in her program, 10 attend for free, covered in full by Multnomah Countys Preschool for All initiative, which was passed by Portland voters in November 2020 to create universal free preschool for all 3- and 4-year-olds who want it.
Middle Web
APRIL 1, 2025
Instead of letting students take a nosedive into mindless games on screens when you have extra minutes at the end of the class, entice your learners with brain boosters that have them wanting to return for more. Sharon Ratliff shares several favorites with tips and examples. The post Brain Boosting Activities Help Lock In the Learning first appeared on MiddleWeb.
All About STEM
APRIL 2, 2025
The Careers & Enterprise Company Give an Hour campaign is a great way to give something back to your community and ignite your team at the same time. It helps give young people in your area the skills and knowledge that they need while also potentially finding new recruits for your business. By becoming involved, you can shape the future leaders in your community.
STEM Everyday Podcast
MARCH 31, 2025
When so many coding resources are just digital, it’s great to see new resources that combine hands-on learning with on-screen coding. Codie Blocks is a learning tool that brings the foundations of coding to children ages 3 to 7. Through a unique storytelling component with hands-on, block-based coding, Codie Blocks makes complex concepts approachable, fun, and developmentally appropriate.
MooMoo Math & Science
APRIL 5, 2025
Mineralization: This fossilization process occurs when an organism's remains are buried and replaced by minerals from groundwater, hardening into a rock-like structure; petrified wood serves as a prime example. Carbonization: Over time, compression of deceased organisms leaves behind a carbon film outlining the original organism's shape. Molds, Casts, and Trace Fossils: Molds are impressions left by organisms in sediment, which can later be filled to create a cast.
CoderZ
APRIL 3, 2025
Congratulations to Alejandro Arroyo Ascencio, a 5th grade student at Douglas Elementary School , for being named the District Elementary Student of the Month. Alejandro is recognized for his outstanding achievements in coding, robotics, and leadership. Despite his young age, Alejandro has already demonstrated remarkable skill in programming. He earned a certificate of completion in Python programming from CoderZ, a curriculum typically designed for students in eighth grade and beyond.
Vivify Stem
APRIL 3, 2025
Post by Dr. Natasha Wilkerson April 4, 2025 Summer is a time for adventure, explorationand building Mars rovers out of toothbrushes! STEM camps are one of my favorite ways to bring hands-on learning to life. Whether youre a classroom teacher looking to keep the learning going over summer break or youve been asked to run a STEM summer camp and dont know where to start, this post is for you.
All About STEM
APRIL 7, 2025
Earth Day 2025 takes place on the 22nd of April and this year’s theme is ‘Our Power, Our Planet’ BBC Teach will be streaming a Live Lesson on the big day, direct from the Eden Project. Learners can explore the water cycle through science and geography and solve challenging riddles throughout the session to order the cycle changes.
Career in STEM
APRIL 2, 2025
Forensic science plays a crucial role in uncovering the sources and effects of chemical contamination. Whether investigating polluted water supplies or hazardous waste spills, forensic scientists apply their expertise to trace contaminants, determine liability, and support legal cases. Their work often provides critical evidence in lawsuits, regulatory actions, and public health investigations.
MooMoo Math & Science
APRIL 4, 2025
Weathering and Erosion: A Collaborative Process Weathering, the breakdown of rocks into smaller fragments, and erosion, the transportation of these fragments, work in tandem to shape the Earth's landscape. Physical weathering mechanisms, such as abrasion, frost wedging, and thermal stress, break rocks apart, while chemical weathering processes like oxidation, hydrolysis, and carbonation alter their composition.
Computer Science Teacher
APRIL 7, 2025
I am a big fan of using stores to teach. Stories are more memorable that contextless theoretical statements. In my career, over fifty years of programming, I have run into a few that I have told again and again. I thought I might share a couple of short stories here. I'll start with a story about why hard coding numbers can be a very bad idea. Some years ago I was working on a team of five people creating a huge test structure to test computer systems.
Carly and Adam
APRIL 2, 2025
Looking to make your Family STEM Night even more memorable? Add a little sparkle and a whole lot of fun with a STEM-themed photo booth! Whether you're a seasoned event planner or a busy teacher looking for quick, easy wins, this Family STEM Night Photo Booth resource has everything you need to create a vibrant, engaging experience for students and their families.
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