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Using a Student-Centered Approach to Promote Computational Thinking

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Tony Lam, head of mathematics at Marymount Primary School in Hong Kong, recognized the mindset change required to create a student-centered coding experience. I now duplicate the same framework in my mathematics lessons. Learning to code also motivated her learning in mathematics and art. The CoolThink Pedagogy.

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Are Latino ‘Systems of Knowledge’ Missing From Education Technology?

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Holding the Door Open for Young Latinos Cindy Noriega is a third-year mathematics and computer science teacher in the Los Angeles area. She makes a concerted effort to encourage Latino students at her high school to take computer science classes. That's why I'm also their cheerleader.”

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5 Fun Science Experiments Kids Do at Home

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As a STEM (Science Technology Engineering Mathematics) learning advocate for kids, I can’t understate the importance of teaching simple scientific and number concepts at home, because science isn’t something you learn only in a classroom. Well, don’t let that deter you. The acetic acid reacted with the eggshell and dissolved it.

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Mathematics for Sustainable Development

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CC-By provided by the author The Mathematics for Sustainable Development (MaSuD) Erasmus+ project combines two educational issues: math anxiety and raising awareness on environmental issues. To address these two educational issues, we decided to create the context of learning mathematics through open-ended environment related problems.

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Will Teachers Listen to Feedback From AI? Researchers Are Betting on It

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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. Students should be equal participants in their learning,” says Phipps. All teachers should have equal access to tools that can improve their teaching.

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What My Girls Camp Reveals About the Promise of Women in STEM and the Dangers of Online Hate

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CompuGirls was founded in 2006 by Dr. Kim Scott and introduces adolescent girls to the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) through culturally responsive practices and social justice. The technology field can be a great equalizer when it comes to accessibility and creating a common language.

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Is a College Degree the Worst Investment You Can Make — or the Best?

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Universities generally cover a wide range of subjects, focused on an academic field, say mathematics or computer science. We should never talk about access to jobs as if we live in an equal world. But the hard truth is that they’re not valued equally. I think it’s important to define a few terms.