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NOVEMBER 17, 2023

As a math educator at the high school and middle school levels, I lived for the moments when students’ furrowed brows ever-so-slightly began to unfold and smiles emerged. Though some argue that mathematics is culturally independent, I can say from experience that it is anything but.

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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.

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NOVEMBER 8, 2024

National STEM Day is November 8, 2024, the unofficial holiday that celebrates science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) education throughout the United States. Earth Networks has developed creative and compelling STEM curricula on a variety of weather topics.

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MARCH 27, 2024

These findings further exacerbate the challenge of training math-confident educators as our nation works to address unfinished math learning throughout K-12 due to the pandemic. The first key component is a focus on a mathematical mindset. Math is about creativity, making sense, connections, and communicating.”

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FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Whether in mathematics, science, economics, or engineering, graphs are commonly used to convey information in a concise and understandable manner. Preparation for Higher Education and Careers : Graphing skills are fundamental in many higher education disciplines and careers.

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JANUARY 24, 2017

Guest author, Emily Clearly over at mysimpleshow has ten more reasons why videos are a great educational tool for your teaching: Videos are in line with the technological times and can be accessed on the Internet at any point, from wherever you are in the world. Education is something that will never go out of style.

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MARCH 13, 2023

In the process, students develop persistence and creativity while teachers connect their learning with professional standards aligned with ISTE micro-credentials. Tony Lam, head of mathematics at Marymount Primary School in Hong Kong, recognized the mindset change required to create a student-centered coding experience.

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FEBRUARY 19, 2024

The goal is to inspire the next generation of engineers, showcase the importance of engineering in solving global challenges, and recognize the achievements of engineers and encourage young people to pursue careers in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics). Looking for resources for your students?

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JUNE 8, 2023

If they decide they aren’t creative, they won’t pursue music. Coding Learning to code is one of the most exciting advancements in education in years. Start these early and they become habits that students use throughout their education journey. Because kids innately want to succeed.

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MAY 6, 2024

There’s always been something mystically cerebral about people in technical professions like engineering, science, and mathematics. Books on the latest trends in educational technology, pedagogical strategies for integrating technology into the classroom, or biographies of tech pioneers.

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FEBRUARY 6, 2024

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. Raising awareness through education for sustainable development is possible by involving all disciplines, including maths.

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MAY 23, 2023

Are you like me and always looking for creative ways to add technology to your lessons? …Or I’m here to tell you, this easy tool will surprise even you with how you can creatively captivate your homeschoolers without the hassle of clunky tech. However, Canva has a cool feature just for us educators called Canva for Education !

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MAY 3, 2021

There’s always been something mystically cerebral about people in technical professions like engineering, science, and mathematics. That made the tech teacher (or whatever you call her in your school) the cornerstone to all things education, which brings me to the gist of this article: Teacher Appreciation Week. That’s it.

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JUNE 18, 2024

Incorporating philanthropy into education is a noble endeavor. As educators and society recognize the importance of nurturing well-rounded individuals, monthly giving projects are gaining traction within STEM curriculums. But what if we could also use STEM to inspire the next generation of philanthropists?

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DECEMBER 22, 2023

Teaching Kids to Use Tally Charts: Fun and Educational Activities As parents and educators, we are constantly on the lookout for creative and engaging ways to teach children important skills. Chart Art : Encourage your child to get creative with charts by turning them into art projects. What Are Tally Charts?

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MARCH 27, 2023

More than 90 percent of Code Next’s latest cohort of high school graduates advanced to higher education, the vast majority in STEM fields, according to a Code Next survey. It’s significant progress toward the goal of connecting more young people with educational and career opportunities in technology. Who Isn’t Being Served?

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JULY 10, 2023

3 Fun Ways to Use Tech in the Classroom in the Run-Up to Summer Summer is right around the corner and as a teacher, you might be in search of creative ways to leverage technology to ensure your classroom remains an entertaining, engaging and educational space. Fear not, we’ve got you covered! Another fantastic example is Lightbot.

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DECEMBER 9, 2024

Artificial intelligence is rapidly changing society, workplace and education. The framework focuses on six core areas: Data Science, Mathematical Reasoning, Creative Problem Solving, Ethics, Applied Experiences and Programming. Click here to see the full infographic.

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NOVEMBER 8, 2020

National STEM Day is November 8 and the unofficial holiday celebrates science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) education throughout the United States. National STEM Day is November 8 and the unofficial holiday celebrates science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) education throughout the United States.

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JULY 25, 2023

Modern educational tools make it possible to add a practical edge to math lessons, as students can observe math structures at play in the real world and see how people apply these formulas to solve common challenges. Department of Education reports show that technology can potentially transform education.

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JUNE 21, 2022

As competitive coding is now one of the fastest-growing segments in esports, we want to empower educators to fully explore its potential in the classroom. As competitive coding is now one of the fastest-growing segments in esports, we want to empower educators to fully explore its potential in the classroom.

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JANUARY 24, 2024

The fear or nervousness that occurs when performing or learning math is, by some accounts, the most common form of education-related anxiety. Instructional practices really matter, says Yasemin Copur-Gencturk, an associate professor of teacher education at the University of Southern California. She never took the exam.

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MARCH 8, 2019

Norah Colvin, educator, writer, and consultant, is the brilliance behind the exciting education website, readilearn. It allows me to combine activities I love with my passion for learning and education. When I wasn’t in the classroom, I was involved in education in other ways. A context for learning is always provided.

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FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Malkin: Carnegie Learning originated at Carnegie Mellon University, one of the most respected research universities in the country, known for its work in education and cognitive science. There is no other company in the education industry that has been as open with their data and devoted to research like we have.

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MAY 25, 2023

Picture provided by the author, attribution CC-B Y Mathematics is a crucial subject for every student as it provides a strong foundation for many other disciplines. However, many students struggle with mathematics due to a variety of reasons, including a lack of motivation, fear of failure, and negative attitudes towards the subject.

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FEBRUARY 6, 2024

The 100th day of school is a special milestone celebrated in many educational institutions around the world. It is particularly popular in elementary schools, often filled with fun and educational activities centered around the number 100.

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NOVEMBER 20, 2015

ScratchJr treats programming (a term that frightens even adults) as simply a creative way to communicate–another language. With lively sounds, creative colors and shapes, ScratchJr does an excellent job of making programming available to early learners–before they learn how scary it is! Educational Applications.

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JUNE 3, 2022

The urgent need to educate children at home created by COVID-19 lockdowns turbocharged already existing momentum, and analysts now expect edtech expenditure to reach an eye-watering $300 billion globally this year. If they succeed, they will not simply have transformed education or technology.

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MAY 2, 2022

There’s always been something mystically cerebral about people in technical professions like engineering, science, and mathematics. That made the tech teacher (or whatever you call her in your school) the cornerstone to all things education, which brings me to the gist of this article: Teacher Appreciation Week. That’s it.

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NOVEMBER 7, 2022

For 10 years, she's been part of a group of educators and staff using game-based learning to teach students how to think critically and creatively, analyze systems and ask thoughtful questions. And, of course, it has to be mathematically accurate. We're focused on those game-learning principles.

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MAY 10, 2023

When I started teaching K-8 technology, people like me were stuffed into a corner of the building where all other teachers could avoid us unless they had a computer emergency, pretending that what we did was for “some other educator in an alternate dimension”. I’d love to hear what creative gift you gave your school’s tech teacher.

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JANUARY 28, 2022

A while ago, Scientific American declared “…“ not only is Minecraft immersive and creative, but it is an excellent platform for making almost any subject area more engaging. ” I want to see their creativity, critical thinking, and problem solving in action. This follows Common Sense Media’s seal of approval.

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MARCH 10, 2017

STEM is the acronym for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. Mathematics happens everywhere–at the grocery store, the bank, the family budget, the affirmative nod from parents to update a child’s computer to their agreement to add apps from the app store. These four topics cover every aspect of our life.

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JUNE 24, 2015

Pedagogic experts have spent an enormous amount of time attempting to unravel the definition of ‘educated’ It used to be the 3 R’s–reading, writing, and ‘rithmetic. One curated list of cerebral skills that has become an education buzz word is Arthur L. Remaining Open to Continuous Learning. Persisting.

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MAY 9, 2023

If you look at the ideas for how this can be used ( as shared on the Wolfram Alpha site ) you'll see everything from musical notes to mathematical functions to movie trivia. And I will continue to talk about the integrity gap—those students who genuinely educate their minds. ChatGPT Adds Plugins ChatGPT is gradually adding plugins.

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OCTOBER 24, 2016

Creative mode–players have access to all of the resources and items in the game through the inventory menu, and can place or remove them instantly. Minecraft Education Edition is designed specifically for classroom use and gives teachers the tools they need to use Minecraft in their lessons. Digital Storytelling.

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AUGUST 23, 2021

STEM education is a global endeavour to improve the Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematical skills of children and young people. Every country around the world has a different approach to implementing it: whilst some are embedding it within their educational policies, others are delivering it through external organisations.

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