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Integrating Technology in Education for Modern Classrooms

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This not only enhances student engagement and accessibility to information but fosters critical thinking, digital literacy , and prepares students for a tech-driven future. By understanding and utilizing these resources, you can create a more engaging educational environment that caters to various learning styles.

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Plan It, Print It, Innovate It: How MimioSTEM Inspires Possibility

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Since the district introduced MimioSTEM solutions, learners have been immersed in innovative technologies that spark curiosity, foster creativity and bring science, technology, engineering, and math to life. As a result, student engagement and hands-on learning have reached new levels.

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Space Engineering: A 5E Science Unit on Heat Transfer

Vivify Stem

Get your students engaged about the science of heat transfer with a 5E STEM challenge that culminates with students creating a heat shield to protect a space craft and (chocolate) crew! Or another favorite of students is: How does a Yeti cup keep liquid hot or cold? Check out our full teacher and student STEM guide.

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Hands-On Geometry: 2D Shapes STEM Task Cards & Engineering Challenges

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These hands-on, inquiry-based challenges help students explore geometric concepts through creative engineering activities using sticks and dough making math come to life in a fun and meaningful way. Promotes Hands-On Learning Provides interactive, engaging experiences that help students better understand STEM concepts.

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Competitive Coders Are the Future of Esports and the Rising Stars of Computer Science

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The best of these young coders are learning to use code creatively and developing a tangible skill set that they will use in future careers. CodeCombat AI League trailer (credit: CodeCombat) A Foundation of Game-Based Learning Founded in 2013, CodeCombat was born from a simple idea: Make learning to code engaging and accessible to all.

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The Engineering Design Process vs. The 5E Model

STEM Education Works

Currently, two methodologies have been at the forefront of my own exploration, and these have become the basis for which I design our STEM curriculum: The Engineering Design Process (EDP) and the 5E Instructional Model. Stages Involved: Engage : Captivate students’ interest and stimulate their curiosity.

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Engineering Education for Children on the Autism Spectrum: Content, Pedagogy, and Assessment

National Science Foundation

Engineering learning is a lifelong process that starts from a very young age as children discover the world through tinkering, touching, and being curious. Some refer to children as natural engineers (Dorie et al., Young children naturally and informally engage in engineering-related behaviors and activities (Petroski, 2003).