ED Surge

MARCH 25, 2024

Ever wonder what the buzz around interoperability is all about? Interoperability is not just jargon; it's the key to unlocking seamless communication among different data systems, applications and devices. In the realm of education, it means breaking down barriers so that educational technologies and data systems can collaborate effectively, ultimately enhancing the educational experience for leaders, staff, specialists, teachers, students and parents.

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Education Education EdTech Data Analytics 282

Accelerate Learning

MARCH 25, 2024

Welcome to a space where math is not just about right answers but about sparking joy and curiosity. As we blend play with equations and algorithms with creativity, we lay the groundwork for a math class that students look forward to. In this blog, we'll uncover the importance of making math engaging and the long-term impact of a joyful math class. We'll navigate through student perceptions, understanding their diverse experiences and attitudes towards math.

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Math Teaching Creativity Technology 147

Middle Web

MARCH 25, 2024

Mona Iehl once labeled her math students high, medium or low and gave them different problems. Now she thinks about differentiation as the amount of support she offers so that every student gradually reaches grade level expectations working the same problems. Here's how. The post How to Differentiate the Teaching, Not the Task first appeared on MiddleWeb.

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Teaching Math Mathematics 112

ED Week

MARCH 25, 2024

The once-in-a-lifetime event can pique students' interest in science.

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Sciences Science Schooling 98

Speaker: Andrew Cohen, Founder & CEO of Brainscape

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.

Teaching

Carly and Adam

MARCH 25, 2024

The solar eclipse, a celestial event where the Moon passes between the Earth and the Sun, temporarily obscuring the Sun's light, presents a unique teaching opportunity. Engaging students in understanding this phenomenon can be enhanced by incorporating no prep creativity challenges that foster imaginative thinking and problem-solving skills. These activities are designed to be short, accessible, and adaptable to various educational settings, making them ideal for busy educators looking for effec

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Creativity Astronomy Innovation Problem Solving 64

Carly and Adam

MARCH 25, 2024

Fairy tales are more than just enchanting stories that whisk children away to a magical realm; they are a treasure trove for igniting imagination and critical thinking through STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) challenges. By weaving STEM activities into the fabric of these age-old tales, teachers can turn the classroom into an exciting workshop of innovation and inquiry.

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Northeastern University

MARCH 25, 2024

The Michael B. Silevitch and Claire J. Duggan Center for STEM Education ran their 5th annual Engineering Exploration Week on Tuesday, February 20th to Friday, February 24th. During Engineering Exploration Week, we invited students for a week long program to learn exciting STEM concepts and apply them to fun projects. We began the week by introducing the students to the Engineering Design Process.

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