Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 27, 2024

When my friend, Emma, was preparing for finals, she used Trello to organize her study schedule, Quizlet for flashcards, and weekly Google Meet sessions with classmates to discuss tough topics, transforming her test stress into an effective study routine. Why so many digital crutches? Because studying for exams can feel overwhelming. The right digital tools makes it manageable, even rewarding.

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Carly and Adam

JUNE 27, 2024

Fine motor skills aren't just for little kids. As children grow, the development and refinement of fine motor skills continue to play a crucial role in their overall learning and ability to perform everyday tasks. For older children, these skills are essential for activities such as writing, typing, and using tools, all of which are foundational for academic success and future careers.

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The Innovative Educator

JUNE 27, 2024

You may have noticed that I haven't written on my blog since last fall. While I haven't been too open about my accident in public spaces, I feel it's time to give folks who knew about my accident and those who didn't an update. Background: Last fall, I was struck from behind and run over by a hit-and-run taxi driver in a Chevy Suburban SUV while crossing the street at a crosswalk with the right of way.

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EiE Blog

JUNE 27, 2024

Help the Museum of Science improve its free Youth Engineering Solutions curricula for middle school!

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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.

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Northeastern University

JUNE 27, 2024

Today concludes the first week of this year’s Young Scholars Program; the Michael B. Silevitch and Claire J. Duggan Center for STEM Education is delighted to welcome our 2024 cohort of scholars to campus! The Young Scholars Program ( YSP ) is a free program that aims to provide rising high school seniors with the opportunity to enrich their educations and future careers through meaningful hands-on research and projects hosted by Northeastern University.

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Northeastern University

JUNE 27, 2024

Today concludes the first week of this year’s Young Scholars Program; the Michael B. Silevitch and Claire J. Duggan Center for STEM Education is delighted to welcome our 2024 cohort of scholars to campus! The Young Scholars Program ( YSP ) is a free program that aims to provide rising high school seniors with the opportunity to enrich their educations and future careers through meaningful hands-on research and projects hosted by Northeastern University.

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