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100+ Online Resources About History

Ask a Tech Teacher

Here are popular online resources to teach about History ( click here for updates to the list ): Critical Past –original videos from mid-1800’s and forward of amazing events in world history. DocsTeach Hello History –chat with historic figures from the past History Central History for Kids- -written by a ‘kid’ in well-chosen words his peers will understand HistoryPin –connect your community with local history Media History Project Pass the Past –educational game to help students prepare for Virg

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Orientation Is the First Step to Finding Belonging in College. It Is Changing Post-Pandemic.

ED Surge

Colleges are adjusting to a lingering impact of COVID-19 shutdowns that kept kids out of physical schools at key points in their social development: It’s harder than it used to be to teach students to adjust to college life when so many are coming to campuses nervous about making social connections. As a result, many colleges and universities are rethinking their freshman orientation programs, adding new options and doing more to help students forge relationships.

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CSTA Day Three

Computer Science Teacher

Before I start on my day three report, I want to suggest people look at Mike Zamansky’s Day Two report on his blog. We attended mostly different sessions and he takes really good notes. My first session of the day - Keep Calm and AI On. I’m proctoring this session. There are a bunch of other good sessions at the same time. Heavy FOMO sigh. This one is by classroom teachers.Another packed session on AI.

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Amazing Apprenticeships: July Parent & Carer Pack

All About STEM

Amazing Apprenticeships offer monthly downloadable information booklets for parents or carers. If you’re looking to advise your teens about career options, these are perfect for you! This month’s pack includes ways to prepare for exam results day, apprenticeships in the sporting sector, T-Levels in Craft and Design, apprenticeships stories, post-16 options for SEND students and more!

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Can Brain Science Actually Help Make Your Training & Teaching Stick?

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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CSTA 2024 Exhibit Hall

Computer Science Teacher

The exhibit hall was impressive this year. I believe three are something like 80 exhibitors. Below is a snapshot of s few of them that caught my eye. The usual suspects are here of course. Google, Amazon, and Microsoft. You'd think Apple would be here if you'd never been to an educational technology conference. They are not here. I am surprised that Code.Org doesn't have a booth.

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Fostering Innovation: The Crucial Role of Creative Thinking in Education and the Workplace

Defined Learning

Learn how incorporating creative thinking in the classroom helps students develop critical 21st-century workplace skills such as creativity, critical thinking, communication, and collaboration.

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Blog: GameChangers Experience of the Workplace

All About STEM

GameChangers Experience of the Workplace events were funded through Liverpool City Region Careers Hub and supported by All About Futures/All About STEM. You can relive the events and find out more through the brilliant blog, ‘Life is More Fun if You Play Games‘ by Lesleyann Craig, Operational Careers Hub Lead. The events were a phenomenal success!

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Literacy Instruction Can Promote Social Justice

Middle Web

Shawna Coppola’s expertise and passion for social justice shine through in every chapter of Literacy for All, writes language teacher and coach Melinda Stewart, "offering a roadmap for creating empowering learning environments where all students feel seen, heard and valued." The post Literacy Instruction Can Promote Social Justice first appeared on MiddleWeb.

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Amazing Apprenticeships: July Parent & Carer Pack

All About STEM

Amazing Apprenticeships offer monthly downloadable information booklets for parents or carers. If you’re looking to advise your teens about career options, these are perfect for you! This month’s pack includes ways to prepare for exam results day, apprenticeships in the sporting sector, T-Levels in Craft and Design, apprenticeships stories, post-16 options for SEND students and more!

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Harnessing The Power Of Math Manipulatives

Mathematics, a subject steeped in abstract concepts, often poses challenges to students, especially those in grades 5-10. But imagine a bridge that transformed this intricate maze into an interactive adventure.

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Today In STEM History, TISH, Fulfills STEM Wish! Free Content On YouTube

STEM for Kids

Raleigh, North Carolina USA 7/18/2024 STEM For Kids, a pioneering force in STEM education, is thrilled to announce the three year anniversary of “Today in STEM History,” (TISH – Find free YouTube resources here: [link] ) a dynamic video resource designed to help educators make sense of historic STEM news and incorporate these events into their classrooms.

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Mechanical Hand Made of Cardboard

Scientix

CC-BY, Unsplash Introduction This educational activity was carried out during the skills workshops, in the context of the natural science lesson as well as in the IT lesson. It took 6 teaching hours and 34 students of the fifth grade of the primary school participated. The theme is related to the human body and the anatomy of the hand. The students built a hand using cardboard, straws and rope to learn about the anatomy of the human hand.

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Jul 18, Digital SAT Math Problems and Solutions (Part - 4)

Online Math for All

Digital SAT Math Problems and Solutions (Part - 4)

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Jul 18, Percentage Problems and Solutions

Online Math for All

Percentage Problems and Solutions

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Downloadable Design Briefs for an Integrative STEM Curriculum

These easy-to-use design briefs outline student objectives, challenges, and materials needed to complete each 30-minute to 4-hour lesson. ITEEA’s Integrative STEM curriculum, Engineering byDesign, includes many more standards driven hands-on activities just like these!