Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 9, 2024

I didn’t think PDF annotation grading tools would work, not even a little but, so when my colleague, George, introduced them in his online history class, I watched amazed at how seamlessly George could highlight key points, strike through errors, and add personalized feedback on student assignments. These PDF-based digital grading tools not only streamlined his evaluation process but also enabled him to provide timely, detailed feedback that greatly enhanced his students’ learning ex

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ED Surge

JULY 9, 2024

For the last year, EdSurge has been showcasing students enrolled in teacher preparation programs to understand who is going into teaching today — and why. In each profile, we hand the mic over to an aspiring educator, letting them explain, in their own words, what drew them into this career path and why they’ve stuck with it. The series, called “ America’s Future Teachers ,” comes at a time when the teaching profession is in turmoil.

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All About STEM

JULY 9, 2024

Are you ready to take the first step towards an exciting career in the power generation sector? Join Pleavin Power for the day and immerse yourself in the dynamic world of engineering! This exclusive opportunity provides a unique glimpse into what it takes to be a successful engineer at Pleavin Power. Open to learners aged 15-21. (Under 18s must be accompanied by an adult.

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Engineering STEM 167

Know Adam's Blog

JULY 9, 2024

In his latest book, Dr. Ron Ritchhart gives educators the tools to go beyond understanding what a culture of thinking looks and acts like, to creating them – in our classrooms and in our professional teaching environments. Ritchhart writes that the book, “first and foremost, it is about the “why?” of our teaching… meant to spark self-examination and collective reflection with both oneself and with colleagues.

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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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STEM Discovery Education

JULY 9, 2024

While gamification is the art of embedding game mechanics into everyday learning, game-based learning is an experience that is embedded within a game framework. Keep reading to learn more about the benefits of game-based learning and how it can amplify learning across the curriculum. What is Game-Based Learning? Discovery Education’s immersive game-based experiences are available […] The post Game-Based Learning Experiences appeared first on Discovery Education Blog.

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Gamification Learning Curriculum Education 59

CoderZ

JULY 9, 2024

Rolling Out Robotics to Build a Middle School CTE Pathway When Jacksonville Middle School in Texas started offering a robotics course to middle school students this year, it was a pretty big deal. Hunter McConnell, instructional technologist, had used CoderZ at a previous district and knew that the gamified coding platform would be a good fit for his new school.

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STEM Sport

JULY 9, 2024

See what STEM Sports has been up to this month. View full newsletter The post STEM Sports July Newsletter appeared first on STEM Sports.

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STEM 40

Online Math for All

JULY 9, 2024

Pre Calculus Problems and Solutions (Part - 4)

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Calculus 52

Online Math for All

JULY 9, 2024

Pre Calculus Problems and Solutions (Part - 3)

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Calculus 52

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