Ask a Tech Teacher
SEPTEMBER 7, 2023
Before starting on Photoshop lessons for fifth grade and up, teach preparatory basics covered in this lesson plan here (reprinted in part below). If you have a newer version of Photoshop, adapt these instructions to yours: Open Photoshop. Notice the tool bars at the top. These will change depending upon the tool you choose from the left side. These are the crux of Photoshop.
ED Surge
SEPTEMBER 7, 2023
As college classes start up this fall, instructors are handing out syllabi and pointing students to official platforms for turning in assignments and participating in class discussions. Meanwhile students are setting up unofficial online channels of their own, where they can ask questions of classmates, gripe about the professor and sometimes share homework and test answers.
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All About STEM
SEPTEMBER 7, 2023
We’re looking forward to visiting our schools and colleges to offer ASK support! The ASK Programme is available again this year and we are eager to continue to support apprenticeship and T Level education for students. ASK is fully funded by the Department for Education so there is no cost to schools or colleges to access the support, and the programme is also a PAL compliant provider.
ED Surge
SEPTEMBER 7, 2023
There are likely droves of educators who find themselves wishing they could take a peek inside their students’ minds to find out, “What the heck are you thinking?” Some of those answers were made available last month when the Boys & Girls Clubs of America released its annual survey of kids and teens ages 9 to 18. The organization says that more than 130,000 young people at nearly 3,500 clubs around the country took part in the survey.
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.
All About STEM
SEPTEMBER 7, 2023
Is your school taking part in #StartSmallDreamBig? Start Small; Dream Big is a new £2.6 million pilot programme from the Careers & Enterprise Company targeting 2,250 primary schools and 600,000 pupils from 55 Education Investment Areas (EIAs). The goal is to encourage children from disadvantaged backgrounds to dream big about their future careers.
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All About STEM
SEPTEMBER 7, 2023
Register today for the Liverpool Mathematical Society Autumn Popular Lecture, suitable for all aged 16 and above. ‘Fantastic Numbers and Where to Find Them’ by Numberphile’s Tony Padilla – Wednesday 18th October, 5pm – 6pm, Liverpool City Centre What is the biggest number you’ve ever heard of? A trillion? A quadrillion or even a quintillion?
Stem Education News
SEPTEMBER 7, 2023
Science projects for school students are more than just educational exercises; they are gateways to curiosity and hands-on learning for students. By engaging in these projects, students get a chance to explore scientific concepts firsthand, fostering critical thinking and creativity. In this blog, we present seven captivating science project ideas that will spark curiosity and […] The post 7 Science Project Ideas for School Students appeared first on STEMpedia.
Futurum
SEPTEMBER 7, 2023
Can we engineer bacteria to regenerate tissues? Published: Dr Christopher Contag , a biomedical engineer and microbiologist at Michigan State University in the US, is creating engineered endosymbionts – bacterial cells that can be delivered into cells of other organisms where they can persist and control cellular functions. Since these engineered endosymbionts have the potential to guide the regeneration of our organs and tissues, Chris hopes his work will help to rebuild tissues in patients wit
PCS Edventures
SEPTEMBER 7, 2023
When it comes to captivating learners of all ages, nothing is more intriguing than video games. And for us educators, how can we not get excited about all the STEM connection opportunities? Gaming offers something for everyone. It's an engaging experience that draws learners into various cross-curricular topics while teaching essential career-readiness skills along the way.
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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.
Middle Web
SEPTEMBER 7, 2023
Collaborating Through Collective Teacher Efficacy Cycles is an invaluable tool that can help jumpstart school-changing collaboration, says Cathy Gessenheimer. Drawing on Hattie’s research, the book by Faddis, Fisher and Frey has links to more than 35 videos and other resources. The post Collective Efficacy for Schoolwide Success first appeared on MiddleWeb.
Teachers are Terrific
SEPTEMBER 7, 2023
This STEM Challenge turned out to be fun and so packed-full of learning. My students were a little skeptical when I started talking about this challenge. Turns out- they loved it! (I think their skepticism was in not understanding what we were building!) And then they learned so much. That’s a win-win for me (and for them). So, as always, let me share a few things- especially four things to absolutely avoid when you try this.
Middle Web
SEPTEMBER 7, 2023
School is a naturally stress inducing place for many students, so working to alleviate those feelings will only make our classrooms happier and more productive. Educator Stephanie Choate writes that Martha Kaufeldt’s De-Stress the Test helps with test anxiety and much more. The post Brain-Friendly Tools to De-Stress the Test first appeared on MiddleWeb.
Online Math for All
SEPTEMBER 7, 2023
SAT Math Absolute Value Equations
Online Math for All
SEPTEMBER 7, 2023
SAT Math Rate of Change and Slope
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