Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 2, 2024

Here are the most-read posts for the past month: 18 Digital Tool Musts in the Classroom — a Video Introducing the Makeblock mBot2: A Fun and Educational AI Robot for Coding 9 Reasons to Use Digital Books The Role of Phosphorus Properties in Sustainable Technology for Classrooms Tips for Teachers to Balance the Demands of School Events and Their Personal Lives Here’s a preview of what’s coming up: Warm Ups–watch the video 6 Online Resources About Letters Subscriber Special Tech

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ED Surge

OCTOBER 2, 2024

Latino children make up one of the fastest-growing demographics in K-12 education. Yet few are likely to grow up and establish careers in technology. For them, there’s obviously a leak somewhere in the school-to-jobs pipeline. Just one in 10 tech workers are Latino, and while Latino college students are choosing STEM fields in college more frequently , they earn only about 12 percent of undergraduate degrees awarded in science, technology, engineering and mathematics.

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Cool Cat Teacher

OCTOBER 2, 2024

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter In this episode you'll learn about a whole school that moved to personalized mastery-based learning and then you'll meet three teachers from around the US who are implementing this in their classrooms. Every teacher will come away understanding more about the movement and how they can implement this approach for a lesson, a unit, or a whole school year.

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ED Surge

OCTOBER 2, 2024

My colleagues, friends and family often praise my relentless pursuit of excellence, especially in my teaching career. But what they don’t always see is the weight behind that drive — the pressure I feel to prove myself and the deep sense of responsibility I feel to create systemic change for my students. Even after surpassing many of my professional goals, an unsettling feeling lingers — a persistent voice telling me that it’s still not enough.

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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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All About STEM

OCTOBER 2, 2024

YES! The NEW British Science Week Taster Pack is OUT NOW! The British Science Association has created this pack in partnership with UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) and it’s a brilliant resource if you’re looking for activities for Early Years, Primary or Secondary.

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All About STEM

OCTOBER 2, 2024

WorldSkills UK Benchmark Events are running from the 21st to the 23rd of October 2024! Students studying at Level 2 or above can sign up for the one-day industry-themed virtual events below to develop engaging games, solve real-world problems or get creative with prototyping and design.

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Basic-Mathematics

OCTOBER 2, 2024

Use this Pythagorean theorem calculator to find the hypotenuse or one of the legs of a right triangle

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Carly and Adam

OCTOBER 2, 2024

As we head into October, it’s the perfect time to incorporate seasonal themes and hands-on challenges into your STEM curriculum. Using the recommendations from the October Lesson Planning Guide , you can engage students from kindergarten through 5th grade in exciting STEM activities throughout the month. Let’s break down how to structure your October STEM lessons week by week for the four weeks of October.

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Get Caught Engineering

OCTOBER 2, 2024

The Power of Picture Books and STEM In today’s elementary classroom, fostering a love of learning is essential. One of the best ways to ignite that spark is by combining two powerful teaching tools: picture books and STEM activities. By integrating storytelling with science, technology, engineering, and math, educators can make complex concepts accessible, engaging, and meaningful for young learners.

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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.

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Northeastern University

OCTOBER 2, 2024

To All Interested High School Students, On Friday, December 6th, 2024, Northeastern University will once again sponsor Building Bridges , a day dedicated to students considering a career in engineering. This event will be in-person and at Northeastern! Building Bridges provides an opportunity for you to learn what engineering in college is all about.

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Carly and Adam

OCTOBER 2, 2024

Hosting a school-wide pumpkin decorating contest is a fantastic way to bring creativity, collaboration, and a sense of community into your school. Not only does this event offer students an opportunity to showcase their artistic skills, but it also serves as a fun, engaging activity that families and students of all grade levels can enjoy together. From spooky designs to whimsical characters, the possibilities are endless!

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Basic-Mathematics

OCTOBER 2, 2024

The circle calculator will find 3 values when either the area, the circumference, the radius, or the diameter is given

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