Ask a Tech Teacher

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Ask a Tech Teacher is officially on Thanksgiving break so I’m going to pop in here with two posts from our international team that just couldn’t wait: Top 5 Game Development Platforms for Young Coders: Building Skills with Fun –perfect for those still doing Hour of Code in December (see below) From Blank Page to First Chapter: A Beginner’s Guide on How to Start Writing a Book– for the teacher-authors following Ask a Tech Teacher, a how-to primer on writing the book that r

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ED Surge

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Since the pandemic, the number of students who are missing class has risen. More than a quarter of students were “chronically absent,” meaning they had missed 10 percent of classes or more, during the 2021-2022 school year. That was a steep increase from the 15 percent of students missing that much class before the pandemic. In fact, absenteeism has become such a nationally notable problem that it was picked up by the White House in May.

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Computer Science Teacher

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

An interesting article was shared on Facebook recently - Is the 'Hour of Code' the New 30-Minute Saturday Morning Cartoon Commercial? Take a look at it. It may make you think. One statement there is that "corporate-sponsored Hour of Code tutorials for the nation's schoolchildren have blurred the lines between coding lessons and product infomercials.

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All About STEM

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

We recommend CREST Awards on our All About STEM Competition Resources page alongside a host of partner activities – there are so many projects to choose from for all ages.

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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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Basic-Mathematics

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Interactive lesson and practice showing how to use the slope and one or two points to write the equation of line in slope intercept form.

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Ellipsis Education

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

The Benefits of Hands-On Learning in Computer Science and STEM Education Introduction At Ellipsis Education, we believe hands-on learning is at the heart of building deep, lasting understanding in computer science. It’s not just about learning how to code; it’s about really understanding the core concepts that power technology. Through unplugged activities, coding projects, teamwork, and real-world exposure, students build the skills they need to thrive.

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CoderZ

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Technology in the classroom has transformed learning, offering innovative ways to engage and educate students. One edtech solution that has become a favorite among students of all ages is utilizing video games for learning. Video games have become a valuable tool in the classroom to enhance learning outcomes and motivate students to stay engaged. Educational video games offer students an opportunity to learn or practice curriculum and other educational content while playing a fun virtual game.

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Ellipsis Education

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

The Benefits of Hands-OnLearning in ComputerScience and STEM Education Introduction At Ellipsis Education, we believe hands-on learning is at the heart of building deep, lasting understanding in computer science. It’s not just about learning how to code; it’s about really understanding the core concepts that power technology. Through unplugged activities, coding projects, teamwork, and real-world exposure, students build the skills they need to thrive.

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Online Math for All

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Digital SAT Math Problems and Solutions (Part - 78)

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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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Online Math for All

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Digital SAT Math Problems and Solutions (Part - 76)

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