ED Surge

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Most of us know what to expect in a face-to-face classroom: Students sitting in rows, facing instructors and listening to lectures, watching videos displayed on screens up front, or, in smaller classes, participating in lively discussion. Altogether, a modest set of conventional choices we’re all familiar with as students and faculty on campus. But in the last couple of decades, since the introduction of online instruction in higher ed, students now expect a much wider range of options — a colle

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Ask a Tech Teacher

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Reliable internet sources are the same as those you would search for in the library. You want: primary sources unbiased sources sources with the background and training to understand the topic Young students have difficulty understanding these rules. They have barely learned about ‘primary sources’ and have no idea how to select unbiased ones.

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All About STEM

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

A new initiative from the Combined Authority’s Careers Hub brings together studios, educators and industry organisations to pave the way for the next generation of video game creators. Mayor of the Liverpool City Region Steve Rotheram has announced his pledge to develop a new generation of creators who can take the region’s video game industry to the next level.

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Box Light

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Ensuring the safety of students and staff is a top priority for teachers and school administrators. When everyone knows they are in a secure place, teachers can concentrate on teaching, and students can feel confident about coming to school to learn and grow. This security is made possible with the right technology and providing teachers with effective training to ensure that the school environment is safe and supportive.

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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

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Imagine you’re putting together a puzzle. Where do you start? With the corners and edges to create a frame? Maybe by looking at the picture on the box? Now, imagine you’re putting together a puzzle without all of the pieces. Impossible! Helping students actively participate in learning and building background knowledge around new topics can […] The post Accessing New Content Through Active Learning appeared first on Discovery Education Blog.

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MooMoo Math & Science

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Proportion Word Problems Steps for solving and setting up Proportion word problems. 1. Circle the two items you're comparing. 2. Set up and label the unit for your first ratio. 3. Set up the second ratio and include a variable for the unknown value (the value you're trying to find). 4. Solve using a cross product. 5. Check cross products and make sure your answer is LOGICAL!

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Online Math for All

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

SAT Math Percents Worksheet

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Online Math for All

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

SAT Math Questions and Answers

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Online Math for All

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Percents Worksheet

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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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