Middle Web
AUGUST 4, 2024
In Julie Hasson’s annual back to school dream, she's trying to organize thousands of rubber ducks in a rushing river. Fortunately she has strategies for dealing with that sense of being overwhelmed. They begin with a well-sorted to-do list and a focus on realistic optimism. The post 3 Ways to Relieve Back to School ‘Overwhelm’ first appeared on MiddleWeb.
Ask a Tech Teacher
AUGUST 23, 2024
I get thousands of visitors a day–over six million since I started. The most common reason why you-all drop by is for resources. I have lots of them–lesson plans, tips and tricks–but one area I have not enough depth is the experiences of fellow teachers: your personal teaching experiences your informed take on tech ed topics Education pedagogy If you’re interested in guest posting on this blog or start your own column, leave a comment below and I’ll be in touch.
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ED Surge
AUGUST 1, 2024
Many teachers and professors are spending time this summer experimenting with AI tools to help them prepare slide presentations, craft tests and homework questions, and more. That’s in part because of a huge batch of new tools and updated features that incorporate ChatGPT, which companies have released in recent weeks. As more instructors experiment with using generative AI to make teaching materials, an important question bubbles up.
All About STEM
AUGUST 28, 2024
Advance planning and apply for funding! British Science Week starts on the 7th of March 2025 and the theme will be ‘Change & Adapt’ During the week, schools are encouraged to celebrate with STEM activities and events. Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths can all be linked to changes in nature, technology, space, and more.
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.
Box Light
AUGUST 26, 2024
When theoretical learning doesn't fully resonate, the ability to create real, physical models can transform the educational experience. The Robo 3D printer , paired with MyStemKits , offers young aspiring pilots and engineers a powerful platform for bridging the gap between concept and application, fostering hands-on learning and sparking innovation in STEM education.
STEM Education Central brings together the best content for STEM education professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
Middle Web
AUGUST 20, 2024
To avoid experiencing co-teaching within an imbalanced power relationship, author, NBCT and co-teaching coach Elizabeth Stein shares a process that strengthens co-teaching through a dynamic exchange of individual and collective power – truly in partnership with one another. The post How to Create a Co-Teaching Power Zone first appeared on MiddleWeb.
Ask a Tech Teacher
AUGUST 26, 2024
Tips for Teachers to Balance Work and Life During the Busy Parent-Teacher Conference Season The parent-teacher conference season often demands your full attention since you will have to create and update records as well as give specific feedback to every parent about their child. The workload during this season is often bulky, and one may not have adequate time to focus on personal commitments.
ED Surge
AUGUST 14, 2024
Of the nearly 10,000 students enrolled at Brookdale Community College in central New Jersey, about 17 percent are still in high school. Some of them travel to the campus during the school day to take courses in introductory English, history, psychology and sociology. Others stay right at their own secondary schools and learn from high school teachers who deliver college-course lessons.
All About STEM
AUGUST 20, 2024
Have you signed up for Apprenticeship Support & Knowledge for Schools & Colleges (ASK)? Take a look at this video to find out more. ASK offers a range of activities for KS4 and KS5 students including the new Development School Programme which provides bespoke, intensive support for disadvantaged or underrepresented cohorts in England.
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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.
Box Light
AUGUST 15, 2024
Many educators struggle to meet the needs of diverse learners. Success demands more than traditional instruction; it requires an integrated approach that ensures equity and inclusion for students of all backgrounds and abilities.
Defined Learning
AUGUST 1, 2024
Transversal skills are universally applicable abilities that remain essential despite the constant evolution of the job market and specific hard skills. Learn about the crucial role of transversal skills and why educational systems are increasingly incorporating them into the curriculum to prepare students for success across various contexts.
Middle Web
AUGUST 25, 2024
This school year teacher-coach Mona Iehl is committing to do less so that her math students can do more. More thinking, more problem solving, more growing, all to empower them to take the lead in their learning and give them space to figure things out. Learn how she does it! The post Do Less This Year to Let Kids Do More in Math first appeared on MiddleWeb.
Ask a Tech Teacher
AUGUST 16, 2024
Digital storytelling is a modern form of storytelling that uses digital tools and multimedia elements to craft and convey narratives. It blends traditional storytelling with digital technologies, allowing stories to be told through various digital formats, including videos, podcasts, blogs, social media, interactive websites, and multimedia presentations.
ED Surge
AUGUST 13, 2024
2023 was the hottest year ever recorded on the planet — by far. More than halfway in, 2024 is on track to exceed it, with June the hottest month on record and July 22 the hottest day. Everyone is feeling it — energy bills are up, social plans are disrupted, sleep and exercise are more elusive. In early care and education, children and caregivers are finding that it’s disrupting their everyday routines and experiences.
All About STEM
AUGUST 14, 2024
Teachers – In this free 30-minute webinar from STEM Learning, you and your KS1 class will have the opportunity to meet a STEM Ambassador who works within the nuclear industry and hear all about their job and what nuclear energy is. After the STEM Ambassador has presented, participating classes can put questions to them for the remaining time.
Box Light
AUGUST 13, 2024
The integration of Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics (STEAM) education in all facets of classroom instruction has become crucial for equipping digital natives with the skills needed to thrive in the rapidly expanding tech job market.
EiE Blog
AUGUST 26, 2024
The impact of a collaboration between the Museum of Science, Boston's PK-12 education division and National Grid: Natural Gas & Electricity.
Middle Web
AUGUST 11, 2024
So much to do! As teachers in grades 4-6 enter their first classrooms, Kathleen Palmieri offers keys to getting started. She includes accessing mentors, keeping track of planning, Google tools, engaging students, finding sources for class libraries and décor, and self-care. The post New to Teaching Grades 4-6? Try These Ideas first appeared on MiddleWeb.
Ask a Tech Teacher
AUGUST 29, 2024
Here are a few of the popular resources teachers are using to BTS resources from Microsoft BTS resources from Teachers Pay Teachers Back to School Survival Kits BTS Toolkit from Education.com Make a class photo in Pixton EDU –image credit Deposit Photos ([link] We write about back to school often on Ask a Tech Teacher. Here are some of the past articles I think you’ll like: 3 Apps to Help Brainstorm Next Year’s Lessons 5 FREE Web Tools for a New School Year 5 Tech Ed Tools to Use thi
ED Surge
AUGUST 1, 2024
Tiaja Gundy was just 19 years old when she started working at Federal Hill House, an early learning center in Providence, Rhode Island. It was 2016, and back then, she lacked experience and expertise working with young children. She had no intention of staying in the field long-term. This story also appeared i n The 19th. But the work grew on her. Gundy started out as a “floater,” helping with infants, toddlers and preschoolers as needed.
All About STEM
AUGUST 5, 2024
National Coding Week is going to be so much fun! National Coding Week begins on the 16th of September 2024 and this year, the theme is artificial intelligence (AI). National Coding Week encourages people to engage with coding, whether they are complete beginners or seasoned professionals looking to enhance their skills.
Box Light
AUGUST 28, 2024
Inclusive education ensures that all students have access to quality learning, regardless of their abilities. Students with hearing challenges often face significant barriers that can hinder their academic progress. Investing in high-quality audio solutions bridges learning gaps and creates an environment where every student can thrive, benefiting both educators and students.
Teach Hub
AUGUST 22, 2024
As a child, having the ability to bounce back after something goes wrong is not always easy. While some kids naturally seem more resilient, many others struggle. According to the Anxiety and Depression Association of America , anxiety disorders affect 31.9 percent of children aged 13 to 18. Young children who suffer from anxiety often find it harder to cope and recover when things are not going well.
Middle Web
AUGUST 28, 2024
While questions about literature can focus on identifying elements, Jason DeHart wants to expand his students' thinking beyond matching words and examples. He begins with two questions designed to move students deeper into a text: "What's that?" and "What's that doing there?" The post 2 Questions Help Move Kids Deeper into Texts first appeared on MiddleWeb.
Ask a Tech Teacher
AUGUST 19, 2024
Hello! Ask a Tech Teacher is a group of tech ed professionals who work together to offer you tech tips, advice, pedagogic discussion, lesson plans, and anything else we can think of to help you integrate tech into your classroom. Our primary focus is to provide technology-in-education-related information for educators–teachers, administrators, homeschoolers, and parents.
ED Surge
AUGUST 29, 2024
The SAT is to standardized testing what the floppy disk is to data storage. Providers of some of the most popular standardized tests are rethinking their offerings as new AI tools are challenging traditional techniques for finding out what students know — and allowing new ways to give and score tests. For instance, ETS, one of the oldest and largest players in standardized testing, is moving away from traditional college entrance exams like the SAT to focus on new approaches to measure the skill
All About STEM
AUGUST 29, 2024
Ignite your students’ passion for Earth science with this FREE 30-minute geology webinar! Interactive, fun, and educational – perfect for kids aged 7-11.
Defined Learning
AUGUST 29, 2024
Integrating AI and digital tools into education provides many benefits including streamlining assessment, increasing efficiency in instruction, enabling educators to assess students and provide feedback faster, personalizing learning for students, and more. Learn how to select the right AI tools and read about a few tool suggestions to assist lesson planning and assessment.
Box Light
AUGUST 8, 2024
Interactive technologies like gamification, virtual reality (VR), and augmented reality (AR) are reshaping classrooms, offering immersive and engaging learning experiences. These advancements have a profound impact on educational outcomes, with studies showing that gamified learning increases student engagement and retention.
Middle Web
AUGUST 29, 2024
Ariel Sacks illustrates for teachers the practicality and value of bringing more opportunities for students to imagine and create during writing instruction, says Stacy Haynes-Moore. One highlight: The book includes four months of curriculum with integrated roles for students. The post Engaging All Students with Imaginative Writing first appeared on MiddleWeb.
Ask a Tech Teacher
AUGUST 9, 2024
Here are popular online audio resources ( click for update to lists ): Audacity –free download for Windows, Macs, Linux Audionote – Syncs audio with typed notes so you can hear what was said at any time (app) AudioPal –records a message that is then embeddable into your website or blog Audio Memos Free – The Voice Recorder ( free with ads or $0.99 without ads) (app) Beautiful Audio Recorder — record directly from your browser; pretty easy to use with some editing functions DropVox (fee) (ap
ED Surge
AUGUST 19, 2024
For the past couple of years, unrelenting change has come fast. Even while schools are stuck dealing with deep challenges, COVID-19 pandemic relief funding is running its course. Meanwhile, new technologies seem to flow out in an unstoppable stream. These often have consequences in education, from an increase in cheating on assignments enabled by prose-spewing chatbots, to experiments that bring AI into classrooms as teaching assistants or even as students.
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