Starfish Education

MAY 26, 2022

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Defined Learning

MAY 17, 2022

As we wind down the school year, educators may be looking for some new ideas to boost student engagement, spark some curiosity for learning, or perhaps just take some new risks with new methods and tools in their classrooms. I think this time of year presents a perfect opportunity for doing this as it gives us some fresh ideas to explore and learn with our students.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 26, 2022

As you end your school year, there are lots of details that must be taken care of. If you use Google Classroom, here’s a list, created by Ask a Tech Teacher contributor, Scott Winstead: How to Clean Up Google Classroom for the Summer. As the school year comes to an end, teachers everywhere are getting ready for summer break. For many, this means cleaning out classrooms and organizing materials for the next year.

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ED Surge

MAY 19, 2022

A version of this article first appeared at the Medium site of the Stanford GSE Office of Innovation and Technology. Blockchain has gotten plenty of attention lately as a new mode of exchange, allowing experimental cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and the sale of NFTs in ways that leave an unalterable, fully transparent public record that tracks the transfer and ownership of digital things.

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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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Cool Cat Teacher

MAY 21, 2022

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. The end of the school year can be so exciting and give us ideas for great teaching. Jillian DuBois talks about her end of the school year and from the conversation we have twelve inspiring ideas for classrooms everywhere including: How to Use the element of surprise in learning.

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Accelerate Learning

MAY 17, 2022

Many STEMscopes employees come from a teaching background. In this 2-part blog, we draw on their past experiences to share perspectives and advice on a variety of parent-teacher partnering issues.

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STEM Next

MAY 26, 2022

Seven Fun and Family-Friendly Ideas for a Summer of STEM. coauthored by Linda Kekelis and Teresa Drew. Photo by Christopher Beloch on Unsplash. Summer is coming. So is the search for ideas to support summer learning. With less structure and more time for self-directed play, summer is an ideal time to encourage children’s interests, confidence, and creativity.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 20, 2022

At the beginning of the 21st century, the definition of digital equity revolved around the provision of a digital device to every student. Usually, that meant desktop computers, iPads, and laptops, either in small groups or 1:1. As digital equity discussions matured and hyperbole became reality, educators found that those loudly-touted digital devices often became paperweights.

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ED Surge

MAY 17, 2022

The pandemic has dragged on, prompting colleges to ricochet back and forth on mask mandate policies and rules about holding classes in person versus online. Professors report that students are disengaged , so much so that it’s even hard to get them to take advantage of free support services. Many faculty and staff members say they feel burned out and demoralized.

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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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Cool Cat Teacher

MAY 16, 2022

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. As you prepare for your summer, teachers, you know you need to rest to be your best. I hope you take time with your family and friends and find hobbies to replenish all that has depleted your energy. For those teachers who need professional development and CEUs this summer, you want your PD to replenish you.

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Educators Technology

MAY 10, 2022

Online classroom timers are web-based tools to use in your class to measure time. These tools have a number of pedagogical benefits. Using timers with students will absolutely help them develop an.read more.

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Accelerate Learning

MAY 5, 2022

All of us have had teachers that have touched our lives. For some of us, it’s been a few simple words of encouragement that conveyed a sense of empowerment; for others, it’s learning and discovery that blossomed into a lifelong passion or career. Each of us at STEMscopes has had these experiences and we wanted to share a few of them with you to show our appreciation this Teacher Appreciation Week.

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Computer Science Teacher

MAY 16, 2022

My son’s school, he’s principal of an elementary school, had a Bingo themed fundraiser yesterday. I can’t help but think about how things are done with any event like this. My first thought was about the Bingo cards themselves. Typical Bingo cards consists of a five by five grid. The letters B I N G O label the columns and each column has a random number.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 16, 2022

Here are a few of the popular resources teachers are using for Architecture and Engineering: Architecture. ASCEville –Civil engineering jobs, activities. Autodesk HomeDesigner –free; for olders or HS. Classroom Architect. The Geometry of Sustainable Architecture –in Google Earth. Design. Design Evo –create logos for free. Engineering. ASCEville –Civil engineering jobs, activities.

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ED Surge

MAY 27, 2022

Matt Gibson spends a lot of his time thinking about how people learn. As a fifth grade math teacher and instructional coach in New Orleans, Gibson has become increasingly interested in effective teaching informed by cognitive science —otherwise known as learning science—and how it can help teachers improve their practice. That’s thanks in large part to Gibson’s participation as a coaching fellow at the Louisiana Resource Center for Educators.

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Cool Cat Teacher

MAY 2, 2022

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Years ago when I discussed strategy with a Disney Cruise leader, they told me that people tend to remember how an experience starts and how it ends. Therefore, they designed events with intentionality, particularly on the first day and the last night. So, I adopted this approach in my own classroom and so has today's guest fourth-grade teacher, Alana Stanton.

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Educators Technology

MAY 10, 2022

Following requests from multiple readers, I went ahead and curated for you what I think are some of the best teacher planners in Amazon. There are numerous web tools that you can use to create your.read more.

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Accelerate Learning

MAY 17, 2022

Many STEMscopes employees come from a teaching background. In this 2-part blog, we draw on their past experiences to share perspectives and advice on a variety of parent-teacher partnering issues.

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Computer Science Teacher

MAY 13, 2022

The Computer Science Teachers Association (CSTA) and the Kapor Center are conducting a survey of K-12 computer science teachers in the United States. The CS education landscape continues to evolve, and we want to hear directly from teachers about your experiences, challenges, and what resources would be most useful to you at this time. Having detailed and current information allows policymakers, curriculum & PD providers, State Departments of Education, membership associations, and other org

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 8, 2022

Many Americans celebrate Armed Forces Day annually on the third Saturday of May. It is a day to pay tribute to men and women who serve the United States’ armed forces. Armed Forces Day is also part of Armed Forces Week, which begins on the second Saturday of May. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years. She is the editor/author of over a hundred tech ed resources including a K-12 technology curriculum , K-8 keyboard curriculum, K-8 Digital Citizenship curriculum.

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ED Surge

MAY 9, 2022

Last spring, we looked to summer with hopes that the 2021-2022 school year would be different, easier, better. In many ways it was. Students returned to their school buildings, we had months of lower COVID rates and some of kids’ favorite learning strategies—like group projects, stations and flexible seating—came back. In other ways, this school year was harder.

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Cool Cat Teacher

MAY 10, 2022

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Did you know you can use a live translator app in PTA meetings, parent teacher conferences, and presentations — that actually works? Did you know there is a tool that will translate your parent newsletters? How about one that parents can use to translate homework so they can help their children?

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Educators Technology

MAY 26, 2022

What is plagiarism and how to avoid it? Two questions every student need to be able to answer clearly and decidedly. To this end, I compiled this collection of educational videos that will help you.read more.

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STEM Education Works

MAY 17, 2022

To close out my blog posts for the school year, I interviewed eight public school teachers and librarians. They asked to remain anonymous, but here is a summary of their teaching assignments this year: High school family and consumer science. Middle school library. Middle school English language arts. Middle school math. Elementary library. Elementary science.

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Middle Web

MAY 22, 2022

When differentiation and rigor are intertwined the result helps all students learn at high levels. Combining the two is not more work, it’s more effective, says teaching consultant Barbara R. Blackburn. Using a content literacy lesson, she shares her three-group strategy. The post How to Keep the Rigor in Differentiated Lessons first appeared on MiddleWeb.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 6, 2022

Mother’s Day in the United States is annually held on the second Sunday of May. This year, that’s May 11th. It celebrates motherhood and it is a time to appreciate mothers and mother figures. Many people give gifts, cards, flowers, candy, a meal in a restaurant or other treats to their mother and mother figures, including grandmothers, great-grandmothers, stepmothers, and foster mothers.

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ED Surge

MAY 23, 2022

The pandemic forced lasting changes on the American education system. It also brought an explosion of private investments into edtech. What exactly that means for the future technology in schools is still uncertain. The pandemic bump that many edtech firms experienced has faded, but private capital’s interest in edtech, and in shaping the education system, remains.

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Cool Cat Teacher

MAY 15, 2022

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Lumio has become my go-to exam review tool. I can quickly add review materials, create quick practice problems and work, and give students a way to practice without me. In this blog post, I’ll share how Lumio is a great tool for classroom teachers everywhere, whether you’re reviewing for a tough exam like my Computer Science class or teaching a regular lesson.

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Educators Technology

MAY 19, 2022

Below is a collection of some of great painting and colouring apps to help your kids unleash their expressive creativity and develop fine motor skills. These apps, mostly colouring games, provide.read more.

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EiE Blog

MAY 5, 2022

National Space Day is Friday, May 6th! Every year, the first Friday in May is dedicated to celebrating the extraordinary achievements, benefits, and opportunities in the exploration of space. To join in the celebration, check out these activities that show how science, engineering and math help us understand space!

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User Generated Education

MAY 22, 2022

One of my favorite things to do as an educator is to create lessons plans that help students address content standards through authentic learning activities and develop transferrable skills. For the stop motion animations, both English Language Arts Common Core and ISTE Standards were addressed. Plus, students had fun, were fully engaged, and developed a greater tolerance for long term projects.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 31, 2022

Teaching Channel is one of my favorite hands-on resources for how to teach. They offer lots of videos from the classroom, showing teachers at work, but also well thought out discussions on topics that impact education. This one is on mindfulness. I hope you enjoy it: Mindfulness to Calm, Focus, & Learn. By Alexa Simon on May 5, 2022. Mindfulness is a health and well-being practice utilized by families from around the world.

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