Ask a Tech Teacher
FEBRUARY 22, 2022
Here are popular 3D Printing resources teachers are using: 3D Bear. Cricut Machine –to cut materials. Create 3D Printing Designs. 3D Doodler Pen. MakerBot PrintShop. Onshape. SculptGL. Sketchup. Tinkercad –create your own 3D print designs. Download 3D Printing designs. GrabCad. Smithsonian X3D –download 3D print designs of Smithosonian artifacts.
Educators Technology
FEBRUARY 25, 2022
Netiquette is the digital equivalent of the traditional etiquette. Netiquette (net + etiquette) is the code of proper conduct applied to communication on virtual online spaces.read more.
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ED Surge
FEBRUARY 22, 2022
A satellite launch expected later this year could expand the availability of high speed internet for the nation’s students. The launch of ViaSat-3, a trio of ultra high capacity GEO satellites, is part of ViaSat's ambition to create a global network of high-capacity internet. Each of the satellites will offer more than one terabyte per second of total network output, a thousand times the capacity of the company's first generation satellites, which the company says will allow educators and studen
Cool Cat Teacher
FEBRUARY 28, 2022
From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Teacher professional development needs to be practical, fit your schedule, and improve your classroom — and I’ve found professional development from Advancement Courses that does just that! Recently, I took a course from Advancement Courses called Teaching Computer Science in 6-12.
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.
Computer Science Teacher
FEBRUARY 16, 2022
Error messages, in theory, are there to help programmers. Of course there are problems with then in practice. With students, the biggest problem is that they don’t read the messages. I’ve long ago lost count of the times a student told me they had an error but can’t tell me what it is (or was) because they closed it without reading it. Getting students to read the message and to try to work out the problem themselves can be a struggle but one we have to attempt.
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Ask a Tech Teacher
FEBRUARY 7, 2022
Thousands of teachers every year take education classes to renew their license, move up to the next salary range at their school (I did that–often), or learn teaching skills they didn’t get in their degree program (like remote teaching or in-depth technology). This used to mean enrolling at your local college or online institution. Now, the right classes may not be available, or available but at the wrong time, or the class is full before you get a chance to enroll.
Educators Technology
FEBRUARY 11, 2022
Science is all about exploring (and enjoying) the wonders of the world around us. Videos make this exploratory experience even engaging and fun. Through videos science is brought to life.read more.
ED Surge
FEBRUARY 10, 2022
With science and technology jobs expected to grow twice as fast as other occupations over the next decade amid rapidly shifting demographics , creating a robust and diverse pipeline into STEM fields is essential to ensuring U.S. competitiveness and working toward racial equity. But neither will happen unless we address the fundamental gatekeeper to all STEM fields: undergraduate calculus.
STEM Next
FEBRUARY 15, 2022
In celebration of International Day of Women and Girls in Science, STEM Next joins an esteemed panel hosted by the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy . On Friday, February 11, 2022, national leaders demonstrating a commitment to girls of color across science and technology, discussed critical topics like developing a STEM identity and sense of belonging, mentorship, and creating deliberate pathways for young women to pursue STEM.
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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.
Computer Science Teacher
FEBRUARY 24, 2022
I love xkcd cartoons. I came across this one thing morning that shows the benefits(?) or rounding up. My immediate idea was “what a great programming project!” One of the first “hello world” type of exercises I often assign is simple conversations. Fahrenheit to centigrade, miles to kilometers, etc. This is a step beyond that but with a difference. The difference is rounding up and its effect on accuracy.
Teach Science for All
FEBRUARY 2, 2022
I don’t talk about it much on this site but I’m not only a huge science education nerd, I’m also a huge everyday nerd. I read and collect graphic novels and comic books.
Ask a Tech Teacher
FEBRUARY 14, 2022
Learning hit a bump in the education road as it attempted to adapt traditional and proven in-person schooling to remote environments during a worldwide pandemic. The metaverse–though far in the future–offers an interesting option for teaching without touching. It burst into the headlines when Facebook changed its name to Meta –arguably, a foreshadow to their future endeavors.
Educators Technology
FEBRUARY 24, 2022
Loom is a screen and camera recording tool that allows you to create screencasts and video tutorials. Loom is available for Mac, Windows, as a Chrome extension, and as an app for iOS and.read more.
ED Surge
FEBRUARY 8, 2022
Tell me about your dog. What type is it? What color is it? How much does it weigh? If you’ve got a cat, same questions apply. What’s the dog-to-cat ratio in your classroom (or office or home)? If you’re able to answer these, that’s how you teach data science to third graders—taking what seem like complex or abstract concepts and applying them to tangible elements in students’ lives.
Computing Education Research Blog
FEBRUARY 24, 2022
March 2-5 is the ACM SIGCSE Technical Symposium for 2022 in Providence, RI. (Schedule is here.) I am absolutely thrilled that my collaborator, co-author, and wife is receiving the Outstanding Contributions to Education award! She is giving a keynote on Friday morning. Her abstract is below. She’s got more papers there, on CS Awesome, on her ebooks, and on Sisters Rise Up.
Defined Learning
FEBRUARY 15, 2022
Creativity is crucial when it comes to education. According to the Future of Jobs report , creativity is one of the three top “must-have” skills in our workforce and society. Since creativity is crucial for learning, fostering creativity should be a natural function of schools. Think about it: our children enter school filled with curiosity and imagination and wired for creativity.
User Generated Education
FEBRUARY 27, 2022
As someone who, for years, has been using educational technology, I have said the often stated quote, Technology won’t replace teachers, but teachers who don’t use technology will be replaced. More recently I heard the quote from my brilliant colleague, George Couros , Technology won’t replace great teachers, but in the hands of great teachers can be transformational.
Ask a Tech Teacher
FEBRUARY 4, 2022
Simulations and games have grown from rote drills using a computer to challenging learning experiences for students that hone problem-solving and critical thinking skills. They are fun for students, keep them engaged, and teach the foundational pieces of a lesson. I. ‘ve talked about gamifying elements here and here (and under this tag ). Ask a Tech Teacher contributor, Christian Miraglia, retired educator and now education consultant, goes into depth about simulations–what these are
Educators Technology
FEBRUARY 19, 2022
ClassDojo is a classroom management system that allows teachers to track and manage students behaviour. Teachers can set up their own classes and invite students to join. Parents can also join the.read more.
ED Surge
FEBRUARY 8, 2022
As schools become more focused on continuous improvement and the development of growth mindsets, educators continue to evaluate how they can assess their students' learning to better inform instructional practices. This is foundational to both teachers and their administrators. How can we personalize things that have historically been standardized to see if they meet every individual learner’s needs?
EiE Blog
FEBRUARY 1, 2022
We’re honored to celebrate Black History Month with you this year! This year, we will be focusing on the innovations and achievements from Black and African American scientists, engineers and mathematicians. Keep an eye on our blog for additional resources for and featuring Black STEM professionals this month and year round.
Starfish Education
FEBRUARY 1, 2022
Last week, we held the EPIC STEM Challenge Fly-Off and, wow, did we have fun! Teams from all over the region joined us (safely, of course) to play our 2021. The post Help Pick Our 2022 EPIC STEM Game appeared first on Starfish Education.
Robot Lab
FEBRUARY 24, 2022
By Dan Matthews. All children deserve the right to be set up for success, and one of the ways children are prepared to do their best in school is based on their access to technology. Technology is a great equalizer for all children, and all children can become better learners through the use of technology — especially children with disabilities. Despite this benefit of technology in the classroom, however, not all technology is accessible to all children.
Ask a Tech Teacher
FEBRUARY 16, 2022
I’ll never forget the day years ago when I stood in a donut shop, half asleep, bed head, with a monster sugar deficit. As I got to the front of the line, the man before me said, “I’ll pay for hers, too.” I didn’t know him. We hadn’t commiserated over how Krispy Kreme was always crowded. I’d just slogged onward, waiting my turn, eager to taste my apple fritter.
Educators Technology
FEBRUARY 16, 2022
Updated in February 2022 Learning about the anatomy and physiology of human body does not have to be a tedious task. Technology has tremendously facilitated it. From online experimental labs to.read more.
ED Surge
FEBRUARY 22, 2022
With COVID-19 still very much a factor on college campuses, virtual office hours have become an increasingly critical aspect of the education that students are receiving in this hybrid world. Virtual office hours have become an increasingly critical aspect of the education that students are receiving in this hybrid world. UNC’s Learning Center states the case plainly for its students : “Attending office hours, whether in person or online, can give you [the student] valuable time to better unders
STEM Sport
FEBRUARY 20, 2022
Introduction: Diversity in the STEM workforce is a hot topic among professionals and education leaders. Most people have their own opinions on why diversity is important to any workforce. Below is an article that takes a unique approach to diversity in STEM. It speaks to why it is essential that we diversify the STEM workforce and move towards a common goal.
Box Light
FEBRUARY 9, 2022
In the past year cultivating empathy has become a need in every classroom, helping students and teachers navigate the challenges of our ‘new norm.’ We all realize two years in that the growing feelings of isolation, lack of community, and limited interaction have affected how our students engage and develop relationships. As we approach two years of masking, social distancing, hybrid learning, remote learning, and more, how can cultivating and nurturing empathy bring positive results to the clas
Defined Learning
FEBRUARY 9, 2022
This is the fourth of four posts about project-based learning and the most commonly used frameworks for effective teaching. In my first post , I talked about how teachers can move from traditional teaching to project-based learning without totally reinventing their practice because PBL aligns with the frameworks for effective teaching already used by many schools, districts, and other organizations.
Ask a Tech Teacher
FEBRUARY 23, 2022
Here’s a great list of shortkey helps for keyboarding on the Internet, software, or anywhere else: More articles: Computer Shortkeys That Streamline Your Day. Create Shortkeys for Windows Tools. Favorite Shortkeys for Special Needs. 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.
Educators Technology
FEBRUARY 3, 2022
Coding, as Scratch Jr stated, is the new literacy. It is the buzzword in education and beyond. There is now an increasing emphasis on incorporating computer science classes in elementary schools.read more.
ED Surge
FEBRUARY 4, 2022
Sean Michael Morris knows that he has cultivated a certain “ethos” over his career in higher education—as a self-described critic of edtech and a champion of helping professors improve their teaching. So he was not surprised when his latest job change led to a firestorm of criticism on academic Twitter and social media this week. The news: He left his job at the University of Colorado at Denver to become an executive at Course Hero, a controversial homework-help site derided by many professors.
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