ED Surge
JUNE 26, 2024
While summer is the busiest time of year for military families to transition to their next duty station, throughout the school year, they move from state to state, and sometimes even across the world. Even after 16 years of being married to the military, my family learned that my husband would be moving in an unaccompanied permanent change of station for a year overseas.
Ask a Tech Teacher
JUNE 24, 2024
Creative writing techniques can make essays more engaging and original while maintaining the required objective structure. A member of the Ask a Tech Teacher team, when preparing an essay example for her class on the impacts of social media on mental health, used freewriting to brainstorm ideas and created a vivid opening scene describing a teenager’s day (she teaches High School), highlighting moments of social media interaction and their emotional effects.
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All About STEM
JUNE 26, 2024
Amazing Apprenticeships has produced a schedule of events and campaigns for the autumn term aligned with useful resources. This invaluable planner can enhance school career guidance and engage students, staff, parents and carers in apprenticeships.
Teach Hub
JUNE 28, 2024
If you’re looking for a new and exciting way to engage learners while enhancing their learning experience, then consider incorporating a podcast. This dynamic and easily accessible tool is revolutionizing classrooms everywhere. Whether you’re a veteran teacher or just beginning your career, integrating podcasts into your lessons can enhance your student’s learning experience.
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.
ED Surge
JUNE 28, 2024
A couple of years ago, as schools that had been forced to go virtual due to the coronavirus pandemic began to bring students back on campus, Pedro Olvera noticed that his phone started ringing more. Olvera spent much of his career as a school psychologist in Santa Ana Unified School District, just a stone’s throw from Disneyland, where about 40 percent of students are English learners who speak Spanish.
STEM Education Central brings together the best content for STEM education professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
All About STEM
JUNE 26, 2024
“Careers Hubs bring together schools, colleges, employers, and apprenticeship providers in local areas across England. The goal is to make it easier for schools and colleges to improve how they prepare young people for their next steps.” Careers Hubs are organised as partnerships between The Careers & Enterprise Company and institutions with a stake in local economic growth.
Middle Web
JUNE 24, 2024
Educators tend to fill every moment with our voices, writes teaching coach Patty McGee. Yet the most powerful learning can happen when we are silent, making room for student-to-student communication, customized feedback, and a trusted space for students to reveal what they know. The post “I Can’t Hear You with All of Your Talking” first appeared on MiddleWeb.
ED Surge
JUNE 25, 2024
The movement to keep smartphones out of schools is gaining momentum. Just last week, the nation’s second-largest public school system, Los Angeles Unified School District, voted to ban smartphones starting in January, citing adverse health risks of social media for kids. And the U.S. Surgeon General, Vivek Murthy, published an op-ed in The New York Times calling for warning labels on social media systems, saying “the mental health crisis among young people is an emergency.
Ask a Tech Teacher
JUNE 23, 2024
It’s summer, time for teachers to recharge their cerebral batteries. That could mean reading, going on field trips, spending time with online PLNs, or taking calls from family members who usually end up at voice mail. For many, it means attending conferences like ISTE June 24th or the NEA Aspiring Ed Conference June 29th to learn the newest ideas in AI, Chromebooks, Robotics, and more.
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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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All About STEM
JUNE 26, 2024
The CREST Awards scheme is the British Science Association’s flagship programme for 5 to 19 year olds. During a CREST Award project, students take on the roles of scientists, researchers, engineers and designers to pursue their own ideas – inspiration & innovation all in one! You can browse a fantastic selection of free CREST Award resources here and filter them by award or topic.
Box Light
JUNE 25, 2024
Exciting news for educators, administrators, and IT staff: Boxlight is launching a new technology, unmatched in its capabilities that everyone can agree on and will love. FrontRow UNITY and FrontRow UNITY Campus are first-of-its-kind ed tech solutions that completely unify technology both within the class and school. With UNITY, the ability to instruct, announce, and alert is taken to a completely new level.
ED Surge
JUNE 24, 2024
Imagine being a district leader tasked with selecting the ideal educational technology tools from a sea of thousands of options. The stakes are high: The right choice can transform classrooms, while the wrong one can waste precious resources. How do you decide? At the heart of this challenge is understanding how districts approach their edtech procurement decisions.
Ask a Tech Teacher
JUNE 27, 2024
When my friend, Emma, was preparing for finals, she used Trello to organize her study schedule, Quizlet for flashcards, and weekly Google Meet sessions with classmates to discuss tough topics, transforming her test stress into an effective study routine. Why so many digital crutches? Because studying for exams can feel overwhelming. The right digital tools makes it manageable, even rewarding.
All About STEM
JUNE 26, 2024
As a STEM Ambassador, you can visit the STEM Ambassadors Community Training Hub for training and guidance to support your volunteering. There are numerous live online support sessions too including Got Time to Give? Got Time to Give? STEM Learning host online, 30-minute sessions for you to find out more about a volunteer opportunity and ask any questions you may have.
STEM Discovery Education
JUNE 26, 2024
ISTE Live 2024 just wrapped up, and it was an event full of timely conversations, innovative ideas, and emerging technologies. The Discovery Education Team enjoyed connecting with educators, listening to sessions, and learning about the latest technology coming to classrooms! Read on to find five memorable mantras we gleaned from ISTE 2024 and plan to […] The post Top 5 Memorable Mantras from ISTE 2024 appeared first on Discovery Education Blog.
Box Light
JUNE 28, 2024
Although most schools are out for summer, June 30th marks National Meteor Watch Day, celebrating the wonder of meteors, also known as shooting stars. Add this activity to your teacher toolbox to ignite curiosity and expand your students' understanding of our universe. Plan now for an unforgettable classroom experience.
Ask a Tech Teacher
JUNE 28, 2024
Essay writing is a crucial skill for academic and professional success because it teaches clear, logical, and persuasive communication. The Ask a Tech Teacher team has come up with 10 practical tips to enhance your essay writing abilities, covering aspects like thesis development, structure, evidence, transitions, and proper grammar: Mastering the Art of Essay Writing Do you find essay writing daunting?
PCS Edventures
JUNE 26, 2024
Teaching is a profession that attracts passionate individuals who find fulfillment in guiding future generations. However, according to NORC at the University of Chicago, fewer than 1 in 5 Americans would recommend pursuing a career in K-12 education. This highlights the need for innovative solutions to address recruitment and retention concerns. Fortunately, STEM education offers powerful tools to support educators and reignite a passion for the profession.
Carly and Adam
JUNE 27, 2024
Fine motor skills aren't just for little kids. As children grow, the development and refinement of fine motor skills continue to play a crucial role in their overall learning and ability to perform everyday tasks. For older children, these skills are essential for activities such as writing, typing, and using tools, all of which are foundational for academic success and future careers.
The Innovative Educator
JUNE 27, 2024
You may have noticed that I haven't written on my blog since last fall. While I haven't been too open about my accident in public spaces, I feel it's time to give folks who knew about my accident and those who didn't an update. Background: Last fall, I was struck from behind and run over by a hit-and-run taxi driver in a Chevy Suburban SUV while crossing the street at a crosswalk with the right of way.
Ask a Tech Teacher
JUNE 22, 2024
Makeblock and xTool Set to Ignite ISTE 2024: A Glimpse into the Future of STEAM Education As the curtains draw closer for the 2024 International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) Conference, the educational community is abuzz with anticipation. Scheduled to take place from June 24-26 in the vibrant city of Denver, the event stands as a lighthouse for those seeking to revolutionize their classrooms with the latest in educational technology.
CSTEM
JUNE 28, 2024
Written by: Reagan Flowers, Ph.D. In a recent FutureEd webinar , educational professionals and other stakeholders examined the deep-seated inequities in K-12 gifted and talented programs. To discussion centered around three school districts that have adopted an alternative structure of advanced education, aiming to broaden opportunities for more students while supporting advanced learning.
STEMe
JUNE 28, 2024
In the vast tapestry of scientific history, few threads are as the tale of Babbage. Known as the eccentric visionary who followed his own mechanical rhythm, Babbage was more than just a mathematician and inventor; he was a true tech rebel whose actions and creations continue to impact computational science today. Picture a world where punch cards were outdated, and binary code was merely a concept in Babbage's mind.
Northeastern University
JUNE 27, 2024
Today concludes the first week of this year’s Young Scholars Program; the Michael B. Silevitch and Claire J. Duggan Center for STEM Education is delighted to welcome our 2024 cohort of scholars to campus! The Young Scholars Program ( YSP ) is a free program that aims to provide rising high school seniors with the opportunity to enrich their educations and future careers through meaningful hands-on research and projects hosted by Northeastern University.
STEM for Kids
JUNE 25, 2024
Raleigh, North Carolina USA 6/25/2024 STEM For Kids is excited to announce the release of the July STEM Calendar, a unique and educational resource designed to highlight significant historic events in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM). This calendar aims to inspire curiosity, appreciation, and a deeper understanding of the remarkable achievements and milestones that have shaped our world.
Carly and Adam
JUNE 24, 2024
Fine motor skills are crucial for first graders as they continue to develop the dexterity and hand-eye coordination needed for everyday tasks. Here are some engaging activities designed to enhance fine motor skills in first graders, helping them build strength and precision in their hands and fingers. 13 Fine Motor Activities for First Grade Stacking Lacing Cutting Tracing Pattern Stacking Hole Punching Cutting and Gluing Taping Play Dough Sculpting Geoboards Symmetry Cutting Line Formation Shoe
MooMoo Math & Science
JUNE 24, 2024
When you multiply two negative numbers, is the answer a negative or positive number? Follow these two simple rules in order to multiply properly. 1. When both signs are the same, the answer will be positive. 2. When one sign is positive, and one is negative, the answer will be negative. For example, -5 x -4 = 20 -5 x 4 = 20 3 x 6 = 18 -4 x - = 24 This same rule applies to division of two integers.
Northeastern University
JUNE 27, 2024
Today concludes the first week of this year’s Young Scholars Program; the Michael B. Silevitch and Claire J. Duggan Center for STEM Education is delighted to welcome our 2024 cohort of scholars to campus! The Young Scholars Program ( YSP ) is a free program that aims to provide rising high school seniors with the opportunity to enrich their educations and future careers through meaningful hands-on research and projects hosted by Northeastern University.
Fiendishly Clever
JUNE 23, 2024
Dr Audrey Cameron OBE, CChem, HonFRSC Audrey holds the position of Chancellor’s Fellow, where her focus lies at the intersection of science education and British Sign Language research, and she is a Chemistry tutor on the PGDE Secondary Education (Chemistry/ General Science) course.
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