ED Surge
SEPTEMBER 4, 2024
I can’t pinpoint exactly when I developed anxiety, but that’s because I didn’t know about it. When I was growing up, I didn’t hear about the topic of mental health unless it was the butt of a joke. However, I do remember when I first learned that the tightening in my chest, the burning sensation in my hands and the sleepless nights were related to anxiety.
Ask a Tech Teacher
SEPTEMBER 6, 2024
In these 169 tech-centric situations, you get an overview of pedagogy—the tech topics most important to your teaching—as well as practical strategies to address most classroom tech situations, how to scaffold these to learning, and where they provide the subtext to daily tech-infused education. Today’s tip: Using digital books Category: Problem-solving As you discuss reading and the technology tools that inspire students in this activity, here’s a poster with nine reasons why students w
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All About STEM
SEPTEMBER 5, 2024
Request a STEM Ambassador for your school or STEM Club and your pupils can learn from professionals who work in the field! STEM Ambassadors have a plethora of projects and amazing activities to offer.
Career in STEM
SEPTEMBER 5, 2024
In this second post in our top STEM internships series , we’ll focus on the best technology-based STEM internships! These internships are best for those who want to work in fields such as computer science, programming, electrical engineering, or information technology (IT). According to the US Department of Labor Statistics , computer science jobs are among the fastest-growing, in-demand, and highest paying jobs available.
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
SEPTEMBER 3, 2024
Chaula Butterworth was a stay-at-home mom before the pandemic, raising her three school-aged kids. But as her youngest child’s school district sought to return to in-person learning in 2021, Butterworth felt something of a call to service. Many teachers and school staff were reluctant to return to crowded classrooms and hallways as the virus continued to spread.
STEM Education Central brings together the best content for STEM education professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
All About STEM
SEPTEMBER 5, 2024
Make learning about careers and apprenticeships fun! The Amazing Apprenticeships arcade is packed with interactive games and quizzes to help young people explore and learn about apprenticeships. Match jobs to roles, guess the apprenticeship emojis, identify real apprenticeships, name the logos and more. Click the links below to have a go.
Teach Science for All
SEPTEMBER 4, 2024
Reflecting on My Past Work I have a tradition where every summer I consider what I want to do the following academic year. Do I want to keep working as a consultant and part-time college instructor? Or do I want to dig into something else?
ED Surge
SEPTEMBER 6, 2024
Crisis. Fatalistic. Overwhelming. That’s how some experts say the current national conversation about youth mental health is framed — and counter to its goal, that lens is hurting the ability to find solutions that help adolescents better weather mental health struggles. They spoke during a media briefing on youth mental health organized by the FrameWorks Institute, a nonprofit that studies how people think about social issues.
Ask a Tech Teacher
SEPTEMBER 4, 2024
Here are the most-read posts for the past month: 40+ Word Study Websites 15 Webtools in 15 Weeks–the video Creating and Using Curriculum Maps Video Tech Ed Resources for your Class–K-8 Keyboard Curriculum Tech Ed Resources for your Class–Digital Citizenship Tech Ed Resources–K-12 Tech Curriculum Tech Ed Resources–Lesson Plans 35+ Online Audio Resources 20 Online Resources About Digital Storytelling Here’s How to Get Started with Ask a Tech Teacher Here’s a preview of what’s coming up
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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.
All About STEM
SEPTEMBER 5, 2024
The Careers & Enterprise Company is seeking applicants for its next Youth Advisory Group (YAG) cohort, and applications are now open! “We are looking to bring together a group with a wide diversity of educational and training backgrounds who are passionate about ensuring all young people receive brilliant careers support throughout their time in education.
Starfish Education
SEPTEMBER 1, 2024
These best-practices for launching a great STEM year foster a collaborative learning environment and get kids interested in learning!
ED Surge
SEPTEMBER 3, 2024
Jeremy Price was curious to see whether new AI chatbots including ChatGPT are biased around issues of race and class. So he devised an unusual experiment to find out. Price, who is an associate professor of technology, innovation, and pedagogy in urban education at Indiana University, went to three major chatbots — ChatGPT, Claude and Google Bard (now called Gemini) — and asked them to tell him a story about two people meeting and learning from each other, complete with details like the names of
Ask a Tech Teacher
SEPTEMBER 3, 2024
A friend of mine (who I’ll leave anonymous, at her request) struggled with the challenges of teaching and personal life. Teaching was her passion, but its demands soon overshadowed her personal needs. Last year, she was assigned a particularly large class whose requirements consumed too many evenings and weekends, leaving insufficient time for her kids and husband.
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These easy-to-use design briefs outline student objectives, challenges, and materials needed to complete each 30-minute to 4-hour lesson. ITEEA’s Integrative STEM curriculum, Engineering byDesign, includes many more standards driven hands-on activities just like these!
All About STEM
SEPTEMBER 4, 2024
The British Science Association invite you to join their latest webinar for a practical overview of how to submit project work for Silver and Gold CREST Awards. Who should attend? As well as providing an overview of the CREST Criteria, this session will be packed with top tips and links to relevant information. The BSA Education Team will also be available to answer any questions.
Middle Web
SEPTEMBER 3, 2024
As Kasey Short enters her 20th year as a middle grades educator, she's been thinking a lot about some lessons she's learned that now help her build a strong foundation in the early weeks of each school year. See how her tips for beginning teachers match up with your own. The post 20 Things I’ve Learned to Start the Year Strong first appeared on MiddleWeb.
STEM Education Shopping
AUGUST 31, 2024
In an increasingly digital world, the demand for skills in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) is higher than ever. But the path to developing these crucial skills doesn’t have to be dull or daunting. Enter STEM educational toys—a revolutionary way to introduce children to complex concepts through fun, hands-on learning experiences.
Box Light
SEPTEMBER 3, 2024
Many educators struggle with engaging students across different subjects and helping them see the connections between them. For example, how can you make a history lesson relevant to students who are more interested in technology? Interdisciplinary learning addresses this challenge by integrating multiple subjects into a cohesive experience. By leveraging interactive tools, schools can make learning more engaging and effective, helping students connect concepts across disciplines.
All About STEM
SEPTEMBER 4, 2024
For Chemistry Week 2024, the Royal Society of Chemistry is offering grants of up to £500!
Middle Web
SEPTEMBER 5, 2024
100-Word Stories is a valuable resource, providing a structured yet flexible framework that serves as a tool to enrich language instruction and a catalyst for exploration and creative expression in the classroom. It will be especially valuable to her SLIFE learners, writes Melinda Stewart. The post 100-Word Stories to Support SLIFE Literacy first appeared on MiddleWeb.
EiE Blog
SEPTEMBER 6, 2024
Introducing YES Enrichment: Youth Engineering Solutions' newest set of STEM activities for enrichment learning for after school and activity camps.
Teach Hub
SEPTEMBER 4, 2024
As we navigate the new school year, having a rock-solid classroom management plan is key. Without it, you might find yourself in a whirlwind of chaos. Communicating your expectations, rules, and procedures from the get-go sets the tone for a smooth year in your classroom. Let’s dive into the top classroom management mistakes you’ll want to avoid this school year.
Online Math for All
SEPTEMBER 5, 2024
Digital SAT Math Problems and Solutions (Part - 39)
Middle Web
SEPTEMBER 1, 2024
In her second article examining the five key questions she has identified to help students become critical readers, author and NBCT Marilyn Pryle recommends helping them move beyond what the text (or video, audio, meme, and so on) "says" and instead ask what it "shows." The post Critical Readers Search Beyond ‘Right’ Answers first appeared on MiddleWeb.
Teach Science for All
SEPTEMBER 5, 2024
Overview Young Minds Inspired recently released a FREE middle school mini-unit titled Biodiversity at Risk: Today’s Choices Matter. This lesson sequence is based on the NASEM Earth & Life Sciences report which you can find HERE.
Teachers are Terrific
SEPTEMBER 5, 2024
Scientific Method projects can be fun, surprising, highly engaging, and full of learning! Let’s take a close look at 6 ideas. A few years ago I mentioned the scientific method to my STEM students and was met with blank looks. They had never heard of it! What?! Well, I started creating lessons right then to make sure we covered the fascination of science experiments, procedures, and the surprising results that may happen!
Online Math for All
AUGUST 31, 2024
Digital SAT Math Problems and Solutions (Part - 37)
STEM Education Works
SEPTEMBER 1, 2024
AI is a powerful tool that, when used wisely, can significantly benefit classroom learning. Word of caution due to AI still being relatively new, it’s important to carefully review its outputs to avoid sharing incorrect information with students or parents. AI is only as effective as the prompts you provide, so be detailed when providing directions to minimize potential errors.
STEMe
SEPTEMBER 1, 2024
Geographic tongue, also referred to as migratory glossitis , is a relatively rare condition affecting approximately 1-3% of the global population. It causes patches of the tongue and buccal cavity to become inflamed, resulting in discolored splotches temporarily imprinted into the dorsum, resembling a map, hence its name. What makes this condition intriguing is that it is idiopathic; meaning its root cause is unsettled among scientists, although there has been speculation of its correlation with
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