ED Surge

OCTOBER 7, 2024

Encouraging students to complete work outside of class has always been a struggle. But many college professors say it has gotten even harder in recent years as students prioritize their mental health, have trouble adhering to deadlines and are more skeptical of the purpose of homework. One cause is the pandemic, and how it disrupted middle and high school for today’s traditional-aged college students.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 11, 2024

Here are popular online resources to teach about using games in education ( click here for updates to the list ): Battleship on Google Sheets Breakouts by BreakoutEdu.com — a bit like Webquests but more comprehensive Breakout Room Template Game Show Templates –Frazzle, Jeopardy, Family Feud, Price is Right, more Gamified Syllabus –a template to create games A Google A Day Economics and Finance BizKids –games to teach business and finance History Beat the Bard –using Shakespearean characters Cl

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Cool Cat Teacher

OCTOBER 8, 2024

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter This episode of The 10 Minute Teacher was a lot of fun. Not only did I get to interview my principal, Jonathan Dyal, but my film class, the “Sherwood Showstoppers,” filmed the interview. (I'm so proud of how much they are learning!) After a tweet I sent out in October 2023, George Couros and Allyson Apsey invited me to write a chapter about Jonathan in their book What Makes a Great Principal : The Five Pi

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All About STEM

OCTOBER 11, 2024

Have you signed up for Apprenticeship Support & Knowledge for Schools & Colleges? Take a look at this video to find out more. The ASK Programme is fully funded by the Department for Education so there is no cost to schools or colleges to access the support, and the programme is also a PAL compliant provider.

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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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ED Surge

OCTOBER 7, 2024

Today’s students will enter careers that haven’t even been imagined yet. With AI and automation reshaping entire industries, the skills employers once valued are being overtaken by the need for creativity, adaptability and technological fluency. But how can schools equip students with these essential competencies? Brian Johnsrud Director of Education Learning and Advocacy, Adobe To explore this challenge, EdSurge sat down with Brian Johnsrud , the director of education learning and advocacy at A

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Middle Web

OCTOBER 8, 2024

In her third article examining the five key questions she has identified to help students become critical readers, author and NBCT Marilyn Pryle recommends helping them evaluate text, whether on paper or online, to develop a habit of inquiry and, when appropriate, skepticism. The post Help Readers Discover What a Text Is Hiding first appeared on MiddleWeb.

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All About STEM

OCTOBER 11, 2024

Date: 13 November 2024 9.00am – 3.15pm Check your inbox: The Liverpool City Region Careers Hub is inviting Careers Leads or Careers Team members in Liverpool City Region schools and colleges to their Careers Leader Planning Day. Booking details can be found in your LCR Careers Hub Weekly Newsletter or you can email for further details.

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ED Surge

OCTOBER 8, 2024

Miguel Quinteros spent over a decade as something of a tech-savvy teacher — one not afraid to try new things in the classroom, in hopes that they would make learning more interesting, more intuitive and more engaging for his students. He took that proclivity to the next level a few years ago, when he accepted a position as a K-12 technology coach in a small school district in western Michigan.

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Box Light

OCTOBER 8, 2024

Don’t miss this opportunity to discover how AI can enhance your 3D modeling experience! In the "Using AI to Design 3D Models" webinar, Braydon Moreno, Director of STEM at Boxlight, will guide you through various tools that can simplify the design process and allow your students to create impressive 3D models with ease.

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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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STEM Discovery Education

OCTOBER 7, 2024

The majority of the 5.5 million English Language Learners (ELLs) in the U.S. public school system speak Spanish as their first language, which makes the capability of teaching math in Spanish, using bilingual teachers or teaching assistants, a high priority. Many of these students may have difficulty learning effectively in English and require specialized or […] The post Six Strategies to Help English Language Learners in Math appeared first on Discovery Education Blog.

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All About STEM

OCTOBER 10, 2024

National Tree Week begins on the 23rd of November 2024 and you can celebrate with your learners using these STEMsational projects! Trees absorb carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and produce most of the oxygen we breathe. We need to nurture them and plant more.

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ED Surge

OCTOBER 8, 2024

When Robert Ubell first applied for a job at a university's online program back in the late ’90s, he had no experience with online education. But then again, hardly anyone else did either. First of all, the web was still relatively new back then (something like the way AI chatbots are new today), and only a few colleges and universities were even trying to deliver courses on it.

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Middle Web

OCTOBER 6, 2024

Teaching about Judaism, Christianity and Islam needs to be a staple in middle school world history and culture classes. On the anniversary of October 7, Lauren Brown points out misconceptions and offers resource ideas to help counter students' frequent confusion. The post Teaching about Judaism, Christianity & Islam first appeared on MiddleWeb.

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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!

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Box Light

OCTOBER 7, 2024

Get ready! Boxlight is coming to Micro K12 TechFest North at Tulalip Resort in Tulalip, Washington on October 10, 2024! Swing by Booth #207 to see our innovative solutions in action. Discover how we enhance classroom safety and boost student engagement, making a significant difference in educational practices. Don’t miss this chance to elevate the teaching and learning experience!

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All About STEM

OCTOBER 10, 2024

This lecture is free to attend and suitable for all aged 16 and above. Book your place All About STEM is making it happen across the North West.

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ED Surge

OCTOBER 10, 2024

When Meta held its annual conference at the end of September, the tech giant announced it is betting that the next wave of computing will come in the form of smart eyeglasses. Mark Zuckberberg, Meta’s founder and CEO, held up what he described as the first working prototype of Orion, which lets wearers see both the physical world and a computer display hovering in the field of vision.

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Middle Web

OCTOBER 6, 2024

Whatever classes you teach, it can be a tremendous challenge to find engaging texts that help students develop key literacy skills. Teacher educator Curtis Chandler offers resources to find nonfiction texts online and, if needed, ready them for students with assists from AI. The post Tips to Finding Engaging Cross-Curricular Texts first appeared on MiddleWeb.

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Basic-Mathematics

OCTOBER 7, 2024

The average calculator will display the average along with step-by-step explanation for an infinite amount of numbers

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Defined Learning

OCTOBER 10, 2024

Bids for attention are student attempts to seek connection, and how educators respond—by turning towards, away, or against—can significantly affect relationships and trust. Educators can foster a positive learning environment by creating opportunities for connection, mapping relationships for impact, and teaching students to make healthy, constructive bids for attention, ultimately nurturing their social, emotional, and academic development.

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Scientix

OCTOBER 11, 2024

CC-BY, Unsplash Introduction Parents should be included as partners in the child’s STEM learning, since it has been proven that family involvement in the kindergarten environment has many benefits for children. Parents can prepare their children to become the creators and inventors of tomorrow with STEM. By taking traditional learning concepts and twisting them to favour hands-on experiences and real-world applications at home, parents can foster the development of their children’s i

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Middle Web

OCTOBER 10, 2024

Tamra Stambaugh and Paula Olszewski-Kubilius provide a guidebook to move forward with gifted programs that meet the needs of students living in poverty. “This will be a resource that shapes our gifted education program a long time into the future,” writes G/S teacher Kim Rensch. The post Serving Gifted Students from Low-Income Homes first appeared on MiddleWeb.

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STEMe

OCTOBER 11, 2024

Copyrighting Benefits: Copyrighting protects other people from stealing original work and makes sure that your work is recognized as yours and can only be used by others with permission. One can copyright creative works such as books, movies, songs, software, architecture, art, compositions, dramatic works, and literary works. It is critical that one copyrights their work to prevent their hard work from being stolen for other people’s benefits.

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Carly and Adam

OCTOBER 11, 2024

As election season approaches, it’s the perfect time to engage kids in learning about the electoral process while incorporating STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) concepts! These activities can help students develop a deeper understanding of democracy, voting, and problem-solving—all while fostering critical thinking and creativity. Below are some Election STEM activities and challenges that will excite young learners as they explore the intersection of STEM and civics!

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CoderZ

OCTOBER 10, 2024

Robotics is at the forefront of some of the fastest growing industry careers. As technology rapidly transforms these industries, graduating students with a comprehensive robotics education has become more crucial than ever. It is key for educational institutions to equip students with practical experience in robotics and advanced industry in order to prepare them for future careers.

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Online Math for All

OCTOBER 6, 2024

Digital SAT Math Problems and Solutions (Part - 50)

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Teach Hub

OCTOBER 8, 2024

Stress is an inevitable part of teaching. The pressure can feel overwhelming with students to guide, lessons to plan, and a never-ending to-do list. While it’s understood that stress comes with the job as an educator , that doesn’t mean you have to let it take over your life. The key is learning how to manage it effectively. Below are a few strategies to help you keep stress at bay and maintain your well-being throughout the school year.

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Carly and Adam

OCTOBER 10, 2024

Elections are an excellent opportunity to introduce kids to the concepts of leadership, decision-making, and citizenship. These engaging election-themed STEM activities will not only spark curiosity but also provide a hands-on learning experience for kids. Through these activities, children will create their own ballot box, build a podium, design a campaign button, and learn about citizenship and leadership using inspiring books like Grace for President , Duck for President , and Sofia Valdez, F

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STEMe

OCTOBER 6, 2024

Farmington, CT. By Sudhiksha Kokkula Have you ever wondered what's going on inside your body when you catch a cold or the flu? It's all thanks to your incredible immune system - a highly sophisticated network of cells, tissues, and organs working around the clock to keep you healthy. Imagine your body is a castle, and the immune system is the army tasked with defending it against invading enemies.

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