Middle Web
FEBRUARY 8, 2023
What do your students believe about learning? Beliefs affect behaviors, and their perspective on failure is decisive. Teaching coach Barbara Blackburn examines 3 beliefs that impact the ability to learn and offers strategies to help students focus on growth. The post 3 Key Beliefs that Impact Students’ Learning first appeared on MiddleWeb.
Robot Lab
FEBRUARY 6, 2023
By Shannon Flynn People are increasingly interested in how robots can help humans. From manufacturing facilities and complicated surgical procedures to preventing loneliness among older people and other isolated individuals, the possibilities are endless. Another area of significant interest relates to how robots could supplement therapy for people with autism.
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Box Light
FEBRUARY 7, 2023
The years have zipped by, and it still surprises me that I’m in my seventh year of teaching! In these seven years, I’ve taught grade 6 and grade 8 science - Life Science, Physical Science Honors, Comprehensive 1, and Comprehensive 3 Science. Currently, I’m enjoying my 8 th grade science classes and have the privilege of serving as the Science Department Lead at my school.
ED Surge
FEBRUARY 9, 2023
The statistics are well known: only 35 percent of students are reading proficiently by grade 4, and NAEP reading scores are the lowest in decades. Although most students can learn to read, the majority are not reaching their full potential. A significant step toward improving our nation’s literacy landscape is relying on brain-based, science of reading instruction.
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.
All About STEM
FEBRUARY 7, 2023
During National Apprenticeship Week, STEM Learning is promoting apprenticeships throughout the world of STEM and you can get involved, straight from your home or classroom. Apprenticeships: Earn While You Learn, is a 360 degree online careers exhibition which offers you the chance to visit over 25 national employer stands across a wide range of sectors in the UK.
STEM Education Central brings together the best content for STEM education professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
STEM Education Works
FEBRUARY 6, 2023
Selecting the best software for your 3D printer can feel like an overwhelming task, especially if you are operating on a limited budget. In this week’s blog, we’ll look at three popular (and FREE!) software programs you can use in your classroom. Tinkercad Tinkercad is the gold standard of design software, especially for younger students and beginners.
ED Surge
FEBRUARY 10, 2023
Students want teachers who are emotionally present, empathetic to their experiences and who invest in their well-being and success. Teachers crave those same things — empathy, support and investment — from families, school and district leaders and the public. In my experience, there's an empathy gap for teachers. What I didn’t recognize or acknowledge is that this has created an empathy gap for students as well.
All About STEM
FEBRUARY 6, 2023
On the International Day of Women and Girls in Science, share your stories, celebrate women and girls who are leading innovation and call for actions to remove all barriers that hold them back. This year’s International Day of Women and Girls in Science will address the theme “Innovate. Demonstrate. Elevate. Advance.
Ask a Tech Teacher
FEBRUARY 9, 2023
Every year, the world grows smaller, making the importance of language learning greater. Ask a Tech Teacher contributor, Roman Zhidkov, has interesting ideas on easy ways to learn a new language using already-available online technology: How to Use Tech for Language Learning As an educator, I’m always looking for ways to facilitate learning through technology.
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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.
Know Adam's Blog
FEBRUARY 8, 2023
When we invite students to investigate real-world phenomena as scientists and engineers, we’re giving them the opportunity to link what they learn in class to the world around them. Challenging students to uncover how and why a phenomenon occurs by questioning, testing, and discussing it engages them in deeper learning. When students realize they can use their scientific knowledge to explain and predict real-world phenomena, we are helping kickstart a lifetime love of learning.
ED Surge
FEBRUARY 8, 2023
Competition is a critical element of our society. It exists in nature and it is a cornerstone of our economy, but there’s a lack of consensus among psychologists as to whether competitiveness is learned or if it’s instinctual and part of human nature. Some argue that competitiveness is a trait, while others believe it’s a mix of genetic and environmental factors.
All About STEM
FEBRUARY 9, 2023
Practical information and guidance for schools, special schools and colleges. Helping schools and colleges prepare and inspire young people for the fast-changing world of work is at the heart of what The Careers & Enterprise Company do, and across the country, there have been countless inspiring examples of schools and colleges doing just that for young people with Special Educational Needs.
Ask a Tech Teacher
FEBRUARY 7, 2023
Before teaching Lesson Plans using Photoshop, be sure to cover the basics with students: Open Photoshop. Notice the tool bars at the top. These will change depending upon the tool you choose from the left side. These are the crux of Photoshop. We’ll cover about ten of them in fifth grade. The rest will have to wait. The right-hand tools are used independent of the left-hand tools.
Ellipsis Education
FEBRUARY 9, 2023
By Katie Baird Content Marketing Manager As a teacher, you are not only responsible for educating your students about academic subjects, but also for helping them develop important life skills. Image shows students brainstorming together around a table. A poster on the table is covered in sticky notes. One student is showing an idea he wrote on a sticky note to the others.
ED Surge
FEBRUARY 6, 2023
LOS ANGELES — Tucked at the end of a hall in General Benjamin O. Davis Middle School in Compton is Room 105. Students know it as the “wellness center,” where they sometimes go for counseling sessions. “A lot of people believe that it’s only adults who go through things in their lives,” says Neftalí Alcocer, a seventh grader at the school who’s used the center.
All About STEM
FEBRUARY 10, 2023
AstraZeneca will be hosting virtual work experience opportunities for Year 10 students in the UK over several weeks during June/July 2023. The week-long experience will showcase the development of a medicine, including the different functions involved and the early careers entry points into these roles. AstraZeneca make medicines that change people’s lives.
Ask a Tech Teacher
FEBRUARY 6, 2023
It used to be simple to post grades. Add up test scores and see what the student earned. Very defensible. Everyone understood. It’s not that way anymore. Here are factors I consider when I’m posting grades for my tech students: Does s/he remember skills from prior lessons as they complete current lessons? Does s/he show evidence of learning by using tech class knowledge in classroom or home?
Smore Science
FEBRUARY 7, 2023
The great apes include the bonobos, orangutans, gorillas, and chimpanzees. Credit: Wikimedia/Alain Houle (Harvard University) As per a recent study in PLOS Biology, scientists state that humans and apes have common gestures used for communication. The study was led by Dr. Kirsty Graham of St. Andrews University in Scotland. According to the study, the use of gestures for communication is common between humans and other ape species.
ED Surge
FEBRUARY 9, 2023
After a long weekend of grading essays, I submitted the final grades for English 101. Then I got an email from the scheduling coordinator. Just a heads up, she wrote, likely you’ll have just one course next semester. We were about to head into our winter break. That meant I had less than a month to find yet another source of income to pay my bills. My teaching workweek was practically full-time, but I had two other jobs.
All About STEM
FEBRUARY 9, 2023
Happy National Apprenticeship Week! If you’re thinking about your career journey or next steps and would like to know how to make an impression, join the Founder and Director of Amazing Apprenticeships, Anna Morrison, for a masterclass on how to impress employers! This webinar is part of the ASK (Apprenticeship Support and Knowledge for Schools and Colleges) project and features three fantastic.
Ask a Tech Teacher
FEBRUARY 10, 2023
This is one of the most popular lessons I teach to Excel beginners. It is relevant, instantly usable and makes sense from the beginning. Click the images below to enlarge them for viewing. –from 55 Technology Projects for the Digital Classroom Copyright ©2023 usna.wordpress.com – All rights reserved. [link] Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years.
Carly and Adam
FEBRUARY 7, 2023
Are you ready for some football? Engage students during football season with STEM! Students design and create a Field Goal and Paper Football. Students compete and keep score with a fun game of Paper Football! Material List: Construction Paper Pipe Cleaners Straws Tape Scissors Popsicle Sticks Rubber Bands Small Plastic Condiment Cups or Dixie Cups Paper Football STEM Challenge is more than just a simple football craftivity.
ED Surge
FEBRUARY 6, 2023
When was the last time your institution considered the effectiveness of your learning management system (LMS)? If you are like most schools, your LMS was put to the test in the last few years due to rapid shifts to online learning. Your institution may benefit from a thorough LMS evaluation, a process that analyzes faculty, student body and course needs and determines if a new system would better fit current demands.
All About STEM
FEBRUARY 7, 2023
Have you got Valentine’s vibes? Did you know that CREST projects can help promote happiness and well-being to learners and their loved ones? There are gifts to make, healthy-heart activities, creative activities and games and students can work towards a CREST Award by completing them. Spread the love and choose your favourite, there’s a broad selection and many are suitable for home-learning too!
Robot Lab
FEBRUARY 10, 2023
By Devin Partida STEM educators have numerous tools at their disposal to keep students engaged with technology. It’s necessary in a tech-driven world, where students crave modern interactivity to maintain their attention and process concepts. Robotics is steadily becoming commonplace in classrooms as incorporation simplifies complex ideas and promotes sustainability to youth.
Middle Web
FEBRUARY 9, 2023
Sara Kugler’s Better Book Clubs offers teachers a valuable resource that supports authenticity and independence in book clubs, helping students deepen comprehension and elevate their conversation. Anne Anderson outlines the book’s take on scaffolding, grouping, and more. The post Revamp Book Clubs to Deepen Comprehension first appeared on MiddleWeb.
The Tech Savvy Science Teacher
FEBRUARY 7, 2023
Many of us use animations PowerPoint and Google Slides to strategically reveal specific information. Usually, you would select the textbox or image, click on the animations tab and select the animation you want. The trouble lies when you want to do something like hiding and revealing part of an image. I made a quick video to show you the process I use for this.
All About STEM
FEBRUARY 7, 2023
We are proud to announce that we will be sponsoring the LOBAL 22/23 Bill Hughes Senior Shield and Marlborough Trophy! Excerpt: All About STEM and All About Futures support businesses and organisations to access or develop outreach and engagement activities, with the purpose of providing the inspiration and direction required to help young people identify future careers and life-opportunities.
ED Week
FEBRUARY 9, 2023
There is a persistent income gap among students taking computer science classes in high school and those who aren't.
Middle Web
FEBRUARY 6, 2023
In an authentic math community students understand their ideas are valuable and their participation is necessary to grow the community’s collective understanding. One way to facilitate this, writes author Gina Picha, is by having regular math conferences with your students. The post Turn Your Math Class into a Math Community first appeared on MiddleWeb.
STEM Sport
FEBRUARY 6, 2023
Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) learning is essential to a student’s core curriculum. Educators around the world are putting an emphasis on STEM learning in the classroom to improve STEM literacy and prepare students for the rapidly growing STEM workforce. One way parents can aid their child’s education is by implementing STEM lessons at home during the school year and summer months.
All About STEM
FEBRUARY 6, 2023
The International Day of Mathematics (IDM) is a worldwide celebration of maths taking place on the 14th of March. All countries are invited to participate through activities for both students and the general public in schools, museums, libraries and other spaces. Take a look below as we’ve brought together an awesome list of maths resources for school, STEM club or home.
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