ED Surge
JULY 4, 2023
Kareem Edouard has been doing research for years on how to make children’s media more inclusive. And these days he’s putting those ideas into practice — on a big platform. He’s applying his research as a creative producer for a new show on PBS called Work It Out Wombats! , aimed at teaching concepts of computational thinking to kids ages 3 to 6. Edouard is no stranger to making media.
Ask a Tech Teacher
JULY 5, 2023
Many educators–and students–would like to use video to share ideas, but can’t master the skills required to edit out parts they don’t want. One of our Ask a Tech Teacher contributors has a simple way to accomplish this: How to Cut Unwanted Parts of a Video: a Step-By-Step Guide Video editing is a powerful tool that enables you to refine your footage, eliminate unwanted sections, and produce professional-looking content.
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Accelerate Learning
JULY 5, 2023
The value of teacher professional development in facilitating student achievement cannot be overstated. Here we discuss the importance of thorough planning, evaluation, and a holistic approach to professional learning and the concept of educative curriculum to promote ongoing growth and excellence in education.
All About STEM
JULY 7, 2023
The Careers & Enterprise Company has launched a new Teacher Development Course, designed to support subject teachers in understanding their role in careers education and how they can help young people achieve their best next step. Teachers can access this course and more by joining the CEC Digital Hub. The hub is a space designed especially for schools, special schools, colleges and ITPs.
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
JULY 7, 2023
As an English language teacher in an international primary school and a language learner myself, I often think about how many K-12 students in the United States are given the opportunity to study another language in school. The answer? Not enough. There are a number of research organizations collecting data about foreign language study and multilingualism in the U.S., however, with insufficient and lagging data from schools, this research has its limitations.
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Middle Web
JULY 4, 2023
What might students learn about the “invisible process” of reading prose fiction by a comparative study of a novel and its graphic novel counterpart? Jason DeHart promises high interest and aha moments as readers see the story not only with their minds but with their eyes. The post Pairing Graphic Novels with Their Text Originals first appeared on MiddleWeb.
All About STEM
JULY 7, 2023
The LFC Foundation aims to reduce the impact on those communities facing high levels of multiple deprivation by offering employability support to students across the Liverpool City Region and beyond. “If you’re age 16-25, currently not in education, employment or training and living in the Liverpool City Region, then you’re eligible to sign up for a range of our free employability programmes!
ED Surge
JULY 5, 2023
Joshua Davenport feels like he really knows how to talk to people. After a stint as a restaurant server, eight years working as a community crisis liaison, and the last three years as a restorative interventionist in a public high school, he’s learned how to read people, how to build their trust, and how to form meaningful connections with them. Those are all skills that he expects will serve him well when he becomes a classroom teacher in the not-too-distant future.
Ask a Tech Teacher
JULY 3, 2023
Every month, subscribers to our newsletter get a free/discounted resource to help their tech teaching. K-5 New Teacher Survival Kit 9 ebooks, 65 digital posters $222.95 Marked down to $178.95 July 4th, 2023 K-5 tech curriculum textbooks (Common Core aligned)–a year’s worth of skills-based, project-based learning that ties into class units. Ultimate Guide to Keyboarding: K-5 –K-5 keyboard curriculum–essentials of keyboarding in 45-minutes a week K-8 Digital Citizenship curriculum –click for mo
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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.
Computing Education Research Blog
JULY 7, 2023
My main activity for the last year has been building two new courses for our new Program in Computing for the Arts and Sciences (PCAS), which I’ve blogged about recently here (with video of a talk about PCAS) and here where I described our launch. Here are the detailed pages describing the courses (e.g., including assignments and examples of students’ work): COMPFOR 121: Computing for Creative Expression COMPFOR 111: Computing’s Impact on Justice: From Text to the Web When we got the go-ahead to
All About STEM
JULY 7, 2023
This webinar brought to you by the ASK Programme is the last in a series of learning and development sessions funded by the Department for Education. ‘Apprentice Early Connect’ is an exciting new way of finding and applying for apprenticeships that is being launched in October 2023. Watch and find out how this will be of benefit to your students or children.
ED Surge
JULY 6, 2023
For professors and students, summer break has arrived! (Not so much, though, for parents figuring out child care.) We couldn’t let too much of this special season pass without bringing you an EdSurge summer reading list. It’s more than a little partial, because every single recommendation is a story of ours, published so far in 2023. However, to bring a bit of balance, we based our selection on which higher ed stories have been most popular with you, our dear readers.
The STEM Laboratory
JULY 2, 2023
Spring is just around the corner and my kiddos are itching to start planting seeds. Our little DIY sprout house made from sponges had my kids giddy with excitement. Combining engineering and science into one awesome project was a motivating way to learn about germination. It definitely brought a whole new meaning to the word “greenhouse”!
Starfish Education
JULY 6, 2023
STEM activities, like making a periscope, keep kids learning & help them explore STEM in a fun way. Plus, they help kids explore possible STEM careers too!
All About STEM
JULY 6, 2023
ESERO UK has just released a set of teaching resources for primary school children linked to the European Space Agency EUCLID Mission. These curriculum-linked resources are based on the exciting real-life launch of the Euclid Space Telescope. Through simple models and hands-on activities, the children are introduced to the work of space scientists seeking to discover more about our universe and.
Box Light
JULY 5, 2023
We are excited to announce that a firmware update for the MimioPro 4 is coming soon! An OTA update will be available July 7, 2023 exclusively for MimioPro 4. For more information on utilizing NDMS Premium for OTA updates, kindly reach out to CustomerCare@boxlight.com.
The STEM Laboratory
JULY 1, 2023
Kids will have an awesome time building popular 2D and 3D shapes with these free STEM activity task cards! Want to take your STEM game to the next level? Snag our best selling toothpick STEM challenges! This post contains Amazon affiliate links. Getting Ready I began by printing the the task cards on cardstock to give them extra durability. Then, I ran them through my laminator and cut along the dotted line in the center of each page to separate the halves.
Futurum
JULY 3, 2023
Making sense of science with a podcast Published: After being bombarded with health-related questions about the COVID-19 pandemic, immunologist Dr Aimee Pugh Bernard and physician Dr Toni Eyssallenne decided to host a podcast called Help! Make it Make Sense. As they celebrate their one-year anniversary, we ask them why it’s so important for scientists to reach out to the general public.
All About STEM
JULY 4, 2023
The sun is out! It’s the perfect time for some school Summer STEM! If you’re heading outside with your class, why not try some fun CREST projects? Scroll down to take a look at our ‘at a glance’ list… CREST challenges inspire and engage young people through open-ended project work. Even when set the same brief, students produce unique, creative solutions and ideas to tackle the problem.
Box Light
JULY 5, 2023
We understand that digital signage is a popular and affordable communication method, and you're interested in implementing it for your organization. However, you may need help figuring out where to begin.
Middle Web
JULY 6, 2023
Integrating the Arts in Language Arts is a treasure trove of instructional ideas with thorough explanations for each activity, key vocabulary, recommended resources, and additional support exclusive to each art form. Research based, too, writes consultant Anne Anderson. The post Dynamic Strategies to Integrate Arts into ELA first appeared on MiddleWeb.
Futurum
JULY 5, 2023
How are advances in technology improving dietary research? Published: To uncover how diet influences health, dietitians and nutritionists need easy but accurate ways to assess what people eat. However, current methods of dietary assessment are either time-consuming to record or rely on participant memory for recalling what they eat. To overcome these challenges, dietitians Professor Deborah Kerr and Associate Professor Carol Boushey have teamed up with computer engineer Associate Professor Fengq
All About STEM
JULY 4, 2023
CyberCenturion is a national cyber education initiative for 12-18 year-olds in the UK and UK overseas territories. The program is designed to excite, educate and motivate students to pursue further education and careers in STEM and cybersecurity, which helps to build a diverse talent pool to supply the UK’s workforce needs. Its objective is to deliver an inspirational competitive education.
Teach Science for All
JULY 6, 2023
Preface I think a lot about the words we use in our daily lives and how those words have power. Those words shape us…they shape our thoughts and the way we think about the world.
Middle Web
JULY 6, 2023
Ever since Gilgamesh ran into challenges, humans have had recorded stories that thrill us and help us gain social emotional skills. Stephanie Farley shares ELA activities that help students understand characters and learn the elements of SEL through projects they do together. The post Sneak the Power of SEL into Your English Class first appeared on MiddleWeb.
Futurum
JULY 4, 2023
Concrete change: the innovative chemistry of sustainable cement Published: The global cement industry is gigantic, so finding ways to reduce its impact on the climate is essential for a sustainable future. At the University of Sheffield in the UK, Dr Theodore Hanein and his team are investigating alternative methods for cement production. This includes replacing raw materials with waste products from other industries and reducing the carbon dioxide released during cement manufacture.
Robot Lab
JULY 3, 2023
By Ronie Salazar Image by Freepik Our everyday lives now depend heavily on technology, and incorporating it into the classroom is critical for ensuring that students are prepared for the future. Educators can improve their teaching strategies, engage students, and offer tailored learning experiences by using technology. It provides a wide range of tools and resources that accommodate various learning styles, encouraging critical thinking and active engagement.
Defined Learning
JULY 7, 2023
The world is constantly evolving and the skills that are in demand now may not be needed five years from now. Jobs are changing, technology is becoming even more advanced and careers that exist today may not be needed in the future.
Middle Web
JULY 5, 2023
Writing from her background in working with students who were born outside of the U.S and are new to the country, the language, the culture, and the school system, Dr, Stephanie Dewing shares five tips to engage these newcomers. Included: assets-based language development. The post 5 Tips to Welcome and Engage Our Newcomers first appeared on MiddleWeb.
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