Ask a Tech Teacher
DECEMBER 3, 2021
December 6-12th, 2021, Computer Science Education will host the Hour Of Code–a one-hour introduction to students on coding, programming, and why they should love it, designed to demystify “code” and show that anyone can learn the basics to be a maker, a creator, and an innovator. Coding is that mystical geeky subject that confounds students and teachers alike.
Educators Technology
NOVEMBER 28, 2021
Quizalize is a gamified quiz making tool that you can use to drive students engagement, increase their participation, and enhance their learning. The way Quizalize works is similar to the two other.read more.
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Accelerate Learning
NOVEMBER 29, 2021
Introduction. Across the country, school districts are adding social emotional learning (SEL) to their curriculum. SEL has broadened the focus of education by providing a framework for molding young individuals who are as compassionate and well-adjusted as they are intelligent.
Defined Learning
DECEMBER 1, 2021
For many educators, the practice of project based learning (PBL) is new. Many educators have long thought that PBL was focused on the project. However, attention should be focused as much on the process, as the content-related products.
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.
Ask a Tech Teacher
NOVEMBER 30, 2021
Here are the most-read posts for the month of November. Tract+Genius Hour–a new twist on a popular project. Are We Teaching Enough Civics in Schools? Geography Awareness Week: November 15-19, 2021. New Teachers–From Pandemic to the Classroom. International Education During the Pandemic. An Update on Digital Storytelling. The 5 competencies of digital citizenship. 16 Sites, 3 Apps, 2 Projects for Thanksgiving.
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Thimble
NOVEMBER 30, 2021
Design with Intention How many times have you felt as though you “wasted time” at a professional development session? Redundant, poorly planned, or ineffective professional… The post Professional Development for Teachers Doesn’t Have to Suck appeared first on Thimble Online STEM Classes.
STEM Next
NOVEMBER 30, 2021
Before you start your holiday shopping we hope you take a moment to reflect on the power of your choices. As part of the Ready for Girls campaign , Lego partnered with the Geena Davis Institute on Gender in the Media and surveyed parents about their toy preferences. Seventy-six percent of parents said they would encourage their sons to play with Legos, compared with 24% who would consider Legos for their daughters.
Ask a Tech Teacher
NOVEMBER 29, 2021
Here’s a preview of what’s coming up on Ask a Tech Teacher in December: Lots of ideas for Hour of Code. Re-adding Rigor to Math. Holiday Websites and Projects. Have Santa Call Your Kids. Update your Online Presence. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years. She is the editor/author of over a hundred tech ed resources including a K-12 technology curriculum , K-8 keyboard curriculum, K-8 Digital Citizenship curriculum.
Stem Activities for Kids
NOVEMBER 30, 2021
Teaching children about animal adaptations is fun and engaging! I have yet to meet a student that doesn’t love to talk about animals! Here are some ideas to help you get started. Watch Videos and Play Games About Animal Adaptations. I often engage students by introducing a concept with a video. There are many videos about animal adaptations. In my opinion, it is best to show one that has real animals rather than cartoon figures.
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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.
STEMx
NOVEMBER 29, 2021
If a girl sees a photo of a STEM professional who looks a bit like her, then will that girl be inspired to pursue a STEM career? That’s the hope of the. IF/THEN. ®. initiative. , which seeks to advance women in STEM by empowering current innovators and opening young girls’ eyes to STEM professions. As part of the national. IF/THEN. ®. initiative, 125 female STEM innovators were selected by the .
Talk STEM
NOVEMBER 30, 2021
On these final hours of Giving Tuesday, your support of talkSTEM ensures that children have the right to explore and engage with math and science, which in turn impacts their opportunities in the future. If children identify with math and science from an early age, then they are more likely to pursue them in the future, allowing them to enter a high-paying, expanding, and important field.
Ask a Tech Teacher
DECEMBER 2, 2021
I’ve written a lot about the importance of teaching students to protect their online privacy. Yes, we must do what we can on the campus but the real impact will come from students taking care of themselves. District Administration has a great article on this topic. See what you think: 9 ways school leaders can protect privacy while protecting kids online.
STEM Minds
DECEMBER 3, 2021
The holidays are just around the corner, and it’s such an exciting time all around! The holidays are a wonderful time to connect with our loved ones, and enjoy some rest and relaxation. . We also recognize that the holidays can come with some stress, particularly when it comes to finding the perfect gifts for the special people in your life. .
Technology Tidbits
NOVEMBER 27, 2021
Mobile Permissions is the excellent free site the educators are using to easily send "digital" permission slips for FREE. Recently, they launched a new feature which lets educators send permission slips "on demand" which is ideal for when teachers need immediate permission of a parent/guardian and don't have time to wait for a form to be returned. Also, this is a perfect tool to use w/ Remote Learning due to the closures of school from the worldwide pandemic.
Thimble
NOVEMBER 30, 2021
The last 18 months have been surreal. If you’re looking for a silver lining, look no further than STEM industries. Why is STEM important? Here… The post 2021 Lesson Learned: Why is STEM Important? appeared first on Thimble Online STEM Classes.
Ask a Tech Teacher
DECEMBER 1, 2021
December 10th-January 2nd. 15% Discount Sitewide on. Structured Learning.net. Code: HappyHoliday15. How to use this: Go to Structured Learning. Fill your shopping cart with your holiday gifts. When checking out, apply the code, HappyHoliday15.
Teach Hub
DECEMBER 2, 2021
Civic engagement provides excellent opportunities for students to serve others and their communities to positively impact public issues or concerns. There are many different types of civic engagement, and they may present themselves in both a formal and informal fashion. Formally, students may serve on their school’s student government to influence change within the school.
Technology Tidbits
NOVEMBER 30, 2021
SplashLearn is a wonderful, super easy-to-use, free all-in-one online Math platform for grades K-5. SplashLearn is an ideal learning tool to use for teachers and parents because of the educational portal. This portal/dashboard allows educators/parents to create and manage student accounts, track/manage progress, generate detailed reports that can emailed, and even set daily schedules.
Online Math for All
DECEMBER 3, 2021
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STEM Education Shopping
DECEMBER 2, 2021
STEM is the most talked about topic in the educational field. STEM stands for science, technology, engineering and mathematics. STEM has grown to represent a unique approach to teaching and learning. STEM education is popularly known for its focus on science, technology, engineering and math. STEM education creates critical thinkers, problem resolvers, and next generation innovators.
CTE Learning
DECEMBER 1, 2021
Anyone who has been around websites for some time will remember that the “webmaster” once did it all. Webmasters were the ones who created, managed and hosted websites, acting as a one-stop shop for all things related to the internet. Over the years, people moved away from the term to more specific job roles such as web designers and web developers.
Technology Tidbits
NOVEMBER 30, 2021
quizflight is an amazing new site for creating quizzes and flashcards. What separates quizflight from other quiz generators is the robust amount of features (styles of questions, timers, etc.) as well as educational portal that allows educators to track/manage: classes/students, assessing student learning, and generate detailed reports. quizflight is an excellent new learning tool that teachers should definitely consider looking at especially if they want to integrate technology into their curri
CoderZ
DECEMBER 1, 2021
Computer Science Education Week 2021. Computer Science Education Week (of CSEd Week if you’re cool) is an annual call to action to inspire K-12 students to learn computer science, advocate for equity, and celebrate the contributions of students, teachers, and partners to the field! Here at CoderZ, we advocate and support all of those things. So when Dr.
Jay Flores
DECEMBER 1, 2021
During the 2021 NBA playoffs I was able to watch my hometown team the Milwaukee Bucks play the Miami Heat on their way to winning the NBA championship! It was an awesome experience to see an important game up close. I started to wonder where it all began and how did science and technology help the sport evolve into what it is today? This experience along with my personal love for sports is why I was so excited to answer the Mystery Science question: How was basketball invented?
Technology Tidbits
NOVEMBER 28, 2021
Belouga is an excellent new site that I just came across that is ideal for social/collaborative learning, and can be used for "blended learning" as well. This is all done through an innovative online curriculum that contains different many different forms of activities (i.e. videos, lessons, etc. etc.). These lessons are broken down by grade level/subject and aligned to state standards.
CoderZ
DECEMBER 1, 2021
Check out our FREE GRANT APPLICATION TEMPLATE for the Robotics Competitions in New Hampshire Grant opportunity ! Welcome to New Hampshire, a state full of opportunity! The newest opportunity: Funding for Robotics Competitions in New Hampshire. New Hampshire is leading the charge for computer science engagement outside the classroom and is supporting this with grants for Robotics Competitions in New Hampshire!
CTE Learning
DECEMBER 1, 2021
Anyone who has been around websites for some time will remember that “webmasters” once did it all. Webmasters were the ones who created, managed and hosted websites, acting as a one-stop shop for all things related to the internet. . Over the years, people moved away from the term to more specific job roles such as web designers and web developers. CTeLearning offers courses and certifications to meet these specialized roles in areas including web design, web development, web animation, e-commer
STEM Education Shopping
DECEMBER 1, 2021
STEM Education is very important for kids now a days and it goes beyond school subjects. It prepares the children how they think and behave in the society. Merging science, technology, engineering and mathematics, STEM education helps to build the mental capacity and tries to solve the challenges the world faces in recent times. STEM education provides people with skills that make them more employable and ready to meet their recent labor need.
How to STEM
DECEMBER 1, 2021
These seasonal STEM books are a great starting point for STEM learning. Use them to find out more about real-world STEM and perhaps even inspire an activity! Simply scroll down to the Spring, Summer, Autumn or Winter sections to find out more about each book. Click on the image to find the book on Amazon. SPRING. SUMMER. AUTUMN. WINTER. Have we missed a great seasonal book?
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