ED Surge
JULY 8, 2024
Students are missing a lot of classes. Chronic absenteeism, when a student misses at least 10 percent of the school year — which includes missing school for any reason, and not just unexcused absences — nearly doubled from 2019 to 2022. In May, the White House flagged chronic absenteeism as a national “challenge,” pointing toward its connection to lower reading and graduation levels.
Ask a Tech Teacher
JULY 11, 2024
Last summer, I helped my niece create a cookie stand. She learned not only about baking but how to budget for supplies, manage earnings, and communicate with customers, which taught her money management while boosting her confidence in handling real-life business scenarios. These are the soft skills associated with financial literacy. The Ask a Tech Teacher team has put them together into an article to remind students–and teachers what students should know when they leave high school: Pre
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All About STEM
JULY 10, 2024
National Careers Week has announced that Green Careers Week will return for it’s third year from the 4th to the 9th of November 2024! Green Careers Week is supported by fantastic partners including The Department of Education, STEM Learning, UK Space Agency, National Careers Service, the Department of Education and the Careers & Enterprise Company.
Computing Education Research Blog
JULY 8, 2024
One of the persistent research questions in computing education research (CER) is, “If you learn something in programming, can you use that something somewhere else ?” Learning scientists call this “knowledge transfer.” In the first few decades of CER, the question was whether problem-solving skills that you developed in programming could be used elsewhere.
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 9, 2024
For the last year, EdSurge has been showcasing students enrolled in teacher preparation programs to understand who is going into teaching today — and why. In each profile, we hand the mic over to an aspiring educator, letting them explain, in their own words, what drew them into this career path and why they’ve stuck with it. The series, called “ America’s Future Teachers ,” comes at a time when the teaching profession is in turmoil.
STEM Education Central brings together the best content for STEM education professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
All About STEM
JULY 12, 2024
Amazing Apprenticeships has shared a fantastic work experience resource in partnership with The Careers & Enterprise Company and Hertfordshire Careers Hub. The free downloadable bundle is designed to be used before learners go on work experience so they can self-evaluate their strengths and look at developing their skills. This is also a great activity to run after work experience too.
Middle Web
JULY 7, 2024
Lord of the Flies by William Golding remains a riveting, relevant book for middle school because of its themes of survival, power, and leadership. Laurie Hornik’s PBL unit also teaches students to appreciate and practice multiple perspectives and be open to changing their minds. The post My Lord of the Flies Unit: Believing and Doubting first appeared on MiddleWeb.
ED Surge
JULY 10, 2024
My colleagues feverishly jotted down notes as one of my students, Ethan, moved through his presentation on how educators can more intentionally use AI in their classes. Ethan, a high school junior studying to become a secondary history teacher in our Academy for Teaching and Learning, was presenting findings from his extensive research to the staff at our school.
Ask a Tech Teacher
JULY 9, 2024
I didn’t think PDF annotation grading tools would work, not even a little but, so when my colleague, George, introduced them in his online history class, I watched amazed at how seamlessly George could highlight key points, strike through errors, and add personalized feedback on student assignments. These PDF-based digital grading tools not only streamlined his evaluation process but also enabled him to provide timely, detailed feedback that greatly enhanced his students’ learning ex
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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
JULY 9, 2024
Are you ready to take the first step towards an exciting career in the power generation sector? Join Pleavin Power for the day and immerse yourself in the dynamic world of engineering! This exclusive opportunity provides a unique glimpse into what it takes to be a successful engineer at Pleavin Power. Open to learners aged 15-21. (Under 18s must be accompanied by an adult.
Know Adam's Blog
JULY 11, 2024
In the book Cultures of Thinking in Action , author Dr. Ron Ritchhart builds on his 25 years of work leading Project Zero at the Harvard Graduate School of Education, to provide a practical resource for teachers who are “eager to cultivate a culture of thinking in their schools and their classrooms.” The book sets out ten essential mindsets that encapsulate “the core ideas we as educators must seek to develop in ourselves” before we can start building a culture of thinking.
ED Surge
JULY 11, 2024
There’s a new battle raging in the long-running war over costly college textbooks , one that may strike a serious blow to the textbook subscription programs promoted by publishers and criticized by student advocates. The U.S. Department of Education recently started reevaluating financial aid regulations from 2016 that effectively allow colleges to automatically bill students for books and supplies as long as those materials meet criteria that include being sold at below competitive market rates
Ask a Tech Teacher
JULY 10, 2024
When a student at my school was injured in a sports event, it became painfully clear how little she and her family understood what their next steps should be. A friend put together this “A Student’s Guide to Understanding Personal Injury Law” to provide other students in similar situations with an overview of the essential concepts and real-world applications of personal injury law: the basics recognizing unsafe conditions Insurance Policies more Personal Safety and Legal Right
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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
JULY 11, 2024
The 2024 Institution of Mechanical Engineers Virtual Work Experience programme is now live! This fantastic programme is on-demand and available until June 2025.
STEM Discovery Education
JULY 10, 2024
It’s news to no one that kids like gaming. Say the word ‘game’ in an elementary school classroom and watch children’s ears collectively prick up, suddenly interested. Historically, games may have been reserved for the end of the school day or otherwise ‘bonus’ time. Nowadays, however, they are becoming a fundamental part of everyday instruction. […] The post Gamification in the Classroom: Learning through Play appeared first on Discovery Education Blog.
Middle Web
JULY 10, 2024
When asked to help implement the TeenFemm curriculum, the authors decided to focus on active learning strategies that succeeded in exciting and engaging the adolescent girls in their classes. They conclude that well-designed hands-on learning is worth the extra time and effort. The post Using Active Learning with Middle Schoolers first appeared on MiddleWeb.
Ask a Tech Teacher
JULY 12, 2024
I’m going to share a story with you I heard from a colleague about Jessica, one of her star students in high school. This is a powerful reminder that academic success doesn’t translate to financial acumen. Jessica excelled in math and science, was the captain of the debate team, and had her sights set on attending a prestigious university.
All About STEM
JULY 12, 2024
Let’s inspire our future workforce together! If you’re an employer in our region, join the LCR Careers Hub Employers Network and enthuse the next generation. We can help you develop your talent pipeline, support your CSR ambitions, and inspire your employees of the future.
EiE Blog
JULY 12, 2024
Brief recap of recent activities from Youth Engineering Solutions and Engineering is Elementary at the Museum of Science, Boston
STEM Discovery Education
JULY 10, 2024
It’s an easy assumption to make that in order to incorporate game elements into your teaching, you need to find a fully functional, ready-made game that fits your topic or objective. But thankfully, this level of investment into game-based learning isn’t necessary. You can elevate your lessons and discover the benefits of gamification without spending […] The post 8 Ways to Gamify Your Classroom Instruction appeared first on Discovery Education Blog.
Know Adam's Blog
JULY 9, 2024
In his latest book, Dr. Ron Ritchhart gives educators the tools to go beyond understanding what a culture of thinking looks and acts like, to creating them – in our classrooms and in our professional teaching environments. Ritchhart writes that the book, “first and foremost, it is about the “why?” of our teaching… meant to spark self-examination and collective reflection with both oneself and with colleagues.
All About STEM
JULY 10, 2024
The holidays are coming! Did you know that CREST Awards & The British Science Association offer a selection of activity packs designed especially for community groups and families? Whether you’re new to science, a regular pro, or just looking for something to try out during the break, these activities can be completed as a family, with a group of friends or on your own.
STEM Everyday Podcast
JULY 7, 2024
How can kids have access to STEM opportunities no matter where they live? The Oklahoma Connections Academy was able to purchase a bus and are in the process of turning it into a mobile STEM lab! “It’s a world of difference because we’re taking what (the kids) are already exposed to, what they already have, and we’re just elevating it to the next level.
Teach Science for All
JULY 12, 2024
The National Academies just released a new report titled Equity in K-12 STEM Education: Framing Decisions for the Future. Overview of the Report Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) are seen as crucial for maintaining the United States’ global competitiveness, fostering innovation, and ensuring both individual and collective prosperity.
PCS Edventures
JULY 10, 2024
Why STEM is the Key to Engaging Reluctant Learners Imagine a space where restless energy is channeled into eager curiosity — where the fidgety child transforms into a captivated learner. Meet Jamie, a fifth grader who could never sit still. Always tapping a pencil or shifting in his seat, direct instruction with paper and pencil activities failed to capture his interest, leaving him disengaged and restless.
All About STEM
JULY 8, 2024
It’s the time of year when learners are looking to boost their CV (and their confidence) with work experience on subjects they enjoy. Springpod has a phenomenal selection of virtual work experience opportunities with prominent companies and organisations.
STEM Discovery Education
JULY 9, 2024
While gamification is the art of embedding game mechanics into everyday learning, game-based learning is an experience that is embedded within a game framework. Keep reading to learn more about the benefits of game-based learning and how it can amplify learning across the curriculum. What is Game-Based Learning? Discovery Education’s immersive game-based experiences are available […] The post Game-Based Learning Experiences appeared first on Discovery Education Blog.
Online Math for All
JULY 11, 2024
SAT Math Resources (Videos, Concepts, Worksheets and More)
Scientix
JULY 12, 2024
CC-BY, Unsplash All the students from our school and kindergarten (aged 3-14 years) are involved in our specific Hands-on Science Program. Kindergarten children are amazing scientists. They observe and explore with an open mind, curiosity and great enthusiasm. Often these wonderful scientists draw conclusions so scientifically accurate that they leave you speechless.
Vivify Stem
JULY 11, 2024
Post by Kristina Klammer Posted: July 26, 2024 Did you know that astronauts eat mac and cheese in space? That’s just one of 203 different things on the menu! Get your students excited about nutrition and healthy eating with a 5E science unit that covers the science of food, daily energy needs, and nutrition labels—all centered around eating in space !
Northeastern University
JULY 11, 2024
Interested in learning more about what we do at Northeastern University’s College of Engineering Michael B. Silevitch and Claire J. Duggan Center for STEM Education? Our mission statement is to seek to build and support a community of educators, researchers, and students, with the collective goal of strengthening the K-20 STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) educational ecosystem.
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