Cool Cat Teacher

OCTOBER 2, 2024

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter In this episode you'll learn about a whole school that moved to personalized mastery-based learning and then you'll meet three teachers from around the US who are implementing this in their classrooms. Every teacher will come away understanding more about the movement and how they can implement this approach for a lesson, a unit, or a whole school year.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 3, 2024

Warm-ups This video is from a series I taught for school districts. It is now available for free, here on Ask a Tech Teacher: –summarized by NoteGPT Highlights Engaging with technology enhances student learning and excitement. Class warm-ups help transition students into learning mode efficiently. Student independence during warm-ups allows teachers to manage other tasks.

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ED Surge

OCTOBER 1, 2024

There’s a push among AI developers to create an AI tutor , and some see that as a key use case for tools like ChatGPT. But one longtime edtech expert sees an even better fit for new AI chatbots in education: helping educators design course materials for their students. So all year Michael Feldstein has been leading a project to build an AI assistant that’s focused on learning design.

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All About STEM

OCTOBER 4, 2024

Let’s Explore is a virtual work exposure programme for SEND students from the Liverpool City Region Careers Hub. LCR schools and colleges can book the programme via their Enterprise Coordinator and bring a VR work environment directly into classrooms allowing learners with additional needs to engage with employers.

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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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Cool Cat Teacher

OCTOBER 1, 2024

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter In today’s episode, we discuss a critical issue many schools are facing—how to help students and staff heal from trauma. Whether it's a safety event, severe weather like Hurricane Helene, or individual traumas, schools across the nation are navigating unprecedented challenges.

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ED Surge

OCTOBER 3, 2024

Steve Holifield’s breathing was labored. A respected math teacher at a K-12 public charter school in Apple Valley, California, Holifield was in steep physical decline. His students had watched the effects of his disease creep across his body. At first, he stumbled and, his hands weak, relied entirely on teaching assistants to write equations on the board for him.

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All About STEM

OCTOBER 4, 2024

National Apprenticeship Week is an opportunity for the education and skills sector to celebrate the achievements of apprentices around the country and the positive impact they make. The annual week-long celebration aims to showcase and celebrate apprentices, employers and training providers.

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STEM Discovery Education

OCTOBER 4, 2024

Physical (also known as concrete) manipulatives like the abacus or blocks have been basic tools of teaching math since time immemorial. The ancient Romans and Greeks conceived of counting boards and eventually the abacus, and the Chinese abacus that came into use centuries later is thought to be an adaptation of the Roman version. Italian […] The post The Benefits of Virtual Manipulatives appeared first on Discovery Education Blog.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 2, 2024

Here are the most-read posts for the past month: 18 Digital Tool Musts in the Classroom — a Video Introducing the Makeblock mBot2: A Fun and Educational AI Robot for Coding 9 Reasons to Use Digital Books The Role of Phosphorus Properties in Sustainable Technology for Classrooms Tips for Teachers to Balance the Demands of School Events and Their Personal Lives Here’s a preview of what’s coming up: Warm Ups–watch the video 6 Online Resources About Letters Subscriber Special Tech

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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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ED Surge

OCTOBER 2, 2024

My colleagues, friends and family often praise my relentless pursuit of excellence, especially in my teaching career. But what they don’t always see is the weight behind that drive — the pressure I feel to prove myself and the deep sense of responsibility I feel to create systemic change for my students. Even after surpassing many of my professional goals, an unsettling feeling lingers — a persistent voice telling me that it’s still not enough.

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All About STEM

OCTOBER 2, 2024

YES! The NEW British Science Week Taster Pack is OUT NOW! The British Science Association has created this pack in partnership with UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) and it’s a brilliant resource if you’re looking for activities for Early Years, Primary or Secondary.

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Box Light

OCTOBER 1, 2024

We are excited to announce that the Clevertouch EDGE interactive display has won the prestigious Pro AV Best in Market Award for 2024 in the AV Technology category. This award celebrates products making a significant impact on the Pro AV landscape, and the EDGE has been recognized for its cutting-edge innovation and versatility.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Autumn Facts for Kids Don’t “Leaf” Out Fall’s Most Valuable Lesson EEK! A Tree’s True Color Fall Bucket List For Families Printable Fall Crafts, Decorations, and Printouts Fall Books & Short Stories For Kids about Autumn Primary Games’ Fall Fun Science Made Simple: Why Do Leaves Change Color in Fall? Why Leaves Change Color Click for an updated list Copyright ©2024 askatechteacher.com – All rights reserved.

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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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ED Surge

OCTOBER 2, 2024

Latino children make up one of the fastest-growing demographics in K-12 education. Yet few are likely to grow up and establish careers in technology. For them, there’s obviously a leak somewhere in the school-to-jobs pipeline. Just one in 10 tech workers are Latino, and while Latino college students are choosing STEM fields in college more frequently , they earn only about 12 percent of undergraduate degrees awarded in science, technology, engineering and mathematics.

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All About STEM

OCTOBER 2, 2024

WorldSkills UK Benchmark Events are running from the 21st to the 23rd of October 2024! Students studying at Level 2 or above can sign up for the one-day industry-themed virtual events below to develop engaging games, solve real-world problems or get creative with prototyping and design.

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Middle Web

OCTOBER 1, 2024

As we get to know each student and welcome them into class, we may feel the excitement of the new commingled with the apprehension of the unknown. Educator Stephanie Farley reminds herself that kids want to learn, teachers know what to do, and 20 year-olds want to teach. The post Three Good Things to Start the Year first appeared on MiddleWeb.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 4, 2024

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 ends October 7, 2024 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

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ED Surge

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

The rise of AI promises new solutions to long-standing challenges. It also introduces some challenges of its own. In addition to concerns over privacy, bias and reliability, AI is driving a flood of new products in a broad range of sectors, including education. As options pile up, districts and schools struggle to identify effective solutions amid clever marketing and bold promises.

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All About STEM

OCTOBER 4, 2024

Students from North Liverpool Academy, Calderstones School, Childwall Academy, Archbishop Blanch C of E High School, Gateacre School and St Edward’s College are taking part in an IET Faraday® Challenge Day delivered by All About STEM.

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Middle Web

OCTOBER 3, 2024

Andrea Honigsfeld seamlessly integrates theory with real-world classroom scenarios in Growing Language and Literacy. Her emphasis on differentiated instruction benefits the book’s audience: teachers of multilingual learners. Helpful to veteran and new teachers alike. The post Language and Literacy for Multilingual Learners first appeared on MiddleWeb.

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Basic-Mathematics

OCTOBER 2, 2024

Use this slope calculator to see step-by-step how to find the slope of a line and the forms of an equation

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STEM Next

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

This press release was issued nationwide on Monday, Sept. 30, 2024. STEM Next Opportunity Fund, a national nonprofit and leading expert in out-of-school time (OST) STEM education, has been awarded a $3.3 million grant from the U.S. Department of Labor’s Youth Workforce Pathways program to support the launch of its Exploring Career Connections in STEM (EC²) Initiative.

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All About STEM

OCTOBER 4, 2024

National Apprenticeship Week is an opportunity for the education and skills sector to celebrate the achievements of apprentices around the country and the positive impact they make. The annual week-long celebration aims to showcase and celebrate apprentices, employers and training providers.

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Middle Web

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024

How do we infuse fun into our classes and keep the content fresh in our students’ minds? Keeping in mind that physical activity enhances academic performance, Megan Kelly shares activities she uses with her 6th graders to have fun while emphasizing the content they are studying. The post Content-related Brain Breaks for Fun Learning first appeared on MiddleWeb.

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Basic-Mathematics

OCTOBER 2, 2024

Use this Pythagorean theorem calculator to find the hypotenuse or one of the legs of a right triangle

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Carly and Adam

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

As Halloween approaches, it’s the perfect time to combine the spooky fun of the season with hands-on learning through a STEM challenge! This Halloween STEM challenge, “The Marble Cauldron,” allows students to dive into problem-solving, teamwork, and creative thinking while keeping the theme festive. Here’s a breakdown of how you can incorporate this exciting challenge into your classroom or STEM lab.

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Newton STEM

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024

At the 7th Annual MassRobotics Robot Block Party on September 28 , visitors witnessed innovative robot demonstrations and hands-on interactions, learned from experts in the field through presentations and a college and career fair, and played robotics games. With the highest student participation yet, over a dozen FIRST high school robotics teams demonstrated their robots at the event, including the Newton-based, internationally competing Lazer Robotics FIRST Tech Challenge team and the student-

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STEM Minds

OCTOBER 4, 2024

In an era of rapid technological advancements, equipping our children with the right educational tools is crucial for their future. The ultimate STEM curriculum, encompassing everything from coding to robotics, is a vital platform for nurturing young innovators. This curriculum is designed to teach technical skills and inspire creativity and problem-solving abilities that are essential in today’s world.

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