Middle Web
OCTOBER 20, 2024
Ronald Williamson and Barbara R. Blackburn show how to balance the process of teacher evaluation (number of observations, conferences and written reports) with the importance of using the evaluation system to support teacher improvement and re-enforce effective teacher habits. The post Teacher Evaluation That Works for Everyone first appeared on MiddleWeb.
Ask a Tech Teacher
OCTOBER 25, 2024
Three holidays are fast-approaching–Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Christmas. If you’re a teacher, that means lots of tie-ins to make school festive and relevant to students. Here are ideas for Halloween projects, lesson plans, websites, and apps ( check here for updated links ): Websites and Apps 30-day Halloween fitness challeng e Build a Jack-o-lantern (in Google Slides) Carve-a-Pumpkin from Parents magazine – Resolute Digital, LLC (app) Enchanted Learning Halloween games, puz
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ED Surge
OCTOBER 22, 2024
Angela Fleck says this was the typical scene last year in the sixth grade social studies classes she teaches at Glover Middle School in Spokane, Washington: Nearly every student had a smartphone, and many of them would regularly sneak glances at the devices, which they kept tucked behind a book or just under their desks. “They're pretty sneaky, so you wouldn't always know that that was the reason,” says Fleck.
Computer Science Teacher
OCTOBER 19, 2024
The NCWIT Aspirations in Computing High School Award is an amazing program for young women THe students I have had who earned these awards have found it very useful. And yes, it looks great on a college application. Encourage your students to apply. From the web site: The NCWIT Aspirations in Computing (AiC) High School Award honors 9 th - 12 th grade women, genderqueer, and non-binary students for their computing-related achievements and interests, and encourages them to pursue their passions.
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.
STEM Education Works
OCTOBER 23, 2024
Hello all! It’s that time of year again. I’m talkin’ about HALLOWEEN ! Just like last year , I have even more spooky STEM facts that will make you quiver in fear! So once again, grab your candy, shut off the lights, and prepare to be petrified … with MORE spooky STEM facts: Don’t freak out … but there’s a spooky skeleton inside of you RIGHT NOW: The human skeleton is made up of 206 bones, all made of protein, collagen, and minerals (especially calcium).
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ED Surge
OCTOBER 21, 2024
Teigue Linch recalls the email she got from Pine Forest, her daughters’ child care center in Burlington, Vermont, encouraging families to take advantage of the new state law that allows more people to qualify for child care assistance. But Linch, who works full time as an office manager for an engineering company, has twin 17-month-old toddlers, a long to-do list and the heavy mental load shared by all parents of young children.
Middle Web
OCTOBER 22, 2024
Most teachers are not multilingual learner specialists, writes NBCT and 2018 NTOY Mandy Manning. But most ARE teaching MLs. Overcoming a language barrier may feel insurmountable, but it's not. Manning shares three key strategies that help fully support MLs in general classrooms. The post Supporting MLs: It’s Not Just One More Thing first appeared on MiddleWeb.
Box Light
OCTOBER 25, 2024
Explore how dinosaur bones inspired spooky tales in this STEM Wednesday session. Engage in a hands-on project using the Robo 3D printer and Tinkercad.
Ask a Tech Teacher
OCTOBER 22, 2024
October is National Bullying Prevention Month. Bullying is no longer relegated to the playground or the neighborhood. It now regularly happens in the cyberworld. Kids don’t expect that and often don’t know how to handle it. In October 2006, thirteen-year-old Megan Meier hung herself in her bedroom closet after suffering months of cyberbullying.
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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 24, 2024
In recent years, a growing body of research has looked at the impact of college ‘deserts’ — sometimes defined as an area where people live more than a 30-minute drive to a campus — and found that those residing close to a college are more likely to attend. But a new study shows that these higher education deserts affect some groups of students much differently than others.
Middle Web
OCTOBER 23, 2024
We all deserve to work towards creating a culture of growth in our schools, and reading Mary C. Murphy’s Cultures of Growth on the science of mindset is a wonderful place to start, writes educator Brad Waguespack. The book applies Dweck’s findings to organizations and groups. The post Mindsets Are Not Just Found in Our Heads first appeared on MiddleWeb.
Box Light
OCTOBER 22, 2024
Learn engaging ways to teach K-8 math with grids! Join the FREE Pixel Math webinar for creative strategies using Xploris STEAM Labs. Register now!
Ask a Tech Teacher
OCTOBER 24, 2024
A lot of teacher-authors read my WordDreams blog. In this monthly column, I share the most popular post from the past month on my writer’s blog, WordDreams : Surprisingly, 15-20% of the population has a language-based learning disability and over 65% of those are deficits in reading. Often, these go undiagnosed, written off as “s/he doesn’t like to read”.
ED Surge
OCTOBER 23, 2024
Social-emotional learning (SEL) has become a primary focus in many school’s strategic plans. Fortunately, there is a long list of literature, articles and research that outline the importance of SEL and the positive impact that it can have on student development. Knowing this, teachers try to fit these lessons into their morning meetings, projects, special classes, birthday celebrations, snack times and lunch hours.
STEM Everyday Podcast
OCTOBER 21, 2024
Cameron Ross is a Digital Learning Coach and teacher in Melbourne, Australia. His role includes helping teachers build ICT (Information, Communication, Technology) skills and make sure that they’re not just using “tech for tech’s sake.” His classroom duties allow him to model lifelong learning for students while teaching them important computing skills.
Box Light
OCTOBER 19, 2024
Get ready! Connect with Boxlight at the EdTech Leaders Alliance Conference, October 20-22, 2024, Booth #14 in the Nationwide Hotel & Conference Center (Lewis Center, OH). Explore our innovative solutions in action and see how we’re enhancing classroom safety and boosting student engagement, making a real difference in today’s education.
Teach Hub
OCTOBER 25, 2024
If you’ve been a teacher for a while, you already know how much standardized tests shape everything from what you teach to how you’re evaluated. These tests seem to influence how you prepare lesson plans, so you may feel pressured to “teach to the test” rather than foster a love of learning. As the conversation around standardized testing grows, you may find yourself asking, “Is it helping students or harming them?
Career in STEM
OCTOBER 25, 2024
As technology continues to shape our world, the demand for tech-savvy professionals is at an all-time high. From artificial intelligence to data science, the future job market is set to be dominated by tech careers. But this future isn’t just for adults. If children start learning how to code early, they gain a significant advantage in preparing for these high-demand roles.
STEMe
OCTOBER 25, 2024
New uses and innovations emerge on a regular basis in the new age of artificial intelligence, many of which are in one field, specifically medicine. Large organizations like the New England Journal of Medicine and Harvard University regularly publish new uses for artificial intelligence. These innovations range in a variety of fields, from cardiology to long-term treatments.
Box Light
OCTOBER 24, 2024
MyClass, formerly MimioConnect, brings user-friendly tools to help teachers enhance student engagement and build dynamic, interactive learning experiences.
Scientix
OCTOBER 25, 2024
CC-BY, provided by author Are you a science educator looking for free, cutting-edge materials to explore complex socio-scientific issues in and out of the classroom? Then look no further! The MULTIPLIERS Open Schooling Hub is a new platform hosting a wealth of teaching and learning resources for educators aiming to bring science teaching into the real world.
STEM Next
OCTOBER 23, 2024
Launched in 2020, the Million Girls Moonshot is a five-year initiative of STEM Next Opportunity Fund aimed at engaging millions more girls and youth across the United States in quality out-of-school time (OST) STEM learning experiences. Three recent reports capturing insights from Year 3 (September 2022 – August 2023) highlight the initiative’s enormous impact and ongoing success to inspire and prepare the next generation of innovators in STEM.
Northeastern University
OCTOBER 20, 2024
As the Fall 2024 academic calendar approaches the halfway point – we have had multiple field trips and many more planned. Teachers were invited to apply for field trips in August/September – and over 30 teachers did so. This year, we have 20 field trips planned: 8 this semester and 12 next semester. See below for a summary of field trips to date and to see what is coming up!
Box Light
OCTOBER 21, 2024
Implementing effective and consistent STEAM instruction can be challenging, especially when trying to nurture creativity, critical thinking, and problem-solving. The Xploris all-in-one STEAM solution helps overcome these hurdles by offering an engaging, comprehensive platform that supports K-5 educators in fostering essential 21st-century skills from an early age.
Basic-Mathematics
OCTOBER 20, 2024
This Pythagorean theorem worksheet will help students clearly understand the Pythagorean theorem while allowing teachers to print unlimited worksheets
ED Week
OCTOBER 21, 2024
Making computer science classes a graduation requirement can be a powerful strategy.
STEM Sport
OCTOBER 22, 2024
Movement is key to raising a happy and healthy child, both emotionally and physically. Movement is not just something children should do outside of school, it can be incorporated into the classroom in effective ways. Especially in the era of technology, where students are constantly on their computers, TVs, video game devices, and phones. As such, getting students moving in the classroom and at home can be extremely beneficial.
Newton STEM
OCTOBER 21, 2024
Lemelson-MIT is presenting three webinars for high-school students to explore Intellectual Property (IP) — how to protect ideas. The webinars are useful for debate clubs to learn more about this year’s national debate topic on IP but are open to all. Register here. Orientation to the intellectual property system: September 11 ( recording available here ) Hot topics regarding U.S.
Online Math for All
OCTOBER 24, 2024
Digital SAT Math Problems and Solutions (Part - 59)
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