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5 Innovative Tech Projects for High Schoolers

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Great end-of-year projects for high school students, from the Ask a Tech Teacher team: 5 Innovative Tech Projects for High Schoolers Project-based learning has gained significant popularity in recent times.

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Key Digital Innovations for Today’s Education Professionals

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6 Key trends in education to be looking at, from the Ask a Tech Teacher team: Key Digital Innovations for Today’s Education Professionals The digital transformation is underway, and while its impact on society is undeniable, education is among the most disproportionately affected areas.

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Exploring the Engineering Design Process for Kids

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Introducing the Engineering Design Process for kids can sound like an intimidating concept. In your older students, it can break down complex challenges into more manageable steps and empower them to think like engineers, even innovators. This is true project-based learning.

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An Innovative Journey to Scalable Computer Science Programs

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In a time when technological advancements shape our daily lives and drive economic growth, focusing on STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) education in K-12 schools is not just a trend but a necessity. We are excited about the advancements and innovations that await computer science education.

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The Metaverse Is Built on University Innovation. Higher Ed Should Stake Its Claim.

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Universities have a long history of innovating and then giving away the value they create. The metaverse is clearly the next big innovation in education—and right now, colleges and universities are barreling down the same path they did for OPMs. Second, universities should only allow open-source hardware to operate on their networks.

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National STEM Day Nov. 8th

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National STEM Day is November 8, 2024, the unofficial holiday that celebrates science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) education throughout the United States. 49 STEM Activities for Students On November 8 th , we will celebrate National STEM Day to get kids excited about Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM).

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Learning Pathways for District-Wide Integration of Skills for Innovation

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This includes developing competency in social-emotional learning, design thinking and computational thinking, whether or not students eventually study computing or engineering or enter the information technology industry. The framework has three tiers: social-emotional learning, mindsets for innovation and skillsets for innovation.