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How to Improve Student Engagement

Cool Cat Teacher

00:19 – 01:26 – Interview with Dr. Jennie Nash from Lego Education Play-Based Learning in Schools Dr. Jennie Nash discusses the importance of hands-on learning and how playful education can transform student outcomes. 15:13 – 17:03 – Compliance vs. Engagement Eric Shannon Jr.

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This Is Your Brain on Math: The Science Behind Culturally Responsive Instruction

ED Surge

I refer to those epiphanies, when the metaphorical light bulb above a student’s head switches on, as “luminations.” Many of those luminations surfaced because the lessons my students engaged with were designed to promote student inquiry and prioritize cultural relevance.

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Competitive Coders Are the Future of Esports and the Rising Stars of Computer Science

ED Surge

Players must program a backend strategy and use their coding and problem-solving skills to outsmart competitors. The game does the heavy lifting, while the included lesson plans and student-facing lesson slides make in-classroom implementation turnkey and enjoyable. The CodeCombat AI League takes a unique approach.

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How One District Takes STEM Learning to the Next Level

ED Surge

This is part of a three-article series covering key principles to consider when building out computer science programs in your academic setting. We saw an opportunity to use Minecraft Education as a project-based learning tool in computer science, which is how Level Up Los Angeles was born. Read the other articles here and here.

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4 Student Engagement Boosters for the Fall!

Defined Learning

Maintaining student engagement throughout the school year can be a challenge. Learn how integrating hands-on learning activities such as STEM, project-based learning (PBL), outdoor activities, gamification, and more helps maintain student engagement and develop essential skills like creativity, problem-solving, and collaboration.

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5 Ways to Empower Districtwide Success in Computer Science Education

CoderZ

In order to equip todays students with the necessary skills and knowledge to address tomorrows challenges, districts must empower schools and educators to develop a successful curriculum and culture for computer science education.

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Elevating Math Education Through Problem-Based Learning

ED Surge

Instead of traditional direct instruction, PBL in math encourages students to explore, discuss and understand mathematical concepts by solving problems collaboratively. It encouraged teachers to design learning experiences that engaged students in meaningful mathematical thinking and problem-solving.

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