Ask a Tech Teacher

NOVEMBER 8, 2020

On November 8 th 2019, we will celebrate National STEM Day to get kids excited about Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM). Together the STEM subjects represent some of the fastest-growing and most in-demand fields in the United States. 49 STEM Activities for Students . 12 Projects for your STEAM program.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 19, 2023

Open Library Open Library is a curated list of over 20 million books (and growing) that are available worldwide to all age groups whether from the public domain or under copyright protections. Here, students can read, get ideas for new books, comment on books, and earn badges and points to reflect their love of reading.

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The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 10, 2023

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Today, we share a must-listen podcast for educators who want to help their students succeed financially. As always, I've included free resources for educators in the show notes, a full transcript, our guest bio, and everything you'll need in this blog post.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

AUGUST 29, 2023

It’s not about zeros and ones, or math and science. Taking a class can help you broaden your knowledge, and it can also help you see other teaching styles. Learning to code is akin to receiving the key to a world of opportunities. The Ask a Tech Teacher crew has come up with a foundational list of tips for teaching coding.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 10, 2020

See what you think: 10 Books You’ll Want to Read This Summer–2019 edition. We talk about life-long learners (see my article on life-long learners ). COVID has changed how we address summer PD so I’ve collected the most popular AATT articles on how to spend your education time this summer. And it paid off.

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Neo LMS

MAY 13, 2021

It is not only students who have been able to flourish due to the ever-growing and improving edtech resources; educators and educational institutions have also benefitted from the support these resources have offered. Since March last year, schools, colleges, students, and teachers have been on a roller coaster.

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Neo LMS

FEBRUARY 27, 2020

According to statistics offered by Markets and Markets , the AR market is estimated to grow from USD 10.7 This growing trend can be witnessed now and will continue in the coming years in education also since all students will have been born with technology in hands by 2025. Education is one of them. AR is here. AR is here.

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Neo LMS

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

There are few areas of our lives in which science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) don’t play a key role. There is an increasing number of areas in which our activities are becoming more reliant upon the tools of our digital age. As this continues, it is important to introduce children to STEM concepts from an early age.

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Digital Promise

JULY 10, 2019

For example, many math lessons focus on teaching the one correct path to reach the one right answer to a problem. In school systems where a one-size-fits-all approach continues to be the norm, it’s no wonder many students are turned off by math and begin to believe, “I’m just not a math person.” Productive Struggle.

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The Principal of Change

JUNE 25, 2019

For this, blogging is a great tool not only to synthesize your learning but to also catalog it into a type of library. 3 Ideas to Help You Blog. 5 Reasons Your Portfolio Should be a Blog. ( For more articles, you can check out my “blogging” tag. ). .” 3 Ideas to Help You Blog.

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Digital Promise

AUGUST 26, 2021

“What do you want to be when you grow up?” is a question adults often ask young people. Used to help gauge kids’ interests, the expected response is usually tied to a future profession or job. In the Cajon Valley Union School District, they’ve added a few follow-up questions: “What skills and experiences will you need? What do you do well?

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Ask a Tech Teacher

NOVEMBER 13, 2019

To me, the growing popularity of web-based curricula is no surprise. This includes : grades 6–8 Math curriculum. Open Up Resources (OUR) is a series of free c ompetency-based Common Core-aligned curricula (math, ELA, and reading). A growing body of research names curriculum as a critical factor in academic success.

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Neo LMS

AUGUST 30, 2022

Being a teacher has never been only about teaching students things like math, science, and history. A teacher is a mentor, a counselor, an influencer, and even a therapist. In addition to teaching students about certain subjects, they also guide them, inspire them, shape their minds, and support their growth. . But what is CRT exactly? .

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EdTech Magazine

AUGUST 30, 2018

Stephen’s Episcopal Day School in Miami, the idea of makerspaces — collaborative workspaces that are growing more and more popular across the country — intrigued me, from both a pedagogical and a technological perspective. Would you hire a math teacher who proclaimed he or she didn’t know multiplication? Thu, 08/30/2018 - 13:22.

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Neo LMS

FEBRUARY 20, 2020

Love a challenge and see it as an opportunity to grow. See effort as a good thing. I remember it as if it was yesterday. It was the first week of fifth grade and I was so ready to learn History. I had spent the previous summer poring over an Ancient Egypt book so it had to become my favorite subject. Sounds familiar?

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The CoolCatTeacher

MAY 16, 2018

Carrie Pierce on episode 313 of the 10-Minute Teacher Podcast From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Dig into how she makes math marvelous! Discovery and Inquiry-Based Learning in Math. Vicki: Carrie, this is more than just a math textbook, right? I don’t really use a math book.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 20, 2022

At the beginning of the 21st century, the definition of digital equity revolved around the provision of a digital device to every student. Usually, that meant desktop computers, iPads, and laptops, either in small groups or 1:1. There is one bright spot in this story: Online books. Kids can even watch book trailers before making a selection.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

How can we personalize things that have historically been standardized to see if they meet every individual learner’s needs? Here, the former elementary classroom teacher and math teacher advisor shares her thoughts on personalizing learning for individuals’ needs—and her school’s preferred platform for doing just that.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 19, 2017

ORIGO Stepping Stones (see my review here ), a comprehensive print and digital math program, has a variety of free math resources available for summer learning. Sign up for the next math webinar, like this one called The Number Line: More on Making the Most of Math Models. Zap Zap Math–Gamify any Math Curriculum.

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The CoolCatTeacher

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter In a world where the mental health of our youth is becoming an increasingly pressing concern, Dr. Brian Smith's podcast couldn't come at a more critical time. Stream by clicking here. Help this teacher out and shoot an email to vicki at coolcatteacher dot com.

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Digital Promise

MAY 28, 2020

Watching them grow physically, mentally, and emotionally may be one of the best experiences an adult could have. Since the education system has gone virtual, we no longer get the opportunity to see and watch our students grow in person. This year, the education world has been turned upside down.

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MIND Research Institute

APRIL 26, 2022

Encourage students to keep meaningful math learning happening this summer with JiJi and other mathematical experiences! As the traditional school year winds down and summer heats up, we invite your students and you to participate in an all-new ST Math challenge: JiJi's Summer Math Club! Can you hear it?

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techieMusings

JUNE 8, 2023

I soon transitioned into education and became a math teacher. I loved working with kids to help them understand math. I shared my love and appreciation for the subject with them, and in return, I helped many of them discover their math confidence. Teaching is where I found happiness.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 29, 2022

Or do they think money grows on some fiscal tree that always blooms? See if one suits you: Banzai. When kids read that America’s $30 trillion+ debt is accepted by many experts as ‘business as usual’, I wonder how that news will affect their future personal finance decisions. Do they understand the consequences of unbalanced budgets?

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Digital Promise

NOVEMBER 10, 2016

I’m not a math person.”. But what does being a “math person” really mean? According to HGSE Lecturer Noah Heller , the idea that there are “math people” and “not math people” is a social construct and not based on inherent characteristics. Developing a Mind for Math. We’ve even done it ourselves.

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Neo LMS

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

Guided and independent practice look different in the online classroom than in the physical one. This doesn’t mean that practicing what students have learned is any less effective or important. However, some teachers have found it difficult to find a balance between the two. Supporting independent practice in the online classroom.

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The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 5, 2022

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. This blog post includes a full transcript, a pinnable (or printable) graphic, and the podcast episode. The best Instructional Technology Coaches are partners, culture leaders, encouragers, and easy to work with, says Dr. Katie Ritter. Podcast Takeaway.

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Discovery Education

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

We see you. How Does Your Garden Grow? Wastch the Garden Grow. Wastch the Garden Grow. -->. Wastch the Garden Grow. -->. You’ve got your classroom routines set. Your students know your expectations and they’re actively learning in your classroom. H ave you c onsidered interactive learning resources? Spelling Bees.

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The CoolCatTeacher

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Reading instruction can be challenging when a teacher has many different ability levels in her classroom. Furthermore, kindergarten and elementary grades are fundamental. This episode also includes a transcript on differentiating instruction.

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MIND Research Institute

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

This January, MIND Research Institute hosted its first national ST Math Leadership Symposium. While nothing could compare to collaborating with a group of outstanding ST Math educators face-to-face, we ultimately opted for a virtual setting. Takeaway #1: Everyone Is a Math Person. We couldn't believe it. January 25, 2022.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 23, 2020

When students see too many apps, they: decide technology is confusing. You may love what the app can do (like gamify math or quizzify science) but the technology required is more than you can handle, might require hours of time just to learn how to apply it. Here’s why five is a good yearly number. decide your class is confusing.

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Neo LMS

MARCH 1, 2022

Teachers want their students to be confident in their ability to reach their goals. The concept that best describes this confidence is student self-efficacy. Students with higher levels of self-efficacy are very likely to remain motivated even when faced with difficult situations. Today, most teachers are more comfortable with online education.

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Adam Watson Edtech Elixirs

FEBRUARY 24, 2024

He is also one of the SCMS Academic Team Coaches, which led to the start of the journey that is the basis for today's blog entry. Not long after Chad began at SCMS, the principal Matt Mercer wanted to try something different during fifth period schoolwide: Mercer envisioned all students receiving extra time for reading and writing enrichment.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 6, 2020

Or do they think money grows on some fiscal tree that always blooms? See if one suits you: Admongo. When kids read that America’s $23 trillion+ debt is accepted by many experts as ‘business as usual’, I wonder how that news will affect their future personal finance decisions. Do they understand the consequences of unbalanced budgets?

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MIND Research Institute

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

A growing body of evidence suggests that SEL programs improve academic performance. What Does SEL Have to Do with Math? It might seem counterintuitive because most math activities today give students the idea that math is done individually. Life is full of ups and downs. 5 Key Areas in SEL. 5 Key Areas in SEL.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 10, 2017

Department of Commerce, STEM occupations are growing at 17%, while other occupations are growing at 9.8%. Department of Commerce, STEM occupations are growing at 17%, while other occupations are growing at 9.8%. STEM is the acronym for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. According to the U.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 6, 2021

Let me see if I can convince you otherwise. Because so many treat passwords casually, despite all they know about their importance, password theft is one of the fastest growing and most effective crimes. . Then, it’s a race to see if I can change the password before the hackers invade. What is it? Why change passwords.

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