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Discovery Education Premieres Haul!: An Interactive STEM Learning Experience that Digs Into Sustainable Copper Production with Freeport-McMoRan

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This immersive, virtual STEM mission is part of Dig Into Mining – The Story of Copper , an educational program for students grades 6-12 that explores the use of metals such as copper in our everyday life. The learning experience is accessible through web browsers and Chromebooks using a keyboard and mouse or a USB game controller.

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Building STEM and Movement Skills Outside of School

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An edWebinar sponsored by Unruly Splats , “Distance Learning: How to Support STEM and Physical Activity at Home,” models this alignment showcasing web-based programs and apps that offer stay-at-home learners with opportunities to strengthen STEM skills, remain physically active, and manage screen time. Join the Community.

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AI in the Classroom — Educators Share Their Personal Challenges and Successes

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Through professional learning opportunities for educators, the program is designed to prepare today’s students for tomorrow’s AI careers. Recently, we spoke with three participants of the AI Explorations program to learn about its impact in K-12 classrooms. We were piloting and exploring a STEM course for sixth grade students.

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25 digital tools and edtech resources from FETC

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As aspects of pre-pandemic life slowly emerge from nearly two years of masking, testing, and social distancing, educators are once again gathering at edtech conferences to experience the latest and greatest solutions, digital tools, and professional learning opportunities. As a managed service, it’s no extra work for IT.

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New Resources Supporting the Integration of Minecraft: Education Edition into Classroom Instruction Now Available from Discovery Education

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With Discovery Education’s dynamic set of learning supports, educators have a new set of resources supporting the integration of M:EE into Discovery Education’s math, SEL, STEM, and science lessons.

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This Teacher Started a Hands-On PD Lab That’s Sparking Change Across the District

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But no one was providing professional learning opportunities for us, and any attempt at training certainly wasn’t personalized. In Fall 2019, for the first time, Decatur City Schools was rolling out 1:1 Chromebook initiative for grades 4-12, so having an effective professional development plan was a necessity.

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Top Tips for Cross-Curricular Coding

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A passionate techy, she loves working with educators to make STEM and technology more fun and physically active for kids! Splats are built to be stomped on and are iPad and Chromebook compatible. Join the Community. Think whack-a-mole, relay races, and red light green light! You can follow Eileen on Twitter @EileenBelastock.