eSchool News

DECEMBER 22, 2022

This year’s 7th most-read story focuses on a Hero Awards winner dedicated to STEM education. One of three eSN K-12 Hero Awards winners and nominated by Bluum , Kim Leblanc was selected for the innovative STEM learning initiatives she champions in her district and for her students.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 24, 2023

technology job vacancy postings in September 2022 exceeded 804,000, and the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported a need for 3,800 new aerospace engineers every year until 2031–an industry that is already grappling with employee retention and workforce shortages. The number of U.S.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

The findings not only highlight the benefits of college recruiters introducing high school students to STEM-related opportunities, but they can also help increase and diversify the STEM workforce in the United States. He also remembers the classes being disproportionately made up of international students.

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User Generated Education

APRIL 22, 2022

I call it a perfect STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, and math) unit. Entrepreneurship education benefits students from all socioeconomic backgrounds because it teaches kids to think outside the box and nurtures unconventional talents and skills. It was one of my favorite units. Why a Unit on Social Entrepreneurship.

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EdTech Magazine

MAY 9, 2018

How to Implement Library Makerspaces in STEM Programs. It’s really a mindset and a philosophy of education.”. Fleming says whether the district sets up a makerspace in an elementary school library, in a middle school classroom or in a high school cafeteria, each makerspace has a unique quality. jena.passut_7651.

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The Hechinger Report

OCTOBER 2, 2023

A student in an elementary school drops an egg wrapped tightly in paper straws and tape to test whether it can survive a high fall. This is STEM education in action: Hands-on projects help students develop critical thinking skills while sparking interest in science, technology, engineering and math.

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The CoolCatTeacher

OCTOBER 2, 2018

Helen Kardiasmenos uses games to teach almost every subject in her early elementary classroom in Australia. Helen Kardiasmenos is an Innovative classroom and online educator located in Sydney, Australia. In today’s episode, she shares what she’s doing and how her students are learning. Twitter: @helenkardia.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 6, 2023

This is especially the case for students in inner-city schools where technology is inevitably scarce due to systemic factors beyond the students’ control. Educators have found a solution to this problem: gamification. Educators who wish to teach coding can do so even if they are not skilled in programming or robotics.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

An integrated STEAM education also puts students on the path to success with higher test scores, stronger attendance records, better disciplinary records, and increased engagement and graduation rates. Let’s take a closer look at STEAM education: What is an example of STEAM education? What does STEAM do for education?

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Neo LMS

FEBRUARY 22, 2018

STEM, which stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics, is an important group of subjects that are in high demand — not just in classrooms, but in the job market as well. As technology is increasingly used in the job market, we need to prepare our children for the employment landscape they’ll encounter in the future.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Department of Labor , in 2021, there were nearly 10 million workers in STEM occupations–a total projected to grow by almost 11 percent by 2031. Department of Labor , in 2021, there were nearly 10 million workers in STEM occupations–a total projected to grow by almost 11 percent by 2031. According to the U.S.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Key points: Innovative new technologies and strategies are impacting education in 2024 65 predictions about edtech trends in 2024 Tech-less teaching methods could alienate tech-savvy Gen Zs For more news on edtech trends, visit eSN’s Innovative Teaching page Does “new year, new you” apply to K-12 education in 2024?

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 22, 2020

As educators, our goal is to shape our students’ lives by teaching them in ways that produce well rounded individuals. Whether STEAM education is new to you or you’re already familiar with it, it’s a great way to excite students about learning. Some people like to debate STEM vs. STEAM. Well, I disagree!

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The CoolCatTeacher

MAY 29, 2019

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter First-grade teacher Danielle Moore has worked with early elementary and kindergarten students as she helps them amplify their voice. Yes, young children have something to say to the world! Danielle shows us how. Tell your friends and plan your PD today!

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EdTech Magazine

JULY 2, 2019

Sphero, LittleBits and Other Robots Bring Technology to Life. MORE FROM EDTECH: Check out how tinker–fests and hackathons can rev up STEM interest in K–12 students. That’s a good thing, because robotics instruction can fill a gap many schools have in their STEM and STEAM initiatives, he adds. eli.zimmerman_9856. by Dan Tynan.

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eSchool News

JULY 4, 2022

Thus far, conversations around esports have centered on collegiate and secondary levels, however, a recent change in the winds has shifted the conversation to elementary esports. I teach an elementary STEM class called iCreate in South Haven Public Schools. My STEM class, iCreate, is a part of our K-12 STEM continuum.

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Edsurge

JULY 4, 2023

Then he switched careers to become a kindergarten teacher and later a high school teacher before going back to get a doctorate in education from Stanford University. EdSurge: What is the gap that you've seen in children’s entertainment around STEM topics that you're trying to fill? That does two things. So this is a team thing.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 2, 2018

Elementary Math can be exciting. Check out these five ideas to use technology to make math exciting. This week I’ll be sharing the 7 Pedagogical Shifts That Make Interactive Displays a Key to a Student-Centered Classroom on the Cool Cat Teacher blog sponsored by SMART Technologies. Listen to the show on iTunes or Stitcher.

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User Generated Education

JUNE 8, 2017

If this is how the makerspace is set up in your school, then your kids may not have access to the resources, materials, and tools when they need them, especially for STEM or STEAM. We adapted the Design Thinking Process to include additional phases based on our own experiences in schools with educators and kids.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 29, 2022

This year’s 2nd most-read story focuses on creating an elementary esports program. Thus far, conversations around esports have centered on collegiate and secondary levels, however, a recent change in the winds has shifted the conversation to elementary esports. My STEM class, iCreate, is a part of our K-12 STEM continuum.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

NOVEMBER 7, 2019

Basically, it’s because there aren’t enough education opportunities that require that sort of skill and those there are, usually rhyme with ‘math’ or ‘science’ which to many kids are “just too complicated” Enter STEM–Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. “I

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 13, 2021

BEAVERTON, Oregon, December 13, 2021 — Vernier Software & Technology has named the 40 recipients of its 40th anniversary educator grants. With more than 800 total submissions, we were truly blown away by the response we received from educators,” said John Wheeler, CEO of Vernier Software & Technology.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 28, 2019

STEM fields—science, technology, engineering, and mathematics—are highly technical, which is one reason that the education system is changing to further incorporate these subjects into the curriculum. Related content: How STEM invigorates learning. Early exposure to STEM promotes digital literacy.

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edWeb.net

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

In today’s technologically advanced world, workers who are computational thinkers with a firm grasp of science, engineering, math, and technology (STEM) are in high demand. Preparing Educators to Teach STEM. The typical elementary teacher does not have a STEM background, which can create a level of anxiety.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 10, 2017

STEM is the acronym for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. Technology includes the iPads toddlers play on, the smartphones we use to guide our days, the apps that turn our lights on and off–or start our car. Significantly, STEM degree holders have a higher income even in non-STEM careers.

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The Hechinger Report

DECEMBER 12, 2022

Department of Education’s new initiative, YOU Belong in STEM. I read about the program’s goal to redesign the nation’s STEM education ecosystem based on a new narrative focused on ensuring that all students feel welcome in STEM. Luckily, a local elementary school took a leap of faith and agreed to collaborate.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Preparation for Higher Education and Careers : Graphing skills are fundamental in many higher education disciplines and careers. Whether students pursue studies in STEM fields (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics), social sciences, or business, they will likely encounter situations where graphing skills are essential.

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eSchool News

APRIL 8, 2022

BEAVERTON, Oregon, April 8, 2022 — Vernier Software & Technology and the National Science Teaching Association (NSTA) are pleased to announce the winners of the 2022 Vernier/NSTA Technology Awards. The 2022 Vernier/NSTA Technology Award winners are listed below. About Vernier Software & Technology.

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EdTech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 24, 2020

Noah’s mother, Alexandra Sullivan, is the principal of Deer Hill Elementary in Massachusetts, where she has access to two MakerBot Replicator Plus Educators Edition 3D printers. It shows us how much fundamental good this technology can do when people leverage it in a collaborative way,” Noah says.

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Neo LMS

DECEMBER 7, 2021

The Hour of Code takes place annually during Computer Science Education Week. Read more: Getting started with STEM in your classroom! million jobs available by 2025 that require STEM skills which include coding. Read more: 3D printing, drones, and AI — The future of STEM education? Grasshopper. Kubo coding.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 15, 2021

In celebration of the upcoming Mole Day on October 23 rd , Flinn Scientific is asking STEM educators to share their favorite way of teaching students about the size of a mole – a scientific unit that is often hard for students to conceptualize – for a chance to win up to $500 in Visa gift cards.

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edWeb.net

JANUARY 2, 2023

During the edLeader Panel, “ Utilizing ESSER Funding to Implement PBL + STEM Initiatives ,” a panel of educational peers engaged in a lively discussion about how to best invest funding from the Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Fund (ESSER) in high-impact project-based learning (PBL) and STEM initiatives across the nation.

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User Generated Education

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

Now, they are in display cases in the lobby of our elementary school. As mentioned in the title, I believe this to be a perfect STREAM (Science, Technology, wRiting, Engineering, Art, Math) lesson. To introduce and reinforce ideas, concepts, and skills associated with maker education, STEM, STEAM, and STREAM.

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EdTech Magazine

MAY 9, 2018

How to Implement Library Makerspaces in STEM Programs. It’s really a mindset and a philosophy of education.”. Fleming says whether the district sets up a makerspace in an elementary school library, in a middle school classroom or in a high school cafeteria, each makerspace has a unique quality. jena.passut_7651.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JULY 27, 2020

I hold a Bachelors Degree in Elementary Education, earned at Morningside College in Sioux City, Iowa. My Master’s Degree was earned at the University of South Dakota in the area of Educational Administration. When we offer current and impactful learning to teachers, our students, families, and communities’ benefit.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

DECEMBER 2, 2019

Part of the December 2019 STEM Resources Digital Calendar ! Discover more ways to integrate technology effectively by taking one of my fully accredited online courses or get one of my books ! Search by grade, coding level, and by the type of technology available or unavailable. Coding Resources. Resources: .

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eSchool News

AUGUST 30, 2023

BURLINGTON, NC – Carolina Biological is proud to announce that its products won a number of new science education awards. Leading K-12 science supplier Carolina Biological Supply Company won four prestigious national Educators Pick Best of STEM® 2023 Awards and earned Finalist in two more categories.

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