Social Media, STEM and Video

The Ups and Downs of Social Media

Digital Promise

AUGUST 6, 2018

Watch teenagers using social media, and you witness an emotional rollercoaster: they are intermittently ecstatic, furious, envious, heartbroken, charmed, anxious, obsessive, and bored. A Study on Adolescent Social Media Use. Read the original version here. for browsing (general scrolling through feeds and apps).

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Safely Involve Students in Social Media and More Student Voice Tips

The CoolCatTeacher

SEPTEMBER 7, 2017

Safely Involve Students in Social Media and More Ways to Give Students a Voice. So, we have, obviously — across the United States and the world — we’ve got this push for social media and schools sharing their story. What tools help us let kids have input into the school social media accounts?

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Ward’s Science–So Many STEM Resources

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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Developing SEL Competencies Through Technology

A Principal's Reflections

SEPTEMBER 20, 2020

Over the past few months, many kids turned to digital tools such as social media or games to pass the time. So much so that one has to wonder about the overall effect on a social and emotional level. At the forefront are social isolation and a feeling of loneliness.

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Tools for Designing Awesome Graphics

Teacher Reboot Camp

DECEMBER 9, 2019

Part of the December 2019 STEM Resources Digital Calendar ! I started this blog 10 years ago, which was shortly after using Twitter and other social media tools to connect with educators. You can access free templates that can be copied to make creating the same type of visual quick and easy.

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Discovery Education, Caterpillar Foundation, and Learning Undefeated Launch New Initiative to Inspire Next Generation of STEM Professionals

eSchool News

JUNE 7, 2023

This unique program leverages the power of play by using engaging, hands-on digital resources to educate and inspire students in grades 9-12 to consider exciting careers in a variety of STEM professions. The future STEM innovators are sitting in classrooms all across the country.

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Honoring Black History Month by Celebrating Black STEM Leaders with Career Readiness Resources for Students from the STEM Careers Coalition

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

Silver Spring, MD (Tuesday, February 2, 2022) — The STEM Careers Coalition – the first-of-its-kind national STEM initiative powered by corporate leaders?and The array of on-demand resources and an engaging event both introduce and deepen students’ connections to STEM through real-world content. Learn more here. .

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Design Thinking Process and UDL Planning Tool for STEM, STEAM, Maker Education

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. This is typically done by sharing documentation of learning and final reflections through social media. Video Game Design with Elementary Learners.

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Careless posts on social media spark physical fights

The Hechinger Report

OCTOBER 5, 2016

The massive fight, it turned out, stemmed from a long-simmering rivalry between groups of girls, and had been largely instigated and planned through a steady stream of posts on social media apps like Twitter, Instagram, Kik and Snapchat. More teens kept arriving. Mondays can be particularly contentious. Photo: Sophia Germer).

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Student Project: Problem Solution Videos

Teacher Reboot Camp

MAY 29, 2018

One of my favorite projects is the problem solution essay and video. Below is a description of the project with resources, a few examples of my students’ videos of their solutions, and recommended video editors. Students were asked to outline a few steps for their solutions just like in Neistat’s video.

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The STEM Careers Coalition Celebrates Black Leaders in STEM with Dynamic Digital Careers Content and Exclusive Virtual Events

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

The STEM Careers Coalition – the first-of-its-kind national STEM initiative powered by corporate leaders and anchored in schools by Discovery Education – invites educators, students, and communities to celebrate Black leaders in STEM year-round with the launch of dynamic careers content and a series of virtual educator events.

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Focusing on upstream prevention can stem school violence

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

Experts attribute this increase to distinct factors including severe and long-term bullying experienced by the perpetrator, non-compliance and withdrawal side effects of psychiatric medications, social media, exposure to violent content, access to weapons, and a lack of mental health resources.

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Got humor? It might be the key to STEM engagement

eSchool News

APRIL 26, 2019

Real-world relevance and a little dash of humor are two ingredients that might increase STEM engagement and make learning fun for high school students, according to a new survey. on how to increase student interest, understanding, and performance in math and STEM subjects. Related: How to get students interested in STEM.

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Discovery Education and Social Impact Partners Present Engaging Resources Supporting STEM Day Observances

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

.— Discovery Education and select social impact partners are offering engaging, high-quality digital learning resources to students and teachers to support observances of National STEM Day. To date, the STEM Careers Coalition has reached more than 5.7 View the complete list of STEM Career Coalition partners here. .

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All-New Science Techbook for Middle School and STEM Connect

eSchool News

OCTOBER 14, 2020

Discovery Education is also launching an updated version of STEM Connect. An interdisciplinary K-8 resource, STEM Connect blends dynamic digital content with ready-to-use lessons and hands-on activities to enhance core curriculum and cultivate valuable design thinking skills that prepare students for the future.

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STEM Careers Coalition Marks First Anniversary and New, No-Cost Digital Resources

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 20, 2020

The STEM Careers Coalition – the first-of-its-kind national STEM initiative powered by corporate leaders and anchored in schools by Discovery Education – marks its first anniversary by welcoming new members to the growing coalition and by offering educators, students, and families nationwide access to a host of new, no-cost digital resources.

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Fact or Fallacy: Why Esports Are Here to Stay in K–12 Schools

EdTech Magazine

NOVEMBER 20, 2019

A growing number of K–12 schools are establishing esports programs , and universities are offering top players thousands of dollars in scholarships, but misconceptions persist about competitive video gaming in an educational setting. . MORE FROM EDTECH: Want to start an esports program at a K–12 school? Get tips at edtechmag.com/StartEsports.

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Getting Girls into STEM: The Power of Blended (and All-Female) Instruction

Edsurge

MARCH 21, 2017

During a panel on the importance of STEM education for women, she explained what it’s like to be a female student competing in a male-dominated program: “Not only were we the only all-girls robotics team,” she explained of a recent competition, “we were the only team that actually allowed girls to touch the robots.” or GoFormative quizzes.

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Edge at Hudson Yards and Discovery Education Launch New Partnership Empowering Students to Engineer STEM Dreams

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

(Monday, November 1, 2021) – Edge at Hudson Yards and Discovery Education today announced a new educational initiative – Reach for the Sky – that shows students nationwide the transformative power of STEM during a virtual trip to the tallest outdoor sky deck in the Western Hemisphere. Learn more about this event and register here.

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How to Inspire the Next World Changers

Teacher Reboot Camp

JANUARY 27, 2020

They are using social media and technology to spread the word and gather momentum. Where to find activities, projects and lessons: The Science Demo Guy’s website has free STEM and Engineering Design Process posters and experiments to download and print. .” – Rita Pierson.

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Why building school-community partnerships is the way forward

Neo LMS

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

This opportunity enhances their understanding of any subject, not just STEM-related. Read more: Getting started with STEM in your classroom! You practically have access to any professional with a spare hour for a video call, or there is always social media, where people are often happy to engage and help.

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Be the One for Kids!

The CoolCatTeacher

JANUARY 19, 2020

They have two STEM challenges running now. Both challenges have students designing STEM or STEAM solutions to our world’s problems and submitting their solutions via video and an online application form. He moderates a variety of Twitter chats and is very active on social media. Join in today!

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Why Esports in Schools is a Good Thing

ViewSonic Education

APRIL 10, 2019

In 2018, the Pew Research Center reported that 97% of teen boys and 83% of teen girls played video games. Esports in Schools Fosters STEM Learning. Esports and STEM go hand-in-hand. That’s a notable jump from the 45% of all undergraduates in 2015 that planned to study STEM. STEM careers. By a long shot.)

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Discovery Education Offers Educators New Resources Supporting Black History Month Observances

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Happy Black History Month video : In this new video from Sesame Workshop for students in grades PK-2, Elmo, Gabrielle, Tamir, and Abby come together to celebrate the contributions of Black and African American communities. The STEM Careers Coalition solves critical gaps in representation in the STEM professional workforce.

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10 quick thoughts on mobile phones in schools

Dangerously Irrelevant

SEPTEMBER 20, 2019

Classroom management stems from good instruction. Did I mention that classroom management stems from good instruction? Ask how YOU can get on the Internet at your school [VIDEO]. Filtering social media in schools because it’s a ‘distraction’ Or that we’re not really about learning.

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7 tips and ideas to make the eclipse engaging for students

eSchool News

MARCH 19, 2024

Consider taking photos or even a video of the excited people around you during the eclipse. You might want to concentrate on capturing photos or videos of the excited people around you during the eclipse. You can also post data and results on social media with the hashtag #VernierEclipse Are you ready for the 2024 total solar eclipse?

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Discovery Education Enhances K-12 Platform with New Games, Interactives, Career Resources, and More to Nurture Student Curiosity

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Some of the new resources now available for use in 3rd to 5th grade classrooms include: Need to Know: The DE Originals series was intentionally designed and created by educators for educators, with ready-to-use lessons, original videos, and printable activities to guide students on a journey into the past to explore Need to Know moments in history.

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Discovery Education and Social Impact Partners Support In-Home Learning All Summer Long

eSchool News

JUNE 2, 2022

The following selection of no-cost digital resources created with social impact partners connect families to engaging learning experiences: Inspire the next generation of solution seekers with STEM and math-specific family activities from the STEM Careers Coalition. Twitter and LinkedIn.

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How to Inspire the Next World Changers

Teacher Reboot Camp

JANUARY 27, 2020

They are using social media and technology to spread the word and gather momentum. Where to find activities, projects and lessons: The Science Demo Guy’s website has free STEM and Engineering Design Process posters and experiments to download and print. .” – Rita Pierson.

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20 Ways to Personalize Your Learning This Summer

The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 15, 2020

Student Engagement I’m in social media groups where frustrated teachers recently commented that their grade books looked like “Swiss Cheese” and that many students were just missing during online learning sessions. You can create a community of learners in your school, your department, and through social media.

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Debunking 5 digital storytelling misconceptions

Neo LMS

OCTOBER 24, 2019

On a similar note, it’s OK for students to use something the teacher doesn’t personally know how to use such as video editing software. To actually save time, students have more tools at their disposal than ever before, be it social media, blogs, apps etc. Digital storytelling is not for STEM. Storytelling not for STEM?

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Discovery Education and Social Impact Partners Offer Communities No-Cost Digital Learning Resources Supporting STEM Day Observances Nationwide

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

Silver Spring, MD (Wednesday, November 3, 2021) — Discovery Education and leading social impact partners are offering engaging, no-cost digital learning resources to students, teachers, and families to support National STEM Day observances nationwide. Discovery Education is the worldwide?

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Discovery Ed and Leading Corporate and Community Partners Offering Access to Digital Resources Supporting STEM

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 6, 2020

Discovery Education and leading corporate and community partners are partnering to offer engaging, no-cost digital learning resources to students, teachers, and families to support National STEM Day observances. The STEM Careers Coalition is a leading contributor to the vast array of new STEM-focused resources now available.

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Discovery Education and Social Impact Partners Support Families with New No-Cost Resources to Ignite Student Interest in STEM

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

Thursday, September 16, 2021) — To accelerate student learning and ignite student curiosity in STEM, Discovery Education presents parents and guardians an array of no-cost dynamic digital resources. Hands on STEM and Manufacturing Explorations with the STEM Careers Coalition. Silver Spring, Md.

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Calling STEM Educators: Vernier Software & Technology Now Accepting Applications for its 2021 Engineering Award

eSchool News

JANUARY 15, 2021

The annual award, with prizes valued at $5,500, recognizes one middle school, high school, or college educator from any STEM subject area for innovatively using Vernier products to teach engineering concepts or practices to students. “We Vernier Software & Technology is now accepting applications for the 2021 Vernier Engineering Award.

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7 TCEA 2023 sessions we want to attend

eSchool News

JANUARY 18, 2023

From Stigmas to Selfies: The Power of Using Social Media in the Classroom. Break through the stigma surrounding social media and learn how you can utilize it to foster communication with parents, develop and model digital citizenship skills with students, and grow personally in your field as an educator. Get started here.

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How esports can help students in the classroom (no, seriously!)

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Video games? Supporting esports in education gives students a leg up, empowering them to foster a passion for technology and innovation while allowing schools to integrate powerful hardware into their STEM and STEAM curricula. In the classroom? Absolutely not! The reasons why pile up quickly. Myths about esports are still widespread.

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Discovery Education and its Corporate Partners Offering Free Resources for Families to Keep Learning Alive All Summer

eSchool News

JULY 17, 2023

Science at Home : 3M’s Science at Home video series is a collection of simple, watch-then-do science experiments that feature 3M scientists and special guests using common household items to reinforce core scientific principles and make STEM learning more accessible.

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Wyoming Catholic School Partners with Global Edtech Leader to Enhance Instruction in Science and All Other Disciplines

eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2024

Discovery Education will help HNCS achieve this challenge by providing engaging STEM learning opportunities throughout the curriculum. The virtual and hands-on investigations, STEM activities, and instructional supports within Techbook enhance the delivery of impactful, blended instruction, in person or at a distance. STEM Connect.

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Arkansas’ LISA Academy Renews Partnership with Global Edtech Leader Supporting Student Success

eSchool News

AUGUST 10, 2023

Little Scholars of Arkansas (LISA) Academy is a tuition-free public charter school with a comprehensive STEM-focused college preparatory program. The virtual and hands-on investigations, STEM activities, and instructional supports within Techbook enhance the delivery of impactful, blended instruction, in person or at a distance.

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#40years of educational technology: Social media

Learning with 'e's

MARCH 1, 2016

Social media lend themselves naturally to support learning through discussions, collaboration and sharing. They are vital components of the web, and social media are important for education - because learning is essentially social and personal. They also have the capacity to support personal learning.

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First Look—Discovery Education Back To School ’23

eSchool News

JULY 25, 2023

Included in the latest updates coming to Discovery Education Experience : · Discovery Education’s all-new DE original series, Need to Know, provides DE-produced videos and ready-to-use lessons for grades K-5 that help educators engage students and facilitate classroom discourse on important United States historical events.

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Dynamic New Virtual Field Trips from Discovery Education and Social Impact Partners Help Students Explore STEM in the World Around Them

eSchool News

OCTOBER 4, 2021

Along the way, students will meet a variety of real-world co-op professionals who reveal the STEM innovations that today’s farms are using to stay productive. Every month, Discovery Education adds hundreds of new resources—from ready-to-use activities to immersive videos and Virtual Field Trips to podcasts and curated channels.

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Celebrating Earth Day with Resources from Discovery Education

eSchool News

APRIL 19, 2023

Grades 3-5 Scripps News: Fast Fashion’s Impact on the Environment Scripps News provides videos on the most important topics and issues with straightforward, opinion-free news and documentaries. In this video, students learn about the fashion industry’s impact on the environment.

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The Ups and Downs of Social Media

Safely Involve Students in Social Media and More Student Voice Tips

Trending Sources

Ward’s Science–So Many STEM Resources

Developing SEL Competencies Through Technology

Tools for Designing Awesome Graphics

Discovery Education, Caterpillar Foundation, and Learning Undefeated Launch New Initiative to Inspire Next Generation of STEM Professionals

Honoring Black History Month by Celebrating Black STEM Leaders with Career Readiness Resources for Students from the STEM Careers Coalition

Design Thinking Process and UDL Planning Tool for STEM, STEAM, Maker Education

Careless posts on social media spark physical fights

Student Project: Problem Solution Videos

The STEM Careers Coalition Celebrates Black Leaders in STEM with Dynamic Digital Careers Content and Exclusive Virtual Events

Focusing on upstream prevention can stem school violence

Got humor? It might be the key to STEM engagement

Discovery Education and Social Impact Partners Present Engaging Resources Supporting STEM Day Observances

All-New Science Techbook for Middle School and STEM Connect

STEM Careers Coalition Marks First Anniversary and New, No-Cost Digital Resources

Fact or Fallacy: Why Esports Are Here to Stay in K–12 Schools

Getting Girls into STEM: The Power of Blended (and All-Female) Instruction

Edge at Hudson Yards and Discovery Education Launch New Partnership Empowering Students to Engineer STEM Dreams

How to Inspire the Next World Changers

Why building school-community partnerships is the way forward

Be the One for Kids!

Why Esports in Schools is a Good Thing

Discovery Education Offers Educators New Resources Supporting Black History Month Observances

10 quick thoughts on mobile phones in schools

7 tips and ideas to make the eclipse engaging for students

Discovery Education Enhances K-12 Platform with New Games, Interactives, Career Resources, and More to Nurture Student Curiosity

Discovery Education and Social Impact Partners Support In-Home Learning All Summer Long

How to Inspire the Next World Changers

20 Ways to Personalize Your Learning This Summer

Debunking 5 digital storytelling misconceptions

Discovery Education and Social Impact Partners Offer Communities No-Cost Digital Learning Resources Supporting STEM Day Observances Nationwide

Discovery Ed and Leading Corporate and Community Partners Offering Access to Digital Resources Supporting STEM

Discovery Education and Social Impact Partners Support Families with New No-Cost Resources to Ignite Student Interest in STEM

Calling STEM Educators: Vernier Software & Technology Now Accepting Applications for its 2021 Engineering Award

7 TCEA 2023 sessions we want to attend

How esports can help students in the classroom (no, seriously!)

Discovery Education and its Corporate Partners Offering Free Resources for Families to Keep Learning Alive All Summer

Wyoming Catholic School Partners with Global Edtech Leader to Enhance Instruction in Science and All Other Disciplines

Arkansas’ LISA Academy Renews Partnership with Global Edtech Leader Supporting Student Success

#40years of educational technology: Social media

First Look—Discovery Education Back To School ’23

Dynamic New Virtual Field Trips from Discovery Education and Social Impact Partners Help Students Explore STEM in the World Around Them

Celebrating Earth Day with Resources from Discovery Education

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