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Exploring Design Thinking Micro-credentials in the Classroom

Digital Promise

I learned that it was deeper than simply understanding content: Students had not developed the mindsets or foundational skills necessary to tackle complex problems in STEM. Preliminary research suggests that design thinking improves metacognition in K-12 students, and ultimately improves STEM performance.

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5 science and technology videos to get students talking

eSchool News

It may still be challenging to keep students’ attention on topics like science and technology now that classrooms are once again full. Creating a video-based lesson that explores different concepts around science and technology is one fun way to boost student engagement.

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Why Esports in Schools is a Good Thing

ViewSonic Education

A 2003 analysis of 15 cases of school shooters found all but two suffered from social rejection. Team sports provide an arena for teaching important lessons and life skills beyond the classroom. Esports in Schools Fosters STEM Learning. Esports and STEM go hand-in-hand. STEM careers. Esports are no exception.

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How can teachers use VR in the classroom?

Neo LMS

If you are as old as I am then you will remember the thrill of watching your teacher wheel the TV trolley into the classroom. Teachers have a plethora of options when it comes to using technology in their lessons. One such technology — older than most — is Virtual Reality (VR). How can teachers use VR in the classroom.

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Classroom prizes and grants available!

Educational Technology Guy

Project Tomorrow is celebrating Speak Up America Week 2014 this week with opportunities for schools and classrooms to win prizes and grants by participating in this year''s Speak Up surveys. One of last year’s winners reported back, “I have been participating in the Speak Up survey ever since it started [in 2003].

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Teaching Python: How Children Can Learn Python Programming

The CoolCatTeacher

Kelly has a Masters in Curriculum, Instruction, and Technology. She got started with integrating technology in the classroom in 2003 and dabbled with app design in File Maker and HTML. She loves learning about cultures and her children were born on two different continents.

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Maximizing COVID Relief Funding and Its Effectiveness

edWeb.net

The featured panelists were Dr. Don Gemeinhardt, Director of Strategic Grants and Finance Development at Boxlight, Dr. Alex Leis, CEO of Boxlight-EOS, and Hannah Olson, Product Manager of STEM Solutions at Boxlight and Co-Founder of MyStemKits. Federal Programs and Processes. billion was for private schools.

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