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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. And knowing when and how to share ideas. 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.

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Teaching Python: How Children Can Learn Python Programming

The CoolCatTeacher

Kelly Schuster-Paredes and Sean Tibor host the Teaching Python Podcast where they share how to help kids of all ages learn this valuable language. She got started with integrating technology in the classroom in 2003 and dabbled with app design in File Maker and HTML. Kelly has a Masters in Curriculum, Instruction, and Technology.

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Classroom prizes and grants available!

Educational Technology Guy

24th, they say “how to use technology to differentiate instruction” (51 percent) and “how to use educational games in the classroom” (35 percent) are at the top of their wish list for professional development this year. After winning the $500 prize last year, I purchased an XYZ 3D printer to integrate STEM into my classroom. .

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What Is Prior Knowledge and Why it Matters?

Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

In this post, we will delve into the intricacies of prior knowledge, guided by significant research findings, discuss some of its types and examples, and explore how this understanding can transform educational practices. IJ STEM Ed , 6 (33). 1. (2019). link] Cordi, M. Schreiner, T., & Rasch, B. Is prior knowledge essential?

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PBS to Present “Spotlight Education,” A Special Week of Programming Featuring Reports About America’s Students and New Models of Learning, September 12-17

EdNews Daily

SPOTLIGHT EDUCATION highlights public media’s focus on education and our role in convening conversations around how to improve outcomes for students,” said Paula Kerger, President and CEO, PBS. Saturday, September 17: 2:00 p.m. ET – AMERICAN GRADUATE DAY.

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A Commitment to Confronting Our Bias and Privileges

Edsurge

Avenue Q parodied this concept with the song “Everyone’s a Little Bit Racist” back in 2003. How do our own backgrounds as writers, editors, and developers influence our stories? Guideline #2: Educate ourselves on bias and privilege, and learn how to turn them into a force for positive change. The musical. But we will try.

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As schools reopen, will Black and Asian families return?

The Hechinger Report

Before the pandemic, the number of Black families homeschooling was rising swiftly, doubling between 2003 and 2018. Parents, meanwhile, need to be able to trust that their schools know how to support and engage students in a way that is welcoming for all, she said. percent, according to Census Bureau data.

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