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Math Expert Dr. Francis (Skip) Fennell Endorses Hand2Mind’S Hands-On Standards

eSchool News

As a well-respected writer on both the NCTM Focal Points and Common Core State Standards, Fennell served as President of the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) from 2006–2008 and was a founding member of the Association of Mathematics Teacher Educators. For more information, please visit www.

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OPINION: The world is changing fast. Students need data science instruction ASAP

The Hechinger Report

Since at least 2006 , technology leaders and mathematicians have argued that data is the new oil. Importantly, students have reported actually enjoying data science courses. Generative AI algorithms, like those used to create ChatGPT, train on large language datasets.

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The Long Tail of Education

The Electric Educator

The title of Anderson''s book stems from the graphic below (click to enlarge) which shows that while a large portion of consumers are condensed at the front of the tail, an equal number of consumers are positioned within the infinitely long end of the tail. This represents a 47% increase since 2005-2006.

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Eight Ways To Teach Climate Change In Almost Any Classroom

MindShift

showed her students the 2016 documentary Before the Flood , featuring Leonardo diCaprio journeying to five continents and the Arctic to see the effects of climate change. “It is our intention to make our students engaged citizens,” Fisher says. Before the Flood has an action page and an associated curriculum.

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Epic Guide To Game Based Learning

The CoolCatTeacher

Students can play as individuals or in team mode. Science, Technology, Engineering & Math (STEM). STEM Games for Change. However, the goal of this 2006 game is to promote empathy and understanding for the situation. Pedagogy first, then technology. This applies to games as well. Health Games for Change.

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Revamped and rigorous, career and technical education is ready to be taken seriously

The Hechinger Report

This type of engagement, said Strout, is one way she and fellow MST teachers hope to keep students engaged in school and anchored in New Hampshire. So, the ones we are able to keep and engage, and connect with the community early on, there’s a better chance they’ll stay,” she said.