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STUDENT VOICE: Teachers assign us work that relies on rote memorization, then tell us not to use artificial intelligence

The Hechinger Report

Rather than browbeat students for using AI, maybe educators should outsmart AI by reimagining education so that it requires more creativity and critical thought, the aspects that separate people from robots. Now that I’m older, these include Regents exams, New York State tests and Advanced Placement assessments. Take AP Psychology.

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Ward’s Science–So Many STEM Resources

Ask a Tech Teacher

We talk about what that means–problem solving, critical analysis, logical thinking–but often, that sounds hard to them–too hard. Coding, robotics, and experimentation–integral pieces of STEM–give students the best start possible to the rest of their lives. They want an easier way. Why is that?

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3 best practices to create a STEM-focused school

eSchool News

With the belief that STEM skills are best acquired starting at a young age, we start building foundational skills early in elementary school. Starting at age 5, we offer coding, robotics, virtual reality, STEM-related clubs, and competitive team opportunities. We utilize hands-on, innovative STEM curriculum to bring learning to life.

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What happened when a South Carolina city embraced career education for all its students

The Hechinger Report

Whittenberg Elementary School of Engineering groaned in disappointment when they saw the runny mess. Whittenberg Elementary School of Engineering prepare to drop a paper bag with an egg inside off a railing at the school during engineering week. . — The brown paper bag hit the ground with a smack. The third graders at A.J.

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The 2018 Vernier/NSTA Technology Awards Name Seven Winning Educators for Their Innovative Use of Data-Collection Technology

techlearning

A panel of NSTA-appointed experts chose the winning educators—one elementary teacher, two middle school teachers, three high school teachers, and one college-level educator—for their innovative use of data-collection technology in the science classroom.

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Technology Integration in a 21st Century Science Classroom

EdTechTeam

Many classrooms have access to devices that would allow students to collect data just like a scientist would in a modern-day laboratory setting. The simplest and easiest tool to incorporate into any science classroom, including the elementary level, is a USB microscope with an integrated camera. USB Microscopes and Microscope Cameras.

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29 K-12 edtech predictions for 2021

eSchool News

It will provide more support for students who are struggling in the online environment, it will take some of the burden off of the teachers, and it will help schools support educational equity by creating greater access to services that previously were only available to families that could afford it. –

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