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Crunch the Numbers:New Data on Student Wellbeing, the Skills Gap Crisis, and Tech Usage in Utah

eSchool News

This new report reveals that Black students across the nation possess the aptitudes for in-demand STEM careers, but lack interest in pursuing them. This indicates that a significant career exposure gap exists, likely due to underrepresentation in STEM careers. ” said Cynthia Chapple, Founder and CEO of Black Girls Do STEM.

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OPINION: Five lessons from Rwanda on leading girls toward careers in STEM

The Hechinger Report

Young girls need role models, especially when it comes to seeing themselves succeed in fields like science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM), which are still male-dominated. Teachers from the Rwandan schools relayed that the the pilot unlocked the nature of specific STEM careers. Turn initial interest into action.

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BYOD Begins With Trust and Respect

A Principal's Reflections

Up until this point we had students sign off on a paper guideline sheet after which I created a username and password for them to access the secure guest network. This information was then passed on to Ron and each student that filled out the form was granted access. Take a look at the traffic at each access point below.

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Creating Digital Books to Help Others: 20+ Apps, Tools & Ideas

Teacher Reboot Camp

Keep scrolling to access my bookmarks of free web tools and apps for creating digital books on any device. I’ve included some ideas below and a slide presentation with tips and resources to get students creating digital books that help those around them while learning.

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5 of The Best Homeschool Programs in 2023

Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

While some courses at edX are free, most require a fee to access full course materials. CK-12 (Grades K-12) If you are looking for a homeschool program focused on STEM education, CK-12 is one of the best free options to consider. The fees for each course vary based on the type of program and the length of time students plan to use it.

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Two Great Academic Writing Cheat Sheets for Student Researchers

Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

Click on this link to access, download and print the original cheat sheet. This post originally appeared in Educational Technology and Mobile Learning ( www.educatorstechnology.com ). Or just scan the list for best fit. This is the list I made to put on my own wall – you may disagree with my categories. And they did.

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16 educators share their digital learning strategies

eSchool News

Digital learning tools are invaluable when they’re used by confident educators. In fact, when used appropriately, digital and mobile learning resources engage students–and they can even help boost achievement.