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The Role of Kits in Maker Education and STEM Learning

User Generated Education

There has been a fair amount of criticism leveraged against “paint-by-numbers” types of STEM and maker kits. The kids in both groups thoroughly enjoyed making the projects. This criticism revolves around the stifling of the creativity of learners. Think about learning how to cook or play an instrument.

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20 Ways to Assess Prior Knowledge

Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

As educators, one of our primary goals is to make learning as effective and engaging as possible. This can stem from previous academic experiences, personal interests, cultural backgrounds, or everyday life experiences. The importance of prior knowledge in education cannot be overstated.

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Current STEM Diversity Programs and Investments Aren’t Working — It’s Time to Shift Focus

Edsurge

For decades, our country has invested in creating a more diverse STEM workforce by launching efforts that increase the representation of women and people of color in the field. Out-of-school time programs have played a large role, funneling more girls and youth of color into K-12 STEM education programs that introduce them to the field.

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15 Questions to Ask when Creating a STEM Culture in Education

21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

As you might know, I am very excited about STEM education! In fact, get ready even more STEM posts. For consultations and presentations at schools across the country I have developed these 15 questions you may want to ask as you develop or assess STEM possibilities for students. Photo by Pixabay on Pexels.com.

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Collaboration: Facilitating and Assessing the 21st Century Skills in Education

21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

Welcome to a series of posts dedicated to 21st skills and assessment. It seems educators and industry are all talking about the importance of student collaboration, but how are we facilitating and assessing this skill. I have a workshop and session entitled “STEM is a Verb”. In fact… the Workshop is also a Verb!

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Communication: Facilitating and Assessing the 21st Century Skills in Education

21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

It is filled with thoughts on Student Communication Skills including “I can” statement(s), classroom attributes, and assessment rubrics. Communication: Facilitating and Assessing the 21st Century Skills in Education. Often, this practice can be seen in STEM and PBL classrooms. Self assessment can be powerful).

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How Does Artificial Intelligence Fit into the Future of Education?

Digital Promise

People should always play a leading role in education, and AI systems should not replace teachers, ever. Educators, AI, and the Future of Learning Webinars. Researchers and technologists are currently using AI to transform learning by: Creating new kinds of assessments that help teachers better understand where their students are.

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