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eSchool News launches Online and Blended Learning Guide

eSchool News

eSchool News Guides are full of resources, tips, trends, and insights from industry experts on a variety of topics that are essential to the classroom, school, and district. Part of the beauty of online and blended learning is that much of the learning and many of the resources are available outside of the classroom.

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Getting Girls into STEM: The Power of Blended (and All-Female) Instruction

Edsurge

During a panel on the importance of STEM education for women, she explained what it’s like to be a female student competing in a male-dominated program: “Not only were we the only all-girls robotics team,” she explained of a recent competition, “we were the only team that actually allowed girls to touch the robots.” Students at St.

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Mathematical Modeling on Trial and the Maths Fix

The CoolCatTeacher

Working with start-ups to Fortune 500 companies, it spans industries as diverse as medicine, finance and telecoms. The movement is now a worldwide force in re-engineering the STEM curriculum. Conrad is recognised as a thought leader in AI, data science and computation, pioneering a Multi-Paradigm data science approach.

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How to Create Apps in the Classroom and Inspire Design Thinking

The CoolCatTeacher

We discuss the transformative role of app-building, collaborative learning, design thinking, and the importance of authentic learning experiences. Alefiya shares how app building can enhance STEM education and how it also teaches essential skills like teamwork, problem-solving, and passion-based learning. Right, Right.

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The Best Engineering Toys For Kids

Fractus Learning

What to Look for in STEM Toys Engineering Toys Compared Best Engineering Kits For Kids Reviewed Building Sets Circuits and Electronic Games Robot Toys. The best engineering toys for kids are STEM toys that blend learning engineering concepts, having fun, and combining kit pieces to create exciting engineering projects.

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It’s 2020: Have Digital Learning Innovations Trends Changed?

Edsurge

Secondary trends, found in only a few of the reviewed resources, included: blended learning, dashboards and learning analytics, virtual reality, and artificial intelligence.

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When Education Giants Stumbled and Data Ruled

Edsurge

Todd Brekhus’ industry experience dates as far back as the early 2000s at PLATO, and later at myON. He is currently the chief product officer of Renaissance Learning, which acquired myON in 2018. Another problem the industry has created stems from those monolithic all-in-one systems the big publishers created.

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