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12 Tools to explore during Computer Science Week

Neo LMS

Read more: Getting started with STEM in your classroom! million jobs available by 2025 that require STEM skills which include coding. With this recognized need for coding and STEM skills, it is important to spark student curiosity which might create an interest in a future career. Grasshopper is a fun way to learn about coding.

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When Education Giants Stumbled and Data Ruled

Edsurge

He is currently the chief product officer of Renaissance Learning, which acquired myON in 2018. Ten years ago, the iPhone was already out, but the iPad had not been released yet. On the other hand, companies like Curriculum Associates took the path of blended learning and have seen significant growth driven by a technology-first model.

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Solving Mysteries on Mars: TimePod AR – SULS0202

Shake Up Learning

This is a super cool app that encourages problem-based learning and STEM skills for students. This episode is sponsored by Verizon Innovative Learning HQ. Lessons for the app are accessible for free via Verizon Innovative Learning HQ. I wish this app had been around when I was a kid!

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Why a K-12 Operating System is the Next Step in the Evolution of Edtech

Edsurge

For example, I can purchase a pair of concert tickets using my EventBrite app, and then export the information directly into my iPhone calendar. So too should teachers be able to use a variety of learning apps in their classroom and expect them to work together seamlessly.

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What?s New: New Tools for Schools

techlearning

HUGHESNET & NATIONAL 4-H COUNCIL ( www.hughesnet.com ) & ( 4-h.org/parents/stem-agriculture/youth-stem-activities/ ) HughesNet and National 4-H Council announce the launch of STEM Lab to inspire the next generation of scientists. published a new report which addresses latest trends in EdTech in the U.S.

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36 Edtech Tools I’m Using Right Now in My Classroom and Life

The CoolCatTeacher

Haiku Learning is the tool I use to blend my classroom. Tip: To learn about my blended learning strategies, see my presentation on Slideshare Simple Steps to Blended Learning . Screenflow (for capturing Mac screenshots, iPhone and iPad). YouTube (for Tutorials).

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A true gift from SHEG: DIY digital literacy assessments and tools for historical thinking

NeverEndingSearch

You may remember Stanford History Education Group (SHEG) for its groundbreaking and utterly depressing report, Evaluating Information: The Cornerstone of Online Civic Reasoning. In the November 2016 Executive Summary , the researchers shared: When thousands of students respond to dozens of tasks there are endless variations.