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NASA’s latest mission can fuel STEM engagement

eSchool News

STEM education is in crisis in the United States. million STEM jobs in the U.S. It’s an exciting time for space exploration and perhaps the launch pad American educators and employers need to renew students’ interest in STEM education–and in turn, create a pipeline of new technical talent in the U.S.

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20 Ways to Personalize Your Learning This Summer

The CoolCatTeacher

Blended Learning In my opinion, the best 21st-century classrooms are “bricks” and “clicks,” blending together the best of face-to-face and online. Blended learning is not new. Blended Learning Classrooms are made of “bricks’ and “clicks” and every teacher should be ready.

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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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PBL… Blended and eLearning – Part 1: Important Questions for the New School Year

21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

I have traveled the country delivering PD relating to technology integration, PBL, STEM, Digital Literacy, and the 4 C’s. I have some powerful online interactive workshops and webinars that can be used to engage learning in this new environment. PBL… Blended and eLearning – Part 1: Important Questions for the New School Year.

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Viva las Matematicas at CAMT 2019!

MIND Research Institute

Attendees can choose from a wide range of sessions, with topics covering technology, assessment, STEM, and working with bilingual students. Beyond Instagram-worthy: Gain More Professional Learning From Social Media. CAMT 2019 will take place at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center in San Antonio, Texas July 10-12.

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10 Ways to Use Defined Learning for Project-Based Learning Excellence

The CoolCatTeacher

Some teachers (and students) are great at coming up with meaningful project ideas that align with standards and learning objectives. Defined Learning makes using project-based content easy to bring into any subject. Each project is organized around real-world examples making it relevant.

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Edtech and Social Emotional Learning #sel

The CoolCatTeacher

Vicki: Yes, you can use Ed Tech and Social Emotional Learning! Her original research went into the design of Renton Preparatory in Seattle, which was a 2016 Top Three STEM School in the nation. Michelle, you’ve done some fantastic work with Social Emotional Learning and Ed Tech. Vicki: Wow.

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