Digital Promise

OCTOBER 29, 2019

McClary points to the students’ ability to take their devices home as an important factor in the schools’ growth. With test prep programs like iReady and Study Island available on the iPads, students are able to practice outside of school—a luxury not previously possible before joining VILS. “No

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21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

MARCH 23, 2022

Please let me share this special story and dream about educational transformation possibilities based on authenticity, relevance, and student centered learning. First, please take a moment to subscribe to this blog by RSS or email and join me on twitter at mjgormans. The Art of the Free Throw – It really is about STEM!

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Digital Promise

NOVEMBER 7, 2016

Amid STEM Enthusiasm, Stepping Back to Consider the Broader Purpose of Teaching and Learning Science. The push for STEM initiatives — coding workshops for elementary school children, or extended-day science experiments for middle school students — reigns at the forefront of the education conversation today.

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Discovery Education

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

Your students know your expectations and they’re actively learning in your classroom. and you’re looking for new and creative ways to keep students engaged until that first winter break. With interactives in Discovery Education, I can always find content that interests the students while helping to teach the state standards.

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Neo LMS

MARCH 30, 2017

Although educational VR content is not yet at an advanced stage, limited mainly to younger learners, and mainly exploratory (think digital field trips to Versailles) in nature, there are encouraging signs that STEM subjects, particularly chemistry and biology, will attract developer attention. appeared first on NEO BLOG.

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Discovery Education

MAY 27, 2022

Take students to a far-off destination without ever leaving the home or classroom! Virtual Field Trips are wonderful ways to keep students engaged in summer learning, no matter where they are, while introducing new places and interests. The post Keep Summer Learning Fun appeared first on Discovery Education Blog.

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Edsurge

JUNE 18, 2018

Working in tech and media for the past 20 years, I’ve seen some of these changes firsthand, and one thing has proven consistently true: Engagement is critical when learning new information and mastering new skills. Visit our blog for practical advice and resources to create meaningful classroom experiences.

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21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

MARCH 9, 2019

Please let me share this special story and dream about educational transformation possibilities based on authenticity, relevance, and student centered learning. First, please take a moment to subscribe to this blog by RSS or email and join me on twitter at mjgormans . The Art of the Free Throw – It really is about STEM!

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21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

MARCH 10, 2018

Please let me share this special story and dream about educational transformation possibilities based on authenticity, relevance, and student centered learning. First, please take a moment to subscribe to this blog by RSS or email and join me on twitter at mjgormans . The Art of the Free Throw – It really is about STEM!

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Edsurge

JULY 9, 2019

Rocking the CAASPP Both schools have since experienced outstanding increases in their California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP) scores. Pilot Study Brief from Digital Promise. Blog post: English Learners in Chula Vista Schools Erase Achievement Gap in Math with Innovative Curriculum.

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Digital Promise

DECEMBER 14, 2016

It’s a natural fit for a school community whose mission includes cultivating and cherishing “an environment that supports the academic, social-emotional, creative and civic learning” of all students. After studying the artwork of pop artist Andy Warhol, fifth and sixth grade students made artwork inspired by his creations.

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Edsurge

JULY 10, 2019

Rocking the CAASPP Both schools have since experienced outstanding increases in their California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP) scores. Pilot Study Brief from Digital Promise. Blog post: English Learners in Chula Vista Schools Erase Achievement Gap in Math with Innovative Curriculum.

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GoConqr

OCTOBER 5, 2015

When students don’t feel engaged, their education suffers. This was something we touched on in a recent blog post on a study that found that more than half of students in the US felt “bored” at school.) 347 new blog posts (on WordPress alone). But individual glory needn’t be the end game for students.

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Kitaboo on EdTech

NOVEMBER 13, 2019

Here in this blog, we will highlight some of the features that must be present in a learning platform. Having a concise list will help you determine and compare among multiple tools and make the right choice for your students. Students might want to download some content and read later. Benefits of STEM Education and Publishing.

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MIND Research Institute

MAY 13, 2020

The study looked at data for over five million students in grades 3 through 8 who had taken NWEA’s MAP Growth assessments in 2017-2018. Leveraging data about summer learning loss, the researchers projected how COVID-19-related school closures could impact students across the country.

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edWeb.net

DECEMBER 14, 2018

Even with the NGSS’s emphasis on engineering, there’s still a feeling that in preschool and kindergarten, teachers shouldn’t place as much emphasis on the E in STEM. The engineering process involves several steps, though, from asking questions to determining if what the students built solves the problem.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 28, 2015

One classroom learns how NGSS can take students farther than they’ve ever been. Note : In partnership with Common Sense Education, a national nonprofit, this is being reposted from the Graphite.org blog. When we have our STEM Fair each year, parents are amazed by what they see and hear from the students.

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The Principal of Change

JULY 17, 2017

She read blog posts about how to create more suspense in a plot and how to use action rather than description to develop characters. Work hard, study hard, go to college, and climb the corporate ladder. Isn’t that what we want for our students? It’s not about STEM or STEAM. The Old Formula is Failing.

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techlearning

MARCH 13, 2018

Please let me share this special story and dream about educational transformation possibilities based on authenticity, relevance, and student centered learning. First, please take a moment to subscribe to this blog by RSS or email and join me on twitter at mjgormans. The Art of the Free Throw – It really is about STEM!

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21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

JUNE 10, 2015

STEM, 21st century learning, and technology integration, please sign up for 21centuryedtech by email or RSS. I have traveled the country delivering PD relating to technology integration, PBL, STEM, Digital Literacy, and the 4 C’s. What might have been gained in regards to student learning because of the substitution?

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Graphite Blog

SEPTEMBER 21, 2015

My students and I are now so engaged in learning and actively participating in science that we often end up rushing to clean up at the bell. When we have our STEM Fair each year, parents are amazed by what they see and hear from the students. Once students become engaged, they don’t need to be convinced to learn.

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edWeb.net

APRIL 17, 2019

They highlighted that soft skills critical to student success in future fields of study such as logic, problem-solving and creativity are integral components of computer science curriculums. Nearpod is a powerful teaching and learning tool that promotes student engagement in the classroom. Coding Software.

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Educator Innovator

SEPTEMBER 11, 2017

now incorporate game-based learning (PDF) into their instruction, 70% of teachers observe increased student engagement from using educational games, and a recent study shows that games improve learning outcomes (PDF) by 33%. Nearly half of all teachers in the U.S. But what about writing?

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Marketplace K-12

APRIL 27, 2016

Cross-posted from the Digital Education blog. Some fear the corporatization of Maker education, particularly as schools and policymakers have embraced the movement as a way to promote STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) education and workforce preparation.

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Neo LMS

JANUARY 28, 2021

However, I have found that by using some of the Augmented and Virtual Reality tools, we can provide engaging learning experiences for our students. Student engagement is one area that I have continued to work on over the past few years, especially in our virtual learning environment. CoSpaces EDU.

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Buncee

JULY 31, 2018

In today’s society, with the rapid growth of science and technology, it is more important than ever for children to garner an interest in STEM subjects, and become strong math students. Buncee is an excellent tool for getting students interested in math as it helps them to be able to better visualize and communicate learned topics.

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Graphite Blog

JUNE 6, 2016

STEM, STEAM, or science teachers can browse hundreds of games, apps, and websites tagged for NGSS with the NGSS Explorer. Or searching for a fun project idea for a particular unit of study? This summer, evaluate some of the most popular digital tools to keep our students engaged and safe online. Explore Lesson Plans.

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Graphite Blog

JUNE 6, 2016

STEM, STEAM, or science teachers can browse hundreds of games, apps, and websites tagged for NGSS with the NGSS Explorer. Or searching for a fun project idea for a particular unit of study? This summer, evaluate some of the most popular digital tools to keep our students engaged and safe online. Explore Lesson Plans.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

Educational Research Journals are the topic of our blog post today! Trust me, I know the drill: you’re always in pursuit of the most effective classroom strategies, the latest trends in curriculum development, and actionable insights into student engagement. it’s clearly at the forefront of STEM education research.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

JANUARY 29, 2011

link] STEM/PBL COLLABORATION (Middle School Portal 2) Mon 31 Jan 07:00PM New York / Tue 1 Feb 12:00AM GMT / Tue 1 Feb 11:00AM Sydney Mary Henton. Incorporate STEM activities through project-based learning. Also a chance to help develop the EpCoP blog for 2011 and help promote the EpCoP events for Feb - June.

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The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 11, 2020

Video and Infographic From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Teachers are moving from face to face classrooms to online classrooms quickly. She is also a former teacher and principal, leading one of the first elementary STEM schools in the state of Iowa. I had so many people ask for the video.

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Tom Murray

FEBRUARY 5, 2016

As many districts work towards redesigning the learning experience, it’s encouraging to see so many understand the need for STEM-type learning opportunities for all students. Just this week at TCEA, Samsung partnered with STEM Fuse to be able to provide districts with a digital STEM learning solution.

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edWeb.net

APRIL 27, 2022

Not the ideal way to immerse students in the excitement and possibilities STEM learning offers. A better approach to STEM education is project-based learning (PBL), emphasized by veteran teachers in the edLeader Panel, “ Impacting Student Achievement with Project-Based Learning and STEM.”

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Educator Innovator

APRIL 30, 2015

Based on observations and video research, we noticed that educators sometimes took over for students, such as taking projects out of kids’ hands or line of sight in order to fix something without describing what they were doing. Your study is looking at “gesture, gaze, and language.”

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The CoolCatTeacher

OCTOBER 10, 2016

100+ Game Based Learning Resources to Get Started in Your Classroom From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Blog Posts and Current Resources. Our Capital Cities – How a classroom studied the forms of government by creating worlds in Minecraft. STEM Games for Change.

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Kathy Schrock

OCTOBER 1, 2016

In a study group or professional learning community, educators can dissect the lesson and methodologies used in the videos and come up with ideas for use in their own classroom when using Discovery Education Streaming or Techbook. Janelle Cox, in a TeachHub blog post , offers a few suggestions for collecting information for self-reflection.

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The Cornerstone for Teachers

SEPTEMBER 22, 2019

Integrating technology does not automatically improve student engagement or learning. ?MYTH MYTH #2: Lessons should be as creative and fun as possible to increase engagement. TRUTHS: Engaging kids is different from ensuring they’re having fun. Make it really interesting, meaningful, relevant, and just say it right?

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