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Books, ebooks, and audiobooks, oh my!

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Despite my affinity for audiobooks, looking at the book industry sales figures, it is clear print is still king. So, to recommend an eBook over a print book really looks at how and when the student wants to access the book. eBooks and audiobooks give students additional accessibility options as well, as educators everywhere realize.

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Science Education Leaders Smithsonian and Carolina Biological Launch New Engineering Program for Elementary

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Each module of the program includes a Teacher Guide with step-by-step teacher instructions, hands-on lab materials, literacy and student activity guides, assessment, and digital eBook versions of the Teacher Guide and student books all in one package.

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How to Create STEM Courses for Best Learning Outcomes

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In order to familiarize students with STEM concepts, it must be introduced at an early age, preferably from the elementary level. Many schools have implemented STEM programs from the elementary level. Related: Will eBooks Change K-12 Education. Related: Interactive eBook Publishing – Where is the industry heading?

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Top 8 Advantages of an Interactive STEM Curriculum

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Related: 9 Benefits of Interactive eBooks. In many schools, AR technology is being used right from the elementary level to make learning more interesting and to explain basic concepts in an engaging and immersive manner. There are a lot of other industries where these students can apply their STEM knowledge.

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And the winners of the 2023 K-12 Hero Awards are…

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Here’s a look at each winner: Winner: John Arthur, 6th Grade Teacher, Meadowlark Elementary School Nominated by: Follett John Arthur was the 2021 Utah Teacher of the Year and one of four finalists for 2021 National Teacher of the Year. Elementary and high school students from across the district were part of the initial program.

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Teachers' Essential Guide to Showing Movies and Videos in the Classroom

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Over the past few years, Netflix has developed a lot of original programming for kids, including documentaries on a variety topics, such as the Holocaust, bias in the tech industry, college admissions, drug use, and climate change. There are film curations available for elementary, middle, and high schools. Price: Paid. Grades: K-12.

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8 Epic Edtech Tools to Try This School Year

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Download a free ebook with the Lead Forward authors and get inspired. In addition to his work in schools, Richard has been a consultant to some of the largest companies in the educational technology industry. All editorial content is my own.

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