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Why STEM literacy is critical for our students

eSchool News

Providing an engaging and equitable STEM education is an important step in helping to develop more scientists and engineers while increasing race and gender diversity in the field–both of which are much needed in today’s world. Education in STEM can also help develop a STEM-literate citizenry.

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The Siri and Alexa Test

A Principal's Reflections

I share the personal story above as access to artificial intelligence in the form of Siri and Alexa has impacts on the education space. Whereas in the past, knowledge could be readily accessed from encyclopedias and books, this took time. The Internet drastically changed this process by ushering us all into the Information Age.

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Benefits of STEM Education and Publishing

Kitaboo on EdTech

STEM—science, technology, engineering, and mathematics—is a curriculum based on these four ideas. Instead of segregating these four disciplines in separate and discrete subjects, STEM interlinks them together into a cohesive learning paradigm, which is based on real-world applications. STEM Publishing.

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How K–12 Classrooms Can Benefit from Robotics

EdTech Magazine

MORE FROM EDTECH: See how education robotics companies are invigorating K–12 learning. Here, the goal is to combine kids’ need for active play with the development of social and STEM skills by adopting a comprehensive learning approach. Gamification: According to MDR Education , gamification is now a top K–12 tech trend.

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New Report Shows the National Math and Science Initiative’s Long-Term Impact on Ensuring Equitable Access to STEM

eSchool News

In a report released today, data suggest that compared to the national average, students enrolled in NMSI-supported Advanced Placement® courses are more likely to further their education and earn STEM (Science Technology Engineering and Math) degrees. NMSI’s College Readiness Program is working to close the STEM gap for all students.

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Best Apps for College Students

Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

Embarking on the journey of college education is an exciting, albeit challenging, adventure. Whether you’re an undergrad juggling multiple courses or a grad student deep in research, these apps are designed to streamline your educational experience.

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What Is Prior Knowledge and Why it Matters?

Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

Prior knowledge is one of the key concept in educational research that fundamentally reshape our understanding of how learning occurs. discuss two main types of prior knowledge which I want to draw your attention to: declarative prior knowledge and procedural prior knowledge.