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Time Is the Greatest Challenge to Teaching STEM. Families Can Help.

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In fact, the 2018 National Study of Science and Mathematics Education reported that many elementary school teachers do not even provide science instruction every week. Bringing Families Onboard It does not have to be robotics, 3D printers or coding. It does not have to be robotics, 3D printers or coding. Moak is not alone.

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Top 100 Sites/Apps for Game Based Learning

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I''ve done posts on educational iOS Apps and Educational Online Games but I have never combined the two and curated a list that specifically deals w/ GBL. Answerables - A innovative 3D virtual world that allows educators to Gamify their lessons in this cross between Game Based Learning and Learning Management System.

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Hack Education Weekly News

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(National) Education Politics. Republicans in Congress are also working on a re-authorization of the Higher Education Act. From The Wall Street Journal , “Five Things on the House’s Higher Education Bill.” ” Also from the Department of Education’s press office : “U.S. .”

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Hack Education Weekly News

Hack Education

Education Politics. The vote for Betsy DeVos , Trump’s nominee for Secretary of Education , has been delayed. Franken : No Democrat will vote for Betsy DeVos as education secretary – and we’re seeking Republicans to oppose her.” Via The Washington Post : “ Sen. Teresa UnRue of Myrtle Beach, S.C.,