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Developing SEL Competencies Through Technology

A Principal's Reflections

There are growing concerns about students' mental well-being as well as inter- and intra-personal skills, which have only been magnified by not only the pandemic but also advances in technology as a result of the Fourth Industrial Revolution. So much so that one has to wonder about the overall effect on a social and emotional level.

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3 ways to build engagement in STEM classrooms

eSchool News

The same is true—and arguably more important—for students who are less interested in science and STEM fields. Engagement, after all, is a critical contributing factor to students pursuing a STEM pathway in college and in the workforce. What resonates is tying learning experiences to current and relevant events.

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3 best practices to create a STEM-focused school

eSchool News

Department of Labor , in 2021, there were nearly 10 million workers in STEM occupations–a total projected to grow by almost 11 percent by 2031. Department of Labor , in 2021, there were nearly 10 million workers in STEM occupations–a total projected to grow by almost 11 percent by 2031. According to the U.S.

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Building a representative STEM pipeline needs to start in kindergarten

eSchool News

technology job vacancy postings in September 2022 exceeded 804,000, and the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported a need for 3,800 new aerospace engineers every year until 2031–an industry that is already grappling with employee retention and workforce shortages. The number of U.S.

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STEM programs can’t keep up with AI–let’s focus on Power Skills

eSchool News

Key points: Schools should focus on teaching skills that have enduring value See also: Here’s why STEM Career Days are a great idea See also: Building a STEM pipeline needs to start in kindergarten For more news on STEM learning, visit eSN’s STEM & STEAM page First came headlines about AI-driven cheating.

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How to engage learners with a combination of STEM and SEL

Hapara

In December, I had the privilege of hanging out with a group of grade five students who were working on a STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) activity. What their teacher and I later realized was that we needed to engage them with both STEM and SEL (social and emotional learning). Not this day.

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Ways to Learn With Technology Infographic

Teacher Reboot Camp

Part of the December 2020 STEM Resources Digital Calendar ! With remote learning students are using technology more than ever to demonstrate their learning. In the graphic below are 20 ideas for getting students to create, problem solve, and critically think with their use of technology.