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Discovery Education, Caterpillar Foundation, and Learning Undefeated Launch New Initiative to Inspire Next Generation of STEM Professionals

eSchool News

This unique program leverages the power of play by using engaging, hands-on digital resources to educate and inspire students in grades 9-12 to consider exciting careers in a variety of STEM professions. The future STEM innovators are sitting in classrooms all across the country.

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20 Ways to Personalize Your Learning This Summer

The CoolCatTeacher

Course: Implementing Culturally Responsive Teaching Strategies “In this course, you will explore the importance of culture; how it impacts thinking, learning, and behavior; and how to embrace cultural differences and become a culturally responsive teacher.” There are even game badges you can add to Google Classroom. Course: Level Up!

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GoldieBlox and Discovery Education Partner to Bring Chemistry to High School Classrooms Nationwide with New Immersive Learning Experience on Roblox 

eSchool News

Maker High empowers students to understand and master STEM concepts. Maker High makes learning fun by meeting students where they already are: on Roblox. We hope teachers and students come back to play again and again to build upon their STEM skills.” GoldieBlox is a Roblox Community Fund (RCF) grantee.

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#40years of educational technology: Social media

Learning with 'e's

Social media lend themselves naturally to support learning through discussions, collaboration and sharing. They also have the capacity to support personal learning. They are vital components of the web, and social media are important for education - because learning is essentially social and personal.

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5 technologies to avoid in the classroom-and what to use instead

eSchool News

One of the most popular articles on eSchool Media is a surprising one to the editors: “ 6 apps that block social media distractions. Social Media: This was the easiest to choose, thanks to our reigning king of articles mentioned above. Be sure to leave your comments in the section below. Better Option?

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Edtech and Social Emotional Learning #sel

The CoolCatTeacher

Vicki: Yes, you can use Ed Tech and Social Emotional Learning! Her original research went into the design of Renton Preparatory in Seattle, which was a 2016 Top Three STEM School in the nation. Michelle, you’ve done some fantastic work with Social Emotional Learning and Ed Tech.

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Automation Will Hit Young People Hardest. Can These Nonprofits Prepare Them for It?

Edsurge

This includes girls, who were already underrepresented in STEM fields before the pandemic added new caretaking responsibilities for many of them that sidelined their education. Tanner: I would say the persona of the course is what students are used to finding online, on social media platforms. And these are not just STEM jobs.

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