Educational Technology Guy

JULY 18, 2019

The Future of STEM Education: 5 Innovative Ideas About to Break Through by Kate Began With our world becoming increasingly technology-driven, there is growing demand for workers in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) fields. How can we best equip our kids with the necessary skills to face future challenges?

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Edsurge

JUNE 8, 2022

“What we are hearing is students are personally overwhelmed, emotionally overwhelmed—and facing financial hardship, technology issues and difficulties with child care that are preventing them from logging on,” says Tim Renick, founding executive director of the National Institute for Student Success at Georgia State University.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 15, 2022

Recently, my colleagues and I attended a summer camp where we introduced students to some fantastic STEM activities. Kids learned how to create their own lava lamps out of everyday kitchen materials. We also taught them how to make circuits out of batteries and wire, as well as exploding paint bags.

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Catlin Tucker

MARCH 25, 2024

A playlist is a sequence of learning activities designed to move students toward a desired result. Most playlists culminate in a performance task or artifact intended to demonstrate students’ ability to transfer or apply what they learned working through the playlist.

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Neo LMS

NOVEMBER 5, 2020

During the summer and throughout the school year, I spend time exploring new ideas and reflecting on the tools that I am using and the choices that I offer for my students to tell their stories and create something that is more meaningful to them what they have learned. Read more: Authentic learning and edtech: A match made in heaven.

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EdTech Magazine

JUNE 10, 2019

The Resurgence of 3D Printers in Modern Learning Environments. A study by Macquarie University in Australia and educational technology company Makers Empire confirms what’s easy for educators to observe — 3D lessons engage students , enabling them to learn advanced concepts and skills. eli.zimmerman_9856.

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The CoolCatTeacher

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

Understandably, kindergarten and elementary teachers need to reach every student where they are on their learning journey, but it isn't always easy. Dr. Carol Ann Tomlinson, an expert on the topic, gives an overview of how to differentiate math instruction with younger students. . eSpark is free forever for teachers.

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Edsurge

APRIL 20, 2020

Those early experiences taught Kate about engineering and science, but she also learned about teamwork, communication and the value of supporting those around you. We had a chat with Kate about her views on STEM education, supporting underrepresented and underserved students, and how learning to fail helps all kids succeed.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

Our school was already using a learning management platform for quizzes, tests, and homework assignments, so we had a good starting point as we shifted to remote learning, yet there were still many lessons to learn. Related content: STEM education and hands-on learning. Tools for teaching science remotely.

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Educational Technology Guy

JUNE 1, 2020

This new classroom program, founded by two women who have overcome their own relevant hurdles, introduces students, particularly those in junior high/high school, to real-life stories of today’s scientists who are on the frontline of modern innovation—on a mission to inspire STEM careers while shattering outdated industry stereotypes.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 15, 2020

But the reality is also that we’re going to have to prepare for a fall that – whatever it looks like – will include an online learning component. Even if we go back to face-to-face learning, we will all have to be prepared to teach online, and the best way to do this is to first educate ourselves with research and pedagogy.

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eSchool News

JULY 17, 2023

Charlotte, NC ) — To keep students engaged in learning while on summer break, Discovery Education and select partners have created free dynamic digital resources for students and caregivers to use at home. Students can take the learning further with 40 self-paced modules that turn what they learn into practice.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 5, 2022

Even the best teachers fail on a regular basis, but good ones learn from those hiccups and adjust. Put another way, both teaching and learning are messy. As we uncover areas where we need more growth, having an orientation toward a lifetime of learning can be beneficial. This is difficult work.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

These durable skills are critical for students during their K-12 years, in college, and in the workforce. Learning to code can be a game-changer for students, regardless of country. And Singapore launched a tailored coding class for primary and secondary school students as early as 2014. Why is coding important for youth?

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 9, 2020

First grade teacher Byron Gilliland has combined Rigamajig (the right tool) with Deeper Learning (the right pedagogy) to facilitate a learning environment that sees all students embrace their curiosity, creativity, critical thinking and collaborative abilities to own their learning at a higher level. Tools are powerful.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 24, 2022

Jenny Nash, explains, "playful learning brings fun and enjoyment to learning for students, but it’s also about the educational standards. As educators, we're always thinking about the standards we need to cover, the knowledge and skills we want students to have and how we can provide a playful way to do that."

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ViewSonic Education

JANUARY 17, 2019

Rather than simply buying the latest and greatest technology because they look exciting or are the latest fad, staff members are focusing on what will really cater to their specific requirements and provide value to both the school and students. Keep students engaged. Keep students engaged. Encourage collaboration.

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Digital Promise

SEPTEMBER 14, 2020

One path is to make computational thinking (CT) learning opportunities more readily available to students, especially in the early grades. The project team developed the Water Runoff Challenge (WRC), an NGSS -aligned, multi-week curriculum unit for upper elementary students that integrates Earth science, engineering, and CT.

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Kitaboo on EdTech

OCTOBER 3, 2019

STEM-based learning programs are being introduced in schools all across the globe. STEM has proved to be a much better educational program in terms of learning effectiveness and leading to better career opportunities than the regular curriculum. Easy to carry, easy to access, interactive and engaging, and so on.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 10, 2024

Attendees will learn directly from top ed tech experts and successful real-world practitioners in hundreds of in-depth workshops and hands-on sessions. Plus, they’ll learn best practices and current trends to best leverage educational technology resources. The Magic of Merlyn: How AI Can Create wonders in Your Classroom?

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 25, 2022

“I've always thought games were good models for everything—how to learn, but also how to be,” says Arana Shapiro. Now the Managing Director and Chief Learning Officer at Games for Change , Shapiro stands at the vanguard of a movement to both normalize and prioritize game-based instruction in schools.

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Waterford

DECEMBER 2, 2020

One of the most effective ways to supercharge your students’ ability to learn, connect, and grow, all while managing your own workload, is to establish a routine in your classroom. This year, teachers are working to develop new routines that are effective for students no matter where they’re learning.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 29, 2021

Personalize learning and make it fun for students. SplashLearn is offering different ways to help children catch up or get ahead this summer: Learning Program – which kids can use for independent learning at home on their devices. . Splash Summer Camp Courses for Student Success. Learn how to read maps.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 16, 2021

Silver Spring, MD (Thursday, December 16, 2021) — As school systems nationwide begin to look towards Winter Break, Discovery Education and select social impact partners present curated professional learning resources at no cost to support educators’ continued professional learning. STEM Professional Learning Resources.

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Catlin Tucker

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

In my work helping teachers to shift from whole group, teacher-led lessons to differentiated small group student-centered learning experiences, I am asked questions that seem grounded in the belief that students cannot learn without the teacher. They are unpacking complex texts and topics.

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Neo LMS

JANUARY 20, 2022

It’s also a great opportunity to meet fellow online learning enthusiasts, exchange ideas, and learn from the experts. The event will also feature over 400 speaking sessions organized into Themed Theaters , such as Technology Discovery, STEM, and eSports. Meet NEO at FETC 2022! Speaking session: Driving Innovative Instruction.

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Graphite Blog

JULY 11, 2016

By capitalizing on the excitement students had for this toy, and by using design thinking, my students learned traditional math concepts and STEM skills. Read on to see how students used design thinking to solve a real-world challenge, and how you can start planning a design thinking project in your classroom!

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Neo LMS

OCTOBER 24, 2019

Stories hold the key for unlocking the door towards powerful learning experiences. As a teacher, you’ll find that stories play a huge part in your students’ lives. It can enable students to share their stories and teachers to make learning more personalized. Digital storytelling is only for classroom engagement.

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The Hechinger Report

AUGUST 17, 2023

At the camp in Benton, Illinois, students will learn about the plan and how to advocate for it, along with participating in typical camp activities like swimming and using the ropes course. Learning about the warming planet left her feeling like she “was being suffocated,” she said. Sign up for the Hechinger newsletter.

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A Principal's Reflections

DECEMBER 19, 2021

While learning recovery remains a needed area of focus, virtually every educator I come in contact with explains that students are a year or two behind socially. In some cases, the extended time at home during remote or hybrid learning has led to the development of concerning behaviors that weren’t prevalent at scale in the past.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 20, 2017

It got the students engaged and doing something as opposed to saying, ‘Well I can’t do that because I don’t have an autoclave.’. Marc Pedersen Paulding County High School Students At Paulding County High School in Dallas, Georgia, science classes are messy and alive. I am learning with the students.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 25, 2017

Many of you are familiar with the four C’s of the 21 st -century learning framework : collaboration, communication, critical thinking, and creativity. But step back for a second and remember why you teach students in the first place–so they can be successful adults who contribute to society and thrive while pursuing a fulfilling career.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 11, 2021

For Lucinda, a Chicana high school senior, the shift to online school—while not great for completing schoolwork—created new time and space for other kinds of learning. The shutdown, for her, was “a good time to do research” that offered “a lot of time to learn” and reflect. She was not alone. She was not alone.

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Neo LMS

JULY 19, 2022

That’s one of the reasons why there are many tech tools every student should have to help them learn at home and in the classroom. . Still, despite the digital age we are living in, some adults question how much exposure to tech kids should have before they reach a certain age.

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The Hechinger Report

OCTOBER 22, 2020

“I remember thinking that the school systems must have a great list of recommended online learning,” she said. Joffe’s database answered a pandemic-era demand: About a quarter of families and teachers want more online instructions and resources to help them use online learning tools, according to a recent NewSchools Venture Fund-Gallup poll.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 30, 2020

The 2019–20 school year was unlike any other, and there is uncertainty about what teaching and learning will look like this fall. School closures this spring caused students to miss important learning opportunities in mathematics, and educational inequities and unfinished learning have become more pronounced.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 8, 2018

My 4th-12th grade students didn't learn in an actual classroom, but rather in an undefined work space, which included the schoolyard farm and a nascent makerspace with a handful of robots. I call this type of student-centered teaching Problem-Based, Place-Based, Project-Based Learning, or PB3. she asked. “I Louis area.

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