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How K–12 Classrooms Can Benefit from Robotics

EdTech Magazine

Student engagement is changing, driven by digital natives looking to combine organic social interaction with science, technology, engineering and math discovery. Here are a few emerging approaches: Project-Based Learning: PBL focuses on giving students real-world challenges that help them develop problem-solving skills.

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Today's CTE Investments Help Boost Students' Success

EdTech Magazine

Another plus: High-quality CTE helps with student engagement and retention. Research suggests students are more likely to continue their education when they know they already have a head start. Department of Education, supporting instruction for elementary and secondary students as well as adults.

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The Resurgence of 3D Printers in Modern Learning Environments

EdTech Magazine

eighth grader Braelynn Wood took up her STEM class challenge to “make the world a better place” by designing and 3D-printing a new holder for the school’s badminton net. A team of students from Murtaugh School District in Idaho used a 3D printer to create a solar-powered motion-sensing alarm to keep deer and elk out of fields.

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4 Ways for K–12 Administrators to Master Google Classroom

EdTech Magazine

MORE FROM EDTECH: See how blended learning platforms such as Google Classroom and Microsoft Teams can improve student engagement. Denise Neeb serves as the principal of Williams Elementary School, a STEM magnet campus in Lubbock Independent School District. Here are four ways to put Google Classroom to work for you.

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3 Tools to Boost K–12 Math Lesson Plans for Pi Day

EdTech Magazine

There are several classroom tools available that can keep students engaged while building the science, technology, engineering and math skills they will need down the road. Of course, math lessons in K–12 will vary depending on students’ grade level and skills.

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Facilitating Student Owned Inquiry With The Right Question… Deeper Learning

21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

I am convinced that the key to student engagement is the ownership of inquiry. I have some great posts coming your way involving PBL, STEM, tech integration. Also, remember that I can come to your conference or school district and provide engaging authentic, practical, and purposeful professional development.

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One District's Journey From 'State of Emergency' to Student Success

Edsurge

Now, teachers teach to a variety of learning styles, differentiate learning for our students with twice-weekly Response to Intervention time and give opportunities for student collaboration—such as STEM projects and our Spark literary and visual arts magazine. We’re also a 1:1 district where every student has an iPad.