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The Importance of Developing Spatial Skills for STEM Success

MIND Research Institute

Having a deep conceptual understanding of math creates the problem-solving foundation that all areas of STEM are built on, and early math skills are powerful predictors of later learning. Having well-developed spatial skills is very important for advanced STEM coursework, and many STEM-related occupations.

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Epic Guide To Game Based Learning

The CoolCatTeacher

I’ve also included my Quicknotes that I use to reference the most important Game Based Learning information that I want at my fingertips. Also note that quite a few items from the Gamifi-ed project are also included in my quick notes because I find them a useful reference. . Science, Technology, Engineering & Math (STEM).

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Creating a Vision for Your School and Getting Buy In from Stakeholders

The CoolCatTeacher

We read their white paper for transforming teaching and Learning. The company who sponsored it compensated me via cash payment, gift, or something else of value to include a reference to their product. Tell us about some of those learning beliefs, about what you want your classrooms to look like. Lynn: Sure.

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?Blockchain, Bitcoin and the Tokenization of Learning

Edsurge

Take LiveEdu , for example, a Y Combinator-backed online learning company that touts itself as being the “next-gen Lynda.com,” referring to a platform that offers online courses and skills training. According to the company’s white paper , EDU tokens will initially cost about $1 USD per 12 EDU tokens.)

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How Teachers Can Learn From One Another at Unconferences, Meet-ups and Edcamps

MindShift

One teacher went to a “STEM/STEAM” session but was disappointed that the discussion was so “general and theoretical,” while he was looking for something more specific and practical. When the board is finalized, encourage the attendees to take a photo of the grid with their phones for their reference, and then set them free.

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