Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 12, 2020

A growing focus of schools is STEM. Ask a Tech Teacher contributor, Brianna, has some general observations about STEM education in 2020: Stem Education in 2020. ” The world’s workforce lacked a lot of science specialists, that is why STEM education became more popular.

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Waterford

JANUARY 5, 2023

Books are an excellent way to help children connect more deeply to science, technology, engineering, and math (or STEM) concepts they are learning in class. Plus, they practice reading skills as they strengthen STEM connections! Educators can also add these books to classroom and school libraries. Thank You, Dr. Salk!:

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EdTech Magazine

APRIL 24, 2018

5 Best Practices for STEM Education Spaces. Thomas School near Seattle has concentrated on beefing up the school’s science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) education for the past several years and plans to strengthen it even more in the future. Thomas School Dedicates Space to Bolster STEM Learning.

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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. Episode 793 - The 10 Minute Teacher Podcast How to Differentiate Math Instruction in the Elementary Classroom Dr. Carol Ann Tomlinson. Sign Up for Your Free eSpark Account.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 22, 2020

As educators, our goal is to shape our students’ lives by teaching them in ways that produce well rounded individuals. Whether STEAM education is new to you or you’re already familiar with it, it’s a great way to excite students about learning. Some people like to debate STEM vs. STEAM. Well, I disagree!

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Waterford

MARCH 16, 2021

Teachers, we know how hard it can be to plan remote activities that are engaging and educational. Luckily, there are plenty of Internet resources available at your fingertips—with options for both synchronous and asynchronous learning-based classrooms. 25 Online Educational Activities for Classrooms.

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The CoolCatTeacher

DECEMBER 5, 2023

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Welcome to today's episode, where I will bridge the gap between AI in my classroom and your ears! This episode is more than just a podcast; it's a glimpse into the future of education with AI. Today I'm talking about how I'm using AI in my classroom.

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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. STEM education will only become more important moving forward.

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The CoolCatTeacher

OCTOBER 2, 2018

Helen Kardiasmenos uses games to teach almost every subject in her early elementary classroom in Australia. Helen Kardiasmenos is an Innovative classroom and online educator located in Sydney, Australia. In today’s episode, she shares what she’s doing and how her students are learning.

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EdTech Magazine

MAY 9, 2018

How to Implement Library Makerspaces in STEM Programs. It’s really a mindset and a philosophy of education.”. Fleming says whether the district sets up a makerspace in an elementary school library, in a middle school classroom or in a high school cafeteria, each makerspace has a unique quality. jena.passut_7651.

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Edsurge

MAY 8, 2024

In a time when technological advancements shape our daily lives and drive economic growth, focusing on STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) education in K-12 schools is not just a trend but a necessity. EdSurge: What experiences laid the foundation for your role as a leader in STEM education in NYC Public Schools?

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 22, 2022

This year’s 7th most-read story focuses on a Hero Awards winner dedicated to STEM education. One of three eSN K-12 Hero Awards winners and nominated by Bluum , Kim Leblanc was selected for the innovative STEM learning initiatives she champions in her district and for her students.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 24, 2023

These numbers are reflective of the broader STEM community and related career fields, including scientists and mathematicians. Women, for instance, make up only 28 percent of the STEM workforce, whereas Black, Hispanic, and Asian adults combined make up only 30 percent. The number of U.S.

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The Hechinger Report

MARCH 25, 2024

The STEM pipeline – a metaphor for the development of future scientists, engineers and other high tech workers – likely starts with a narrower funnel in the post-pandemic era. government are all trying to encourage more young Americans to pursue careers in STEM, an acronym for science, technology, engineering and mathematics.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 6, 2023

Educators have found a solution to this problem: gamification. As such, integrating robotics and coding supplemented the standards-based instruction that was already occurring in my classroom and enabled students to apply the content. Educators who wish to teach coding can do so even if they are not skilled in programming or robotics.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 22, 2020

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter STEM can level up and it must begin to include underrepresented communities of women and minorities. This post is sponsored by TGR Foundation and Discovery Education. You’ll want to share this with your STEM colleagues. All opinions are my own.

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User Generated Education

APRIL 22, 2022

Entrepreneurship education benefits students from all socioeconomic backgrounds because it teaches kids to think outside the box and nurtures unconventional talents and skills. But elementary school-age kids do have the natural curiosity, imagination, drive, and ability to come up with innovative ways to change the world for the better.

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The Hechinger Report

OCTOBER 2, 2023

A student in an elementary school drops an egg wrapped tightly in paper straws and tape to test whether it can survive a high fall. In another classroom, students construct a “biosphere” using foam balls, fake grass and dollhouses. STEM careers are among the nation’s highest-paying and fastest-growing jobs.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MAY 29, 2019

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter First-grade teacher Danielle Moore has worked with early elementary and kindergarten students as she helps them amplify their voice. Related Resources Flipgrid is an amazing tool to use for anything and everything in the classroom. Danielle shows us how.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Key points: Innovative new technologies and strategies are impacting education in 2024 65 predictions about edtech trends in 2024 Tech-less teaching methods could alienate tech-savvy Gen Zs For more news on edtech trends, visit eSN’s Innovative Teaching page Does “new year, new you” apply to K-12 education in 2024?

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The Hechinger Report

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Adding outdoor classrooms to elementary schools. According to the 2018 National Survey of Science and Mathematics Education , which compiled the information on minutes spent learning science, only 17 percent of early elementary classes had science lessons most days of the week. “We

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eSchool News

JANUARY 19, 2023

When you think of racism in our classrooms and schools, what immediately comes to your mind? In fact, racism is systemically embedded into our educational institution and can be camouflaged with other issues like socioeconomic status and even the learning loss from the COVID-19 pandemic. We are clearly not serving our Black students.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

An integrated STEAM education also puts students on the path to success with higher test scores, stronger attendance records, better disciplinary records, and increased engagement and graduation rates. Let’s take a closer look at STEAM education: What is an example of STEAM education? What does STEAM do for education?

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eSchool News

JULY 4, 2022

Thus far, conversations around esports have centered on collegiate and secondary levels, however, a recent change in the winds has shifted the conversation to elementary esports. I teach an elementary STEM class called iCreate in South Haven Public Schools. My STEM class, iCreate, is a part of our K-12 STEM continuum.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

OCTOBER 6, 2023

STEAM posters for classroom are the topic of our blog post today! Ever notice how classroom walls can be such valuable real estate for inspiring young minds? That’s right, we’re talking posters—those beautiful pieces of art that can also serve as lasting educational tools. Let’s get to it! Sized at 14×19.5

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 23, 2023

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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Edsurge

JULY 4, 2023

Then he switched careers to become a kindergarten teacher and later a high school teacher before going back to get a doctorate in education from Stanford University. EdSurge: What is the gap that you've seen in children’s entertainment around STEM topics that you're trying to fill? That does two things. So this is a team thing.

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The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 6, 2023

Today's three guests are expert authors of the newly released The AI Classroom: The Ultimate Guide to Artificial Intelligence in Education. From budgets to banking to credit and savings, choose a topic and use it in your classroom with EVERFI’s free financial literacy lesson plans. Is it helpful? Should it be blocked?

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User Generated Education

JUNE 8, 2017

If this is how the makerspace is set up in your school, then your kids may not have access to the resources, materials, and tools when they need them, especially for STEM or STEAM. This is why we decided to create a planning tool for makerspaces in the classroom for you using the Design Thinking Process and Universal Design for Learning®.

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Neo LMS

DECEMBER 7, 2021

The Hour of Code takes place annually during Computer Science Education Week. Read more: Getting started with STEM in your classroom! million jobs available by 2025 that require STEM skills which include coding. With these options, students can work independently or with peers, in our classrooms or at home.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 11, 2021

Through professional learning opportunities for educators, the program is designed to prepare today’s students for tomorrow’s AI careers. Recently, we spoke with three participants of the AI Explorations program to learn about its impact in K-12 classrooms. All of the ISTE groups have phenomenal educators.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 29, 2022

This year’s 2nd most-read story focuses on creating an elementary esports program. Thus far, conversations around esports have centered on collegiate and secondary levels, however, a recent change in the winds has shifted the conversation to elementary esports. My STEM class, iCreate, is a part of our K-12 STEM continuum.

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Hapara

AUGUST 18, 2023

Listen to an audio version of this post: Why should schools care about diversity in the classroom? Schools embrace diversity in the classroom when they acknowledge these differences by prioritizing inclusivity. These issues may appear isolated but largely stem from systemic problems facing the nation’s schools.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

NOVEMBER 7, 2019

Basically, it’s because there aren’t enough education opportunities that require that sort of skill and those there are, usually rhyme with ‘math’ or ‘science’ which to many kids are “just too complicated” Enter STEM–Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. “I

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Digital Promise

JANUARY 20, 2022

How can teachers develop a practice of creativity and stay inspired in their classrooms? The webinar, hosted by Digital Promise as part of HP and Microsoft’s Reinvent the Classroom initiative, highlights four strategies for encouraging creativity in students and how they stay creative in their own work: Practice a growth mindset.

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edWeb.net

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

In today’s technologically advanced world, workers who are computational thinkers with a firm grasp of science, engineering, math, and technology (STEM) are in high demand. Preparing Educators to Teach STEM. The typical elementary teacher does not have a STEM background, which can create a level of anxiety.

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EdTech Magazine

APRIL 12, 2018

What it Takes to Integrate Robotics and Coding into the Classroom. It helps explain the step-by-step nature of coding,” says Todd Burleson, resource center director for this Winnetka Public Schools District 36 elementary school. “It The game serves as an on-ramp for students, introducing technology into their educational journeys.

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