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7 Things to Consider As We Return to Learn This Fall

The CoolCatTeacher

During my years of working in elementary education, I spent time as a classroom teacher as well as a school leader, all with the Sioux City Community School District in Sioux City, Iowa. As a STEM school, we were proud to have the 2017 Northwest Iowa STEM Teacher of the Year, as well as a state of Iowa Teacher of the Year top five finalist.

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Why This Professor Believes OER Can Make STEM More Inclusive and Affordable

Edsurge

Classroom Capsules and Notes | Mathematical Association of America (maa.org) - The Mathematics Association of America maintains multiple short-form OER and can direct you to others. Watch: CEO Dr. Claude Laflamme explains how Lyryx overcomes limitations experienced by many online assessment platforms. More from Lyryx.

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Why Should Students and Publishers Adapt eBooks in STEM Learning

Kitaboo on EdTech

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. Therefore, eBooks make for the perfect study material to deliver STEM courses.

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20 Ways to Personalize Your Learning This Summer

The CoolCatTeacher

Blended Learning In my opinion, the best 21st-century classrooms are “bricks” and “clicks,” blending together the best of face-to-face and online. Research around the pedagogy of effective blended learning will help you understand how to effectively combine your physical classroom and your online classroom.

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How Technology Has Improved Student Learning

eSchool News

Online platforms, virtual classrooms, and collaborative tools enable students to work together on projects, fostering teamwork and communication skills. Students become adept at navigating online resources, learning to critically assess information, and developing essential skills for the modern world.

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How Do You Use Technology to Improve Your Learning?

eSchool News

The use of technology in the classroom to enhance teaching and learning is life changing. Online assessments provide instant feedback, guiding students toward continuous improvement. Coding programs and robotics kits introduce valuable STEM skills, fostering critical thinking and problem-solving.

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eSN Hero Awards Finalists: 11 inspiring educators

eSchool News

Prior to the 2021-2022 school year, the district’s assessment data showed math scores were low, contributing to 14 out of 48 schools in the district being identified as low performing in 2019. This talent for seeing how edtech can transform, rather than replace, traditional methods enhances every decision Colene makes in the classroom.

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