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Bringing STEM to Students with Mobile Technology

EdTech Magazine

Despite being one of the most in-demand sectors of the job market, STEM education is frequently subpar in districts serving minority students. As of 2018, students did not have access to Algebra II lessons in a quarter of high schools that primarily serve Black and Hispanic students, according to an article in Forbes.

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Learning Without Limits: Increasing Tech Accessibility in the K–12 Classroom

EdTech Magazine

And while a portion of this back-to-school reticence stems from safety concerns, a subset of students also found solace in the accessibility of e…

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Top K–12 Tech Tools for Teaching STEM

EdTech Magazine

Top K–12 Tech Tools for Teaching STEM. As companies and market experts forecast computer science and engineering skills as crucial to the future workforce , K–12 schools have been rapidly developing STEM programs in order to prepare their students to be the employees of tomorrow. . Tech Tools Help Teach K–12 Students STEM.

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Martians in Your Classroom, STEM, and Making Makerspaces Accessible

The CoolCatTeacher

The question is if we’re equipping that child and the others to go behind them with the knowledge and intuitive exploration of making things work together for success through rich making and STEM spaces. Today we talk to Rachael Mann, author of The Martians in Your Classroom: STEM in Every Learning Space.

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The Role of EdTech in Bridging Talent Shortages

EdTech4Beginners

The US faces an alarming talent shortage, and educational technology (EdTech) could be one of the solutions that could reverse the trend. Fortunately, employers can leverage accessible solutions, such as EdTech. Various industries can access bigger talent pools, especially if educational programs are more inclusive.

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How EdTech is Changing the Face of Education

EdTech4Beginners

The landscape of education is undergoing a seismic shift, thanks to the advent and integration of Educational Technology (EdTech). From digital classrooms to interactive learning tools, EdTech is not just a fleeting trend but a fundamental change in the educational paradigm.

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How Offline-First Edtech Addresses Education Disparities Worldwide

Edsurge

Access to high-quality education is widely recognized as a pivotal tool for alleviating poverty, mitigating the spread of disease and malnutrition, fostering children's overall welfare and empowering women. billion people worldwide without internet access. billion people worldwide without internet access.

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