Edsurge

MAY 15, 2024

The BrowardSTEM team leads and supports with experience, expertise and agility in core content standards, STEM implementation, instructional technology and interdisciplinary applied problem-based learning. Iterate on what works and learn from what doesn’t. Iterate on what works and learn from what doesn’t.

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STEM Education Robotics Future Ready 148

Edsurge

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Jackie Gerstein Recently, EdSurge spoke with three participants of the AI Explorations program to learn about its impact in K-12 classrooms: Dr. Jackie Gerstein, Dr. Brandon Taylor and Dr. Stacy George. Gerstein: I taught machine learning activities to the students with ISTE standards using Google's Teachable Machine as the tool.

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Education Learning Training Robotics 174

The CoolCatTeacher

DECEMBER 15, 2021

Defined Learning is a fantastic way to bring project-based learning to every grade level and subject area. Some teachers (and students) are great at coming up with meaningful project ideas that align with standards and learning objectives. Defined Learning makes using project-based content easy to bring into any subject.

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Learning Company STEM Tools 341

American Consortium for Equity in Education

JANUARY 28, 2023

The nation’s fifth largest district commits to using science of reading as a pillar in its strategic plan for boosting student success districtwide Clark County School District (CCSD) in Nevada, has made Lexia LETRS® (Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Keep Reading Clark County School District Gives Educators in 241 Elementary Schools (..)

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Professional Learning Elementary Accessibility Education 52

eSchool News

JANUARY 6, 2023

Platforms like CoderZ offer virtual programming services where children can learn code through games. These games make learning code both fun and engaging for kids. Through the CoderZ Robotics curriculum, kids learn to create, manage, and communicate with cyber robots in a virtual setting by inputting code.

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Robotics Gamification STEM Elementary 125

The CoolCatTeacher

MAY 14, 2021

As we return to in-person learning, we should not return to business as usual. Listen to David Bott talk about Three Things Schools Should Debate As We Return to In-Person Learning. 5 Things We Need to Get Right As We Return to In-Person Learning with Dr. Jared Cooney Horvath. Listen to the show on Apple Podcasts or Stitcher.

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Personalized Learning Education Learning Course 318

The Hechinger Report

MAY 10, 2022

Since CTE focuses on hands-on learning and postsecondary preparation, it is a key ingredient in career literacy. It nurtures active learning, imparts professional skills and prepares students to transition into the workforce or higher education. In fact, a report by the U.S. Our summer camps have sprung back to life following a pause.

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Elementary Industry Robotics Report 115

Digital Promise

AUGUST 15, 2018

What does learning look like? How does a five-year-old learn? And… if a child had never seen or heard of a school, what would his or her learning experiences be as they move from age four to age 18? What does it sound like? What does it feel like? A 13-year-old? A 17-year-old? What would those 18-year-olds be like?

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Edsurge

JUNE 19, 2018

Our mission is to help developers learn to code with the real-world tools of industry.” Still, GitHub may prove a difficult learning curve for coding beginners and elementary-grade classes where introductory lessons tend to focus on individual exercises and projects (like making games), notes Vaidyanathan.

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Edsurge

APRIL 18, 2023

For more than 100 years, high schools and colleges have relied on the same stalwart tool to measure teaching and learning: the clock. And the fact that students learn valuable lessons in the many hours they spend outside of the classroom, too, before school, after school , on the weekends and in the summer.

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Classroom Learning Company Assessment 211

eSchool News

APRIL 5, 2024

4 tips for creating an elementary esports program For more news on esports, visit eSN’s Digital Learning hub I first started trying to get an esports program at my school in 2011. When I was told that video games cause young people to become antisocial, I added a section on social-emotional learning (SEL).

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Industry Survey STEM Video 136

EdTech Magazine

AUGUST 6, 2019

In most states — 35 of them — manufacturing remains the top industry for workers without a bachelor’s degree , according to the most recent statistics from Georgetown University’s Center on Education and the Workforce. Department of Education, supporting instruction for elementary and secondary students as well as adults.

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Secondary STEM Industry Microsoft 389

eSchool News

JANUARY 5, 2023

New River Elementary in Wesley Chapel, Florida. Our focus is on creating spaces where students feel engaged to learn but also comfortable taking risks, making mistakes, and exploring their academic passions,” said MiEN Company President and CEO Remco Bergsma. “We Voorhees Township Public Schools in Camden County, New Jersey.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 22, 2024

LOS ANGELES (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — GoGuardian, the leading company delivering proven solutions to create effective, engaging, and safer learning environments, today unveiled a unified ecosystem for its curriculum and instruction products under a new name: Pear Deck Learning. million educators across the United States.

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Tools Learning Assessment Differentiated Instruction 52

Edsurge

NOVEMBER 3, 2020

With billion-dollar fundraises on top of billion-dollar valuations , it’s no mystery that the education technology industry is attracting top dollars from investors. The latest proof point is Mystery Science , a provider of elementary-grade science curriculum, which has been acquired by Discovery Education.

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Education Company Elementary Broadband 212

Neo LMS

MAY 2, 2017

Education technology already assists teachers create diverse and engaging learning materials and deliver better classes. Students are particularly excited about all of the new possibilities digital learning can offer. Why do kids love e-learning? E-learning supports videos. Well, at least more than it is today.

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Gamification Social Media Smartphone Tablets 234

eSchool News

MARCH 11, 2024

In short, according to the National Center on Improving Literacy , the science of reading is “research, over time, from multiple fields of study using methods that confirm and disconfirm theories on how children best learn to read.” Learn more about the district’s work.

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Neo LMS

NOVEMBER 13, 2018

Most people don’t consider education technology to be such an important industry, but it’s actually gigantic. According to the report, the EdTech industry will reach a global value of $252 billion by 2020. The change already delivers extraordinary results and 96% of teachers claim that EdTech increases student engagement in learning.

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EdTech Gamification Tools Robotics 347

eSchool News

MARCH 12, 2024

Since school buildings reopened after COVID closures, I’ve heard teachers say, again and again, that the older elementary children in their classrooms are just not the same. They had to learn how to exist in a large group. They had to learn how to exist in a large group. This story was originally published by Chalkbeat.

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Elementary Industry Outcomes Examples 110

Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 5, 2022

The rapid growth of technology and industrialization has deteriorated the quality of what is core (and free) to humanity on Earth – air and water. Here are 3 simple ways to live responsibly with nature: Observe and learn. You can find her resources at Structured Learning. Why live responsibly. Live cooperatively.

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Digital Citizenship Industry Elementary System 338

eSchool News

AUGUST 16, 2023

Here are some back-to-school tips, advice, and valuable insights from educators, stakeholders, and industry experts. In order to keep this industry flourishing, schools need to prepare the next generation of workers in this industry. We need to prioritize discussions on how to effectively support multilingual students.

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Robotics Industry Elementary Training 98

American Consortium for Equity in Education

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

VHS Learning has once again received accreditation from the Middle States Association Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools (MSA-CESS), a worldwide leader in accreditation and school improvement.

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Secondary Learning Elementary Education 52

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 19, 2021

Renaissance Learning , a provider of K-12 software and assessments, including the widely used STAR tests, has agreed to acquire Nearpod for $650 million. Dating back to 1986, Renaissance Learning has established its name in the education market largely through its STAR assessments and Accelerated Reader and Accelerated Math programs.

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IXL Learning Learning Company Assessment 176

eSchool News

MARCH 20, 2023

Cabin John MD – Early learning leader, Learning Without Tears, today affirmed that equity and access are at the core of Phonics, Reading, and Me —its K–3 supplemental literacy program designed to help students learn the skills they need to become proficient readers.

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Accessibility Learning EdTech Company 88

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 18, 2022

To help, the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (MA DESE) partnered with VHS Learning to create the STEM Advanced Placement Access Expansion Opportunity , which enables up to 1,500 students within the state to take free AP® courses during the 2022-2023 academic year. About VHS Learning. Boston – Feb.

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STEM Course Secondary Elementary 81

Edsurge

DECEMBER 16, 2020

You might be wondering how this is possible—how one might actually minimize their dependence on education technology in an era of remote instruction and screen-dependent learning. But doing so is imperative if we want to re-humanize learning experiences for our students. School leaders asked: Which apps should we download?

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EdTech Learning Social Media Google 218

The Hechinger Report

OCTOBER 16, 2023

The tool was supposed to enable teachers to tailor their instruction to individual students’ learning needs, but even the kids who had strong math skills weren’t doing well. But after much trial and error, Utah designed a system to ensure that the money districts spend on ed tech actually benefits students. The onsite training is expensive.

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Software Company Training STEM 120

Edsurge

OCTOBER 24, 2022

Jenny Nash, explains, "playful learning brings fun and enjoyment to learning for students, but it’s also about the educational standards. And while learning through play isn't new, Nash notes that she's seeing more districts integrate LEGO Education solutions. Why Teachers ?? And it's already growing even more.

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Robotics Learning STEM Trends 134

eSchool News

OCTOBER 6, 2023

This week’s newsfeeds are stuffed with announcements for finalists and honorees for both educators and vendors on the best and brightest developments for teaching and learning. The winners: Of course, we need to start with the most prestigious!

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EdTech Industry Gamification Data 93

Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

DECEMBER 20, 2023

In today’s post, I am sharing with you this list of amazing TED Talks ideal for kids and elementary students. TED Talks for Kids Here are 5 TED talks that are ideal for elementary students: 1- What Adults Can Learn from Kids Adora Svitak’s talk is a refreshing reminder of the untapped potential and wisdom in the minds of children.

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Industry Elementary System STEM 62

eSchool News

APRIL 10, 2023

Previously, Oran held multiple management roles at Festo Didactic’s parent company Festo Group, a worldwide supplier of automation technology, equipment, and solutions for industrial and technical education. Before Festo, he served as an operations leader for various companies.

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Robotics STEM Industry Future Ready 98

Marketplace K-12

OCTOBER 28, 2016

The value of mergers and acquisitions in the education industry dropped significantly during the first three quarters of this year, compared to the same time period last year, a new analysis has found. In 2015 there were 323 education industry transactions for the first three quarters of the year, compared to 295 this year.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 5, 2023

“Margaret connects students with business and industry leaders, and she supports all of our students in developing the job readiness skills they need to succeed in the skilled trades, business, military, or college,” said Templeton. To learn more about YouScience, please visit youscience.com.

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Education Industry Mobile Learning Course 84

eSchool News

DECEMBER 1, 2020

Educators have been tasked with pivoting from in-person to remote learning more than once in many districts across the country. mindSpark Learning prides itself on being accessible without creating a cost burden on educators. mindSpark Learning prides itself on being accessible without creating a cost burden on educators.

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Professional Learning Industry Learning Survey 52

The Hechinger Report

MARCH 21, 2023

BOSTON — The six toddlers in the “Bears” classroom at the Ellis Early Learning center were hard at play when, suddenly, a tower of large, brightly-colored plastic blocks crashed to the ground. The children froze as the little boy who had just built the tower burst into tears. This story also appeared in Mind/Shift “Look, he’s sad!”

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Learning Training Report Strategy 114

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Esports programs offer students all the benefits of traditional athletics, including evidence of increased engagement, higher GPAs, and a deeper sense of community, according to research conducted by UC Irvine Connected Learning Lab.

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Classroom STEM Laptops Elementary 117

eSchool News

OCTOBER 24, 2023

technology job vacancy postings in September 2022 exceeded 804,000, and the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported a need for 3,800 new aerospace engineers every year until 2031–an industry that is already grappling with employee retention and workforce shortages. The number of U.S. So, here’s looking at you, Bell Labs!

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