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Should we radically change the way we teach digital citizenship?

Neo LMS

February 9th, 2021, marks the 18th edition of Safer Internet Day , a day to come “together for a better internet,” which is more important than ever in light of recent events. All people that are dedicated to specific causes use tools such as social media to influence change. In other words, how to be a digital citizen.

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Fact or Fallacy: Why Esports Are Here to Stay in K–12 Schools

EdTech Magazine

Researchers anticipated the global esports market would reach $1 billion in 2019 , and project that by 2021, the number of esports viewers will eclipse that of all other major U.S. If the history of esports doesn’t indicate its staying power, the modern-day explosion of esports should. sports leagues except the NFL. . by Snow White.

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Why Esports in Schools is a Good Thing

ViewSonic Education

Esports in Schools Fosters STEM Learning. Esports and STEM go hand-in-hand. In 2018, for example, Riot Games director of collegiate esports said that nearly two-thirds of their League of Legends players were majoring in STEM fields. STEM careers. Of the 100 jobs defined as STEM-related by the U.S. By a long shot.)

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Remaking the Future of Learning, One Community at a Time

Digital Promise

Across town the next day at the Citizen Science Lab, I met children and parents who were similarly enthralled as they looked through microscopes—and a new pathway into STEM. As regions prepare for RLDAA 2021, they are also building—and deepening—coalitions dedicated to championing youth and their families. Learning Happens Everywhere.

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14 Educator Social Media Accounts That Inspire Us

MIND Research Institute

Social media can be an amazing tool for so many pu rposes. In no particular order, here are some of my colleagues' and my favorite educational social media accounts. We love a problem solver, and you'll love Nikki's upbeat posts that keep you learning with interesting tidbits about STEM and teaching.

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CITGO and Discovery Education Announce 2021 Fueling Education Challenge Winners

eSchool News

Thursday, June 10, 2021) – CITGO Petroleum Corporation and Discovery Education today announced the winners of the 2021 Fueling Education Challenge. The winning 2021 Fueling Education Challenge winners are: First Place: Camellia S., Silver Spring, Md. Discovery Education currently serves approximately 4.5

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Toyota and Discovery Education Launch Initiative Inspiring Student Innovation in STEM

eSchool News

PLANO, Texas and SILVER SPRING, Maryland (September 23, 2021) — Toyota’s mission of Mobility for All is at the core of a new education initiative by Toyota and Discovery Education called Keys to Connect. . We are proud to partner with Toyota on this new educational initiative.”. Upcoming Virtual Field Trip. manufacturing facilities.

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