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FETC 2021: Rebuilding Learning Beyond the Classroom

EdTech Magazine

This is a particular challenge for STEM-based educators, who often rely on hands-on learning approaches. In a Tuesday session at the 2021 Future of Education Technology Conference, educators highlighted ways that they have been keeping their students on track despite all the changes. Despite this, many have found a way.

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ISTELive 23: Men of Color Lead the Way for STEM in Their Communities

EdTech Magazine

A 2021 Code.org report notes that only 51 percent of high schools offer computer science coursework, and a 2021 Pew Research Center report shows that Black students earned only 7 percent of STEM bachelor’s degrees in 2018. DIG DEEPER: Learn how schools are working to reduce the STEM divide for Black students.

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Boxlight Releases New Big STEM Guide Volume 3 (free)

Educational Technology Guy

Boxlight Releases New Big STEM Guide Volume 3 Lawrenceville, GA, July 28, 2021 – Boxlight Corporation (Nasdaq: BOXL), a leading provider of interactive technology, digital signage, and software solutions, today announced the release of The Big STEM Guide Volume 3. This post originally appeared on Educational Technology Guy.

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Cloud-Based Technology Expands STEM’s Reach

EdTech Magazine

According to a report by tech recruiting site Dice, postings for tech jobs increased by 16 percent in the second quarter of 2021, and coding skills continued to be one of the most sought-after talents in new hires. However, not all students have the opportunity to take STEM classes.

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What Really Happened in Hybrid Classrooms This Year

The CoolCatTeacher

She bravely reflects on the real struggles, challenges, and quality of education in the school year 2020-2021. Recently, I shared 21 Hot Topics for Teacher Professional Development for Summer 2021. Tennille Johnston is an award-winning science teacher in Texas who is speaking out about what really happened this school year.

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One-Man IT Staff Builds Support for K–12 School from the Ground Up

EdTech Magazine

Working against looming deadlines, The Lincoln Academy public charter school partnered with corporate and community stakeholders to build a STEM-infused K–12 program integrating tech throughout all grades, just in time to welcome its first incoming class in September 2021. The 115,000-square-foot charter school in Beloit, Wis.,

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Encouraging Students to Set Goals for the New Year

Teacher Reboot Camp

Part of the December 2020 STEM Resources Digital Calendar ! Check out the free lessons below: New Years Resolution 2021 Goal Setting Distance Learning Independent Writing My Future Is So Bright! The first step in student ownership of their own learning is goal setting. Digital Advent Calendar.

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