Digital Promise

MAY 4, 2021

I learned that it was deeper than simply understanding content: Students had not developed the mindsets or foundational skills necessary to tackle complex problems in STEM. Preliminary research suggests that design thinking improves metacognition in K-12 students, and ultimately improves STEM performance.

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Edsurge

MAY 15, 2024

STEM identity can last a lifetime and help students thrive in school, future careers and life. Inclusive STEM programs widen job opportunities for the growing technology sector, support students in building digital literacy skills and empower young people to become creators — not just consumers — of technology.

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User Generated Education

JUNE 9, 2019

Implementing Maker, STEM, STEAM Education. In order to prevent STEM and maker education from becoming a flavor of the month, there needs to be specific strategies provided to educators on how to embed STEM and maker activities into their curriculum. Professional Development.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Synchronous and asynchronous opportunities, including personalized sessions for groups of 10-15 educators, are available on the topics of: 1) using classroom observations to support continuous growth and 2) integrating resilience and thriving skills into middle grade STEM learning experiences.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Charlotte, NC — The STEM Careers Coalition – an alliance of industries and non-profit organizations partnering with Discovery Education to create equitable access to free STEM content and career connections – today announced it has surpassed the goal of reaching 10 million students by the end of 2025 ahead of schedule.

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edWeb.net

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Other topics covered in the top 25 include early childhood, Multi-Tiered Systems of Supports (MTSS), and STEM. We’ve hosted 10 Lunch and Learn Weeks this year, a big jump in the popularity of this format for a deeper dive into a topic that features the voices of a wide range of educators and experts.

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EdNews Daily

MARCH 19, 2017

This is the first article in our series about building professional learning communities for online teachers. At the same time, I like to think about simple things teachers can use in their online classroom. I choose the topics that are simple, easy, fun and work in the online classroom! How do you choose the topics?

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Edsurge

JUNE 10, 2024

Innovative STEM programming requires a willingness to adopt emerging tools and technologies, as well as methodologies like project-based learning. We saw an opportunity to use Minecraft Education as a project-based learning tool in computer science, which is how Level Up Los Angeles was born.

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Digital Promise

APRIL 14, 2021

The new cohort includes 26 educators from across the United States and Canada, selected for their excellence in powerful teaching and learning with technology. HP Teaching Fellows Exemplify Powerful Learning. HP Teaching Fellows are part of Reinvent the Classroom , a collaboration between Digital Promise, HP, Microsoft, and Intel.

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 4, 2024

At its core, personalized learning is about recognizing that no two students learn exactly the same way. It moves beyond the one-size-fits-all approach by focusing on each student’s strengths, needs and learning pace. Professional learning opportunities are also critical.

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A Principal's Reflections

NOVEMBER 12, 2023

Understanding the Stigma The stigma surrounding intervention for special education students stems from a combination of factors, including societal attitudes, lack of awareness, and the fear of being labeled. Professional learning that leads to sustained changes to practice is ongoing, job-embedded, and aligned to research.

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Neo LMS

DECEMBER 17, 2019

Finding time to engage in professional learning can present a challenge for educators. As a result, some teachers decide to stay in the classroom because missing out on that time with students is too difficult. Schools have been starting to provide time for PLCs, or professional learning communities. Social Media.

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Research has found that effective professional development is content-focused, incorporates active learning and supports collaboration. When teachers have this kind of professional learning that is relevant to their work and professional goals, they have improved job satisfaction.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 8, 2025

.–( BUSINESS WIRE )– The Smithsonian Science Education Center and Carolina Biological announced new independent study results showing the Smithsonian Science for the Classroom curriculum improved students scores in N.C. Carolina is proud of the classroom study results and our partner at Smithsonian for getting the U.S.

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EdTech Magazine

NOVEMBER 20, 2019

Esports also is a way to foster inclusion among under-represented populations in STEM, as well as those who might lack interest in traditional sports or the physical ability to participate. . MORE FROM EDTECH : Esports Clubs Expand Learning Opportunities for K–12 Players. Snow White is an education strategist for Dell Technologies.

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Digital Promise

JANUARY 13, 2022

Many of the micro-credentials we launched in 2021 focus on topics such as learner variability, digital fluency, STEM, flexible mindsets, early literacy, and more. As part of our robust micro-credential ecosystem, we proudly partner with organizations to provide opportunities for on-demand, personalized professional learning.

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EdTech Magazine

JULY 14, 2015

Stem your tweet flow with advice from Principal Matt Renwick. By Matt Renwick Overloaded with Twitter?

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eSchool News

MAY 11, 2022

The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA), Estes Industries, and the National Science Teaching Association (NSTA) have joined together to inspire the next generation of scientists and engineers through a new, multi-year initiative that will bring research-based aerospace education to thousands of classrooms nationwide.

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eSchool News

MARCH 19, 2021

Thoughtfully-crafted STEM lessons that leverage technology-rich resources similar to what your students are using outside the classroom are great ways to engage students in interdisciplinary instruction. When you start with a book, it is easy to make those cross-curricular connections, because they already appear for you in the story.

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EdTech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 17, 2018

In educational technology, it can be difficult to discern a fad from a future classroom staple. When I first learned of 3D printing in the classroom, I wondered if it held merit. The more I learned about it, the more I realized the untapped potential of this technology. 4 Steps to Create a Strong 3D Printing Program.

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 16, 2020

From live-updating, turn-by-turn driving directions to responsive voice-controlled digital assistants—all in the palms of our hands—we are constantly interacting with computer programming where machines learn from experience and adjust to new data to perform human-like tasks. Machine Learning For Kids resources and videos.

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Digital Promise

MAY 23, 2019

DuBois Academy—all started strong out of the gate in their first year as Verizon Innovative Learning schools. Under the leadership of Pierre and principal Shondula Whitfield, Atwell put new systems in place for the second semester, incorporating Verizon Innovative Learning schools goals into the school’s goals.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 11, 2021

Through professional learning opportunities for educators, the program is designed to prepare today’s students for tomorrow’s AI careers. Recently, we spoke with three participants of the AI Explorations program to learn about its impact in K-12 classrooms. ISTE: What motivated you to join the AI Explorations PD program?

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Digital Promise

AUGUST 28, 2019

Each school year, educators welcome a new group of students into their classrooms. Micro-credentials recognize educators who are meeting the complex, real-time demands of today’s classrooms. Every student is a unique learner, and educators must continuously demonstrate new skills to meet the needs of all learners.

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Edsurge

MAY 8, 2024

In a time when technological advancements shape our daily lives and drive economic growth, focusing on STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) education in K-12 schools is not just a trend but a necessity. EdSurge: What experiences laid the foundation for your role as a leader in STEM education in NYC Public Schools?

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 16, 2021

Silver Spring, MD (Thursday, December 16, 2021) — As school systems nationwide begin to look towards Winter Break, Discovery Education and select social impact partners present curated professional learning resources at no cost to support educators’ continued professional learning. STEM Professional Learning Resources.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

The STEM Careers Coalition – the first-of-its-kind national STEM initiative powered by corporate leaders and anchored in schools by Discovery Education – invites educators, students, and communities to celebrate Black leaders in STEM year-round with the launch of dynamic careers content and a series of virtual educator events.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 15, 2020

Blended Learning In my opinion, the best 21st-century classrooms are “bricks” and “clicks,” blending together the best of face-to-face and online. Blended learning is not new. Blended Learning Classrooms are made of “bricks’ and “clicks” and every teacher should be ready. Learn How 2.

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edWeb.net

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Watch the Recording Listen to the Podcast As the demand for STEM skills grows, so too does the question of if and why we need it in the classroom. Valenzuela explained that project-based learning+ (PBL+) got its name from how it encourages students to focus on life skills, in addition to academics and STEM.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 16, 2025

AI, digital learning tools, and personalized supports have become central to the classroom. We asked educators to share their views about teaching and learning in 2025 (find industry predictions for 2025 here ). By 2025, well see districts moving toward comprehensive enterprise AI plans that benefit all areas of the system.To

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Waterford

APRIL 15, 2024

The biases inherent in algorithmic tools and their underlying datasets stem from their human creators. The post Bridging the Trust Gap in AI: Ethical Design and Product Innovation to Revolutionize Classroom Experiences appeared first on Waterford.org.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 14, 2020

Discovery Education is the global leader in standards-aligned digital curriculum resources, engaging content, and professional learning for K-12 classrooms. Discovery Education is also launching an updated version of STEM Connect. Discovery Education has also added a new STEM Careers Channel to Experience.

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Digital Promise

JANUARY 22, 2019

Students are highly attuned to social dynamics, and research shows that relationships can drive learning. Harnessing this social drive in the classroom can take students further than they can go alone. Students learn even more when they learn 3 from and teach each other 4.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

NC — The STEM Careers Coalition – the first-of-its-kind national STEM initiative powered by corporate leaders and anchored in schools by Discovery Education – presents a curated collection of no-cost content celebrating the careers of Black leaders in STEM for use during Black History Month and beyond. Representation matters.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

SILVER SPRING, MD (Wednesday, September 29, 2021) – Members of the STEM Careers Coalition – the first-of-its-kind national STEM initiative powered by corporate leaders and anchored in schools by Discovery Education – are helping students and educators explore modern manufacturing with no-cost resources designed to celebrate Manufacturing (MFG) Day.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

Silver Spring, MD (Tuesday, February 2, 2022) — The STEM Careers Coalition – the first-of-its-kind national STEM initiative powered by corporate leaders?and The array of on-demand resources and an engaging event both introduce and deepen students’ connections to STEM through real-world content. Learn more here. .

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EdTech Magazine

FEBRUARY 27, 2018

My second piece of advice is that we really get caught at times chasing shining things and we fail to focus on the things that are truly necessary for learning. We have to stay focused on engaging learners and bringing joy to the classroom. EDTECH: What advice do you have about adding interactive whiteboards to the classroom?

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