Ask a Tech Teacher

NOVEMBER 7, 2019

Basically, it’s because there aren’t enough education opportunities that require that sort of skill and those there are, usually rhyme with ‘math’ or ‘science’ which to many kids are “just too complicated” Enter STEM–Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. “I

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Educational Technology Guy

JULY 18, 2019

The Future of STEM Education: 5 Innovative Ideas About to Break Through by Kate Began With our world becoming increasingly technology-driven, there is growing demand for workers in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) fields. STEM education will only become more important moving forward.

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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 8, 2017

If this is how the makerspace is set up in your school, then your kids may not have access to the resources, materials, and tools when they need them, especially for STEM or STEAM. The UDL Guidelines provide a deep dive into each of the principles to checkpoints that provide resources, examples, and research.

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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. An Example.

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EdTech Magazine

NOVEMBER 22, 2019

Technology is developing at a faster clip than its adoption, and while some K–12 classrooms are innovating — by using drones in curriculum or digital tools to personalize learning — they remain isolated examples dotting an unequal landscape where, often, digitization is seen as an end in itself rather than a means to improve learning.

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The CoolCatTeacher

FEBRUARY 8, 2018

Computational Thinking and Math for Elementary Grades. Vicki: Steve, do you find that there are teachers that think that kids can’t really understand these concepts — like elementary kids really understanding XY coordinates? Vicki: Steve, you’ve given us one example of a seventh grade girl. And its free! Listen Now.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MAY 20, 2019

She gives examples of effective design using technology and where many programs are falling short. Julie is a Defined STEM, a K–12 curriculum resource curriculum with engaging project-based lessons that are based on real-world scenarios.

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EdTech Magazine

AUGUST 6, 2019

Department of Education, supporting instruction for elementary and secondary students as well as adults. The Education Department’s Pathways to STEM Apprenticeship program is another example of a broader interest in CTE. Some private foundations also offer grants to support STEM instruction and programs.

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EdTech Magazine

APRIL 12, 2018

It helps explain the step-by-step nature of coding,” says Todd Burleson, resource center director for this Winnetka Public Schools District 36 elementary school. With my example of the bilingual students learning their spelling sight words, we start with a simple lesson — learning the words,” says Innes.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 2, 2018

Elementary Math can be exciting. 5 Ideas to level up Elementary Math with Technology. Vicki: Today we’re talking with Kelly Gary, a first-grade teacher in Pennsylvania, about five ideas for improving elementary math with technology. Vicki: As we finish up, give our elementary teachers a pep talk about making math exciting.

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EdTech Magazine

JULY 2, 2019

MORE FROM EDTECH: Check out how tinker–fests and hackathons can rev up STEM interest in K–12 students. That’s a good thing, because robotics instruction can fill a gap many schools have in their STEM and STEAM initiatives, he adds. At Nathaniel Morton Elementary in Plymouth, Mass., These efforts can’t start too early. .

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Teacher Reboot Camp

JANUARY 14, 2020

Karan Watson, STEM 4 Innovation Keynote Speaker. Recently, I attended the incredible STEM 4 Innovation Conference at Texas A&M University. I would definitely recommend this conference to any educator in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) education. Below find my tweets of key ideas, examples, and resources.

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EdTech Magazine

NOVEMBER 30, 2018

The future has swooped in early: We’re already seeing drones being added to the mix of teaching tools that educators are using to help bring STEM to life in their classrooms. Drone Competition Creates Fun STEM Opportunity. Drones Prepare Students for a STEM Future. Schools Adjust Curriculums to Include Drones.

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EdTech Magazine

NOVEMBER 19, 2018

We also have multimedia labs, and STEM labs that have devices with probes and specialized software for 3D modeling. Each of our 10 elementary schools has a digital learning specialist. STEM labs at Burnsville-Eagan-Savage School District 191 use collaborative design to engage students. Photo: Rachel Gorton. Photo: Rachel Gorton.

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User Generated Education

MAY 13, 2018

But elementary school-age kids do have the natural curiosity, imagination, drive, and ability to come up with innovative ways to change the world for the better. Here is an example from one student: From the results, they decided to sell Orbeez Stress Balls and glitter slime donating the profits to our school.

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The CoolCatTeacher

AUGUST 15, 2021

So we have courses, everything from the elementary level where it really intertwines how financial wellness and social-emotional skills are intertwined. So I touched on it a little bit at the elementary level, but certainly important at all levels. But we have some courses on STEM discovery. That's where we started from.

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EdTech Magazine

JUNE 17, 2019

Esports Develops a Foundation for STEM Careers. These crossover disciplines make it easier for schools to leverage student interest in gaming into STEM learning experiences. . “And that’s how I really got into baseball. I probably wouldn’t have been so much in sports right now if I didn’t play some of the video games that I have.”.

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Digital Promise

APRIL 14, 2021

James Ewing, Grade K-5 STEM/Science and Grade 4 Special Education (New York). David Hoang, Grade 3 STEM/Librarian and Digital Lead Learner (Ontario). Vickie Morgado, Grades 6-7 Elementary Guidance Learning Teacher (Ontario). Laura Davies, Grades 6-8 Science, Math, and Computer Science Teacher (Alaska).

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Edsurge

APRIL 20, 2020

We had a chat with Kate about her views on STEM education, supporting underrepresented and underserved students, and how learning to fail helps all kids succeed. Kate Sample EdSurge: Not everyone has an engineer dad to support their passion for STEM. Kate Sample: I can give you a great example. They ask, “Who is this kid?"

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21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

JANUARY 14, 2020

Over 40 STEAM Resources… Creative Thinking, STEM, and PBL at FETC 2020. It actually is quite obvious that the Arts should be included in STEM education. One example used was Google’s idea to allow its employees 20% percent job time for self direction. The next concept involves “getting real about STEM.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MAY 15, 2017

How kids can explore and create in STEM with ease From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. These Wonder Workshop robots make it easy to learn to code in my STEM lab. For example, it was rainy one day and a student asked what Dot could do. STEM labs, STEAM labs, and FAB labs.

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A Principal's Reflections

APRIL 7, 2019

There is no right way to accomplish this as you will see from the examples below. Recently I observed a great example of this during a coaching visit with Kay’s Creek Elementary School in Farmington, UT. Wells Elementary School in Texas is a great example of how a unifying focus becomes a reality.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 29, 2021

And, yeah, the other thing that I would just mention as we have our orientation , is to remember security issues from an IT perspective because, for example, phishing is becoming such a problem, P-H-I-S-H-I-N-G, and ransomware for schools and you’re only as strong as the weakest link. And just taking care of those details. .

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Edsurge

JULY 24, 2019

Moak’s goal is to ignite a similar passion in her students so that they can see the magic of STEM in their everyday lives—and thereby be motivated to pursue a job in a STEM field. Elementary science instruction often takes a back seat to math and reading and receives little time in the school day. Why Care About STEM?

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Waterford

MAY 20, 2024

Many of the elementary end-of-year activities shared are available in both English and Spanish. The Best End-of-Year Learning Activities for Elementary Students Hold a picture book show and tell Invite students to bring their favorite picture books they’ve read this year and share them with the class.

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The Hechinger Report

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Sando, a STEM teacher, said she often takes a solutions approach when introducing her elementary students to climate change; another lesson for kindergartners involves designing a barrier to protect a playground from flooding. “I If students do seem upset, give them space to take a break from a discussion, advised Townsend.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MAY 2, 2022

Alana Stanton is a kindergarten teacher at Mulberry Elementary in Gwinnett County, Georgia. 00;01;19;19 – 00;01;36;17 Vicki Davis And I want to point out that if you go, for example, on a Disney cruise or anything, Disney, one emphasis is that they say people remember how you start and how you finish.

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eSchool News

APRIL 29, 2024

Key points: Inspiring young women in STEM programs requires cultivating a culture of community Black students need more STEM career exposure Launching a districtwide computer science program for all grades For more news on STEM education, visit eSN’s STEM & STEAM hub All too often, female students are underrepresented in STEM classes.

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The Hechinger Report

MAY 16, 2022

Even though young children have a natural instinct for math, poor learning experiences are hindering their aptitude development and hurting their opportunities to pursue STEM-oriented careers. The problem begins in elementary school, with mathematical content that does not enable children to see mathematical connections and coherence.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 24, 2023

These numbers are reflective of the broader STEM community and related career fields, including scientists and mathematicians. Women, for instance, make up only 28 percent of the STEM workforce, whereas Black, Hispanic, and Asian adults combined make up only 30 percent. The number of U.S. The number of U.S.

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Waterford

JUNE 11, 2020

You may be familiar with STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) curriculum and how it prepares students to enter the workforce with practical, high-demand skills. But adding the arts alongside these subjects (thus creating STEAM: STEM plus arts) can improve your students’ academic performance. STEAM Curriculum. Genius Hour.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 29, 2022

This year’s 2nd most-read story focuses on creating an elementary esports program. Thus far, conversations around esports have centered on collegiate and secondary levels, however, a recent change in the winds has shifted the conversation to elementary esports. My STEM class, iCreate, is a part of our K-12 STEM continuum.

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Neo LMS

OCTOBER 24, 2019

Even elementary school students can benefit from digital project-based learning , especially when it comes to developing their reading and writing skills. For example, students can use green screen to tell their story, which takes less time and money than most people think. Digital storytelling is not for STEM.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

JANUARY 14, 2020

Karan Watson, STEM 4 Innovation Keynote Speaker. Recently, I attended the incredible STEM 4 Innovation Conference at Texas A&M University. I would definitely recommend this conference to any educator in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) education. Below find my tweets of key ideas, examples, and resources.

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The Hechinger Report

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

An example we are living with is the change in understanding of how the coronavirus is spread. As we confront the lack of diversity in STEM professions and the general public’s lack of confidence in the work of leading scientists, we must recognize that we have designed a system in which K-5 science instruction is undervalued.

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ViewSonic Education

MARCH 7, 2019

For example, reference articles can be kept open and visible as students write a paper. Elementary school students have the least access to personal devices, at 71%. Try this recommendation for elementary school computer labs: Put 25-30 computers together adjacent to the library. The STEM lab is another up-and-coming approach.

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