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Phenomena-Based Learning and 3D Science: Inspiring Curiosity and Making Sense of the World

Edsurge

Phenomena-based learning provides the context and motivation for students to engage in the practices, concepts and core ideas outlined in the standards. For example, in investigating “Shadow Town,” students engage in Science and Engineering Practices by asking questions and planning investigations to understand why shadows change.

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Now Is the Time to Redefine Learning — Not Recreate Traditional School Online

Edsurge

When technology is truly reimagining the task at hand, then we say that it is leading to redefinition —a totally new and different way of interacting with instructional material, building understanding or demonstrating mastery. Most of the examples that appear in the section below fall into this category.

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Texas Ramps Up Distance Learning with ST Math

MIND Research Institute

ST Math is an effective, high-quality blended learning experience that will help to ensure Texas students deeply understand and truly love math—whether they are learning remotely at home or engaged in the classroom," said Brett Woudenberg, CEO of MIND Research Institute. Mary Lankford, Director of STEM Academy, Sinton ISD.

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TEA Announce Free Access To Supplemental Math Computer Program for Texas

eSchool News

offerings, these instructional materials are optional and aligned to Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS)—the state standards for what grade-level knowledge and skills students should possess. program and ensure access to dynamic learning opportunities for students across the state.” initiative.

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25 digital tools and edtech resources from FETC

eSchool News

The ELMO Board allows educators to capture ideas and enable student engagement while sharing digital resources. ELMO’s document cameras offer various ways to help students visualize objects and see in detail. ELMO demonstrated the ELMO Ecosystem of Classroom Solutions. As a managed service, it’s no extra work for IT.

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Student seeks to create the ‘Netflix of online learning’

The Hechinger Report

A team of students from INCubatoredu, a high school entrepreneurship program based in Illinois, reworked their business Trashbots to make robotics and coding accessible and provide hands-on STEM education at home. Virtual tools give students alternative ways to grasp material, and to complete and submit their work.

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Strategies for fostering equitable use of technology in the classroom

Hapara

Challenges faced by schools in achieving digital equity Most of the challenges when it comes to access and equity in schools stem from insufficient resources to comply with the above five standards. Language translating and learning platforms can support students in their assignments while enhancing their learning.

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