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4 ideas to consider when designing a STEM lab

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It’s a key area of teaching worldwide and thousands of schools are now investing in learning spaces specifically designed to support STEM–called STEM labs. What is a STEM Lab? These educational spaces encourage active learning and problem solving.

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Friday 5: STEAM education in action

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Makerspaces are a great example of STEAM learning, letting students combine creativity and art elements into more traditional STEM topics. As STEM has risen in prominence over the past decade, arts education has yet to achieve the same recognition and integration. What is STEAM and STEM activity?

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Effective Learning with Pre-Laboratory Videos: A Practical Teaching Strategy 

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Just as a carpenter needs various tools to create a masterpiece, educators recognized for their teaching excellence possess an intricate toolbox that includes active learning techniques, inclusive teaching practices, community-building morals, and engaging instruction. 2022; Ouyang et al., 2006; Saxena et al.,

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4 considerations for your first makerspace

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The benefits of hands-on, active learning are firmly established, yet a lot of difference exists between being able to touch something and being able to create something. Containing 3D printers, laser cutters, and soldering equipment, this space may look reminiscent of a NASA laboratory. What Does a Makerspace Look Like?

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Effective Learning with Pre-Laboratory Videos: A Practical Teaching Strategy 

Faculty Focus

Just as a carpenter needs various tools to create a masterpiece, educators recognized for their teaching excellence possess an intricate toolbox that includes active learning techniques, inclusive teaching practices, community-building morals, and engaging instruction. 2022; Ouyang et al., 2006; Saxena et al.,

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43 back-to-school predictions for the 2024-2025 year

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Vrain Valley School District Career-connected learning will become more important than ever. The workforce has undergone significant changes, and today’s jobs require advanced skills and specialized training, particularly in STEM fields. Thus, preparing the next generation of STEM-literate citizens has never been more critical.

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Educators outline 5 priorities for the new school year

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From career and technical education (CTE) to STEM learning and AI’s evolution, here are five priority areas for educators in the 2024-2025 school year: Student achievement and well-being Now more than ever, the need to focus on educating the “whole child” is a top priority for our schools. — Jonah M. Schenker, Ed.D.,

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