Edsurge

JANUARY 17, 2023

Unpopular with students, the class didn’t seem to be preparing them for a career in STEM. But in the end, the results almost beggared belief, according to those at the college. A lot of those students are people who might not have stuck it out in STEM, according to the study. A Barrier to STEM?

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 20, 2020

It’s possible that the students who chose to enroll in new OER courses were more motivated and organized than their peers, and therefore they were more likely to succeed anyway. The theory that those savings may help eliminate barriers for students is one of the big motivators for efforts like the Achieving the Dream initiative.

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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. Makerspaces that have a lot of technology and coding pieces in there — we want to use those to draw student interest and motivation. We can then build on that motivation to see success in other classes and situations. .

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 17, 2020

And even in programs that promise to help students prepare for high-paying STEM professions, Black and Hispanic students in such programs are too often tracked into lower-skilled jobs than other students. There is a way, though, to combine traditional education and real-world work experience—both theory and application: experiential learning.

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Edsurge

JUNE 5, 2020

Looking at these projects, it’s clear that some kids have been so motivated to make beautiful graphs that they’re going out to learn math that most kids don’t learn until college,” says von Oy. “We Mashing the arts and math is core to Desmo’s belief that education is interdisciplinary by nature, and subjects should be taught as such.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 27, 2024

The workforce has undergone significant changes, and today’s jobs require advanced skills and specialized training, particularly in STEM fields. For some, this may be a struggle to embrace due lack of access or belief that paper is better. The COVID effect has impacted students’ communication, critical thinking, and motivation.

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k12 Digest

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

What drives your passion for education and leadership, and how do you stay motivated? My passion stems from a deep belief in the power of education to transform lives. Leadership, to me, is about service, and when I focus on supporting others, I find endless motivation. What do you love the most about your current role?

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 16, 2020

This includes girls, who were already underrepresented in STEM fields before the pandemic added new caretaking responsibilities for many of them that sidelined their education. Beyond race and gender, they’re young people, and so their beliefs, their values and their communities should be centered in the design process.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 24, 2022

Of course, Redlands Unified isn't alone in their belief in the power of play. Breaking Down Barriers To STEM/STEAM Dr. Faith Freeman is the former director of STEM for Guilford County Schools, a Title I district in North Carolina, where students of color are the majority. And it's already growing even more.

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Learning STEM Skills Beliefs 152

Edsurge

NOVEMBER 26, 2019

It’s the belief that the process of creating is what teachers should be assessing, rather than the final product. Prioritizing a Student-Driven Classroom Many times, if I go into a classroom and tell students what to do, they won’t get excited or motivated to do the project.

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Failure Testing Beliefs Middle School 217

Edsurge

NOVEMBER 6, 2017

The belief is that writing affords students extended opportunities to think about, manipulate, and transform ideas and reflect on their existing knowledge, beliefs, and confusions,” says Troia. Writing practice is important to ELA and content area proficiency, and is most effective when it extends directly from instruction.

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Feedback Peer Review Writing Beliefs 134

Edsurge

AUGUST 21, 2017

He was motivated, in part, by the September opening of the National Museum of African American History and Culture on the Washington Mall, just 30 minutes away from Dominion High. At the heart of the Hispanic heritage project was Ajima’s insistent belief in the power and necessity of sharing, of communicating what you’ve done with others.

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k12

APRIL 14, 2025

Elementary students begin to explore the world around them, ask big questions, and develop the critical thinking skills that make STEM subjects so exciting. At K12, we know that early exposure to elementary school STEM education helps students build confidence, creativity, and a love for discovery that lasts a lifetime.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 26, 2018

We should all have our personal mission and belief system, I know what I want to do and I’m not going to be sheepish about that. With over 20 years classroom experience, Tricia is all about “putting the STEAM back in STEM.” We should be ok with it. I’m the gamification guy,' come talk to me. It's not a one-way street.

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Gamification Game-Based Learning Art Education 137

Edsurge

JULY 12, 2017

Tesoriero has developed this belief over the past 10 years in the classroom—and she attributes much of it to her involvement with the New York Hall of Science (NYSCI). “We Design Lab, Image Credit: NYSCI The fellowship inspired Tesoriero and Solarsh to start an elective STEM course for seventh graders at their school.

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Science Learning Schools Gamification 145

Edsurge

NOVEMBER 15, 2016

Of course, in education, you also get to students, and parents, and administrators—and so, we had to learn how to take all of that diverse input in order to understand the core needs and motivations that underlie what people are wishing for. But in a way, our role ends up being rooted in that endless belief that a better future is possible.

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Multidisciplinary Schools Questions Beliefs 167

Edsurge

APRIL 10, 2017

It also sparked his belief that textbooks could evolve from something static into more fluid resources that adapt to students’ readiness levels. Over 80% of future jobs will require STEM skills. Passionate teachers empathize with their students and motivate them by responding to students’ emotions.

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Textbooks Intelligence Math Beliefs 107

Edsurge

AUGUST 4, 2018

Unruly Studios (Boston) revolutionizes learning by combining coding and STEM education with physical play. Zoobean (Arlington, Virginia) provides a web application, mobile app, and prospective hardware device through which families can track their independent reading and stay motivated to read. Words Liive (Washington, D.C.)

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Counselling Quizzes Essay Beliefs 120

Faculty Focus

APRIL 3, 2025

Beyond that, even if not first showcased as talent, skills do emerge if effort, motivated by a growth mindset, is present. IJ STEM Ed 7, 35. As my argument goes, for starters even if talent is somewhat inherent, it will not turn into successful outcomes if not for the possession of a growth mindset. In: [link] Dweck, Carol. Yeager, D.

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k12 Online Schools

APRIL 27, 2025

Despite its growing popularity, misconceptions and outdated beliefs continue to cloud public perception with respect to K12 online education. This belief is not only wrong, but it underestimates the skills and resilience that online students develop. The bottom line? Online schooling doesnt limit extracurricular involvement.

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Education Communication Participation Beliefs 52

Faculty Focus

APRIL 3, 2025

Beyond that, even if not first showcased as talent, skills do emerge if effort, motivated by a growth mindset, is present. IJ STEM Ed 7, 35. As my argument goes, for starters even if talent is somewhat inherent, it will not turn into successful outcomes if not for the possession of a growth mindset. In: [link] Dweck, Carol. Yeager, D.

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Teaching Failure Feedback Knowledge 52

eSchool News

OCTOBER 13, 2022

The school recently built a new center for science and arts outfitted with new, cutting-edge Samsung solutions that provide an ideal space for students to foster STEM skills, such as critical thinking, communication, and creativity. The positive results in the classroom have led to other expansion opportunities across the CCHS campus.

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Education Learning Schools Math 314

Edsurge

JUNE 9, 2020

There are widespread beliefs about the best way to teach and learn that have been proven wrong by science, yet they persist. The third is motivational — the fuel that keeps students pushing forward when they get stuck on difficult material. As a result, teaching is, to use another building metaphor, not up to code.

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Education Learning Textbooks Instructors 218

Edsurge

JUNE 18, 2018

Sports Reading Club - resilience, motivation. Technology Reading Club - impulse control, self motivation. Art Reading Club - self motivation. This belief makes it difficult to instill the idea that SEL concepts can be taught. Space Reading Club - teamwork, identifying problems and analyzing solutions.

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Failure Motivation History Learning 142

Edsurge

APRIL 18, 2018

In a small group conversation after her talk, Duckworth talked about her efforts to make sure grit isn’t just an empty slogan on motivational posters or Pinterest cards. She described her quest to “reverse-engineer high achievement.” There has to be something beyond self-awareness for change to happen,” she said.

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Beliefs Skills Participation Achievement 124

Teaching with a Mountain View

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

Strong motivation and persistence typically bring steady academic achievement. Myth 3: These Students Dont Need Extra Help or Differentiation Gifted and high-achieving students are often seen as self-sufficient, leading to the belief that they dont require additional support. Can these traits be interchangeable? Absolutely! Definitely!

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Achievement Students Critical Thinking Testing 52

Edsurge

MARCH 12, 2025

The assessment has also been connected to low student motivation. It dawned on Young-Saver that part of the motivation problem may be the textbooks, which emphasize problems about battery lifetimes and watermelons. He bootstrapped some lessons, and engagement and motivation among his students soared.

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Curriculum Textbooks Learning Motivation 194