eSchool News

MAY 7, 2025

One might assume that the most desirable skills for someone entering a STEM field would be things like vast scientific knowledge or a laser-like attention to detail. As a longtime STEM educator, Ive come to understand the value of teamwork, both within the classroom and beyond.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Whether in a decked-out lab space or a more traditional classroom setting, such as where I taught this summer, below are three tips for fellow educators looking to incorporate more hands-on learning into their STEM instruction. Start simple. This prompted students to ask, “Why does one salt make the water so much warmer than the other one?,”

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eSchool News

JANUARY 24, 2024

The same is true—and arguably more important—for students who are less interested in science and STEM fields. Engagement, after all, is a critical contributing factor to students pursuing a STEM pathway in college and in the workforce. Student engagement is critical regardless of what subject is being taught.

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eSchool News

MAY 24, 2023

A few years later, the discussion changed to an argument about the pros and cons of using a Desmos calculator on their classroom iPads. Using Desmos was seen as being particularly egregious, as educators feared that students may have access to the internet and may surf the web while they should be learning or during summative assessments.

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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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Catlin Tucker

MAY 2, 2025

Facilitating meaningful discussion in a physical classroom is challenging enough. Discussion plays a vital role in building social presence, or the sense of being seen, heard, and valued, in an online course. Why Prioritize Online Discussions? They can: Connect students to an online learning community. That foundation is trust.

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eSchool News

MAY 8, 2018

STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) is more than just an acronym or a collection of letters. The importance of STEM is further validated by its prominence in the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS). Implementing PBL in the classroom.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 19, 2023

Many students of color have been dissuaded from STEM and attending higher-level courses due to their past academic performance or solely based on their backgrounds. Every student should be able to see diversity in the STEM fields. However, are counselors allowing every student to pursue their dreams, regardless of their situation?

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 14, 2020

Virtual Traveling Science Workshops – The Museum has launched Virtual Traveling Science Workshops (VTSW), a redevelopment of its popular in-school STEM workshops, with COVID-19 protocols and safety standards in place. VTSW are available for eight STEM topics including Magnets, Sound, Force & Motion, Weather & Climate, and more.

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eSchool News

JUNE 5, 2025

At the same time, schools are working to reverse learning losses stemming from the pandemic. Regular check-ins, journaling, or small group discussions can help students articulate what matters to them and how their learning aligns with those values. Encourage reflection. Highlight diverse role models and pathways.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Key points: Inclusion can drive more women to work in AI and tech fields Report finds persistent STEM career exposure gaps for women 3 free STEAM education resources to nurture student curiosity For more news on STEM equity, visit eSN’s STEM & STEAM hub Artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping the technology education sphere.

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eSchool News

MARCH 28, 2023

discuss why robotics is an excellent way to introduce young learners to coding, computational thinking, and design principles. In this episode of Innovations in Education , hosted by Kevin Hogan, you’ll hear from Jason Innes, Director of Curriculum, Training and Product Management at KinderLab Robotics, Inc.

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eSchool News

JULY 30, 2024

Putting the ‘E’ in integrative STEM instruction For more news on STEAM, visit eSN’s STEM & STEAM hub According to the National Math and Science Initiative , STEM education helps students develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills, fosters communication, and bolsters teamwork.

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Catlin Tucker

JULY 19, 2021

This perspective stems from a lack of clarity about what blended learning is and why it is valuable. In a blended learning environment, the students are doing the thinking, discussing, making, questioning, exploring, collaborating, and reflecting. What Blended Learning Is. Let’s start with a clear definition. Moving Forward.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 2, 2024

See it as an opportunity to discuss what they’d do differently if they had more time. The science comes in by discussing why their prototype works. With the example of the book holder, questions to discuss could be: What materials work best to keep the book from slipping? Where does the science come in, though?

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Edsurge

JULY 4, 2023

Today, he’s an assistant professor in learning sciences and STEM education at Drexel University’s School of Education, and he leads the university’s Informal Learning Linking Engineering Science and Technology ( ILLEST Lab ). EdSurge: What is the gap that you've seen in children’s entertainment around STEM topics that you're trying to fill?

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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. Innovative STEM programming requires a willingness to adopt emerging tools and technologies, as well as methodologies like project-based learning.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

One way to know you’ve got a great problem-solving task is that it creates rich discussion. to spur deeper discussion about the puzzle in front of them. What that means in math class is that you need a task that’s intriguing enough for students to build their discussions around. or “What do you wonder?”

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eSchool News

JUNE 8, 2022

Once you find the video you want to use, you can use the TED-Ed Lessons editor to add questions, discussion prompts, and additional resources. The TED-Ed platform is especially cool because educators can build lessons around any TED-Ed Original, TED Talk, or YouTube video.

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eSchool News

JULY 4, 2022

I teach an elementary STEM class called iCreate in South Haven Public Schools. My STEM class, iCreate, is a part of our K-12 STEM continuum. We are a small community located on the “sunset coast” of Lake Michigan. Our economy is driven by tourism and agriculture.

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eSchool News

MAY 27, 2020

Related content: 8 STEM learning challenges students can do from home . Once you find the video you want to use, you can use the TED-Ed Lessons editor to add questions, discussion prompts, and additional resources. Here are a handful of TED-Ed Lessons covering plant life, crazy sea creatures, bodily functions, and more.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 15, 2024

That disparity highlights a pressing need to raise awareness of and increase parental involvement in AI discussions, and advance the implementation of AI in American primary and secondary education. The 2024-2025 STEM competition is currently accepting entries through Thursday, October 24, 2024, please visit Samsung.com/solve.

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Catlin Tucker

SEPTEMBER 22, 2015

My excitement about blended learning stemmed from the realization that learning, both inside and outside of my classroom, can take many different forms. Group 1 researched the Great Depression and discussed its impact on the novel. Group 3 practiced writing and critiquing theme statements on the whiteboard in the back of the room.

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eSchool News

APRIL 1, 2024

Here’s what today’s educators have to say about AI, STEM, SEL, and more: In 2024, education will move to adopt AI–but slowly. They will have some amazing successes–and some failures–as they light the way forward and the rest of us endlessly discuss the potential uses and abuses of AI in our classrooms.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 29, 2020

They also discussed interim solutions and plans for the future, all of which are continuing to evolve. Related content: Using title funds for STEM education.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 18, 2024

Adding monthly giving projects to STEM classes helps students learn important skills like problem-solving and teamwork while also teaching them to care about their communities. But what if we could also use STEM to inspire the next generation of philanthropists? However, STEM’s lack of diversity is still a major concern.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 10, 2024

Sessions, keynotes, discussions, and the expo hall will connect attendees with need-to-know details on the latest edtech innovations shaping the education landscape. Elevating Equity: Unveiling Startling Insights for Inclusive CS Classrooms : Did you know the “nerd” stereotype can dissuade girls from pursuing STEM education?

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2020

Related content: 3 ways to bring equity to STEM education. Equity sometimes requires unequal supports for students. While the goal is the same outcome for all students—graduation—the effort to get each student there will look different. Equity agendas require constant revision.

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Edsurge

JUNE 14, 2022

Yeah, one major challenge right now is that there's a tendency in the field of computer science—and generally in STEM fields—to say it is not our responsibility how people use the technology we create, we're just the creators of it. How would you describe the current culture and what you want to shift to?

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eSchool News

AUGUST 7, 2024

Because it’s often easier to picture how you might integrate a tool or strategy after seeing another educator do the same, here are some examples of how teachers are using digital tools in their own classrooms: McKenna Akane, a new STEM teacher in the Alberton School District in Montana, uses Bee-Bots.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 5, 2022

CoderZ, an award-winning, cloud-based robotics and STEM platform, is helping educators introduce computer science in elementary and early middle school with its new Code Farm coding and robotics course for grades four through six. CoderZ believes STEM education is essential for the future and should be universally available to all kids.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 31, 2023

Museum of Science President Tim Ritchie said: “The Museum’s entry into the metaverse is part of our aspiration to reach 100 million people in museums, classrooms, and online by 2030, breaking down barriers to engagement and creating greater equity in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education.

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eSchool News

MAY 23, 2025

Many of the challenges of using AI in education center on the type of learning approach used, accuracy, and building trust with the technology, said Nhon Ma, CEO of Numerade an online learning assistant that uses AI and educators to help students learn STEM concepts.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 9, 2020

The strength stemming from that connectedness empowers students to both survive and thrive. This is not a time for discussions of missing assignments, test grades, or behavior issues. Time matters : The power of belonging and being known cannot be overstated. Set aside time each week for an individual chat with your students.

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eSchool News

MARCH 18, 2021

The strength stemming from that connectedness empowers students to both survive and thrive. This is not a time for discussions of missing assignments, test grades, or behavior issues. Time matters : The power of belonging and being known cannot be overstated. Set aside time each week for an individual chat with your students.

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eSchool News

MARCH 19, 2025

Gizmo is an interactive STEM learning experience for grades 3-12. Once the teacher assigns the STEM activity to a class, students can access it immediately. They are ready to share their group work with the other students, and their discussions flourish. This is where Explore Learning Gizmo comes into play.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 23, 2024

They are collaborating, discussing, and working hard. I typically teach STEM classes for electives, but we have been working to expose students to more holistic experiences, so I requested to teach drumming. Our Leader in Me classes promote time dedicated to discussions and social-emotional learning, which are extremely important.

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