eSchool News

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

Key points: Exploring the scientific process encourages critical thinking Rethinking STEM to shape the future workforce Despite rising interest in STEM, girls face persistent obstacles For more on science labs, visit eSN’s STEM & STEAM hub Elementary science lessons often follow a rigid, textbook-driven approach, with students passively following predetermined procedures and observing expected outcomes.

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

As the legislative election in France approached this summer, a research team decided to reach out to hundreds of citizens to interview them about their views on key issues. But the interviewer asking the questions wasn’t a human researcher — it was an AI chatbot. To prepare ChatGPT to take on this role, the researchers started by prompting the AI bot to behave as it has observed professors communicating in its training data.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

Key points: Making a few changes means neurodivergent students can get the help they need Kids in special education are struggling–it’s time to rethink their education Why neurotypical students should learn alongside their neurodiverse and disabled peers For more news on neurodivergent students, visit eSN’s Innovative Teaching huub Technology is a big part of my students’ days.

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EdTech Magazine

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

Educational technology plays a crucial role in learning today, but with finite IT resources, school districts are looking for ways to standardize and consolidate their tech tools. This allows district leaders to streamline staff and teacher training, make efficient use of small budgets and minimize IT complexity across school sites. However, when standardizing tools, it’s important to remember that K–12 students have a diverse range of capabilities and learning styles.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

ELMHURST, Ill. — As educators work to increase access and opportunities in science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics (STEAM), a growing number of schools and districts are turning to TinkRworks. This fall, several public, private, and charter schools have launched or renewed partnerships with TinkRworks to implement STEAM project-based learning in their classrooms.

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

As interest in skills-based hiring increases, more and more companies and states are eliminating degree requirements. In response, some higher education institutions are creating microcredential programs that positively impact student success, but you don’t have to create an entirely new program to show your institution’s value. Skills-based credentials are valuable because they state specific skills in which a learner achieved or displayed competence.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

I wish you and all yours a wonderful Thanksgiving on November 28th as well as a restful break. Enjoy your family and friends, take time to rest. I’ll be around only in a limited way, then, back fulltime December 1st.

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Faculty Focus

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

This article first appeared in The Teaching Professor on November 23, 2020 © Magna Publications. All rights reserved. Try a FREE three-week trial of The Teaching Professor! Too often, faculty make content coverage the focus of lesson planning. They plan their courses around the topics they need to cover, which usually leads to them motoring through information that their students are supposed to write down and retain.

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