Edsurge

MAY 12, 2025

Math lessons still often lack the deep thinking and collaboration that are essential for real-world applications, says Steven Shadel, chief knowledge officer for math at Great Minds, the publisher of Eureka Math and Eureka Math Squared. Solving for X Some curriculum publishers say they recognize the weight of the problem.

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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

JANUARY 3, 2025

We’ll demystify the complexities and empower you with the knowledge and skills needed for success. Ready to tackle the toughest challenges in educational technology leadership? Mega Sessions provide attendees with in-depth insights into the most relevant and emerging educational technology topics.

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Edsurge

MARCH 4, 2019

Take our quiz and put your knowledge to the test. Is math necessary for developing analytical abilities, engaging in computational thinking and problem solving in the digital world? Think you’ve got a ready answer to these questions? You'll also be eligible for a free 45-day trial of First In Math for your whole class! Having trouble viewing?

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 14, 2019

As demand for professionals in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) fields continues to surge , a significant population of potential workers is being left out of these career opportunities: English learners. Rather, it stems from a lack of access to rigorous, age-appropriate instruction in the field.

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Edsurge

APRIL 22, 2019

We have the privilege of enabling children to learn about their world through playful approaches to science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). The museum anchors and inspires all the work that we do, fostering public engagement in STEM, supporting our youth programming, education offerings and research.

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Edsurge

APRIL 3, 2019

As a teen, Khan taught herself Photoshop and is now focused on helping girls follow her lead and create successful STEM pathways for themselves as a mentor for ListoAmerica , part of the Clubhouse Network , which provides after school mentoring opportunities in underserved communities.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 4, 2017

Yet Juan Cristobal Castro-Alonso argues that videos may not be the best medium when it comes to helping learners retain knowledge. The researcher, who is informally known as Cris Castro, works at the Center for Advanced Research in Education at the Universidad de Chile.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 25, 2019

Her career journey, which led her to Coursera, a startup that develops online courses and educational programs, highlights a trend that has become more pronounced in the last few years. It’s so important that we have people who are thinking about the ethical implications of the technology we’re building today.”

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eSchool News

JANUARY 26, 2022

26, 2022 – Having already transformed into North America’s leading education technology company, Trox + Tierney will continue to grow in the education markets under the new brand of Bluum beginning today. The higher calling of ensuring every student has access to a world-class education remains the company’s mission.

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Edsurge

MAY 9, 2025

Beyond that, the classes help students see that they have the skills and knowledge to pursue a college degree, he says. The program also targets knowledge and training gaps in local schools. Radford staff often coordinate with principals to determine which general education subjects are lacking certified teachers.

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Edsurge

MARCH 21, 2017

During a panel on the importance of STEM education for women, she explained what it’s like to be a female student competing in a male-dominated program: “Not only were we the only all-girls robotics team,” she explained of a recent competition, “we were the only team that actually allowed girls to touch the robots.”

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eSchool News

JULY 28, 2021

The prestigious CODiE Awards recognize the companies producing the most innovative education technology products across the country and around the world. Each CoderZ course develops interdisciplinary skills like problem-solving, collaboration, and grit as well as core knowledge in physics, geometry, literacy, and algebra.

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eSchool News

MAY 23, 2024

BEAVERTON, Oregon — Through the companies’ continued partnership, Texas Instruments (TI) and Vernier Science Education are offering a new app-based way for teachers to engage students in real-time, hands-on STEM learning. At the heart of Vernier is our deep commitment to being an authentic and trusted partner to STEM educators.

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eSchool News

JULY 17, 2017

If you have been to an educational technology conference in the last 5 years, you have seen more and more emphasis placed on coding and robotics with robots making an appearance in conference sessions, at after hour gatherings, and certainly in the vendor hall. This is simply a reflection of what is happening in the private sector.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 3, 2020

Among the no cost activities are four new Virtual Field Trips open to students, educators, and their families, a professional learning event from the STEM Careers Coalition , and the Discovery Education’s celebrated Discovery Educator Network VirtCon. 11/10/2020 at 4 p.m. EST. Professional Learning.

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eSchool News

APRIL 30, 2024

During that time, I have enjoyed working with the staff, students, parents, and community members to thoughtfully integrate technology into the classrooms. In 1995, I became the Educational Technology Coach for the Verona Area High School. Students love them because they are interesting and engaging.

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Edsurge

MAY 8, 2024

In a time when technological advancements shape our daily lives and drive economic growth, focusing on STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) education in K-12 schools is not just a trend but a necessity. Minecraft Education ’s blocky world became the undisputed champion of engagement.

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Edsurge

AUGUST 2, 2017

Current statistics show that scholars of color and females are underrepresented in STEM fields across the country, and so FWPS is actively taking steps to provide STEM and STEAM (STEM with an emphasis on the arts) opportunities for each scholar from kindergarten through high school graduation. Career pathways.

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Edsurge

MAY 4, 2023

They could succeed in STEM jobs that tend to pay well in industries that are facing pressure to increase the diversity of their workforces. Her ultimate goal, she says, is “to use my knowledge and education to give back to society and help people.” As she pondered how to accomplish that, she faced a delightful dilemma.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

The platform will feature an evolving library of courses to further develop educators’ digital literacy. Registration is now available for courses designed to help educators address learning challenges in remote instruction, explore education technology tools and develop both synchronous and asynchronous instruction for learners.

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Edsurge

JUNE 7, 2017

Putting the humanities back into STEM. Because I didn’t have the content knowledge, the projects were totally student-driven,” Stone explains. For Abby Longcor, Senior Director of the Tech Challenge, that’s what really sets the program apart: the interdisciplinary approach to engineering. “We

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

Acquiring academic knowledge, technical skills, and meaningful work experience gives students the freedom to choose their life’s path,” said Delaware Secretary of Education Susan Bunting. We are thankful for partners like DuPont who share our goals related to STEM- and career-focused education.”. DOVER, Del.,

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Scholarly Teacher

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Keywords: Active Learning, Think-Pair-Share, STEM Background Introductory undergraduate STEM classes are notoriously painful experiences, both for the students and for the teacher. Image courtesy of This Is Engineering, Unsplash. Why Start With Think-Pair-Share? Structured seating formation is not conducive to discussion.

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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. By implementing these strategies, CTE educators can expect a vibrant, engaging learning environment where students can obtain skills and knowledge for a successful future.

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EdTech Magazine

JULY 25, 2018

Mobile Classrooms Bring STEM Where Students Need IT. Educators are utilizing education technology to repurpose old trailers and buses to create mobile education spaces , classrooms on wheels where students are able to experience what STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) has to offer.

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Calculus is a critical on-ramp to careers in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). While there’s been progress of late, it’s been “uneven” and Black, Hispanic and women workers are still underrepresented in some STEM fields. But getting to those careers means surviving the academic journey.

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eSchool News

JUNE 27, 2022

If the pandemic has taught us anything, it’s that we must invest in educational technology. When schools use technology to improve the quality and quantity of educational content, learners will thrive. 3D technologies can help support a differentiated approach to instruction.

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

Many knowledgeable people are creating OER, but they may not have several years of teaching experience. You can’t wait until the last minute or just pick the first thing that comes to mind or something un-reviewed. Primarily, I would say it starts with knowing the resource has high-quality editorial that's been reviewed.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 11, 2021

Zayas: I knew that it was a perfect chance to learn from other educators and experts in the field. All of the ISTE groups have phenomenal educators. So, I was motivated to take the industry and peer knowledge and then bring it into my classroom. We were piloting and exploring a STEM course for sixth grade students.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 18, 2020

Congrats, Mr. Principal, on your middle school’s new STEM curriculum. There’s an outsized focus today on science, technology, engineering and math, known as STEM (or STEAM if you prefer to include “arts”) and for good reason. It’s a knowledge deficiency that can lead schools—and in turn, students—in the wrong direction.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 17, 2023

Unpopular with students, the class didn’t seem to be preparing them for a career in STEM. A lot of those students are people who might not have stuck it out in STEM, according to the study. A Barrier to STEM? On the current trajectory, the Pew researchers argue, it’s unlikely that STEM degree attainment will alter this.

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Edsurge

AUGUST 23, 2018

Situated in West Oakland, the nonprofit Techbridge Girls works to expose girls from low-income communities to STEM. Environmental education is one of the topics the 18-year-old organization teaches girls, and its efforts in that area recently won $100,000 as the grand prize winner of the UL Innovate Education Award.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2024

This hands-on approach integrates science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) concepts, promoting problem-solving, creativity, and collaboration. The interactive and experiential nature of educational robotics enhances engagement, making learning enjoyable and meaningful.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2022

To deal with the challenges of today and tomorrow, we need to equip the next generation with the skills and knowledge necessary to adapt and overcome these challenges. Schools had a crash course in greater instructional technology usage during the pandemic. Teacher knowledge is imperative to move students forward.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 11, 2021

These antiquated curricula have discouraged many students from persisting in STEM fields, and exacerbated inequities prevalent in the U.S. This will not be a lower-level pathway, either, since data science is a rigorous discipline that is rich and important for many different college majors, inside STEM subjects and the humanities.

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Edsurge

MARCH 15, 2021

I’m not a STEM person and Neil schooled me on the fact that coding—which we’re seeing a big movement toward in schools—is just a small slice of STEM,” says Matsuda. She carried the knowledge learned from that class into high school, where she’s currently in the International Baccalaureate program. “I

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