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5 fun STEM learning resources for summer engagement

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The site’s “open-and-go” design makes it easy for families to integrate STEM learning into their summer routine without needing advanced science knowledge or extra prep. STEMScopes Science at Home STEMScopes offers a “Science at Home” section specifically designed to keep students engaged outside of the classroom.

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Is the Traditional Classroom Becoming Obsolete?

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As students increasingly seek flexible and interactive learning experiences, the conventional approach may not meet their needs any longer. Research indicates that active participation leads to higher retention rates, which can be upwards of 60% for students engaged in interactive learning.

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In Rhode Island, a partnership brings STEM lessons to life

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Key points: URI oceanography students engaged sixth graders in STEM learning Creating a fun robotics lesson that addresses 4 ISTE standards Strategies to help girls stay engaged in STEM learning For more on STEM learning, visit eSN’s STEM & STEAM hub Sixth grade science lessons at Governor Christopher DelSesto Middle School in Providence (..)

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38 Additive Essentials for a High School Math Classroom

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Fraction, Decimal, and Percent Wheel Dials : Strengthen number sense and help students convert with confidence, especially in finance or stats units. Probability Dice : Effective for interactive learning, games, concept review, or modeling outcomes, these also help to gamify math learning.

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Student engagement requires more than edtech tools

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During a session at FETC 2024, Tom Murray, Director of Innovation for Future Ready Schools, dove into just what, exactly, makes for the effective use of edtech in supporting student engagement. “We could be 100 percent digital and also at 100 percent low-level learning.” ”

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How we can improve literacy through student engagement

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This year’s 2nd most-read story focuses on literacy and student engagement. In this episode of Innovations in Education , Madeleine Mortimore, Global Education Innovation and Research Lead for Logitech details how classroom technologies, if used properly, can increase student engagement and ultimately test scores.

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TeachingBooks, Sora and Pear Deck Announce Collaboration to Expand Student Engagement and Learning

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CLEVELAND – TeachingBooks.net today announced a unique collaboration with Pear Deck , providing expanded opportunities for student engagement and learning. In this new collaboration, Pear Deck takes book-specific supplemental materials from TeachingBooks and creates a custom, interactive lesson.