Faculty Focus

APRIL 22, 2025

Instead of fearing AI, we should actively explore its potential in the classroom, emphasizing how it can enrich the learning experience. As educators, we should consider it an enrichment tool rather than a replacement for traditional learning. AI is so new that the landscape of our knowledge is changing constantly.

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Teachers Pay Teachers

JUNE 4, 2025

Check out STEM activities for middle school that are sure to catch teenagers attention and inspire them to learn more. Launch STEM learning with bottle rockets 2. Build historical machines in interdisciplinary projects 7. Build historical machines in interdisciplinary projects How did we get our modern-day inventions?

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Teachers Pay Teachers

JUNE 2, 2025

Psychology “Do Now” Writing Prompts & Slides By Loosli Learning Grades: 9th-12th Subjects: Psychology Ideal for psychology classes or any subject focused on critical thinking, these do now writing prompts are an intriguing way to start the day. What is the most memorable topic youve learned in high school?

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Edsurge

JANUARY 13, 2022

The loss of my unci , a lifelong educator, my namesake, and one of the most important teachers in my life, and in the lives of many others, has prompted me to think even more deeply about how important it is for Indigenous Knowledge Systems to be not only included, but honored and affirmed in classrooms.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 28, 2024

Our purpose is twofold: (1) provide our students with unique experiential learning opportunities; and (2) expand their understanding of the STEAM careers of the future. Subjects like mathematics and science are often learned in isolation, making it difficult for students to develop comprehensive ideas across the different disciplines.

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Faculty Focus

AUGUST 29, 2024

This ambitious undertaking demands technical expertise and embodies the true essence of interdisciplinary collaboration. This requires the seamless integration of knowledge and skills across various disciplines to address Mars’s multifaceted challenges. Our mission: establish a self-sustaining colony on the Red Planet.

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Faculty Focus

AUGUST 29, 2024

This ambitious undertaking demands technical expertise and embodies the true essence of interdisciplinary collaboration. This requires the seamless integration of knowledge and skills across various disciplines to address Mars’s multifaceted challenges. Our mission: establish a self-sustaining colony on the Red Planet.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

A few months into the 2021-22 school year, teachers, parents, and students are once again confronted with the devastating reality of pandemic-prompted learning loss. Furthermore, many students are struggling to reacclimate to in-person classes after extended periods of online learning, and attendance rates have dropped as a result.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 16, 2025

AI, digital learning tools, and personalized supports have become central to the classroom. We asked educators to share their views about teaching and learning in 2025 (find industry predictions for 2025 here ). With 2025 barely in its infancy, educators are looking to new technologies and strategies to meet the needs of students.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 31, 2019

Grants of all sizes can support research to learn more about STEM instruction, or can help pique students’ interest in STEM. The STEM+C program supports research on how students learn to think computationally to solve interdisciplinary problems in science and mathematics. Deadline : May 1, 2019.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 20, 2024

Our data-driven insights reveal significant disparities that must be addressed to cultivate a diverse and skilled workforce prepared for the demands of the future economy,” said Amy Miller-Weiland, Vice President of Professional Services and Learning and Development at YouScience.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

One way to engage students in STEM education is with hands-on, project-based learning. Students explore practical applications of theoretical knowledge, such as designing simple machines, programming robots, or analyzing environmental data.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 4, 2024

Adopted by the State Board of Education, the current Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) standards outline what students will learn in each course/grade. Gives students real-world knowledge and experience. A turnkey platform that’s easy for teachers to learn and use. Meets students where they are.

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eSchool News

APRIL 20, 2018

We want to increase their knowledge, skills, and interest in STEM, and balance student-centered teaching with state and national standards. To do this, we developed a personalized project based learning (PBL) model called STEM Students on the Stage (SOS). We now incorporate this personalized PBL model into all of our STEM courses.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 3, 2016

As educators, we know that science is not just a body of knowledge, but it is a process that enables people to answer questions through scientific inquiry. These are important skills for students to master, not least because of the growing demand for science and STEM professionals.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 23, 2022

Students ages 6-14 will be trained to use advanced STEAM technology in a modern interactive learning environment. develops, manufactures, and markets training products and e-learning systems. The Ghana Education Service and the Ministry of Education held a commissioning ceremony for the Accra High STEAM Centre in November.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

Esports is also a powerful method for interdisciplinary collaboration across campus. Efforts like Good in Gaming are establishing pathways for gamers to develop their STEAM knowledge and skills needed to translate them into a career.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 9, 2024

” aiEDU’s framework builds on two important concepts: AI Literacy, which the organization defines as the collection of skills and knowledge that a person needs to confidently understand, ethically use, and critically evaluate artificial intelligence in a world where AI is ubiquitous. aiEDU’s framework has three parts. .

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eSchool News

MARCH 21, 2025

However, it is often observed that this learning does not progress to deeper levels of thought. Interdisciplinary approaches Incorporating an interdisciplinary approach can significantly enrich the learning process for students. Each student selected a specific region to concentrate on during their analysis.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 19, 2016

STEM education would emphasize problem-solving, interdisciplinary approaches and the value of discovery and play, according to a new 10-year vision from the American Institutes for Research for the U.S. The ideal future of U.S. Department of Education’s STEM Initiatives Team. The report results from workshops convened by the U.S.

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k12 Digest

APRIL 26, 2025

This is achieved through strong academics tailored to different learning styles, leadership opportunities, service projects, and a vibrant community of clubs, sports, and the arts. This interdisciplinary approach encourages students to think critically, problem-solve, and make connections across different subjects.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Even if a student doesn’t select a career in STEM, the soft skills they will learn at a STEM-focused school (critical thinking, teamwork, problem-solving and more) will serve them well in whatever they choose to do in life. We utilize hands-on, innovative STEM curriculum to bring learning to life. Extend STEM learning.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 13, 2021

Solving them may require training young scholars to be “ wicked students ,” to use a phrase from Paul Hanstedt, director of the Washington & Lee University teaching and learning center. Do graduate students themselves want to pursue interdisciplinary aims and become “wicked”? However, it usually doesn’t. They sure do!

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eSchool News

JUNE 26, 2024

Though many teachers tout the importance of STEM learning, many also shy away from the “E” in STEM. It is interdisciplinary and focuses on 21 st -century skills, real-world problems, and offers context and content integration, making topics relevant to something students are learning about and are engaged in.

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

Despite the setback, I believe there is still a way for students to re-engage in school, support their communities and learn leadership skills. After taking a closer look at the social emotional learning (SEL) framework, it is clear there is a connection between SEL and service learning that educators can use and nurture.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

STEAM education is trending at an opportune time: The COVID-19 pandemic caused learning loss across the board, and a STEAM-centered curriculum that engages students while weaving important 21st-century education principles into real-world lessons is critical for success. These educational spaces encourage active learning and problem solving.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 12, 2022

Yet, few have sought innovative solutions to change the fundamental underlying reality: today’s schools were not built to maximize each and every student’s learning. Although there’s nothing wrong—and some things right—with those solutions, what none of them do is upend the fact that today’s schools were not designed to optimize learning.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 30, 2023

During their middle and high school years, students are encouraged to shape their educational and career paths through courses that provide a foundational knowledge base. This highlights a gap in exposing students to various education and career choices.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 18, 2023

The report describes how five different learner-centered education models–The Met, Virtual Learning Academy Charter School, Iowa BIG, Village High School, and Embark Education–were able to launch and grow their models by assembling value networks congruent with their vision for learner-centered education.

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eSchool News

JULY 28, 2021

CoderZ is a powerful, self-paced virtual learning platform for grades 4-12 that teaches computer science integration by gamifying NGSS and CSTA-aligned curriculum. 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 12, 2021

members, can implement our well-structured and inclusive curriculum with the knowledge that the program meets and exceeds the requirements to become an integral component of a school’s STEM implementation.”. To address these areas, schools can now select appropriate learning solutions from CoderZ’s comprehensive suite of software products.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 11, 2021

Although data science is interdisciplinary, one possible home for data science standards is in mathematics standards, as there are important mathematical tools and methods that support data science. Although each grade level lists important knowledge, the knowledge is linked and developed as part of a coherent whole.

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Edsurge

AUGUST 21, 2024

I spoke to Aylynn as part of a visit to Pendergast with my colleagues from Imagine Learning to hear about educators’ and students’ experiences using the Imagine Learning EL (English Learner) Education curriculum. Imagine Learning EL Education aligns with the concept of high-quality instructional materials (HQIMs).

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

For more than a decade, University of Kansas researchers have been developing a virtual reality system to help students with disabilities, especially those with autism spectrum disorder, to learn, practice and improve social skills they need in a typical school day. Office of Special Education Programs has awarded a five-year, $2.5

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

Molly Ness , a reading researcher, author, and vice president of academic content at Learning Ally , a leading nonprofit organization dedicated to closing the reading gap. From phonological awareness and the alphabetic principle to background knowledge and vocabulary, each component is integral to a reader’s ability to comprehend text.

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 26, 2018

We’ve identified what the learning-centered emotions are. This year, there were three prizes: for work in pre-K-12 education, higher education and a newly created prize, for learning science research. EdSurge spoke with him about ITS and how it encourages students to go beyond memorization and practice the concepts they’re learning.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 27, 2018

STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics) has become more prominent as an effective approach to interdisciplinary learning. STEAM is a guided approach to exploratory learning where teacher-talk is at a minimum and students drive interaction and discovery. Integrating STEAM.

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