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3 takeaways from my STEM PD

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Even new teachers struggle because from the moment they graduate from college, their knowledge and skills begin to fall out of date. We have a duty to learn about the latest advances in our fields of study, so we can pass that knowledge on to our students and implement the most effective methods for teaching modern topics and concepts.

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Schools and districts that ignore TikTok’s lessons are bound to fail

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By integrating real-world content relevant to their students’ lives, educators can bridge the gap between theoretical knowledge and its practical application. If traditional teaching methods reliant on textbooks, lecture, and rote memorization have proven anything, it’s that one size definitely does not fit all.

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Preparing students for Industry 5.0: Rethinking STEM to shape the future workforce

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Unlike traditional teaching methods, drones allow students to interface directly with technology, transforming their learning experiences from passive to active. In classrooms incorporating drones, students can experience real-world problem-solving scenarios that transcend textbook learning.

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The Impact of Technology on Education

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Traditional textbooks are being replaced by interactive e-books and online resources, giving students dynamic and multimedia-rich content that can be updated as the world changes. How technology is impacting education Technology has profoundly impacted education, upending traditional teaching methods and reshaping today’s learning landscape.

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Adopting Open Educational Resources Can Help Students. But It Takes Time, Money and Effort.

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Students who took multiple community college courses that used only free or low-cost OER materials earned more credits over time than their peers who took classes that used traditional course materials such as textbooks, according to a new study. I had a very good student come to me and say, ‘I can’t afford this textbook.’

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Flipping the classroom together—from 3,000 miles away

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Who says you can only use the flipped teaching method in your own class or with other teachers in your school or district? Thomasson, who teaches English at Forestview High School in Gastonia, N.C., How two teachers overcome the challenges of flipping their classrooms and co-planning lessons across states.

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A tale of two competency-based districts

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Districts around the country are moving away from teaching models based on lectures and textbooks—but transition isn’t always simple. Creating a competency-based or mastery-based environment requires re-thinking everything, including teaching methods, assessments, and how to best prepare students for life after school.

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