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Elevating Math Education Through Problem-Based Learning

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Real-World, Meaningful Problems This kind of scenario — linking the drama of mountaineering with work on percentages in middle school math — can effectively be used in a problem-based learning (PBL) approach in the classroom. You don't become a skilled mountain climber by just reading or watching others climb.

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How to implement a districtwide K-12 computer science program

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With recent research showcasing the growing number of STEM-related jobs that will be available to our graduates in Indiana in the coming years, teaching computer science skills has become as important as teaching students how to read or do math. Our program helps students develop essential skills for academic and professional success.

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Lessons from an online teacher: Supporting phenomena-based learning

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I enjoy using Science A-Z is because it is research-based with a problem-based learning approach. This program also provides the educator with the ability to assign the same science article to students to read, but at their reading level. This is where Explore Learning Gizmo comes into play.

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35 edtech innovations we saw at FETC 2023

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Beanstack , an edtech platform that helps schools encourage kids to read through gamification, demonstrated the importance of engaging readers. Beanstack helps educators and librarians encourage reading by making it easy to create and promote reading challenges for their communities. Samsung Electronics America, Inc.

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eSN Hero Awards Finalists: 11 inspiring educators

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Read about 10 more finalists here !) Read about the three 2023 winners here. enVision offers an innovative math curriculum that helps educators teach with confidence and inspires students with hands-on, problem-based learning. The improvements in student reading abilities were immediate and impactful.

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Calif. district boosts NGSS resources

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Pasadena USD selects STEMscopes California to help students adjust to NGSS, develop and deepen STEM understanding through inquiry-based learning. STEMscopes takes the guesswork out of teaching the Next Generation Science Standards,” said Jodi Marchesso, Pasadena USD’s STEM curriculum coach.

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mindSpark Learning Impacts Record Number of Eductors Amid COVID-19 with 207% Rise in Professional Learning Participants

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Interestingly, nearly 72% of MinSpark participants were educators in schools that ranked within the bottom 50% of all schools in their state based on combined math and reading proficiency test data. These educators have impacted roughly 13,982 English language learners (ELLs). .