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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. And that's how people learn math. You may have heard a lot about PBL in recent years.

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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 uses our existing staff, who were not previously computer science teachers.

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Lessons from an online teacher: Supporting phenomena-based learning

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This is especially felt in the 5 th grade science and math classes I teach. I strive to ensure each student has that ah-ha moment during one or more (hopefully more) science classes. Below are three resources to support phenomena-based science learning in any teaching environment, as well as why they are so helpful.

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The Impact of Inclusive STEM Education

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STEM education is not just about science and math; it develops skills such as creativity, communication, empathy and critical thinking that complement technologies like generative AI and coding. Iterate on what works and learn from what doesn’t. Educators face the challenge of engaging students in STEM amidst limited resources.

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The 2 stages of successful early STEM education revisited

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We emphasize two learning stages to build fluid STEM integration from kindergarten to 4th grade: Stage 1: Solving Problems Step-by-Step and Together. To broaden technology integration within STEM curriculum, we began to introduce computer science through the international movement, the ‘Hour of Code.’

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35 edtech innovations we saw at FETC 2023

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For The Win Robotics focuses on fostering critical thinking and lifelong curiosity through the power of experiential STEM and computer science education through drone technology. KinderLab Robotics ‘ KIBO connects the arts with computer science – without the need for screen time. Samsung Electronics America, Inc.

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The 2 stages of successful early STEM education

eSchool News

We emphasize two learning stages to build fluid STEM integration from kindergarten to 4th grade: Stage 1: Solving Problems Step-by-Step and Together. To broaden technology integration within STEM curriculum, we began to introduce computer science through the international movement, the ‘Hour of Code.’

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