Ask a Tech Teacher

DECEMBER 9, 2024

A school-based makerspace is a hands-on, creative environment where students can explore STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) and other interdisciplinary subjects. These spaces empower students to develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and collaborative skills while working on real-world projects. Key features are: Tools and Equipment : Basic Tools : Screwdrivers, hammers, pliers, and measuring devices.

Resources 418

Resources Digital Citizenship Robotics STEM 418

The Hechinger Report

DECEMBER 9, 2024

High school students in a calculus class. A 2024 survey of college admissions officers shows that many give extra weight to applicants with calculus on their transcripts. Credit: Brett Coomer/Houston Chronicle via Getty Images) Calculus can be a miserable slog for many high schoolers. Its estimated that 20 percent of students (about 800,000 a year) take the subject, generally when they are seniors.

Survey 140

Survey STEM Data Course 140

ViewSonic Education

DECEMBER 9, 2024

Extra monitors are a game-changer for traders, enabling simultaneous tracking of key indicators like MACD, RSI, and OBV while keeping an eye on live trends and portfolio performance. Whether you’re focused on stocks, commodities, foreign exchange, cryptocurrency, or a mix of everything, the added screen space provides deeper insights and faster decision-making to keep you ahead in the market.

Laptops 366

Laptops Data Trends Analysis 366

Edsurge

DECEMBER 9, 2024

Artificial intelligence is rapidly changing society, workplace and education. To be prepared for the college and career opportunities of today and the future, students must learn to be AI Ready. AI readiness ensures that students can thrive in the future as informed users and developers of emerging technologies, including AI. Gwinnett County Public Schools (GCPS) embraced AI technology by launching a K-12 AI Ready pilot in 2019, embedding AI Ready learning across content areas through the lens o

Data 142

Data Technology Learning Education 142

Advertisement

A well-crafted tuition agreement is more than paperwork—it’s a powerful tool for protecting your school and building family confidence. This guide helps private and independent K–12 schools reduce legal risk, improve collections, and foster long-term trust with families. Learn best practices for drafting enforceable agreements, communicating clear expectations, and navigating challenges like payment disputes, custody conflicts, and continuous enrollment.

Tools

Digital Promise

DECEMBER 9, 2024

The post 6 Strategies for Schools to Maximize Learning by Minimizing Device Repairs appeared first on Digital Promise.

Strategy 358

Strategy Learning 358

eSchool News

DECEMBER 9, 2024

Key points: AI-enhanced can help create a more accessible, equitable, and effective education system Equitable access to AI in classrooms is a problem How AI can unleash student curiosity, creativity, and critical thinking For more news on AI in education, visit eSNs Digital Learning hub Closing the achievement gap and helping all students reach their full potential is not only a matter of equity, but also a key driver of economic growth and prosperity.

Education 114

Education Outcomes Laptops Accessibility 114

Teacher Tech with Alice Keeler

DECEMBER 9, 2024

Meaningful collaboration is the engine that drives student engagement and fuels deeper learning. When students actively engage with each other, share ideas, and build knowledge together, they move beyond passive learning and into a realm of dynamic interaction and discovery. But creating the optimal groups for these collaborative moments can be a real challenge.

Groups 127

Groups Student Engagement Learning Tools 127

eSchool News

DECEMBER 9, 2024

Key points: Literacy and STEM offer engaging learning experiences 3 tips to authentically engage students in real-world STEM learning 5 approaches that boost middle school student STEM engagement For more news on STEM trends, visit eSNs STEM & STEM hub In the world of education, we can sometimes make the mistake of branding STEM and literacy as opposing disciplines.

STEM 117

STEM Trends Strategy Examples 117

The Hechinger Report

DECEMBER 9, 2024

Esta historia fue publicada originalmente en ingls por CalMatters. Suscrbete a los boletines de noticias This story was translated by CalMatters. Read in English. En 1953, Brbara Flores entr al knder en la Escuela Primaria Washington en Madera, California, una pequea ciudad en el Valle Central rodeada de campos agrcolas. Su madre y su abuela le haban dicho que iba “a aprender mucho y que le iba a gustar” Flores, una nia que algn da se convertira en maestra, estaba emocionada y les cr

Elementary 90

Elementary Report 90

Speaker: Speakers:

Searching for innovative ways to deliver integrated STEAM education that also help students attain industry-ready skills? Then this punchy 30-minute thought leadership webinar is for you. Join fellow education leaders as we share: National data on STEAM performance and student engagement that indicates post-pandemic learners are craving inspired intervention 10 research-backed reasons why game design is the leading method for practically teaching integrated STEAM education An inside look at live

Education

Digital Promise

DECEMBER 9, 2024

The post Digital Promise Launches First-Ever Regional Cohort for Computational Thinking Pathways appeared first on Digital Promise.

194

194

techlearning

DECEMBER 9, 2024

AI is increasingly be used by predators to connect with underage students online. Yasmin London, global online safety expert at Qoria and a former member of the New South Wales Police Force in Australia, shares steps educators can take to protect students.

How To 115

How To Education 115

Brainscape

DECEMBER 9, 2024

Kids are like little sponges, soaking up knowledge at warp speed—but only if you give them the right tools. Enter: flashcards for kids. Whether they’re learning to read, tackling multiplication tables, or trying to distinguish between a square and a rectangle (spoiler: all squares are rectangles, but not all rectangles are squares), flashcards are a game-changer.

Study 52

Study Tools Video Learning 52

techlearning

DECEMBER 9, 2024

Tinybop Schools offers interactive models to teach sciences in an experiential way.

How To 105

How To Tools Classroom 105

Advertisement

Private and independent schools rely on tuition to provide excellent learning experiences for all students, so it’s important to have a tuition and billing management solution that fits the unique needs of your school and families. Learn how the right technology provides the following benefits: Automated invoicing and PCI-compliant payment processing Integrations into financial aid solutions and student information systems Reporting and analytics to provide up-to-date financial insights Read thi

Meeting

Turnitin

DECEMBER 9, 2024

At Turnitin, while features that help educators and students navigate AI writing in the classroom remain a top priority, they weren’t the only things on our minds this year! Join us in recapping our milestones from 2024.

Classroom 52

Classroom Education 52

eSchool News

DECEMBER 9, 2024

Chicago Avantis Education, creator of ClassVR, announces a major enhancement to its virtual and augmented reality (VR/AR) solution for education, as the edtech innovator launches Eduverse+, a new library that provides access to four enhanced content suites: EduverseAI, WildWorld, STEAM3D, and CareerHub. This enhanced VR/AR content will enable schools worldwide to create dynamic, immersive and AI-powered experiences which meet the evolving needs of students, can be tailored to suit a wide range

Education 103

Education Libraries EdTech Accessibility 103

Shake Up Learning

DECEMBER 9, 2024

The post FREE Fresh Start 2025 Workshop for Teachers appeared first on Shake Up Learning. The Fresh Start 2025 Workshop: Reclaim Your Time and Beat Overwhelm Start the year feeling in control and ready to tackle your goals! In this recorded training, youll discover: How to set PACT goals to stay focused and intentional Proven strategies to prioritize your tasks and save hours every week Simple techniques to reduce overwhelm and stay organized This is a one-hour, recorded workshop and will be rel

Policies 58

Policies Training Strategy How To 58

The Hechinger Report

DECEMBER 9, 2024

Having covered the child care industry for nearly a decade and experienced the ins and outs of different types of care with my own two sons, I thought I had seen just about everything. But a little over a year ago, I came across a news story that stopped me in my tracks. In an attempt to address child care shortages, lawmakers in Wisconsin were proposing putting teenagers as young as 16 in classrooms as teachers, potentially in charge of group sizes that would be larger than ever before.

Report 129

Report Trends Industry Groups 129

Generative AI holds tremendous promise for all stakeholders in higher education. But guardrails are needed. Strong governance that empower instructors are at the core of a responsible approach to using generative AI in academia.

Education

The Jose Vilson

DECEMBER 9, 2024

“It’s the first time I’ve ever been asked that, honestly.” As I sat to analyze all my mixed-methods data from my eventual dissertation, I kept thinking about the various ways teachers of color from across New York City indicated that no one listened to them. I believed it from the younger teachers. School systems like to elevate younger teachers until they burn them out.

System 112

System Survey Policies Data 112

The Hechinger Report

DECEMBER 9, 2024

This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. In 1953, Brbara Flores entered kindergarten at Washington Elementary School in Madera, California, a small city in the Central Valley surrounded by farm fields. Her mother and grandmother had talked it up: Youre going to learn a lot. Youre going to like it. She believed them.

Elementary 121

Elementary Education Policies Training 121

The Thinking Stick

DECEMBER 9, 2024

Erich Bolz is deeply versed in the field-tested Powerless to Powerful transformation frameworks developed by Gonzaga University professors Chuck Salina and Suzann Girtz which, when implemented with fidelity, are proven to increase student achievement and staff satisfaction. Utilizing cognitive coaching approaches, Erich helps school leaders and central office administrators (including Special Education directors) make sense of their day-to-day challenges while fostering transformational breakthr

Learning 105

Learning Strategy Data Education 105