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Three ways to interrupt the vicious 'math is too hard' cycle with technology

Three ways to interrupt the vicious 'math is too hard' cycle with technology | Creative teaching and learning | Scoop.it

"A STEM education expert from DigitalEd shares advice for teachers on how to help students overcome the "I'm just not good at math" mentality using classroom technology and early interventions ..."

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Virtual reality: Realizing the power of experience, excursion, and immersion in the classroom - The New York Times

Virtual reality: Realizing the power of experience, excursion, and immersion in the classroom - The New York Times | Creative teaching and learning | Scoop.it

"A framework for teaching with New York Times 360 V.R. videos, plus eight lesson plans for STEM and the humanities ..."

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Technology Tidbits: Thoughts of a cyber hero: 40 sites/apps to learn how to program or code

Technology Tidbits: Thoughts of a cyber hero: 40 sites/apps to learn how to program or code | Creative teaching and learning | Scoop.it

"In today's classroom STEM is a vital topic covered universally.  With that being said, more and more students are being introduced to coding ..."

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Report predicts growing demand for educational robotics worldwide

Report predicts growing demand for educational robotics worldwide | Creative teaching and learning | Scoop.it

"The $1.3 billion international robotics education market is set to grow to $3.1 billion by 2025, predicts market research firm HolonIQ ..."

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Putting the “T” in STEM! 60+ Resources for teaching children with technology! – Teacher Reboot Camp

Putting the “T” in STEM! 60+ Resources for teaching children with technology! – Teacher Reboot Camp | Creative teaching and learning | Scoop.it

"Yes, kids love technology, but they also love Legos, scented markers, handstands, books, and mud puddles. It’s all about balance.” by K.G., 1st Grade Teacher One of the best things about teaching very young learners is that they are super excited to learn! They also love technology, but we must ensure that children learn early on balance and digital safety ...."

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Top 25 sites and apps of 2018 

Top 25 sites and apps of 2018  | Creative teaching and learning | Scoop.it

"This year's list sees a lot of tools for STEM that focuses on programming and coding ..."

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How coding supports the mathematical practices

How coding supports the mathematical practices | Creative teaching and learning | Scoop.it

"Math and coding have a lot in common. Here's how educators can use coding in their classroom to support the mathematical practice standards and help students develop skills needed to join the STEM workforce ..."

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Encouraging curiosity builds the next generation of scientists - News - Science NetLinks 

Encouraging curiosity builds the next generation of scientists - News - Science NetLinks  | Creative teaching and learning | Scoop.it

"Curiosity, curiosity ..."

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STEM resource helps teachers locate 1000s of free lessons, activities 

STEM resource helps teachers locate 1000s of free lessons, activities  | Creative teaching and learning | Scoop.it

"Useful science resource aggregator promotes diverse lessons. Pros: Free resources from fantastic organizations, list-making ability, built-in..."

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Massive study finds lectures still dominate STEM education 

Massive study finds lectures still dominate STEM education  | Creative teaching and learning | Scoop.it

"An analysis of more than 2,000 college classes in science, technology, engineering and math has found that 55 percent of STEM classroom interactions consisted mostly of conventional lecturing, a style that prior research has identified as among the least effective at teaching and engaging students ..."

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A Periodic Table of AR and VR apps

A Periodic Table of AR and VR apps | Creative teaching and learning | Scoop.it

"At the start of the BETT Show Mark Anderson and Steve Bambury announced the release of their new Periodic Table of iOS Apps for AR and VR ..."

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High-tech resources for STEM teachers

High-tech resources for STEM teachers | Creative teaching and learning | Scoop.it

"Teaching STEM is now very cool! Here is a generous list of tech tools that are transforming the way teachers approach STEM education. Utilize these resources to better engage your students, as you connect theoretical concepts with real-world applications.

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The history of STEM vs. STEAM education (and the rise of STREAM)

The history of STEM vs. STEAM education (and the rise of STREAM) | Creative teaching and learning | Scoop.it

"One K–12 educator offers an example of truly cross-curricular education ..."

Gilbert C FAURE's comment, August 16, 2017 3:42 AM
learning to read.. media and information literacy, not only memorizing data
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Artificial Intelligence in education | ISTE

Artificial Intelligence in education | ISTE | Creative teaching and learning | Scoop.it

"ISTE believes an understanding of artificial intelligence is a critical part of STEM curriculum. As AI becomes increasingly embedded in the fabric of society, K-12 students must learn how it works, how it helps and understand the risks ..."

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Tips and tools to support students in publishing their own digital storybooks – Teacher Reboot Camp

Tips and tools to support students in publishing their own digital storybooks – Teacher Reboot Camp | Creative teaching and learning | Scoop.it

"I still remember the storybooks I created when I was younger. They were made by stapling or gluing construction paper over notebook paper and illustrating the pages with crayons and marker..."

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‘Backchannel’ tools let students ask questions anonymously. And that brings more voices. | EdSurge News

‘Backchannel’ tools let students ask questions anonymously. And that brings more voices. | EdSurge News | Creative teaching and learning | Scoop.it

"For nearly four decades, Perry Samson didn’t see many students’ hands raised in his large lecture courses. “I just assumed I nailed class and ..."

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Educational Technology Guy: The future of STEM education: Five innovative ideas about to break through

Educational Technology Guy: The future of STEM education: Five innovative ideas about to break through | Creative teaching and learning | Scoop.it

"With our world becoming increasingly technology-driven, there is growing demand for workers in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) fields ..."

  1. Highly-specialized elementary teachers
  2. Game-based learning
  3. Encouraging infant and toddler math education
  4. Enhancing STEM experiences through inclusive learning spaces
  5. At-home STEM visits
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Making math fun, accessible, and real-world based | Emerging Education Technologies 

Making math fun, accessible, and real-world based | Emerging Education Technologies  | Creative teaching and learning | Scoop.it

"Many students dread working with math and have trouble finding the fun in it. As a self-professed “math nerd,” I’m here to tell you that mathematics can be incredibly rewarding and fun when it’s done right! ..."

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Over 150 STEM resources for PBL and authentic learning, Part 2 

Over 150 STEM resources for PBL and authentic learning, Part 2  | Creative teaching and learning | Scoop.it

" Welcome to number two in a series of four posts bringing you over 150 amazing resources for STEM education.  This post is dedicated to Technology  ..."

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Drones take flight as latest K–12 learning tool - EdTech Magazine 

Drones take flight as latest K–12 learning tool - EdTech Magazine  | Creative teaching and learning | Scoop.it

"This innovative technology is quickly finding a home in schools willing to push the limits of STEM learning ..."

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Minecraft EDU to make iPad debut

Minecraft EDU to make iPad debut | Creative teaching and learning | Scoop.it

"Minecraft: Education Edition is coming to the iPad platform in September.

The iOS version will share the features found in other versions, including the Update Aquatic package for underwater STEM activities and the Chemistry Resource Pack. It will include a touch interface that is "functionally equivalent to the standard control scheme for the game," according to Microsoft, which owns Minecraft ..."

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Six of the best art and culture ed-tech tools

Six of the best art and culture ed-tech tools | Creative teaching and learning | Scoop.it

"STEM has turned into STEAM lately, so we gathered a small list of the best art and culture ed-tech tools for teachers to use in their instruction ..."

  1. Google Arts & Culture
  2. Smarthistory
  3. ArtsEdge
  4. The Culture Trip
  5. Kuinji
  6. PlayART
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STEM saves the world: How the Avengers made the heroes manufacturing needs  

STEM saves the world: How the Avengers made the heroes manufacturing needs   | Creative teaching and learning | Scoop.it

"The jobs pay well and are rewarding, but America’s manufacturers have an image problem and talent shortage. The STEM fields needed for these roles project heroes ..."

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Analysis | The surprising thing Google learned about its employees — and what it means for today’s students

Analysis | The surprising thing Google learned about its employees — and what it means for today’s students | Creative teaching and learning | Scoop.it

"The top traits of success at Google sound more like what one gains as an English or theater major than as a programmer ..."

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Design thinking process and UDL planning tool for STEM, STEAM, maker education

Design thinking process and UDL planning tool for STEM, STEAM, maker education | Creative teaching and learning | Scoop.it

"If there is a makerspace in your school, it may be down the hall, in the library, or in another building. If there is someone other than the teacher managing the ..."

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