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Coding instruction should follow educational principles

May 17, 2021 by Ness Blackbird, Co-Founder, Blackbird Code

Students need pedagogical versions of programming languages to practice coding and avoid a dropoff in high school computer science enrollment

We need to give students pedagogical versions of programming languages to practice on. This is different from the “real” professional programming language.

4 challenges–and solutions–around assessments and accountability

May 14, 2021 by Laura Ascione

Report from convenings of 100+ experts proposes federal, state actions to address immediate needs and long-term improvements related to assessments and accountability

A report from convenings of 100+ experts proposes federal, state actions to address immediate needs and long-term improvements related to assessments and accountability

How outdoor learning spaces lead to STEM engagement

May 12, 2021 by Laura Ascione

As COVID-19 continues on, schools are looking to creative classroom solutions--including outdoor learning opportunities--as they reopen

As school districts of all sizes across the country look for innovative ways to meet health advisories to safely open and remain open, implementing a SOLE can provide…

3 reasons virtual STEM is here to stay

May 6, 2021 by Alan Downward, Ph.D., Science Team, Flinn Scientific

Virtual STEM offers engaging learning opportunities for students—opportunities that have proved essential during COVID

The most important qualification for virtual STEM is an authentic learning experience for students with some kind of real science, engineering, math, or technology practice built into it.

Why AI is the future of Socratic learning methods

May 5, 2021 by Aliki Constantinou, Educational Consultant, Soffos.ai

AI plays a unique role in helping to facilitate engaging learning methods that teach students through experience and critical thinking

Ensuring that each learner is accommodated, supported, and engaged on a platform that is no longer a classroom with walls, or borders, or exclusivity, is the conundrum teachers…

How to choose a STEM platform to support hybrid learning

April 28, 2021 by Meredith Nations, Robotics Teacher, Causey Middle School

An educator offers valuable insight on picking a STEM platform and technology provider that can withstand the rigors of today’s unique learning environment

If ever there was a time that underscored the need for strong STEM education, it’s now. Our students—the future scientists, engineers, and world leaders—need skills that only STEM…

4 ways our district finds educational opportunities during the pandemic

April 26, 2021 by Dr. Kandace Bethea, Superintendent, Marion County School District

This superintendent says there’s no such thing as a challenge that isn’t also an opportunity, and the pandemic is no different

The pandemic has created plenty of seemingly insurmountable challenges, but it has also presented amazing opportunities for school districts.

How an online shift increased outdoor learning opportunities

April 22, 2021 by The Learning Experiences Team at The Ecology School

New online ecology programming aims to better connect students and teachers with the outdoors—just when everyone needs it most

One year ago, we at The Ecology School were confronted with the pandemic reality of cancelled in-person programs in exchange for remote, virtual learning. What we created in…