Ozobot Launches Self-Service Professional Development Courses
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Friday 5: K-12 coding
K-12 coding can completely change learning for students, engaging reluctant learners and activating parts of the brain used for computational thinking, problem solving, and collaboration.
5 helpful hacks for managing a STEM classroom
Every classroom is a busy place, but STEM-specific classrooms are built on collaboration, communication, and hands-on inquiry. Things are bound to be extra noisy and energetic.
5 ways to teach and assess learning in the age of AI
There is a lot of excitement surrounding ChatGPT, the cutting-edge chatbot powered by OpenAI. Some experts believe this new technology can have a positive impact on teaching and…
5 strategies for turning boredom into brilliance
As someone who began teaching in middle school, I’ve had plenty of firsthand experience dealing with boredom in the classroom. Most educators will recognize the signs.
4 thought-provoking videos about education
In education, there is no shortage of debate. Conversations around proficiency, assessments, grading systems, and professional development are all too familiar.
3 ways educators leverage gamification strategies
When teachers turn a lesson or tough-to-teach concept into a motivational gamed or use a fun competition to teach new concepts, students become immersed in their learning and…
How meta creativity prepares students for the future
Nearly 40 percent of teachers expect to use AI in their classrooms by the end of the 2023-2024 academic year. This use of AI at school will impact…
Learning Through Play Is Powerful – and Students and Teachers Agree!
BILLUND, Denmark — To celebrate the second annual World Play Day, LEGO® Education is inspiring teachers to experience purposeful play firsthand ... Read more
And the winners of the 2023 K-12 Hero Awards are…
The K-12 Hero Awards Program recognizes the dedicated efforts of education professionals across K-12 departments, including IT, curriculum, instruction and administration.
Creativity in the classroom reduces burnout and improves well-being
Teacher burnout is, unfortunately, not a new phenomenon. Even 15 years ago, when I was teaching middle and high school, it was always a question of when (not…
StickTogether Kicks Off Back-to-School with Pixel Portrait Project
NEW YORK — To help educators and school media specialists promote community-building and creativity as students come back to school, ... Read more
4 exciting ways AI is a game-changer for teachers
In the world of education, where innovation and creativity are especially vital, technologies with AI-generated content are reshaping teaching and how students learn in surprising ways.
Embracing AI for limitless learning potential
When ChatGPT was released in November 2022, many educators saw AI as a threat, assuming students were going to use AI to cheat.
3 reasons creativity is essential for the future of education
I like to say I was raised by a combination of nonprofits and the arts. At 15 years old, I moved into Mercy Home for Boys and Girls,…
Dexter Community Schools in Michigan Uses Rise Vision to Encourage Student Creativity and Increase Student Engagement
Dexter, Michigan — Dexter Community School, a mid-size school district located in Dexter, Michigan, has implemented Rise Vision’s digital signage ... Read more
4 ways to use ChatGPT for learning and creativity
With the rising popularity of ChatGPT, many educators and administrators have trepidation toward the new technology, seeing it as a threat both to students and schools.
Take a peek inside this teacher’s Escape Room learning challenges
Escape rooms are engaging for people of all ages—they require durable skills such as creativity, critical thinking, determination, and the ability to work in groups to solve challenges.
What is a predictive metaverse? The future of guided learning
The word ‘metaverse’ has certainly been used a lot recently, specifically within conversations around the advancement of technologies and the ever-changing landscape of how we work and live.
Helping students understand the Nature of Science
Science is more than just a body of knowledge; it is the process of discovering new knowledge. Therefore, science education needs to involve more than just memorizing what…
5 ways to make way for science in an ELA and math world
How much time do you think the average K–3 student spends learning about science? Thirty minutes a day? An hour a day? Well, according to the 2018 National…
Why educational robotics is a critical STEM learning tool
Engineering is a critical part of STEM education, and engineers play a role in creating, improving, and maintaining some of today's most valued and essential things, from smartphones…
Meet the 2022 K-12 Hero Awards winners!
eSchool Media is pleased to announce the three winners of the eSchool News K-12 Hero Awards: Dr. Ann Hughes, Director of Student Intervention for Sanger ISD in Texas;…
Designed for Education…Unlock the power of creativity and collaboration
UDT can help you integrate technology in your classrooms with Microsoft Windows 11 SE, a new edition of Windows designed ... Read more
How I use PowerPoint to make learning more engaging
In my role as a 5th grade teacher, I've come to believe that one of the best ways to integrate technology into the classroom is to start with…
The path to success is paved with durable skills
Workforce needs are ever-changing, and in order to keep pace, today's students should develop--as early as possible--the durable skills necessary for technological and interpersonal success.
How this teacher uses story coding to spark creativity and collaboration
When coding merges with storytelling, you have story coding, in which students use computational skills and design thinking as they demonstrate creativity across core curricular areas.
6 tools to help kids learn coding and robotics
Introducing students to coding and robotics gives them early exposure to STEM in general. This early exposure, according to research, is key to the future of the workforce.
4 engaging strategies that promote student SEL
In 2020, the World Economic Forum released a list of the most sought-after skills for the jobs of tomorrow. Among them were a number of surprising entries such…
5 ways to engage your students with Minecraft
As an educator for over 27 years and a Digital Learning Specialist (social studies) for the past 7 years in Atlanta Public Schools, I have supported educators across…
Inspiring STEM Creativity and the DIY Spirit with a New Virtual Field Trip from The Home Depot and Discovery Education
Silver Spring, MD (Friday, May 20, 2022) — To empower students to embrace STEAM and tackle DIY projects, Science Fair ... Read more
Creatorup Raises Additional Investment To Disrupt The Video Creation Sector
CreatorUp has raised an additional round of financing from Gaingels and JFF (Jobs for the Future) to expand its first-of-its-kind ... Read more
The aftermath of COVID–and the way forward
This school year began with enthusiasm for educators and students who were able to return to in-person learning after 18 months of remote instruction. Even with masks and…
From Mental Health to Math–New Insights on Improving Instruction
3 ways chatbots can support mental health in schools, plus: learn how to bring creativity into your math instruction.
4 ways to bring creativity to math instruction
Here’s a question for you: “What do you think is the most unpopular subject in school?” If you thought the safe answer was math, then you’d be right.…
5 tips to create a successful hybrid learning environment
Over the past year and a half, “hybrid learning” has become quite the buzzword when it comes to education. With the COVID-19 pandemic impacting learners across the world,…
Labster’s STEM Excellence Awards Winners Revealed
10 teachers hand-picked as part of Labster’s Teacher STEM Excellence Awards supporting the changemakers across the globe The Labster awards ... Read more
5 must-haves for school makerspaces
School makerspaces have emerged as centers of creativity, problem solving, collaboration, and more. These skills--often referred to as soft skills, but also known as durable skills for their…
5 tools for classroom comic creation
While it may not seem a traditional learning tool, comic creation helps across an array of core subjects and learning objectives. Comics are engaging, fun, and help students…
5 tools for student voice
Post-secondary schools and employers are looking for students and a workforce that can communicate effectively, work collaboratively, think critically, problem-solve, and use creativity in various settings. I believe…