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As science education has expanded in recent years to adopt the Next Generation Science Standards—which include project-based learning and multidisciplinary studies in technology, engineering and mathematics—so have the corresponding science fairs.
Want to transform your traditional science fair idea into one that fits a next-generation classroom? Check out these examples from Liza Rickey of Sartori Elementary School in Renton, Washington.
Although the debate will forever rage regarding the best parts to put into a gaming computer, including which pieces are most important to prioritize, several esports leagues across the country have compiled lists of minimum requirements and suggested upgrades.
If 2018 was known as the Wild West in K-12 esports, 2019 has become the year of “manageable chaos,” technology directors say.
Not all districts can dedicate time, space or money to a makerspace, but educators can still incorporate innovative tinkering. In some schools, teachers have created makerspace carts that include crafts, […]
The supplies and technology you put in your makerspace will depend on the level of learning that will take place.
Today’s focus on STEM projects seems irrevocably linked to makerspaces. Educators have seen students thrive when they experiment with tools and technology to create various objects.
Safety and privacy of students and their data remains a key concern when teachers bring Alexa, Google Home and other voice-activated devices into the classrooms. Teachers also have to consider […]
Experts and educators offer tips on how to use Alexa, Google Home and other voice-activated devices in the classroom. These suggestions cover instructional uses and security.
As voice-activated devices transition from homes to classrooms, dozens of teachers now lead spelling practice, present history lessons and interact with their students in new ways.
The “Cyber-Security in Today’s K-12 Environment” report from the Council of the Great City Schools outlines six areas of security. Districts should develop a strategy for each one. LINK TO […]
District CIOs recommend following the Cybersecurity Framework created by the National Institute of Standards and Technology, or NIST. The model recommends five functions to address cybersecurity threats. Identify: Understand your […]
Find out more about certifications programs for campus tech leaders, their team and district educators: Canyons School District: https://etc.canyonsdistrict.org/etc/index.cfm CoSN Certified Educational Technology Leader (CETL): https://cosn.org/certification Link to main story: Certification […]
Books represent just a part of the early literacy equation. Districts and community organizations now provide transportation, meals, summer lessons and family activities to prepare children for kindergarten reading. “The […]
Environmental science teacher Jamie Esler takes his Idaho high school students outdoors for hands-on learning about climate science and climate change. They take core samples from trees, measure declining snowpack […]
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