Technical Writing: Simple But Effective Text/Graphics Integration
T. R. Girill Society for Technical Communication/Lawrence Livermore National Lab.trgirill@acm.orgTechnical Writing: Simple But Effective Text/Graphics IntegrationRecent empirical studies show that...
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Learning With Robots: Content Mastery and Social Skills
Sam PattersonClassroom TechnologyWhen introducing younger students to robots, the high-engagement nature of these tools can add a social-emotional layer to the more obvious learning goals.
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Ten Websites for Science Teachers
Eric BrunsellTeacher DevelopmentBlogger Eric Brunsell takes us on a tour of his favorite online resources for science teachers.
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The Science of Fear
Ainissa RamirezBrain-Based LearningThe amygdala is your brain's 911 operator, triggering a hardwired reaction to danger. Fear is fun to learn about, but fear itself can hinder learning!
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Learning STEM Through Agriculture on a Nebraska Farm
Video & TranscriptLearning STEM Through Agriculture on a Nebraska FarmElisabeth: I feel like I basically live in a science laboratory, whether it is the crops that are grown in the field, the...
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STEM and Writing: A Super Combination
Heather Wolpert-GawronSTEMRead how a quantum physicist, who was a guest speaker in a language arts classroom, inspired the imagination and writing of the middle school students.
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Design Tips for Science Learning Spaces
Ben JohnsonLearning EnvironmentsThe design of science facilities at a school can either enhance or impede effective instruction. Check out these important tips and guidelines for designing science...
View ArticleAugmented Reality in the Classroom
I don't often do the 'ooh look at this app' speech anymore, mainly because I think that our use of technology in the classroom is evolving and changing into more the way that we use technology than...
View ArticleGuest speakers for science demos
I'm a neuroscience researcher working at UCLA and I would like to start doing science demonstrations (primarily biology) in schools. Things like looking at slides with microscopes, growing bacterial...
View ArticleTechnical Writing: Robo-writing
T. R. Girill Society for Technical Communication/Lawrence Livermore National Lab.trgirill@acm.orgTechnical Writing: Robo-writingDuring the first half of 2014 several technology news blogs (Slate,...
View ArticleTo STEM and Beyond: How Do We Help Our Students Get Hired?
As a middle school student, I never really enjoyed science. While the content and concepts were understandable, my science classes were boring. We didn't DO science. We read about science, talked...
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Should You Flip Your Classroom?
Ramsey MusallamTechnology IntegrationThere is a lot of buzz around the flipped-classroom model. Blogger and AP Chemistry Ramsay Musallam covers the pros and cons and offers a framework to help you...
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Why Curiosity Enhances Learning
Marianne StengerBrain-Based LearningA neurological study has shown that curiosity makes our brains more receptive for learning, and that as we learn, we enjoy the sensation of learning.
View ArticlePlaying with Protons: How CERN Inspires Primary School Students
Over the last year, I've been involved in the design and implementation of an education project aimed at introducing physics, particle physics and CERN to K-6 students. The project, entitled "Playing...
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PBL Science Empowered by Discussion Forums
Dr. Fatima E. Terrazas-ArellanesProject-Based LearningEditor's Note: Emily Walden and Carolyn Knox, research associates at the Center for Advanced Technology in Education at the University of Oregon,...
View ArticleTechnical Writing: Helping Students Give Examples
T. R. Girill Society for Technical Communication/Lawrence Livermore National Lab. trgirill@acm.orgTechnical Writing: Helping Students Give ExamplesA search of the Common Core State Standards (for ELA)...
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The High Cost of Neuromyths in Education
Judy Willis MDBrain-Based LearningInstead of believing in the right/left brain, learning styles, and that we use only ten percent of our brains, we should focus on neuroscience research.
View ArticleHow Students Learn - Engagement
I see a lot of young people asking the same questions, one of the most popular in a science 6-8 classroom is, why do we need to learn this? As a science educator I think one of the challenges for...
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