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Tech-Based Teaching @edutecheditor.bsky.social · 18h

Read about how educators are creating space for joy in their classrooms, and what the research on joy suggests. (via @greatergoodedu.bsky.social) buff.ly/0wchKMj #EduSky

How to Bring More Joy Into Your Classroom

In the face of the burnout and disconnection that both students and teachers are experiencing, being able to laugh and smile is essential.

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Teacher2Teacher @teacher2teacher.bsky.social · 13d

In T Mrs. Cox's classroom, there are so many ways to tackle a challenge!

Here are a few of her favorites to offer learners:

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Photograph of a hand in front of a bright background. The hand is holding a sheet of paper offering next steps for students instead of the phrase "I don't know" (such as asking for more information or asking to repeat the question). Then, in the second half of the paper, there are "math sentence stems," which offer sentence stems like "I can visualize this problem by ______" and "This reminds me of _______".

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Tech-Based Teaching @edutecheditor.bsky.social · 2d

As Monarchs migrate, see how you can track these beautiful butterflies through code. 🦋

Accessing Monarch Biodiversity Data with Wolfram Language Functions

As monarch butterflies continue their fall migration, see how the Wolfram Language can help you become a citizen scientist!

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Tech-Based Teaching @edutecheditor.bsky.social · 3d

Moving into October, there are students who struggle with the midpoint of the semester or the changing of seasons. Could a pep talk help? (@mindshift-kqed.bsky.social)

Why a Good Pep Talk Doesn't Always Need to Include Advice | KQED

Need to say a few words of encouragement? The authors of the book Tiny Pep Talks explain how to deliver a message that motivates and inspires — whether it's for a loved one or for yourself.

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Dana Bui @theeddesigner.bsky.social · 26d

Finding the appropriate podcasts for your content can be a time-consuming task, and it’s possible you may not discover anything appropriate. Creating your own podcasts may require some technical skills, though not as many as you may think. wp.me/peKPOF-k || #EduSky #AcademicSky #EdTech

Create or curate? As with any non-academic source, the content of the podcasts themselves could be rigorous and balanced, or it could be baseless. In any case, both of these are effective for use in your course content, the former being used for understanding and the latter could be used to prompt discussion and critical thinking.

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Tech-Based Teaching @edutecheditor.bsky.social · 5d

Noticing that students were having trouble getting past the Intro to Proofs course, this school designed a corequisite course that allowed students to develop mathematical reasoning in a social, low-stakes environment. buff.ly/DSrfC73 #MathSky #iTeachMath

Low Stakes, High Rewards: How a Corequisite Course Improved Student Performance in Intro to Proofs – Mathematical Association of America

By Ekaterina Yurasovskaya

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Jennifer Gonzalez @cultofpedagogy.bsky.social · 17d

Project-based learning can be a powerful learning framework, but it often excludes students who need a different approach. On this week's podcast, John Spencer shares five changes we can make to help every student thrive in a project-based environment.
www.cultofpedagogy.com/accessible-p...

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Edutopia @edutopia.org · 10d

In math and science classes: “What if instead of asking who has the answer, we ask who has the method to solve it?”

#ITeachMath #MathSky #ITeachScience #EduSky

In math and science classes: “What if instead of asking who has the answer, we ask who has the method to solve it?” —Stephanie Toro, Assistant Professor

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Wolfram @wolframresearch.bsky.social · Aug 28

New semester, fresh start.
Take on calculus with tools that actually teach.
538 pages of insight, visuals and practice problems #WithWolfram
https://www.wolfram-media.com/products/introduction-to-calculus

#Wolfram #WolframLanguage #calculus #computation #programming

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Tech-Based Teaching @edutecheditor.bsky.social · 9d

“To him, though, there is no conflict between these pursuits. Together, they represent something of a philosophy for life.” Read about a scientist who pursues deep research and recreational science—and argues that both are necessary. (via @quantamagazine.bsky.social) buff.ly/f05dLJS #ScienceSky

How Paradoxical Questions and Simple Wonder Lead to Great Science | Quanta Magazine

Manu Prakash works on the world’s most urgent problems and seemingly frivolous questions at the same time. They add up to a philosophy he calls “recreational biology.”

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Tech-Based Teaching @edutecheditor.bsky.social · 9d

National Food Safety Education Month, held every September, is nearly over, but food safety is important year round. Check out how #WolfLang can help assess whether something is still safe to eat.

Should I Eat That? Food Safety with the Wolfram Language

Food safety is important! Explore what you should (and shouldn’t) eat using the Wolfram Language.

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Tech-Based Teaching @edutecheditor.bsky.social · 12d

New to coding? You can teach yourself to code in #WolfLang with these resources.

Your Personal Curriculum for Coding in Wolfram Language

Open up TikTok, and your feed may show videos of duck paintings, sandwiches and everything in between. Enter the personal curriculum.

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Tech-Based Teaching @edutecheditor.bsky.social · 17d

The Nation’s Report Card shows scores in math, science and reading have fallen since 2019. @mindshift-kqed.bsky.social explores the data, based on early 2024 testing.

A New Nation's Report Card Shows Drops in Science, Math and Reading Scores | KQED

It's the first Nation's Report Card since the Trump administration began making cuts to the U.S. Education Department. The scores reflect the state of student achievement in early 2024.

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Tech-Based Teaching @edutecheditor.bsky.social · 18d

From @raulpachecovega.bsky.social, learn how to find the contours of scholarly debate when doing research by mapping out what’s being debated by whom. buff.ly/qNALxGc #AcademicSky

How to map out debates in the scholarly literature

I remember a few years ago when I wrote a paper on debates around water

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Tech-Based Teaching @edutecheditor.bsky.social · 19d

Writing in math class? It’s a powerful way to access and transform mathematical thought. buff.ly/EFpvcq3 #MTBoS #iTeachMath

The Case for Writing in Math Classes

Students today often classify themselves as being either math and science enthusiasts or liberal arts and humanities aficionados.

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Tech-Based Teaching @edutecheditor.bsky.social · 20d

“To avoid unnecessary tech hiccups and disruptions during the school year, a little preparation can go a long way.” (via @edutopia.org)

8 Ways to Get Your Classroom Tech-Ready

From organizing your LMS to setting up a charging station, knocking these items off your to-do list can pave the way for a much smoother, tech-powered year.

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Tech-Based Teaching @edutecheditor.bsky.social · 21d

Learning about ancient dice is just one of many mathematical journeys you can take. buff.ly/JF6cD12 #MathSky #MTBoS

A 1970s Italian expedition to the Burnt City (Shahr-e Sukhteh), located in the southeastern part of Iran, explored a graveyard in the ancient city and found a set of four elongated dice and 27 tokens, crafted about 4,500 years ago. This four-value die evolved into the modern six-sided cubical die."

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Tech-Based Teaching @edutecheditor.bsky.social · 22d

Make no mistake, when students err, some corrections are better than others. (via @edweek.org)

Students Make Mistakes. Here Are Better Ways to Correct Them (Opinion)

Teachers need to take care in how they give feedback so they don't break trust with students.

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Tech-Based Teaching @edutecheditor.bsky.social · 23d

Retrieval practice can look like worksheets, quizzes or even just silent recall. Whatever shape it takes, it’s a solid strategy for strengthening knowledge. buff.ly/gyzn108 #AcademicSky

Don’t Reread, Retrieve: The Benefits of Retrieval Practice

It can be hard for a student to learn new information. But rather than rereading, they can use retrieval practice to retain what they…

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Tech-Based Teaching @edutecheditor.bsky.social · 25d

With schools in “some 31 states and District of Columbia” going phoneless, how are students and teachers feeling? (via @mindshift-kqed.bsky.social) buff.ly/WFEUTxJ #EduSky #EdTech

More Students Head Back to Class Without One Crucial Thing: Their Phones | KQED

This back to school season, more districts than ever have cell phone bans in place. Teachers and legislators alike say the restrictions help kids focus in class.

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Tech-Based Teaching @edutecheditor.bsky.social · 26d

Want to take your professional development to the next level? Whether you’re a teacher or admin, here are some links to resources on PD. buff.ly/7ay1LTV #EduSky

Link Roundup: Better Professional Development

Technology pivots every month. Research uncovers more effective learning strategies. How do you keep up?

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Tech-Based Teaching @edutecheditor.bsky.social · 27d

What makes for a good class discussion? Get students talking with tips from @chronicle.com. buff.ly/H2lVlFH #AcademicSky

How to Hold a Better Class Discussion

Good discussions involve taking risks, by the students and the professor. This comprehensive guide is filled with tips to help improve yours.

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Tech-Based Teaching @edutecheditor.bsky.social · 28d

Evaluate both your own thinking as well as others’ advice when keeping up with changes to educational theory. (via Learning and the Brain) buff.ly/VnuqAae #AcademicSky #EduSky

The Shelf-Life of Research: When Education Theories Evolve… – Education & Teacher Conferences

To most of us, research conclusions have an air of finality about them. If research shows that … say … prequestions help students learn, well then: case closed. Teachers MUST start class with…

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Tech-Based Teaching @edutecheditor.bsky.social · 29d

The Beautiful Language Wall, discussed in this @cultofpedagogy.com post, exemplifies exemplars and shows the value in highlighting student achievement. buff.ly/qf4KFwz #EduSky

The Power of Centering Student Exemplars

Sometimes the best instructional materials are sitting right in our classrooms. Learn four ways to use students' own work in your teaching.

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Tech-Based Teaching @edutecheditor.bsky.social · Sep 8

“What truly excited us, however, was the proportion of questions that went deeper.” On @learningscientists.bsky.social, read an analysis of how students interacted with AI to not only define, but examine ideas from introductory biology through a textbook chatbot. buff.ly/TWSDT3t #AcademicSky

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