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Many teachers still hope to recapture normal instructional experiences and many of them have also taken on added responsibilities because of all new vacancies. And, though, in some districts, teachers have some official SEL guidelines to use, there aren’t concrete procedures in play in many others. So, if they choose to commit to SEL, they may be doing it on
We know that today’s students have grown up using technology and that many of them spend countless hours playing games or streaming video content on a device. Some say this stunts development while others say the stimulation is beneficial. While there is truth to each of these, it’s the educational tools and challenges that are most valuable for children.
Blended learning is an effective instructional strategy for teachers and students. Even more so since the onset of remote and hybrid learning, blended models have been both necessary and effective. Though it’s not as common as it used to be, it still happens in many schools and it’s highly effective for students who learn differently.
From the Bee-Bot and Blue-Bot robots for early education coding to the incredibly effective and immersive RobotLAB VR Expeditions 2.0 kits, some of the newest STEM products on our store pack a big punch in the classroom. Head inside to learn more about these five new additions and how they can help enhance hands-on instruction.
Inventiveness, if you ask us, is something that goes hand in hand with problem solving and creativity but, despite its incorporation enabling educators to challenge students creatively, it’s oftentimes overlooked. Luckily, inventiveness is key to STEM education and one of the key soft skills students can work on as soon as they enter the classroom.
Diversity efforts should be created and spread with intent in order to elevate the thoughts, talents, experiences, and opinions of all. As we try to overcome a lack of diversity in the STEM community, we’re continuing to promote its importance across industries, help others discover new points of view, and educate ourselves on causes and possible solutions.
A multi-tiered system of support is an instructional framework with three different tiers. Students receive instruction and support on a much more general scale in the first tier and then it increases in personalization as needed. Simultaneously, educators use the data and assessments to make informed decisions about what each student needs at each phase.
Whether it’s classroom teachers or challenges students themselves are facing, it’s a different environment when it comes to STEM instruction. Since the value of of these classes lies in their hands-on nature, it’s been quite a physical and mental adjustment trying to provide students with the experiences they need.
All indications are that coding will continue to be an absolutely essential skill for today’s students to master. It’s not the only one, however, as we know that soft skills are still very important but, based on the current and future economy, there’s no indication that students who spend time bolstering coding skills will be learning something that’s outdated.
Project-based learning, as you may know, is a highly effective approach to instruction that’s often tied to increased community involvement and active collaboration among students. So, we’re exploring what helps educators get PBL right, tips for implementing successful projects, and leveraging EdTech tools for the best results.
