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New Study Shows Benefits of Visual Game-Based Math

Tom Vander Ark

Dec 9, 2014

WestEd study showed significant achievement gains from the use of visual game-based ST Math in 129 California elementary schools.

Personalized Learning

The Transition from Cursive to Coding

Adam Renfro

Dec 9, 2014

Programming pushes students to research, plan, outline, collaborate, test, troubleshoot, and retest. It’s brain intensive language study that requires syntax and style.

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Smart List: 30 STEM Networks & Maker Resources

Getting Smart Staff

Oct 31, 2014

The second annual "Smart List" awards continue with ten great state STEM networks, ten STEM networks and resources and ten maker resources.

Leadership

STEM Ideas From GeekGirlCon ’14

wkehl

Oct 22, 2014

Teacher Blogger Winifred Kehl reports back from Geek Girl Con '14, the annual celebration of women contributing to science and technology, with coding resources, scholarship information, and club opportunities.

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Watch | 11 Year Old Designs 3D Printed Solution with City X Project

tyler

Sep 27, 2014

As students across the country went back to school this month, many were greeted by a new game changing learning tool: The 3D printer.

Personalized Learning

The Importance of STEM Education for K-2 Learners

Guest Author

Aug 24, 2014

Science 4 Us shares why STEM education is important for even our youngest learners who already have the gift for exploration and experimentation.

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IX Reasons STEM Needs Title IX: Lessons From Center Court

Guest Author

Aug 23, 2014

By: Janine Ingram. It's time for girls in STEM to get a Title IV revolution. Here's 9 reasons why.

EdTech

EdTech 10: Next Gen School Supplies

Getting Smart Staff

Aug 15, 2014

It is back-to-school time and as we are reviewing the school supply list for our students next to pencils and pens, we may see some new next gen items. This week's EdTech 10 reviews some we'd like to see.

Personalized Learning

Make or Break, Why Middle School Math Counts

Megan

Jul 22, 2014

The middle school landscape is interesting no matter how you spin it, but combine students’ physical and emotional changes with new and difficult content, and unique challenges face educators and students alike. Middle school is a time of development, discovery and transition for students - but also an exciting and powerful time for math education.

Personalized Learning

Education Camps and Their Contribution to Skill Development in Children

Guest Author

Jul 20, 2014

By: Carole Thompson. Educational camps offer intensive training in focused STEM areas like software programming, bio-engineering, pure mathematics, engineering and more to help your kid leap ahead of competition without taking away the joy of vacation time. They focus

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From One-Size-Fits-All to Adaptive Learning	BeginningFrom One-Size-Fits-All to Adaptive Learning Beginning	PilotingFrom One-Size-Fits-All to Adaptive Learning Piloting	ImplementingFrom One-Size-Fits-All to Adaptive Learning Implementing
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From Subjects as Silos to Transdisciplinary, Real-World Learning	BeginningFrom Subjects as Silos to Transdisciplinary, Real-World Learning Beginning	PilotingFrom Subjects as Silos to Transdisciplinary, Real-World Learning Piloting	ImplementingFrom Subjects as Silos to Transdisciplinary, Real-World Learning Implementing
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