Parents, students rate tech teaching for study A study indicates that just more than half of parents and students rank their schools as adequate or better in technology instruction. Younger parents and female students give less-favorable ratings in the survey conducted by the Center for the Digital Future. "It's a clear case of digital adopters teaching digital natives," said Greg Bovitz, a senior fellow at the center. "In the current classroom, the students have an innate advantage when it comes to technology." T.H.E. Journal (7/29) |  |
Use these daily warm-ups to build number sense. Go Figure! is a 99-minute PD video that takes you and your staff into three elementary classrooms to see how routines such as "Count Around the Circle" and "Ways to Make a Number" help students internalize and deepen their facility with numbers. Preview 3 video excerpts and download the free viewing guide! |
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 | Report: Iowa STEM education initiative pays off Iowa Gov. Terry Branstad and other political leaders recently joined educators to laud a state initiative that seeks to promote science, technology, engineering and math education. The three-year-old initiative has boosted student interest in STEM studies and careers, according to a report from the Governor's STEM Advisory Council. The Globe Gazette (Mason City, Iowa) (7/28) | Ky. STEAM program pairs teens with university researchers Students in the STEAM Academy in a Kentucky school district have been working this summer with University of Kentucky students and faculty to conduct labs and research projects. The academy -- which focuses on science, technology, engineering, the arts and math -- operates in year-round partnership with the university, offering students an opportunity to work on real-world projects and earn college credit. Lexington Herald-Leader (Ky.) (7/27) |  | To invent, you need a good imagination and a pile of junk." -- Thomas Edison, American inventor | | | | Math Education SmartBrief is an aggregation of published news and editorial content from diverse sources. The content of Math Education SmartBrief does not necessarily reflect the position or editorial viewpoint of any particular organization. | Please contact one of our specialists for advertising opportunities, editorial inquiries, job placements, or any other questions.
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