Middle school focuses on teaching 21st-century skills

Middle school focuses on teaching 21st-century skills | Survey: Students support technology in the classroom | Top-ranked high school focuses on college, careers Created for sittishon.whungsinsujarit.comtit@blogger.com |  Web Version     September 10, 2014 CONNECT WITH SMARTBRIEF        SIGN UP | FORWARD | ARCHIVE | ADVERTISE Teaching & Learning Sponsored By Middle school focuses on teaching 21st-century skills Students at a Connecticut middle school recently tested their design skills during an egg-drop contest. Students used cardboard, bubble wrap, tape and other materials in their designs. School officials said the project is one of many that students will participate in as the school focuses on teaching students 21st-century skills. The News-Times (Danbury, Conn.) (9/9) Share:  Survey: Students support technology in the classroom (Dražen Lovrić) Students are optimistic about the role mobile technology can play in their education, according to a recent study. Data show 81% of students surveyed believe such technology helps personalize learning. Nearly 90% said mobile technology makes learning fun. eSchool News (free registration) (9/9) Share:    How do you facilitate productive math discussions? Intentional Talk helps you direct discussions with a goal in mind, get students to participate in meaningful ways, and support their thinking with effective questioning and teacher "talk moves." Filled with examples and printable planning templates. Preview the entire book online! Curriculum Sponsored By Top-ranked high school focuses on college, careers A Virginia magnet school has been named the top high school in the country, based on student achievement and college-readiness indicators. The school, which routinely has been recognized among the best in the nation, focuses on college and career readiness with an emphasis on science, technology, engineering and math. Newsweek (9/8) Share:  Choose Rigor. Achieve Readiness. SpringBoard® Math. SpringBoard, the College Board's complete math curriculum for grades 6-12, focuses on reasoning and communication and builds procedural fluency. Vertically aligned grade 6 through Pre-Calculus, the program delivers coherence, rigor and high expectations so students achieve proficiency and understanding.   Standards Common core implementation gets boost from Google Apps Google Apps for Education offers features that can be helpful to educators implementing the Common Core State Standards, Eva Harvell, a technology-integration specialist, writes in this commentary. Harvell notes one example in which a math teacher used Google Drive to allow students to maintain interactive math journals. T.H.E. Journal (9/9) Share:  STEM Push for coding education collides with teacher shortage The push for schools in the U.S. and beyond to teach coding has prompted an increase in such programs. However, the change has resulted in a unique challenge: There are not enough trained educators to teach the subject. Some schools have responded by offering in-house training. American Public Media/Marketplace (9/5) Share:  Other News Ind. middle school launches 3D-printing class for girls Kokomo Tribune (Ind.) (tiered subscription model) (9/4) Share:  Roundtable discussion explores ways to boost STEM, STEAM education U.S. News & World Report (9/8) Share:  Policy & Legislation 67 urban districts collaborate on ELL common core framework The Council of the Great City Schools, made up of 67 urban school districts, has released a framework for teaching English-language learners under the Common Core State Standards. Some officials say the guidelines aim to address concerns that ELL standards sometimes are watered down, which is at odds with the demands and rigor of common core. Education Week (tiered subscription model) (9/10) Share:  SmartQuote Talent is God-given; be humble. Fame is man-given; be thankful. Conceit is self-given; be careful." -- John Wooden, American basketball coach Share:  Learn more -> SmartBrief Education on Twitter | Education SmartBlog | More on Educational Leadership | More on Post-Secondary Education 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. Subscriber Tools Please contact one of our specialists for advertising opportunities, editorial inquiries, job placements, or any other questions.   Editor:  Melissa Greenwood Contributing Editor:  Candace Chellew Advertising:  Caliann Mitoulis     SIGN UP   SHARE   ADVERTISE   SEND FEEDBACK Update Profile | Change e-mail address | Unsubscribe |  Archive | Web version (print friendly) Download the SmartBrief App  iTunes / Android   Mailing Address: SmartBrief, Inc.®, 555 11th ST NW, Suite 600, Washington, DC 20004 © 1999-2014 SmartBrief, Inc.® Privacy policy |  Legal Information