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6 Surprising STEM Stats and Why They Matter to You – Ozobot It’s definitely a term you’ve heard before with some importance attached to it. But what is STEM exactly and why should it matter to you? Well, I’m glad you asked… First, let’s talk basics: STEM stands for Science, Technology Engineering and Math There are many highly technical, overly involved ways to explain STEM; but basically, it is a core teaching curriculum based on the four disciplines that make up the acronym. But, why STEM? Introduction: Evolution 101 : You are about to play NOVA’s Evolution Lab—a game that will help you to understand the ways scientists piece together the tree of life. But before you begin, watch the "Evolution 101" video and answer questions 1–5 below. 1-4. Click the button below to answer questions 1-4.

25 Years of Ed Tech - Athabasca University Press Listen to the audio version and accompanying podcast at 25years.opened.ca. In this lively and approachable volume based on his popular blog series, Martin Weller demonstrates a rich history of innovation and effective implementation of ed tech across higher education. From Bulletin Board Systems to blockchain, Weller follows the trajectory of education by focusing each chapter on a technology, theory, or concept that has influenced each year since 1994. edsurge The “teach kids to code” movement has many thinking that computer science is just coding. Often the two are conflated since coding is definitely the most visible component of computer science. It is the magic that turns ideas into products; it provides the motivation to learn computer science. Kids want to learn so they can make cool stuff that is meaningful to them. However computer science goes beyond just coding.

Biology GCSE and IGCSE Question Bank, questions for self-assessment or teaching, by D G Mackean Questions. Most of the questions are for self-assessment. The information can be found in the pages of GCSE Biology and IGCSE Biology. Sections 1-5 correspond to the sections in GCSE Biology and IGCSE Biology. Examples and Downloads H5P makes it easy to create interactive content by providing a range of content types for various needs. Preview and explore these content types below. You can create interactive content by adding the H5P plugin to your WordPress, Moodle or Drupal site, or integrate it via LTI with Canvas, Brightspace, Blackboard and many other VLEs that supports LTI integration. Check out the author guide to get started.

Creative Computing 7 units44 activitiesremixing encouraged download the Scratch 3.0 version of the guide> help learnerscreate new worldswith computing download the Scratch 3.0 version of the guide an introductorycomputing curriculumusing Scratch Adobe Creative Cloud Plans, Pricing, and Membership Creative Cloud Plans & Pricing Buying for a team? Easy-to-use license management. Dedicated 24/7 technical support. See all business plans Computational Thinking In our conversations with Scratchers, we heard young designers describe evolving understandings of themselves, their relationships to others, and the technological world around them. This was a surprising and fascinating dimension of participation with Scratch — a dimension not captured by our framing of concepts and practices. As the final step in articulating our computational thinking framework, we added the dimension of perspectives to describe the shifts in perspective that we observed in young people working with Scratch, which included three elements: expressing: realizing that computation is a medium of creation, "I can create." connecting: recognizing the power of creating with and for others, "I can do different things when I have access to others." questioning: feeling empowered to ask questions about the world, "I can (use computation to) ask questions to make sense of (computational things in) the world."

The Ultimate list of Free Stock Photos Sites for eLearning The days you had to spend time searching the web, and come up with online training repositories of free stock photos are long gone. The rapid changes regarding digital photography saw the spawning of many sites that host large collections of photos that you can use for free. The following list consists of the 30 most prestigious and qualitative sites where you can find a vast variety of free stock photos to choose from. If you have already used any of them, or if you know other great free stock photos sites, it would be great to share your experience on the comments section. 1. 4 Free Photos What’s the Difference Between Coding and Computational Thinking? In my last EdSurge article, “Computer Science Goes Beyond Coding,” I wrote about the difference between coding and computer science, to help us understand what we mean by phrases like “Teach kids to code” and “Computer science for all.” In that article and in many other articles, there is another term that appears often: “Computational thinking.” Well, what is Computational Thinking (CT), and how does it differ from Coding and Computer Science—especially when it comes to classroom practice and instruction? What is Computational Thinking (CT)? My short definition: CT is a strategy that uses many of the powerful ideas in computer science to solve problems. Let’s get into a simple, but longer definition.

Camtasia: Screen Recorder & Video Editor (Free Trial) FAQFrequently Asked Questions You can import the following file formats into Camtasia for editing: MP4 (AVC/h.264 codecs required, 30 frames per second or less) MTS and M2TS files (version 8.4 and later). Will.i.am Wants Mandatory Computer Science Classes in Schools To music artist Will.i.am, technology can change the world. On Tuesday, Will.i.am, the former Black Eyed Peas singer whose legal name is William Adams, dropped by the Apple Store in San Francisco’s Union Square for a screening of the music video for a new version of the group’s 2003 hit Where Is the Love? He was joined by Apple retail chief Angela Ahrendts, and discussed why the proceeds from the song would go toward education programs and initiatives through Adams’ i.am.angel foundation.

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