Miriam
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The student-centered and future-focused Montour School District in Pennsylvania successfully integrated AI into its curriculum, becoming the first public school district in the United States to do so. This initiative began in 2018, driven by partnerships with Carnegie Mellon University, AI4All, and other organizations. The goal for the program was to make an all-inclusive AI program for all middle…
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I have long been an advocate of engaging students in real-life learning because it directs them towards a goal they can pursue in life and allows them to confidently step into the role they will assume. The Reality In School Today The current U.S. education system, organized into subject silos, often fails to connect concepts…
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Planning the project involves students thinking about and working out how their investigation will take place. Designing relates to the structure of the project and answers the question “What do I need to solve my problem?” and “How do I obtain the data to solve it?” Many students find planning and designing difficult because these tasks require students…
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Artificial intelligence is becoming a focal point in K-12 education. If you, like me, are interested in the practical implementation of AI in the classroom, these following examples can help you widen your perspective. Progress in K-12 AI education is being driven by local school districts and state departments of education, with input from non-profits…
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The goal of education is to prepare children for future careers and to become productive members of society. However, the current U.S. education system, organized into subject silos, often fails to connect concepts across different areas of study, unlike in the real world where information is blended. Most Of What We Do In Life Is…
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Rubrics describe performance (good performance and bad performance). They often take the form of a scale or set of scales used to assess a complex performance but also used to improve performance by the student. There is no single right way to go about developing a rubric, the following set of rules will help provide…
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Life Sciences UTC and The Studio School in Liverpool offer unique educational experiences for Year 9 and Year 11 students interested in science, technology, engineering, healthcare, digital media, or creative industries. Located in the Baltic Triangle area, these schools provide state-of-the-art facilities and university-standard labs, preparing students for future careers. Life Sciences UTC, established in…
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Meagan Tauber,a veteran homeschool mom who founded the Hub of Curiosity online co-op and runs homeschool groups locally and globally, believes that the goal of education is to prepare children for future careers and to become productive members of society. However, the current U.S. education system, organized into subject silos, often fails to connect concepts…
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The Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) announced its adoption of 100 Atal Tinkering Labs (ATLs) to promote STEM and space education. This initiative, in collaboration with Atal Innovation Mission (AIM) and NITI Aayog, aims to foster innovation and experiential learning among school students, aligning with the vision of an ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat’ (self-reliant India). NITI Aayog…
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Yang Yang, a Spring Bud girl from Youyang Tujia and Miao Autonomous County in Chongqing, took her first flight to Shenzhen for a sci-tech literacy camp. This camp, part of the Sci-tech Literacy for Girls program launched by the China Children and Teenagers’ Fund (CCTF) in 2021, aims to help girls embrace and utilize technologies…
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The potential for AI to transform education by enhancing learning experiences, providing personalized instruction, and optimizing administrative tasks is immense, but the implementation challenges are worth looking at and learning from. Here are a list of challenges that have been encountered in AI implementation: Personalized Learning Personalized learning implementation is fraught with challenges. One obstacle…
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AI can transform underachievers into high achievers. Many students struggle to reach their full potential and need effective tools to succeed. Personalizes Learning AI adapts to each student’s unique learning style. For example, AI-driven platforms can adjust the difficulty of math problems based on the student’s performance, ensuring they stay challenged but not overwhelmed. Personalized…