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Big Deal Book, April 3rd, 2023

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VSTE partners with Big Deal Media to bring you carefully curated resources designed for K-12 educators. Grants, competitions, web-based and mobile resources and more. We select our favorites from each newsletter but be sure to scroll down and view the whole newsletter. And, since not all the Big Deal Book resources are time sensitive, we provide an archive for you to browse.

This newsletter will help you with AI Chat with Historical Figures, Virtual Reality Lab Practice & More...

 

Innovative Strategies and Tools to Elevate Math Instruction

YouCubed is a platform for teachers and parents to find information on how to approach mathematics from a different angle. The focus of the program is on growth mindset in the math classroom and task-based teaching to engage and inspire students.

 

Immersive Virtual Reality Chemistry Lab

Students grab their safety goggles and set out on a chemical-burning, liquid-stirring, camera-whirring competition in HoloLAB Champions, a free virtual reality lab practice game show.

 

GPT-4 Learning Tool for One-on-One Tutoring

Khan Academy is exploring how artificial intelligence (AI) can transform education. By leveraging artificial intelligence, Khan Academy’s new AI-powered guide, Khanmigo, brings the benefits of one-on-one tutoring—deep understanding, confidence, clarity, and empowerment—to all students.

 

In-depth AI Conversations with Influential Figures in History

With Hello History, students can immerse themselves in the minds of some of the most influential historical figures and gain new insights and perspectives on life, history, and the world with the help of artificial intelligence (AI) chat.

 

 

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Big Deal Book, March 15th, 2023

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VSTE partners with Big Deal Media to bring you carefully curated resources designed for K-12 educators. Grants, competitions, web-based and mobile resources and more. We select our favorites from each newsletter but be sure to scroll down and view the whole newsletter. And, since not all the Big Deal Book resources are time sensitive, we provide an archive for you to browse.

This newsletter will help you with Movement & Learning, Mathematical Thinking, Hydroponic Gardening & More...

 

Challenge to Apply the Power of STEM to Real-World Solutions

Discovery Education and 3M invite students in grades 5–8 to participate in the Young Scientist Challenge. Entrants must create a one- to two-minute video describing a new, innovative solution that solves an everyday problem.

 

eBook on Using AI Tools to Teach Critical Media Literacy

Educators and researchers at University of Massachusetts Amherst have released a free, open-access, online ebook to help use AI tools, such a ChatGPT, to teach and learn critical analysis.

 

Virtual STEM Programs Teaching Skills the Future Will Demand

The Tech Interactive is a highly regarded science and technology center in San Jose, California. The museum offers more than two dozen lesson plans and related challenges that look at engineering through the lens of diverse subjects, from data science to English language arts to systems design.

 

Online Lessons Using Movement to Foster SEL

Walkabouts are web-based lessons for preK–grade 2 students that integrate movement with language arts, math, and reading content. The Walkabouts platform also includes Walksheets, worksheets with a movement component, for preK–grade 5 students.

 

 

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Big Deal Book, March 1st, 2023

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VSTE partners with Big Deal Media to bring you carefully curated resources designed for K-12 educators. Grants, competitions, web-based and mobile resources and more. We select our favorites from each newsletter but be sure to scroll down and view the whole newsletter. And, since not all the Big Deal Book resources are time sensitive, we provide an archive for you to browse.

This newsletter will help you with Ice Cream and Pi, Unseen Women in Science, Books for Change & More...

 

Focus & Engage: How Edtech Can Boost Student Outcomes

With the widespread integration of interactive technologies and persistent noise pollution, students and teachers are in distracting and often uncomfortable environments to learn and teach. In a recent survey by Logitech and Education Week, 74% of teachers agreed that students’ level of physical comfort while using educational technology impacts their level of engagement in learning “some” or “a lot.” Research shows that when educators are equipped with the right tools, student engagement and learning outcomes can increase. Join Logitech, edWeb, and CoSN to learn practical and creative edtech strategies and actionable tips to overcome today’s classroom challenges.

 

Achievements of Unseen Women in Science and Technology

Scientific discovery has a long history; each new breakthrough has built on the work of countless individuals across years, decades, or even centuries. Many of the people who contributed to developments in science and technology were women.

 

Pi Day—From Polygons to Polynomials

How often does math get a holiday? Pi may be a famous irrational number, but there is nothing irrational about celebrating it with students. Every year mathematics teachers around the country celebrate Pi Day on March 14, since the date 3/14 resembles the first few digits of the number: 3.14.

 

Funding at Your Fingertips

GetEdFunding is a grant-finding resource sponsored by CDW•G that is dedicated to helping educators, schools, and other institutions identify the funding they need in budget-tight times. Explore the sample funding finds and experience the depth, breadth, and ease of use of GetEdFunding.

 

 

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Big Deal Book, February 1st, 2023

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VSTE partners with Big Deal Media to bring you carefully curated resources designed for K-12 educators. Grants, competitions, web-based and mobile resources and more. We select our favorites from each newsletter but be sure to scroll down and view the whole newsletter. And, since not all the Big Deal Book resources are time sensitive, we provide an archive for you to browse.

This newsletter will help you with Black History Month, Math Sightings, Virtual Fitness Challenge & More...

 

SPOTLIGHT! On Black History Month.

Black History Month is an annual celebration of achievements by African Americans and a time for recognizing their central role in US history. Since 1976 every US president has officially designated February as Black History Month.

Teachers are invited to put the power of these resources to work in their classrooms during Black History Month and throughout the year.

 

Virtual Learning Experience with African American Scientists

The Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC) and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) invite middle school and high school students to join A Space for Us All, a virtual educational experience examining and building on the legacy of achievement, connection, and knowledge of African Americans at NASA.

 

Robotics Platform That Uses Trash to Teach Coding

To students, crumpled plastic water bottles and milk cartons may seem like trash, but to brothers and entrepreneurs Rohit and Sidharth Srinivasan, these common everyday items represent an opportunity for equitable STEM education.

 

Walking, Cycling, Swimming … Virtual Fitness Challenge

Spice up your motivation for running, walking, or cycling (or any distance-based exercise) by taking on The Conqueror’s Mount Everest Virtual Challenge. The challenge takes you through a breathtaking 40-mile journey to the summit of Mount Everest—the highest peak in the world.

 

 

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Girls Who Code Summer Programs Announcement

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It is hard to believe that we have already entered the time of the year to start actively helping students find opportunities aligned with their passions for the summer. Girls Who Code are excited to continue hosting free summer programs, and VSTE wants to encourage Virginia students to apply!

Girls Who Code’s Summer Programs

  • StudentsAre 100% free, with need-based grants for tech access to those who qualify
  • Include beginner to intermediate-level curriculum featuring concepts in game design (brand new!), web design, cybersecurity, and data science (brand new!)
  • Are hosted by Corporate Partner Sponsors who lead virtual panel discussions and networking events with inspiring female entrepreneurs
  • High school girls and non-binary students can apply here!

Please share the information below with any eligible 9-12th graders to encourage them to apply?
Here is a link to our Summer Programs Student Flyer for easy sharing as well!

Girls Who Code’s Free Summer Programs
Apply now to Girls Who Code’s free summer programs, with options running June 16 - August 11! They've got two great opportunities, so you can choose the one that fits your needs:

Their 2-week Summer Immersion Program (SIP) hosts current 9th-11th graders in live virtual classrooms led by industry-leading companies like Metlife, Bank of America, and Accenture. Participants will learn how to get creative with game design. By the end of the program, attendees will learn the fundamentals of game design, UX, the iterative design process, and more, as they build out a suite of short games using the p5.js library for JavaScript. Participants can even apply for laptop and hotspot access and grants of up to $300 for financial support!

Their Self-Paced Program gives current 9th-12th graders the flexibility to learn to code through independent study and real-world projects. By the end of the program, you’ll earn beginner-level certificates of completion in HTML, CSS, or JavaScript for web development or intermediate-level certificates of completion in Python for Cybersecurity or Data Science.

Both programs introduce attendees to inspiring industry professionals and unlock lifelong college and career support. For more information on the virtual Summer Programs offered by Girls Who Code, check out our website or attend a webinar. Applications are due on March 24, 2023. Head to girlswhocode.com/summerapply and submit yours now!