Being authentic is the best way to connect and learn with the students, and...
This week, Microsoft and the British Council are recognizing three outstanding Young Education Leaders from around the world who have contributed significantly to the development of globally aware,...
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It’s hard to think of an industry, a work place, or a skill where computers aren’t either a necessity or at least prevalent. Whether it’s music, art, communication, technology, medicine – you name it –...
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Whenever possible, we like to share the views of students here at Daily Edventures — stand-outs like Nikhil Goyal and Emily-Ann Rigal come to mind. Their opinions often surprise us, and their...
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We heard from math professor Diane Evans last June, when the educator (named one of America’s 300 best professors) reinforced the importance of STEM education and shared her approach to connecting with...
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As a faculty member and science educator for the Middle and Secondary Education Programs at James Madison University, David Slykhuis is a passionate advocate for STEM education. And he is very honest...
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Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics. We talk a lot about the importance of STEM education here at Daily Edventures. As this infographic from the Smithsonian Science Education Center points...
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One of the many questions we ask our heroes here at Daily Edventures is, “who inspires you?” And one name that we see frequently is Sir Ken Robinson – and for good reason. Not only is Robinson a funny,...
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As today’s college students prepare for careers in a shifting economy, more of them are exploring computer science. And that’s a very good thing, according to computer science educator Adam Cannon. I...
View Article“Ultimately, I want kids to pursue life goals based on passions they...
When we first spoke with Microsoft Innovative Educator Expert Brian Aspinall last year, he shared his passion for helping his students solve problems systematically, all with the help of computer...
View Article“The biggest challenge facing education is teaching for a future that is...
Ben Eilenberg may have come from a teaching family (his father was a lecturer, his mother a speech pathologist, and his sisters are secondary teachers), but he wasn’t prepared for what he experienced...
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