Educational articles

Happy or Sad? Use Artificial Intelligence to Classify Faces

Abstract Do you think artificial intelligence (AI) is too complex to use? Think again! In this project, you will use AI to teach a web-based tool to classify happy and sad faces, or other objects, poses, or sounds. This experiment requires no coding skills; instead, you will need curiosity, creativity, and a critical eye. Why …

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Twirls, Whirls, Spins, & Turns: The Science & Reflexes of Dizziness

The body’s key balancing and equilibrium center lies within the ear and is known as the vestibular system. It is a collection of inner ear structures close to—but independent from—those that amplify and transmit sounds to the brain. Rather than sound, the inner ear’s vestibular system conveys information about motion and position. This system tells us, …

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BALANCED MATH APPROACH

What is a Balanced Math Program? The balanced math program aims to improve student attitudes toward math while they develop procedural fluency, conceptual understanding and problem-solving. Some components of the program which support higher-level thinking, problem solving and communication include: Activities and Resources Create independent activities to be used during guided mathematics time Independent mathematics …

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GAME BASED LEARNING

Game-Based Learning involves learning situations where children play or design games – whether digital, physical, or table-top games – in which they solve problems and gradually develop new knowledge and skills. Games have been found to improve students’ motivation and cognitive development, such as memory and reasoning. KEY FEATURES OF GAME BASES LEARNING Students working …

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11 REASONS TO TEACH CODING IN SCHOOLS

Coding in school is getting a lot of interests around the world with studies indicating it is both socially and educationally critical to learn to code since kindergarten. Increase academic motivation Acquisition of math skills Ability to problem solve Development of autonomy Team work, collaboration Development of critical thinking Improved self esteem and sense of …

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