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Artificial Intelligence | Students & Educators

Michela GuerraApril 24, 2018 0

Hackathon: It takes heart and brains to be data driven

What if a famous soccer team asks you to predict how many tickets for their next match will be sold to women? Seventy students from Bicocca University of Milan tried to answer this question a couple of weeks ago. They were divided into 19 groups during a hackathon that SAS

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Students & Educators

Terry HardisonApril 6, 2018 0

Why in the World Do We Need Poetry?

Every April we celebrate National Poetry Month, a time when verse-loving educators, media specialists, booksellers, and publishers introduce novel ways to promote poetry. Teachers plan special units on the Romantics, poetry lovers attend readings and symposiums, and we all expect to see releases of new and old titles. It’s a

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Advanced Analytics | Analytics | Artificial Intelligence | Data Visualization | Learn SAS | Machine Learning | Students & Educators

Markus GrauMarch 21, 2018 0

Business Analytics: Real-World Use Cases für Universitäten und Hochschulen

In meiner Funktion als Academic Program Manager unterstütze ich Hochschulen in den Themengebieten künstliche Intelligenz (KI), Data Science und Business Analytics. Einer der am häufigsten geäußerten Wünsche ist, dass seitens SAS, Use-Cases zur Verfügung gestellt werden. Keine theoretischen Gebilde, sondern echte, reale Daten von Firmen mit einem handfesten Business-Problem, das

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Students & Educators

Ralph MooreMarch 19, 2018 0

How free edtech can help connect distant families

A few years back my daughter and her husband announced that a great job would be taking them from the North Carolina of their birth to upstate New York. Now, if you know anything about the demographics of North Carolina over the past decade or more, you will identify this

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Learn SAS | Students & Educators | Work & Life at SAS

Pi-Day supports Data Science education

Dr. Jürgen KaselowskyMarch 14, 2018 0

π-day - maths is something to celebrate!

If you are asked to give an example of using mathematics in everyday life, most people will immediately think of dividing the bill in a restaurant, or possibly calculating percentages. For most of us, this kind of maths will not be a problem, but somehow the whole idea of maths

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Learn SAS | Students & Educators | Work & Life at SAS

Dr. Jürgen KaselowskyMarch 14, 2018 0

Pi-Tag – es lebe die Mathematik!

Mathematik im Alltag, da denkt jeder sofort an die Rechnung im Restaurant, die man mal schnell per Kopfrechnen aufteilen will. Oder an Dreisatz, Prozentualrechnung, jaja … Für viele Leute kein Problem, aber irgendwie negativ besetzt. Das muss sich ändern! O. k., da wird nun kein gesetzlicher Feiertag rausspringen (wobei DAS jeden

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Analytics | Learn SAS | Students & Educators

data science shaping influencers

Dr. Jürgen KaselowskyMarch 8, 2018 0

New careers: Influencers and how data science shapes them

A recent documentary on TV amused me. It asked teens what they want to do professionally. The answers included YouTube star, DJ and – over and over again – “influencer.” Quite apart from the fact that all these are relatively new jobs, they also have something else in common: There

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Students & Educators

Molly FarrowMarch 7, 2018 0

Top Six Reasons to Explore! Primary Sources

Did you know Explore! Primary Sources has over 250 original text and audio resources? Presented in an online lesson format with historical context and comprehension questions, these primary sources encourage active reading and analysis. The collection, provided for free along with all of the resources from Curriculum Pathways, stretches across four centuries.

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Students & Educators

Lucy KosturkoFebruary 26, 2018 0

2018 Summer Teacher Institute

APPLICATION DEADLINE EXTENDED! Due: April 9th, 2018, at 11:59 pm EST. We at Curriculum Pathways are excited to announce the third Teacher Institute (June 18-August 10)! The application is open and ready for your submission. The deadline for applications is March 30th, 2018, at 11:59 pm EST April 9th, 2018, at 11:59 pm EST. We always say

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Students & Educators

Tim McBrideFebruary 26, 2018 0

Teacher Institute Q & A: Garrett Pederson

How has the experience at the institute changed your teaching? I now realize the importance of students exploring concepts on their own so that they develop their own understanding. Teaching is not merely transferring knowledge to my students, but giving them prompts and tools to help them reach their

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Students & Educators

Tim McBrideFebruary 22, 2018 0

Summer Teacher Q & A; Ashley Snider

How has the experience at the institute changed your teaching? I used to be reluctant to rely on—or take risks with—technology. I now operate a paperless classroom and am constantly seeking new ways to engage my students with real-world-relevant skills and technology. What new skills did you acquire at

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Students & Educators

Tim McBrideFebruary 22, 2018 0

Summer Teacher Q & A: Laura Croyle

Laura Croyle has taught elementary school for six years and was a member of the 2017 Curriculum Pathways Teacher Institute. She earned her bachelor's degree and a Master of Arts in Teaching & Curriculum from Michigan State University. She has a passion for literacy and incorporating digital learning practices into

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Students & Educators

Tim McBrideFebruary 22, 2018 0

Summer Teacher Q & A: Jessica Peacock

What new skills did you acquire at the institute? It exposed me to resources that help students build both content knowledge and computer-literacy skills. My classroom is a 21st century space in which students are always learning and preparing for the future. Having spent time with the math curriculum this

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Students & Educators

Lucy KosturkoFebruary 22, 2018 0

What makes a good Teacher Institute application? 4 tips from the experts.

The application for our 2018 Summer Teacher Institute is now open! The application consists of two sections: a series of written responses and a 3-minute video submission. Want to make your application stand out? Here are four tips from our Institute alumni. 1. Do your homework. Prior to starting your

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Students & Educators

Tim McBrideFebruary 19, 2018 0

Teacher Institute Q & A: Shannon Russell Hardy

How has the experience at the institute changed your teaching? The teacher institute changed my mindset. It was a phenomenal opportunity for me to collaborate deeply with adults, ask questions, research possibilities, and push forward as I learned about new technologies to enhance student learning. What new skills did you

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Students & Educators

Ralph MooreFebruary 16, 2018 0

Jump Start Your iPad 1:1 with 3 Free Apps

That exciting #edtech day is finally here! The new iPads are unboxed, charged, and configured. The only question left is where to begin? Of course the best answer involves ongoing professional development and a good school-wide education technology plan. And that's no secret. Well-planned and resourced professional development is the

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Students & Educators

Tim McBrideFebruary 15, 2018 0

Teacher Institute Q & A: Alexandra Boyd

How has the experience at the institute changed your teaching? I’m much more aware of online resources to help my students learn. And I look for ways to incorporate Curriculum Pathways into my teaching to benefit all learners. What new skills did you acquire at the institute? I find myself

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Students & Educators

Tim McBrideFebruary 14, 2018 0

Teacher Institute Q & A: Sean Russell

How has the experience at the institute changed your teaching? The institute equipped me with awesome educational technology tools that my students benefit from and enjoy. The team at Curriculum Pathways also consistently modeled an inclusive, welcoming meeting style that I now use with my students and staff. What new

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Students & Educators

Tim McBrideFebruary 13, 2018 0

Teacher Institute Q&A: Amy Wilkinson

What new skills did you acquire at the institute? The experience opened-up my mind to programming and the complex processes materials must go through before they appear in Curriculum Pathways. How did your experience at the institute match your expectations? I wasn’t sure what to expect! I knew I

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Students & Educators

Tim McBrideFebruary 13, 2018 0

Teacher Institute Q&A: David Balmer

How has the experience at the institute changed your teaching? It helped me see the whole picture of education technology. Having used Curriculum Pathways for over ten years, I knew a lot about the benefits it offered. But being part of the institute helped me to see what goes into

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Analytics | Learn SAS | Students & Educators

Dr. Jürgen KaselowskyFebruary 13, 2018 0

Augen auf bei der Berufswahl: der Influencer und Zukunftskompetenzen

Kürzlich habe ich mich sehr amüsiert über eine Reportage im Fernsehen: Man fragte Jugendliche, was sie mal beruflich machen wollen, und die Antworten waren „YouTube-Star“, „DJ“ und immer wieder auch „Influencer“. Letzteres ruft gerade bei der Ü30-Generation Verwunderung hervor, da man irgendwie an Grippe denkt – die Aussprache ist gleich,

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Analytics | Learn SAS | Students & Educators

Mike BlanchardFebruary 8, 2018 0

Talentsuche - Datenanalysespezialisten bitte vortreten!

In fast jedem Vortrag zum Thema Analytics geht es irgendwann auch um Talentsuche und den vielbeschworenen Fachkräftemangel. Diskutiert wurden eben diese Herausforderungen auch beim CI Connection Circle von SAS in Nizza. Welche Maßnahmen Unternehmen ergreifen sollten, um begabte Datenspezialisten anzuziehen und nachhaltig an sich zu binden, war bereits in diesem

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Students & Educators

Lucy KosturkoFebruary 7, 2018 0

Share the Love of Reading with Read Aloud

We've updated Read Aloud, and there's a lot to be excited about. In particular, check out these new features: Sharing Read Aloud recreates the storytime experience even when we're apart. Do your grandchildren live across the country? Kids, is your parent deployed? Teachers, do you want voice recordings of your

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Students & Educators

Lucy KosturkoFebruary 6, 2018 0

Medal with these Engaging Sports-themed Lessons

Tap into student interest in athletic competitions with these sports themed lessons. Creating and Annotating Maps Our Interactive Atlas (also available in Spanish) is a great tool for project-based learning. Using our map and annotation tools, students demonstrate mastery of content while engaging their research and writing skills. Consider the following sports related activities:

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Students & Educators

Student Portfolio

Jen SabourinJanuary 24, 2018 0

FAQ: How are schoolwide student accounts changing?

We strive to make Curriculum Pathways an effective resource that works within modern educational settings. In recent years that has meant a move toward individual student accounts with personalized content. Students can also access Curriculum Pathways through district-wide consent programs or single sign-on partners. Moving forward, and to best support

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Students & Educators

Lucy KosturkoJanuary 23, 2018 0

What's New for February 2018

Hello 2018! We're off to a busy start -- working on exciting new features and tools, including the following updates: Data Analysis and Science Data Depot, our repository of clean, ready-to-use data sets, is a user favorite. Did you know that several datasets include lessons as well? Analyzing Commercial Fishing Catches takes

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SAS Events | Students & Educators

Paula HendersonJanuary 12, 2018 0

Former US Chief Technology Officer encourages STEM diversity

Former U.S. Chief Technology officer Megan Smith stressed the importance of continued investments in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) in her keynote address at SAS Analytics Experience, sharing a quote from George Washington. In his first address to Congress, in 1790, Washington said, “There is nothing which can better

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Education | Government

Analytics | Students & Educators

Jennifer BellJanuary 12, 2018 0

Igniting passion for education data

Without a doubt, working with teachers and educational leaders to understand education data is what I love most about my job. I have enjoyed engaging with these dedicated public servants and learned so much from our collaborations. One of the highlights of my role is planning conferences for EVAAS users,

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Education | Government

Analytics | Students & Educators

Gute Vorsätze für 2018

Dr. Jürgen KaselowskyJanuary 9, 2018 0

10 gute Vorsätze für 2018 – the same procedure as last year?

Im Jahr 1963 wurde zu Silvester erstmals der Sketch „Dinner for One“ mit dem britischen Komiker Freddie Frinton im deutschen Fernsehen ausgestrahlt. Im Laufe der Jahre wurde diese Sendung zur lieb gewonnenen Tradition und erlebt immer wieder Phasen, in denen sie zum Kult avanciert. Die zentrale Frage lautet ja bekanntermaßen:

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Students & Educators

Laura CroyleDecember 22, 2017 0

Science: Not Just for the Classroom

When you hear the word science, what image comes to mind? Perhaps you picture a laboratory stocked with bubbling concoctions in beakers, a person in a white coat carefully (or maybe furiously) mixing solutions. If you imagine a scene like this, then the prospect of conducting science experiments at home

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