Cool Cat Teacher

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

All these resources are freely accessible from the Natural History Museum of Utah. Sign up for Research Quest Easy Access to Engaging Science Projects When you sign up for a free teacher account, you'll receive a special code that allows your students to dive into these investigations without needing their own accounts.

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ED Surge

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

The graduate-level econometrics course I teach is required and it’s designed to foster analytical and critical thinking skills in causal research methods. I wanted to experience what it feels like to use the tools my students have access to. My goal was twofold.

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Cool Cat Teacher

NOVEMBER 18, 2023

” We'll uncover practical, engaging strategies for integrating the four Cs — Critical Thinking, Creativity, Collaboration, and Communication — into your teaching. So, shall we start with critical thinking? Speaker 3 (Billy Krakower): Let's start with critical thinking. Thank you, Billy.

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ED Surge

MAY 5, 2023

And research shows that peer reviews build community among students and help them develop critical thinking and communication skills. She teaches students to be more inclusive by making their creations accessible to those who are differently abled. What creative skills are employers looking for?

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Accelerate Learning

MARCH 22, 2024

This approach doesn't just make their learning journey richer; it gives them the tools and critical thinking skills they'll need in the 21st century. Read this blog to: Understand why it’s critical to start engineering education early. Explore the benefits of engineering and how to put it into practice.

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ED Surge

MARCH 20, 2024

Many standards and curricula don’t call out creativity explicitly, and teachers aren’t often trained on how to teach and assess creative thinking. As such, many students enter college and the workforce not having enough practice in key critical thinking skills that they need to be innovative problem-solvers and effective communicators.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

AUGUST 14, 2023

Tools like Siri, Alexa, ChatGPT, and a plethora of apps seem perfect for handling the repetitive and time-consuming aspects of education that take teachers away from the core of most lessons that require critical thinking, creativity, and problem-solving.

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ED Surge

MARCH 6, 2023

And we introduce technologies in ways to make them more affordable and accessible to schools, districts and educational agencies. Elliott Levine Director of Business Development Qualcomm Technologies If we look at K-12 education on a worldwide level, the majority of learners don't have internet access at home. Don’t be afraid to fail.

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ED Surge

DECEMBER 13, 2023

They are also concerned about exacerbating existing inequities in accessing digital technologies and tools, presenting further structural barriers for students and communities. AI Literacy applies 21st-century skills , including communication, collaboration, critical thinking and creativity. What Is AI Literacy? Read The U.S.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 11, 2023

support the ‘4 C’s’–creativity, critical thinking, communication, collaboration. Here’s how you access it: Click the Windows Key and V. Here are thirteen tips to evaluate the apps you’ll find useful in your classroom: free or small fee. stand the test of time. positive parent reports. rated ‘for everyone’ or ‘low maturity’.

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ED Surge

JANUARY 3, 2023

Tailwinds: An Enabling Ecosystem A baseline enabling condition for game-based learning is access to computers and broadband. While there is still work to do in closing the digital divide, access is becoming less of a limiting factor for game-based learning. Over the past few decades, there have been great strides in this area.

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ED Surge

DECEMBER 20, 2021

Student interest in computer science far exceeds access to computer science education, especially among historically underserved populations. Findings from a recent Gallup survey note that student interest in computer science far exceeds access to computer science education, especially among historically underserved populations.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 10, 2023

Interactive learning apps are perfect for captivating the minds of these little ones while making education enjoyable and accessible. Meanwhile, DragonBox focuses on fostering critical thinking skills through a series of entertaining logic games rooted in mathematics. Another fantastic example is Lightbot.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 7, 2021

It focuses on building student creativity, critical thinking, and independence–skills students need to become prosperous, happy adults. Use the access code ASKATECHTEACHER to get the free discount. Invite students to your classes with a link or an access code. It includes classes and lesson plans, even themed clubs.

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ED Surge

MAY 19, 2022

Another platform, Mygrants , allows learners to access skills training and build new competencies while developing credit through digital cash transfers performed at a low cost by blockchain technologies. As students answer questions, they collect points and receive formative feedback to develop critical-thinking skills.

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ED Surge

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Additionally, students hone employability skills such as critical thinking, problem solving and collaboration in their PLTW classroom. At Project Lead The Way , our goal is for all students to have access to STEM experiences and thrive in school, career and beyond.

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ED Surge

JANUARY 30, 2023

These competencies include creativity and innovation, communication, critical thinking and problem-solving, citizenship, flexibility and adaptability, and resilience. One result of this exclusion is children having inequitable access to consistent, high-quality computing opportunities.

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STEM Education Shopping

JANUARY 26, 2024

Encourages Problem-Solving and Critical Thinking STEM building blocks also encourage problem-solving and critical thinking skills in young children. Inclusive and Accessible STEM building blocks are also inclusive and accessible for all children, regardless of their background or abilities.

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Vivify Stem

NOVEMBER 11, 2023

To gauge whether an item is worthy of the STEM education title, we recommend identifying if it meets at least one of the following standards: It increases knowledge in a STEM field It increases STEM skills like critical thinking, problem-solving, or scientific inquiry. Access STEM Gift Guide here!

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ED Surge

AUGUST 3, 2023

What’s unprecedented about ChatGPT and its clones is access, says Brian Stamford, program director for accountability and innovative practices for Allegheny Intermediate Unit in Pennsylvania, a regional public education body that provides services like professional development for educators in suburban Allegheny County.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 3, 2022

As a pedagogical strategy, it can be more effective in reinforcing critical thinking, cooperation, creativity, and problem solving–traits that are difficult to teach but essential for students who want to become productive, happy adults. Be one of the first 1,000 to request access at teach.tract.app.

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Cool Cat Teacher

MAY 16, 2023

Promoting Critical Thinking with Authentic Artifacts When you sign up for your free teacher account, you will receive a special code allowing your students to access the investigations without creating their own accounts. And, there is more! This is such a valuable resource for teachers!

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ED Surge

MARCH 13, 2023

CoolThink is a milestone in STEM education in Hong Kong, providing a comprehensive and proven framework for computational thinking and coding education. CoolThink provides equal access and learning opportunity for students regardless of their backgrounds, especially those from low-income and ethnic minority groups.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 8, 2024

Traditional high schools often prioritize rote learning and standardized testing, which can limit your ability to develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills. You must be ready to adapt your teaching strategies, align the use of technology with learning objectives, and ensure equality in access.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Here are some ideas from my PLN colleagues: Make it easy to decode words (by adding an online dictionary or a backchannel that students can access with unknown words) Build grit in students. Let them know they are capable, competent, that thinking hard does not mean they didn’t understand. It means they want to understand.

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ED Surge

DECEMBER 8, 2023

With a foundation of personal narrative writing in place, increasing access to counselors or advisers who can provide students with individualized guidance on the college essay writing process is key. Beyond that, creative writing fosters critical thinking skills , helps students generate diverse ideas , and improves mental health.

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ED Surge

JANUARY 8, 2024

Spoon has found that the changes also allow her to hold students to a higher standard when it comes to explaining the math concepts, an approach that’s informed by pushes for more focus on critical thinking in classrooms. But the pool of students who have access to college-level math has broadened, Bickerstaff argues.

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ED Surge

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

We want it to be equitable—so it's accessible by all kids and not just kids who can afford it. It has taken many years to get to a point where schools have access to computers and internet, and it will probably take time to ramp up to whatever new technology is required to use the metaverse. We want it to be culturally responsive.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

AUGUST 12, 2022

So, I took it upon myself to implement it in my classroom with some success selecting certain days during the instructional week to limit screen access. Learning goes beyond screens; it takes place with the development of critical thinking and problem solving as well as with the interpersonal skills of each student.

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Educators Technology

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

iCivics is an educational website that offers access to a wide variety of learning resources that include games, curriculum materials, lesson plans, webquests, and videos. These resources are accessible from the Teach hub and are organized by topic.

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Educators Technology

JULY 23, 2022

Access to online learning materials helps students manage their work/study schedules more effectively. Chegg Chegg is a website and app where students can access a wide range of resources. Yup Yup provides secure round-the-clock access to professional math tutors.

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ED Surge

AUGUST 16, 2023

Recently, EdSurge spoke with Molly Castner, a middle school ELA teacher who, intrigued by the prospect of providing real-time feedback to students and fostering critical thinking, embraced the integration of AI in her classroom. You are still a thinking and feeling human being!

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STEM Next

JANUARY 8, 2024

Unlike some peers, youth who are disabled may have less access to opportunities where they can see a future in STEM. Talk about personal experiences accessing mentors. STEM Next works to ensure every child has STEM opportunities that inspire curiosity, innovation, and the critical thinking skills for whatever comes next.

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ED Surge

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

When choosing your content creation tool, the ultimate goal is to design engaging, interactive exercises that expand and augment student learning while allowing teachers to swiftly access data and provide timely, insightful feedback. Finding the ideal tool for you and your students might be daunting with so many available options.

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ED Surge

APRIL 24, 2023

Kumar has been a teacher for 19 years and is passionate about creating a learning environment that fosters critical thinking, collaboration and creativity among her students. Kumar believes prioritizing youth voice can bring fresh and innovative ideas to the development of AI tools.

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Teach Hub

MARCH 26, 2024

Research has demonstrated that makerspaces enhance students’ creativity, critical thinking, and design skills. Develops Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving Skills While creating in a makerspace, students will encounter challenges. These experiences will develop their critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 5, 2023

Introducing technology to kids at a young age helps them develop essential problem-solving, critical thinking, and creativity skills. Furthermore, technology provides access to a vast array of educational resources, enabling students to learn at their own pace and tailor their educational experiences to their individual needs.

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