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Using a Student-Centered Approach to Promote Computational Thinking

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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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Engaging All Learners: Expanding High School Options for Success

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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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Education and Artificial Intelligence: Navigating the Path to Transformation

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Culatta aptly observes that while most discussions primarily focus on the first facet, there is a concerning lack of attention given to the equally vital second dimension. He believes that AI can help students overcome technical or skill limitations and be creative in new mediums they previously couldn't access.

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With Few Details But Big Ideas, Sec. Cardona Pushes Total Reimagining of Education

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The high school student, Gesenia Alvarez from Travis High School, said she would “change the way teachers teach” so that it de-emphasizes rote memorization and encourages critical thinking. The system is broken,” said John Mark Wesley Hunter, a student at Austin Community College studying art and animation.

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Free Editable Newspaper Templates

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Another equally engaging task is by creating a classroom newspaper. Below is a collection of very good resources where you can access ready-made templates to use to create newspapers for your class. Critical thinking is the natural outgrowth of using a newspaper to learn.

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Insights and Best Practices for Transforming Education Through One-to-One Device Programs

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These one-to-one initiatives aim to provide students with equal access to educational resources, fostering creativity and critical thinking while preparing them for the demands of a technology-driven world.

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Science Has a Diversity Problem. For the Sake of Our Students, We Have to Change the Narrative.

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Address how structural racism and sexism can reinforce meritocracy and equal opportunity myths. Creating space to critically examine the complexity and context of these stories provide students with critical thinking opportunities and adds a human dimension to science where students can find connections and inspiration.

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