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MAY 22, 2023

Teachers have known for decades that ‘summer learning loss’ is a reality. This summer, show students how learning is fun, worthy, and part of their world whether they’re at a friend’s house or the water park. Kids learn to measure ingredients, make change, listen to potential customers, and problem-solve.

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JANUARY 3, 2022

As teachers move from a “teacher-lecturer” model of education to a “teacher-guide”, peer-to-peer learning–acquiring knowledge from a select peer group–has become a popular education strategy. I’m a fan of peer-to-peer learning and I could tell right away that Tract did it well.

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ED Surge

MAY 15, 2024

The STEM+CS team develops every opportunity from a lens of inclusion and accessibility for all. Equity of opportunity accessibility is first and foremost in every initiative within STEM+CS. Research is foundational to sustaining and expanding access to all students. Iterate on what works and learn from what doesn’t.

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NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Culture embodies our deepest collective social norms and beliefs, and provides the reference points for future learning. In one of the lessons , students accessed the Agriculture Department’s Food Access Research Atlas to locate food deserts in their city. The brain makes sense of the world, and mathematics, through culture.

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MAY 13, 2024

Thankfully, technological advancements have led to the development of digital tools designed specifically to captivate high school student’s attention and enhance their learning experiences. Let’s explore how each tool can transform the classroom environment and spark a love for learning in every student.

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Cool Cat Teacher

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter What is the Learning Pit metaphor? How can this illustration be used with students to help them learn? He also discusses the importance of drawing the Learning Pit correctly and how to teach it to students. He is the creator of the Learning Pit.

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ED Surge

OCTOBER 24, 2022

They're also coding, measuring and problem-solving. Dr. Jenny Nash Head of Education Impact at LEGO® Education, Dr. Jenny Nash, explains, "playful learning brings fun and enjoyment to learning for students, but it’s also about the educational standards. This is purposeful play. They felt burned out.

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ED Surge

MARCH 13, 2023

How can teachers engage students to learn problem-solving skills across the curriculum? One program has set out to teach computational thinking (CT) and coding skills in a problem-centered approach, fostering a student-driven learning design. AI or ChatGPT won’t replace you any time soon, but someone using AI will.

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OCTOBER 9, 2023

In education, case studies are widely used as a pedagogical tool to encourage critical thinking, problem-solving skills, and the application of theoretical knowledge. They serve as a bridge between theory and practice, promote active learning and the development of practical skills that improve their teaching methods.

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APRIL 24, 2020

make access from digital devices easy and intuitive. let students pose questions about material that classmates can answer–a backchannel approach to learning. Students learn to apply if-then statements (and conditional formatting) to the real world, not just math class. accomplish common tasks more quickly .

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JUNE 13, 2022

So what are the absolute basics you should learn this summer that will make a difference in your Fall class? Here are fifteen ideas that will still leave you time to enjoy sunsets and hang out with friends: Learn basic tech problems. There’s a lot to be learned from failure. I’ll give you ideas.

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JANUARY 26, 2024

Today’s tip: Fix computer with system restore Category: Problem-solving Q: My computer no longer runs right. You can find her resources at Structured Learning. In these 169 tech situations, you get practical strategies to address many classroom tech situations. What do I do?

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AUGUST 29, 2023

Learning to code is akin to receiving the key to a world of opportunities. It’s about solving problems kids didn’t think they could, in creative ways that feel good. If some students are into robotics or virtual reality, they might be interested in learning Python. They might love the idea of making their own.

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ED Surge

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

I wanted to experience what it feels like to use the tools my students have access to. How I’m Using Lessons Learned Generative AI tools like the one I experimented with are available to my students, so I’m going to assume they’re using them for the assignments in my course. My goal was twofold.

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Accelerate Learning

MARCH 22, 2024

Exposure to engineering concepts at a young age boosts STEM learning and builds a problem-solving mindset, which is key for tomorrow's innovators. This pro cess sparks creativity and encourages working together, teaching students the value of learning from mistakes.

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ED Surge

MAY 5, 2023

Research indicates that Generation Z students are technologically savvy and appreciate interdisciplinary, project-based learning experiences. Trowbridge adds that while 65 percent of students cite doing and creating as the most effective methods of learning, they don’t often have such classroom opportunities.

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ED Surge

MARCH 14, 2022

Many believe that technology is the key to addressing any perceived learning loss, as well as redefining teaching and learning. There is a learning revolution taking place. EdSurge: The pandemic has interrupted learning in so many different ways. We are seeing students catching up but also learning differently.

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AUGUST 22, 2023

Fractions are not the easiest of math concepts to learn (or teach), yet are arguably one of the most oft applied to our daily lives. Luckily, there are a lot of online apps on offer that are accessible to students and make learning much easier than traditional methods.

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ED Surge

MARCH 20, 2024

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. Johnson: If we want to ensure equitable access, I want to really hammer home the point that teachers need training.

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OCTOBER 30, 2020

Today, because of the changes in education, the use of games to reinforce learning, to teach, and to engage students in their own education has become one of the most effective tools to bridge the gap between school-based and remote learning. It’s called Game Based Learning (GBL). Good example of GBL: SplashLearn .

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Cool Cat Teacher

DECEMBER 15, 2021

Defined Learning is a fantastic way to bring project-based learning to every grade level and subject area. Some teachers (and students) are great at coming up with meaningful project ideas that align with standards and learning objectives. Defined Learning makes using project-based content easy to bring into any subject.

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Scientix

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Learning through games has several advantages: encourages the acquisition and development of different skills; stimulates problem solving; encourages experiential learning; increases motivation. The child’s desire to play is an innate biological response to survive in the world.

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JULY 10, 2023

Elementary School – Interactive Learning Apps Picture your elementary school classroom filled with excited young learners, their eyes glued to their screens as they explore new ideas and grasp essential skills through educational apps. Another fantastic example is Lightbot.

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ED Surge

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

Some may come to your classroom with existing knowledge, while others may take a little longer to reach their learning goals. Letting students adjust their learning and explore projects they’re interested in will ensure that they retain new information and have fun at the same time.

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ED Surge

OCTOBER 14, 2022

And if we are serious about student well-being, we must change the systems they learn in. While it’s likely that homework completion signals student engagement, which in turn leads to academic achievement, there’s little evidence to suggest that homework itself improves engagement in learning.

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Educators Technology

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

The Internet provides college students with a wealth of educational materials to support them on their learning journey. However, finding quality resources to complete challenging assignments is a time-consuming task, which is why you should seek online assistance that not only saves you time but also adds value to your learning experience.

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APRIL 26, 2018

Statistics say over the summer, kids lose over two months of math skills, two months of reading skills, and one month of overall learning. Efforts to prevent summer learning loss propel often-unpopular year-round school initiatives and all manner of summer school and summer camps that focus on cerebral topics. Problem Solving.

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Teach Hub

APRIL 29, 2024

Place-based learning is an innovative approach that engages students in their community. By integrating their physical local environment, culture, and landscaping, students learn through participation in service projects to help them gain a better understanding of their place in the world. What is Place-Based Education?

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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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MARCH 7, 2023

In these 169 tech-centric situations, you get an overview of pedagogy—the tech topics most important to your teaching—as well as practical strategies to address most classroom tech situations, how to scaffold these to learning, and where they provide the subtext to daily tech-infused education.

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CoderZ

APRIL 13, 2023

On the flipside, “learning” and “school” aren’t always considered fun. And yet, games involve many of the same components as learning like, repetition, trial & error, feedback, etc. How Do “Play” and “Games” Contribute to Learning? There is continuous learning that continues as we play a game.

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NOVEMBER 16, 2021

There was a significant problem in Argentina with access to instruction because of connectivity, which was also endemic to the community I served here in the states. Reliable access was such a problem in Argentina that students did not even bother to attend classes. Benigno, Vincenza, et al. Scarpellini, F., Cartabia, M.

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APRIL 8, 2024

High School collects a diverse group of students into a large learning community, but it also prepares teenagers for a future as variable as any we can imagine. Today, as education leaders, you’re faced with an increasingly diverse student population, each with unique learning styles, abilities, and aspirations.

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ED Surge

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Professional development allows teachers to continue to improve their practice, learn new strategies and content, and engage students. Research has found that effective professional development is content-focused, incorporates active learning and supports collaboration. I wouldn’t have learned robotics.

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STEM Sport

MAY 16, 2023

In this article, you will learn about how to create environments for students that foster innovation and collaboration. The Importance of STEM Learning Spaces Well-designed learning spaces play a crucial role in enhancing students’ academic performance, motivation, and collaboration – especially in STEM subjects.

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The Innovative Educator

APRIL 9, 2023

Innovative educators understand the importance of leveraging solutions to address the diverse needs of our students and foster a dynamic learning environment. Here are six ways this resource can elevate teaching and learning. Here are six ways this resource can elevate teaching and learning.

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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. After a year of blended instruction, or a combination of face-to-face learning and online learning, schools are questioning the amount of time students spend in front of screens.

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