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. How do teachers and students benefit from a problem-centered coding curriculum?

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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. Well-planned case studies can challenge students’ problem-solving and critical-thinking skills. It is primarily designed for business school instructors.

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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. In these 169 tech situations, you get practical strategies to address many classroom tech situations. I downloaded the auto-updates to my PC and it hasn’t worked right since. What do I do?

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AUGUST 29, 2023

But today, coding has become more accessible, and everything online was made through coding, and today’s employers are looking for employees who can code. However, the right types of games can help your students develop problem-solving skills and the ability to explore.

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ED Surge

MAY 5, 2023

She teaches students to be more inclusive by making their creations accessible to those who are differently abled. Opportunities to enhance creativity are not inherently accessible and equitable, leading to what could be considered a “creativity gap.” Creativity, in turn, can lead to optimism.

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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. We aim to make engineering education open and accessible for every student in your class, school, and district.

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ED Surge

MARCH 20, 2024

One thing we can do to support teachers is make AI accessible in a practical way to educators, [making it as easy as] asking about what's for dinner tonight or how I can plan my vacation. Johnson: If we want to ensure equitable access, I want to really hammer home the point that teachers need training.

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AUGUST 22, 2023

Luckily, there are a lot of online apps on offer that are accessible to students and make learning much easier than traditional methods. Young learners can participate in a variety of math-based activities and challenges that improve their problem-solving skills while making the process enjoyable.

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Educators Technology

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

Students are encouraged to strengthen their problem solving skills amongst a community of other students and professionals. They can compare responses to understand how a question was solved and know if you are on the right track or not. Furthermore, for additional access to Quizplus services, monthly plans start as low as $7.

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ED Surge

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

If you’re concerned that being a Unity novice might hold you back in the classroom, we encourage you to experiment, problem-solve, and learn alongside your students. Equip your students to problem-solve, communicate creatively and build their own gaming innovations in a way that captures their imaginations.

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JULY 10, 2023

Interactive learning apps are perfect for captivating the minds of these little ones while making education enjoyable and accessible. This app introduces young kids to the concepts of coding and problem solving in a playful setting by guiding a robot through increasingly challenging puzzles.

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MARCH 7, 2023

Today’s tip: 19 Tech Problems Every Student Can Fix Category: Problem-solving Here are the nineteen problems that cause eighty percent of the tech stoppages in your classrooms. Chromebooks : Push Alt+Shift+M to access File Manager. Menu command grayed out Push escape 3 times.

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AUGUST 4, 2022

You can also talk about any other soft skills you might have, such as your ability to work in a team, adaptability, leadership, time management and problem-solving skills. References can help talk about your problem-solving and teamwork skills. This makes it more accessible, transparent, robust and quickly updated.

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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.

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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. This can help them develop important problem-solving skills and learn to think critically about how to approach a task.

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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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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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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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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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Teach Hub

MARCH 26, 2024

It’s also a place where students problem-solve, test, assemble, build, invent, and think outside of the box. 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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JULY 29, 2022

The most dependable method of accessing resources is through programs preloaded onto the local computer or available as PDFs that are easily shared. This might be to save money on maintenance or to make them accessible from anywhere or any number of other great reasons, but the change results in the problems I’ve mentioned.

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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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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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CoderZ

APRIL 15, 2024

The new TEKS for Tech App standards are an important part of ensuring students have equitable access to high-quality computer science education. Fully aligned to Grade 5 TEKS for Technology Applications, the course goes beyond programming to incorporate a wide range of problem solving, design, and analytical skills.

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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. Expect problem solving. Don’t jump in to solve problems. How do you as a teacher do that–add rigor?

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MAY 4, 2022

Up until a few years ago, 3D printing wasn’t an easily accessible technology. Plus, nowadays they have easy access to resources and educational materials (no more time spent in the library). Problem-Solving with Multiple Solutions. Use Fun Tools. Encourage Their Curiosity.

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ED Surge

OCTOBER 28, 2022

Educators, particularly those entering the field with insufficient training or experience, need immediate access to job-embedded and asynchronous professional development that they can access easily and on their own schedule. We must invest in our teachers. similar method exists for reading.

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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. 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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MARCH 28, 2019

This is a massive topic but two solutions that work for even kids K-5 is to 1) cover the webcam, and 2) put smartphones in airplane mode (to cut access to the Internet). More on tech problem-solving. Ten Tech Problem-Solving Tips You Don’t Want to Miss. I’m worried about security. The program froze.

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ED Surge

APRIL 24, 2023

Youth today are significant users of technology and have dominated AI-related conversations, so it’s essential to provide opportunities for them to design and problem solve the tools that are shaping their future. Youth voice is vital in the development and implementation of artificial intelligence (AI) tools.

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ED Surge

OCTOBER 24, 2022

They're also coding, measuring and problem-solving. LEGO® Education SPIKE™ Essential and SPIKE™ Prime sets were offered to interested teachers last year as part of a districtwide plan to provide every student with equitable access to coding, robotics and engineering instruction. It's a way of problem-solving.

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STEMe

APRIL 5, 2024

Additionally, this technology could enhance memory, learning, and problem-solving skills, potentially unlocking new levels of human intelligence and creativity while also enabling seamless communication between the human brain and external devices.

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STEM Education Shopping

JULY 12, 2023

Imagine your five-year-old confidently navigating through the world of technology, problem-solving like a pro, and thinking logically and creatively. Coding activities for five-year-olds are designed to be accessible and fun, allowing them to learn through play and exploration. So, why wait?

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STEM Education Shopping

AUGUST 18, 2023

These blocks not only enhance creativity, but also foster problem-solving skills, introduce STEM concepts, and develop fine motor skills. Benefits of Magnetic Building Blocks for Kids Source: PicassoTiles One of the benefits of using magnetic building blocks ( 1 ) for kids is that they can enhance their problem-solving skills.

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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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Scientix

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Six Kindergartens from Greece and Turkey, 18 early childhood educators, and 160 children participated in the project, where they envisioned a city that is accessible, sustainable, ecological, emotional, and smart, the “City of their Dreams.” ” They focused on accessibility, sustainability, well-being, and smart design.

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ED Surge

JULY 7, 2023

National education leaders need to reconsider the benefits of foreign language learning if we ever hope to join the multilingual world, or access the many benefits of multilingual learning. Societal perceptions of foreign languages shape policy and education, continuing a cycle of monolingualism that cannot be broken without a serious shift.

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