ED Surge

MARCH 20, 2024

Teaching creativity and creative thinking in K-12 has always been valued but often challenging to implement. Many standards and curricula don’t call out creativity explicitly, and teachers aren’t often trained on how to teach and assess creative thinking. Stacie Johnson AI can bring access in a way that we've never had before.

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

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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. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years. In these 169 tech situations, you get practical strategies to address many classroom tech situations. What do I do?

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MARCH 17, 2015

With technology moving out of the lab and into the classroom, it’s becoming a challenge for some teachers to infuse their teaching with tech tools such as websites, educational games, simulations, iPads, Chromebooks, GAFE, and other geeky devices that used to be the purview of a select group of nerdy teachers. Test the tool.

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OCTOBER 22, 2018

In considering the question, Is technology outpacing you? , let’s first look at technology’s place in the current education landscape. Sure, 73% of teachers use cell phones in their classrooms and 92% say the Internet has a “major impact” on their teaching. It will never: take over education.

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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. Teachers have long sought intuitive methods to teach fractions that are less frustrating than worksheets and more effective than rote drills.

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Accelerate Learning

MARCH 22, 2024

It's about preparing students for a future where technology and engineering are central. Exposure to engineering concepts at a young age boosts STEM learning and builds a problem-solving mindset, which is key for tomorrow's innovators. Engineering makes the world of technology clear and interesting to young learners.

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APRIL 11, 2019

I’ve been teaching technology for over fifteen years. While student familiarity with this tool has improved, one thing that never varies is the myths surrounding teaching with it. It’s important to remember that lots of kids aren’t raised with technology. You don’t have to teach keyboarding.

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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 simply means teachers include games in their lesson plans to teach curricular concepts.

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JANUARY 24, 2024

As a teacher, taking proactive measures to avoid and mitigate them is critical for creating a safe environment to teach and learn while maximizing the perks of the vast digital resources the internet offers. They can take over both your personal and work-related accounts, from your emails and social media to online teaching platforms.

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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. She teaches students to be more inclusive by making their creations accessible to those who are differently abled. Creativity, in turn, can lead to optimism.

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CoderZ

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

In today’s rapidly evolving world, computer science (CS) and technology skills have become indispensable tools for addressing a wide range of societal challenges. Technology and computing are in all industries including farming and agriculture, manufacturing, construction, and retail. Support for students and teachers is needed.

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ED Surge

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

In my first year of teaching, I was blessed to have a SMART board in my classroom. My excitement was palpable given that this fancy piece of technology was (and is) a luxury for most educators. My actions no longer just impacted my classroom; I now had to consider how every student and school uses technology to teach and learn.

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APRIL 8, 2024

You might find that the pace is too fast or too slow for you, or that the teaching methods don’t resonate with your style of learning. Traditional high schools often prioritize rote learning and standardized testing, which can limit your ability to develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

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ED Surge

NOVEMBER 25, 2022

My first foray into using video in my teaching involved a TV cart wheeled into my classroom, replete with a connected VHS player—and no remote. As I prepared to teach my first educational videography course earlier this year, I found that we lacked a common vocabulary for talking about how we design learning with video in mind.

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SEPTEMBER 27, 2016

One of the wonderful Ask a Tech Teacher contributers, Jenny Wise, is a busy homeschooler who suggested I publish an article about the benefits of technology for the homeschooler. I asked Jenny if she would share how she came to homeschool her children, how technology contributes to her success, and then share resources.

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JULY 10, 2023

3 Fun Ways to Use Tech in the Classroom in the Run-Up to Summer Summer is right around the corner and as a teacher, you might be in search of creative ways to leverage technology to ensure your classroom remains an entertaining, engaging and educational space. Fear not, we’ve got you covered! Another fantastic example is Lightbot.

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ED Surge

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Brain science research is increasingly bolstering the idea that math instruction rooted in culturally relevant problem-solving helps students draw from their lived experiences and activates distinct areas of the brain, producing durable and deep learning.

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NOVEMBER 16, 2021

The topic of teaching and technology during the pandemic arose. 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. The situation in Italy was similar to other nations regarding teacher technology use.

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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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MAY 5, 2023

Introducing technology to your children can be a positive experience that can help them learn and develop valuable skills. Technology has become a huge part of day-to-day life, and it’s important for kids to learn how to use it safely and effectively. But, if you’re not a techy parent, it can also be a challenge.

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ED Surge

DECEMBER 18, 2023

In a world where technology is evolving at an unprecedented pace, education stands on the cusp of transformation. Imagine classrooms where teachers are empowered by cutting-edge technology and where students don't just learn from textbooks but co-create their educational journey. But are teachers provided the support to do so?

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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. They want to teach. They want to teach.” similar method exists for reading.

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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. link] Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years.

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JULY 18, 2023

As a working technology teacher, I get hundreds of questions from parents about their home computers, how to do stuff, how to solve problems. During my one-score-and-seven-years of teaching, I’ve discovered if I keep the geeky stuff to a max of 2-3 steps, students remember it, embrace it, and use it.

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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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FEBRUARY 10, 2015

Technology enables it to differentiate authentically for the diverse group of learners that walk across your threshold daily. Until the day of, the technology that is its foundation fails. But if fear of failure is a reason NOT to use technology, no one would ever cross that digital threshold. Be a problem solver.

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AUGUST 4, 2022

Also, do not forget to add to the list your technical skills, such as your ability in collaboration tools, Microsoft apps (excel), video conferencing technologies and other software. 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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ED Surge

MAY 19, 2023

Perkins, an associate professor of technology education, has a background in library science and art education. These are areas that encourage students to tinker and problem solve, sometimes with high-tech tools like 3D printers or low-tech materials like hot glue and construction paper.

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The Innovative Educator

APRIL 9, 2023

One such tool is CuriPod , a platform that harnesses the power of artificial intelligence (AI) technology to instantly create tailored slide decks for teachers, offering personalized, engaging, and effective learning opportunities for our students. Here are six ways this resource can elevate teaching and learning.

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MAY 4, 2022

“Eighty-seven percent of teachers and 77% of parents agree teaching that inspires creativity has a bigger payoff for students” This according to Gallup research (To read more of the report, click here ). Up until a few years ago, 3D printing wasn’t an easily accessible technology. No one is surprised by this.

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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. However, it’s important to also recognize that the pandemic has afforded teachers the opportunity to teach differently. But technology continues to help us address many of these gaps.

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STEM Education Guide

APRIL 5, 2022

STEM is the study of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Here are some of the most important STEM skills that you should be teaching your kids that they will be able to carry with them in the future. Problem-solving Skills. Studying STEM can help develop these skills and enhance problem-solving abilities.

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STEM Sport

OCTOBER 11, 2023

In the innovative world of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM), working cohesively as a team is essential. This approach provides students with a wealth of perspectives that deepen their understanding and develop essential soft skills, such as communication, problem-solving, and collective decision-making.

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JULY 29, 2022

I published this about a year ago and have updated it to reflect our current teaching environment. The most dependable method of accessing resources is through programs preloaded onto the local computer or available as PDFs that are easily shared. PDFs are easily accessed. It’s that they aren’t inclusive enough.

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SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

using technologies that haven’t yet been invented. in order to solve problems we don’t even know are problems yet. 3) Technology has become a major player in the pedagogical equation.In We are currently preparing students for jobs that don’t yet exist. Better be prepared than sorry.

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AUGUST 12, 2022

At the time, I thought this was a novel approach to address the lack of technology for students. While already aware of the effects smartphones had on students’ attention, I tried to keep a balanced approach to using technology in my classroom. Seven years ago, I proposed a day without technology to the site administration.

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