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Boosting Critical Thinking: STEM Board Games for All Ages

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However, it’s important to remember the value of unplugging and engaging in activities that promote critical thinking and problem-solving skills. One great way to do this is through playing board games, especially those with a focus on STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) concepts.

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The Impact of Inclusive STEM Education

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STEM education is not just about science and math; it develops skills such as creativity, communication, empathy and critical thinking that complement technologies like generative AI and coding. As the demand for digital skills grows, schools must develop inclusive programs to engage diverse learners.

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Astronaut Training and the 4 C's of STEM

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Post by Michelle Bogden & Natasha Wilkerson January 22, 2024 Unleash Creativity, Communication, Collaboration, and Critical Thinking in your Students! Challenge your students to complete astronaut training to collect all four badges: creativity, communication, collaboration, and critical thinking!

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Coding for Kids: How to Boost Academic Achievement

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Communicating with computers is fun, engaging and thrilling, and it also has a powerful effect on kids’ futures. Coding boosts academic achievement while simultaneously embedding life-long skills in learners. Elementary-aged learners are capable of providing computers with instructions to achieve a specific outcome through code!

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As AI Chatbots Rise, More Educators Look to Oral Exams — With High-Tech Twist

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I think where the future is going is, it's going to become even more important for students to be able to have those soft skills and be able to talk and communicate their ideas." I think something that's overlooked in a lot of educational systems is your ability to have a discussion and hold an argument about your work,” says Tey.

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Why Educators Should Lean in to AI to Better Support Students

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We had been here before in the ’90s when we were all but certain that internet search engines had entirely ruined higher education. Support for People Learning English as a Second Language AI offers people who are learning English new and improved avenues for more effective communication.

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In College Math, Faculty Is Key. But Will This Insight Actually Help Students?

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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. Spoon's experiment coincided with research about how student performance is influenced by instructional practices.

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