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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FEBRUARY 6, 2023

Does s/he show evidence of learning by using tech class knowledge in classroom or home? Does s/he display creativity and critical thinking in the achievement of goals? You can find her resources at Structured Learning. Does s/he participate in class discussions? Has s/he progressed at keyboarding skills?

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PCS Edventures

AUGUST 8, 2023

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! Think of learning to code as learning another language – you’re learning to communicate with technology, after all.

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ED Surge

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

The positive impact of teachers has been extensively substantiated through years of research highlighting that teacher effectiveness is the most important school-based factor related to student achievement and outcomes. That is why PLTW Core Training allows teachers to engage actively in their learning and collaborate with other educators.

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SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Simply put, adding rigor creates an environment where students are: expected to learn at high levels supported so they can learn at high levels cheered on as they demonstrate learning at high levels It helps students understand how to live life using brain power as the engine. Build habits that look for understanding.

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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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MARCH 9, 2023

Look at what Harvey Silver says in his book, Compare and Contrast : By compiling the available research on effective instruction, Marzano, Pickering, and Pollock found that strategies that engage students in comparative thinking had the greatest effect on student achievement, leading to an average percentile gain of 45 points.

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CoderZ

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Videogames have captivated the world for decades, and when it comes to those who play, it has been a unique motivator to learn and persevere. The allure of virtual worlds, action-packed challenges, and immersive experiences has redefined how we approach teaching and learning.

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STEM Sport

JUNE 13, 2023

STEM curriculum is an essential part of a child’s education. Early implementation of the STEM curriculum leads to confidence and increased student achievement in STEM, which helps better prepare students for higher education and future careers.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 13, 2021

The platform focuses on student growth and learning rather than state or international standards (it does meet them–just don’t look for that in the detail). It’s challenging to persuade students to think deeply, especially after a long day of learning. Enrichment program for high achievers.

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STEM Sport

JUNE 6, 2023

One powerful tool that can help achieve this is a STEM curriculum map. By creating a well-structured roadmap of concepts, skills, and activities targeted toward a clear goal, educators can ensure a comprehensive and cohesive learning experience for their students.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

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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CTE Learning

DECEMBER 28, 2023

In the rapidly evolving landscape of education, the integration of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) curriculum at the middle school and high school levels has emerged as a transformative force. Every educator and parent knows how science and contextual learning excite students.

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CTE Learning

DECEMBER 28, 2023

In the rapidly evolving landscape of education, the integration of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) curriculum at the middle school and high school levels has emerged as a transformative force. Every educator and parent knows how science and contextual learning excite students.

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SEPTEMBER 13, 2018

The first thing most teachers think about when discussing gamified learning is the online math games kids play. Redefinition: Technology allows for the creation of completely new ways of learning that were previously not possible. Maybe Vocabulary.com and its spelling games come to mind next. Breakout EDU.

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JANUARY 28, 2022

If the teacher wants to use games to learn history, Minecraft won’t throw students into a fully fleshed simulation of the American Revolution. The real reason we read is to learn, experience new adventures, find out what’s over the next horizon. This is great motivation for critical thinking and problem solving.

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ED Surge

MAY 8, 2023

It takes critical thinking and a sense for the numbers to even understand how or why a student’s approach might be wrong, Barclay says. That’s led to a growing interest in changing how it’s done, with political fights over how to shake things up and large investments into improving math curriculum. Barclay says. isn’t working.

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CoderZ

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

There is a growing demand for Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) in the classroom, and for good reason as extensive data supports the evidence and importance of SEL for long-term success. Where can we approach curriculum and teaching with interdisciplinary subject matter. So, the real question is, where is there overlap?

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STEM Sport

JULY 12, 2023

One way to ensure a STEM curriculum is effective is a thorough review process. This article outlines how to review the STEM curriculum and the most effective ways to enhance the curriculum to optimize the student experience. Below is a list of things to consider when reviewing and refining your curriculum.

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STEM Education Shopping

AUGUST 27, 2023

That’s why I am thrilled to share with you the art integrated learning guidelines that have revolutionized my classroom. By seamlessly integrating art into our curriculum, we not only enhance academic learning but also foster imagination and critical thinking skills.

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Vivify Stem

JANUARY 24, 2024

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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User Generated Education

JANUARY 30, 2022

I started bringing them back again this year after remote learning due to the COVID pandemic. I understood this was a problem throughout our time doing remote learning from March, 2020 through the end of the 2021 school year. They encourage critical thinking and problem solving and accomplish objectives of curriculum frameworks.

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The Innovative Educator

MAY 24, 2015

PBS LearningMedia , which provides digital learning experiences for students, recently conducted a study that goes beyond looking at the impact of technology on students ability to fill bubbles in old-fashioned tests. Instead, it showed the positive impact of educational media on student achievement. I want more »

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Teach Hub

MAY 24, 2024

Despite often being the first to be cut from the curriculum in some schools, dismissed as a luxury, or merely a source of fridge-worthy projects, art education holds profound benefits. This freedom promotes innovative thinking. It also helps to develop students’ critical thinking skills.

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STEM for Kids

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

STEM For Kids® is pleased to announce the newest addition to our industry-leading curriculum portfolio… STEM Icons: Celebrating Black History for kids. Peek Inside Computers: Let’s explore computer science as I/O detectives as we learn about computer engineer Mark Dean.

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PCS Edventures

JANUARY 29, 2024

Johnson, PhD, Holistic Learning Theory and Holistic Education, 2005 What Is Holistic Learning? Holistic educators facilitate learning experiences that nurture learners’ minds, bodies and hearts. There's considerable overlap between STEM and holistic learning. Let's explore five ways STEM is aligned with holistic learning.

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CTE Learning

JUNE 7, 2024

Course Overview If you are looking for a STEM-rich curriculum for students who love nature, working with their hands, and want to make the world a more beautiful and healthier place, our Horticulture and Landscape Design course is for you. Throughout the course, they learn presentation skills and how to sell their ideas.

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ED Surge

JULY 25, 2022

And the effect is just as powerful when it comes to student learning. Reviewing classroom video, or what John Hattie calls “micro-teaching,” is one of the strongest factors related to student achievement in his list of 250+ items. Swivl for Social-Emotional Learning. Learn more about Swivl Teams + Robot.

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Bright and Smart

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

By incorporating hands-on activities into our children's curriculum, it will help them to improve skills like: Creativity Critical Thinking Independent Thinking Brainstorming Problem-solving Teamwork Welcome parents and teachers! stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 31, 2017

Assessing student learning used to be as simple as giving a test that consisted of multiple choice, True/False, short answer, and/or essay. Habits, templates, and routines are much easier than reinventing the assessment wheel but a tool that results in passionate students committed to lifelong learning gets my attention.

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JULY 14, 2023

Practical Learning Scientific research involves several ground realities and interdisciplinary aspects that students and the general public are not exposed to. Critical Thinking and Scientific Literacy Exposure to the scientific community and its methods enhances students’ and amateur volunteer scientists’ approaches toward specific problems.

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OCTOBER 21, 2016

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 so many daily tech-infused education. Category: ASSESSMENTS.

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JANUARY 24, 2018

Are kids learning to think or just to pass tests? Consider a pedagogy that transcends rote memorization and the stock drills often found in today’s classrooms, expects critical thinking that teaches how to learn anything — not just school subjects. What is Growth Mindset? Why should you care?

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ED Surge

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Since the release of ChatGPT late last year, the essay has been declared dead as an effective way to measure learning. And oral evaluations of student learning do still happen occasionally — like when graduate students defend their theses and dissertations.

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MARCH 24, 2015

Students are digital natives, already in the habit of learning via technology. It’s the teacher’s responsibility to insure students learn over-arching concepts such as how to speak to a group, how to listen effectively, how to think critically, and how to solve problems. Transfer of knowledge is critical.

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JANUARY 5, 2016

The 21 st Century lesson blends technology with teaching to build a collaborative, differentiated, and shared learning environment. Classmates will become the core of the teacher’s ongoing Personal Learning Network. Use technology to support teaching and achieve Common Core Standards. Rely on a Personal Learning Network.

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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. Worry no more.

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