Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 30, 2024

These programs create essays and provide critical comments to help students improve their drafts. AI writing helpers’ real-time feedback on grammar, vocabulary, coherence, and argument structure is their crucial draw. If students overuse AI to write essays, they may not engage in critical thinking and creativity.

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Box Light

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Communication dynamics between educators in the realm of education, the art of constructive argumentative communication is crucial for the holistic development of students. Each of these components plays an integral role in shaping a student's ability to communicate their perspectives in a constructive, respectful manner.

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ED Surge

APRIL 3, 2024

Once my students discovered a discrepancy in how the ship was classified, I extended the activity by facilitating a debate, assigning points of view between the Allies and Germany, and debating whether the Lusitania was a military target.

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Vivify Stem

JULY 12, 2023

How to Host a Debate in Your Science Classroom Post by Michelle Bogden July 12, 2023 Imagine a classroom buzzing with excitement as students engage in intellectual battles, passionately defending their scientific viewpoints. Why Scientific Argumentation? Scientific argumentation holds a crucial place in the science classroom!

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The Science Penguin

AUGUST 11, 2023

The DCI states, “Support an argument that plants get the materials they need for growth chiefly from air and water.” In this unit, students investigate whether plants need air, water, and soil through investigations, text readings, data collection, creating models, and more! Check out more of our NGSS-aligned science resources HERE.

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STEM Education Shopping

MAY 15, 2023

We will explore the different ways that Cue Robot can be used for data collection and analysis while also discussing how it can enhance students’ creativity and critical thinking skills through problem-solving activities. KEY TAKEAWAY Is Cue robot qualitative or quantitative? .

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STEM Education Guide

MARCH 9, 2023

Discuss how observation aids in problem-solving and critical thinking. They unveiled a few ways that technology can help students engage with science. These ways can deepen students’ learning experiences. By playing the ‘I Spy’ game on long car rides or classrooms, children can develop observation skills.

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