ED Surge

OCTOBER 1, 2022

Such arguments obscure many of the real, pressing problems in education right now—a mental health crisis, workforce shortages in sectors across the field, nearly two years of lost or lackluster learning experiences. Let's just use problem-solving or decision-making as an example.

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STEM Education Shopping

AUGUST 25, 2023

Logical thinking serves as the foundation of problem-solving and innovation within the diverse realms of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. From solving complex equations to designing experiments and analyzing data, every aspect of STEM relies on logical reasoning.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 21, 2015

Education pedagogists categorize these sorts of ideas as higher-order thinking and Habits of Mind –traits that contribute to critical thinking, problem solving, and thriving. Share strategies for problem solving. Problems are inevitable. More on problem solving: How to Compare and Contrast Authentically.

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ED Surge

OCTOBER 14, 2022

Another common argument is that homework helps students develop skills related to problem-solving, time-management and self-direction. But these skills can be explicitly taught during the school day rather than after school.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

DECEMBER 26, 2023

Onе effective strategy is thе intеgration of problem-solving activitiеs into thе curriculum. By dissеcting litеraturе, studеnts not only develop analytical skills but also еnhancе thеir ability to construct rеasonеd arguments.

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STEM Education Shopping

AUGUST 27, 2023

By bringing together diverse perspectives, integrative learning promotes critical thinking, problem-solving, and creativity. For instance, by combining critical thinking skills from philosophy with problem-solving skills from mathematics, I can approach challenges from multiple perspectives and develop innovative solutions.

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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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Educators Technology

OCTOBER 6, 2022

The purpose of critical thinking is to inform our behaviours, actions, decisions and to "improve our ability to reason and generate strong arguments" (Hanscomb, 2016, p. In this non-critical state, the mind becomes a warehouse of facts, a receptacle of unfiltered ideas and arguments. The taken for granted becomes the norm.

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STEM Education Guide

MARCH 9, 2023

Discuss how observation aids in problem-solving and critical thinking. link] Science Argumentation Skills Students utilize technology that supports science argumentation skills such as the presentation and evaluation of evidence on scientific claims.

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Stem Activities for Kids

APRIL 5, 2023

These warm-up activities encourage out-of-the-box thinking and creative problem solving ! Discuss a STEM Topic or Issue I like to use discussion topics that have strong arguments for both sides: Is it more important to spend money on space exploration or improving conditions on Earth?

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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.” These practices emphasize critical thinking, problem solving, and collaboration. In our NGSS-aligned Phenomena-Based Science Units , each unit is aligned to a specific DCI.

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Get Caught Engineering

AUGUST 4, 2022

One of the over-arching goals of any STEM program is for students to improve communication and problem-solving skills, as well as to hone their ability to work with other students. For instance, building communication, practicing ways to problem solve or encourage negotiation. Are there arguments rather than discussions?

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Ellipsis Education

DECEMBER 15, 2022

STEM is all about problem solving and critical thinking, and it's safe to say that those skills involve creativity. How has computer science helped foster problem solving and critical thinking when learning music, and vice versa? Lewis Academy in Utah, emphasizes problem solving as a connection between STEM and art.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 11, 2019

Another clever twist on the argument against keyboard training is that audio input will soon take over. In fact, using technology well is more about problem-solving than brain power. Many teachers think that a certain type of person loves tech and the rest of the world slogs through, at best tolerating it. Math is like that.

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Jacobs Physics

JULY 8, 2021

To allow students to make tendentious arguments about judgement calls, especially in front of their classmates, destroys culture and drains your spirit. Problem solved! Other students who might have been preparing with their own defense attorneys will see the lack of success from the first student, and so give up the argument.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 18, 2015

For example, if I ask them to write a report using a word processing tool (Word, Google Docs), they are welcome to convince me a slideshow or video would be a better choice, but they have to make their argument based on logic and evidence, comparing and contrasting their approach to mine.

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Futurum

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Library and research skills cover areas such as knowing how to reference and cite authors properly, being able to discern between reliable and unreliable sources of information, accessing scientific literature and giving accurate evidence-based arguments when writing scientific essays and reports. What do students learn from studying this?

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 22, 2018

For example, the essay’s main part should include an argument and at least 2-3 supportive points, if I can trace those in the text the student gets more grading points for each with an understanding that hides behind the final grade. Now I can’t find the better way to do this than using personalizing grading rubrics in ForAllRubrics.

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Stem Activities for Kids

APRIL 5, 2023

These warm-up activities encourage out-of-the-box thinking and creative problem solving ! Discuss a STEM Topic or Issue I like to use discussion topics that have strong arguments for both sides: Is it more important to spend money on space exploration or improving conditions on Earth?

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Robert Talbert, Ph.D.

MARCH 18, 2022

Feedback that is focused on specific goals puts the emphasis on problem-solving and depersonalizes the issues that are present. ” Give feedback often.

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Futurum

OCTOBER 17, 2023

I strongly believe that the world needs engineers with strong critical thinking skills, who know how to ask questions, understand bias, construct and evaluate arguments, and think comprehensively and creatively. The idea of being able to apply scientific knowledge to address real-world problems captivates me.

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Wisconsin Science and STEM Education

SEPTEMBER 25, 2019

A social systems perspective is necessary to solving societal problems, but there are nuances of those problems that require a technical skill set as well. This literacy could logically be called engineering, or an engineering design perspective, on problem solving.

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PCS Edventures

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

Fiction stories also teach the art of problem-solving. Reading fictional stories about characters who solve problems in creative ways motivates learners to do the same. Well, in recent years, you may have noticed an increased focus on supporting scientific thinking with written and oral arguments.

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PHYSICS! BLOG!

MARCH 20, 2018

We definitely do a good amount of quantitative problem solving, but there is also a strong emphasis on writing an argument, designing experiments, discourse in the classroom, and multiple representations. (In In other words, this is an AP Physics 1 style and depth class, but not quite at the AP Physics 1 pace.). (In

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Middle Web

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Emily Mofield offers a practical, realistic and highly readable set of 25 different approaches to teaching in her Vertical Differentiation for Gifted, Advanced and High-Potential Students, a book that almost any classroom teacher would find highly useful, writes Leslie Wise.

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ED Surge

MAY 15, 2023

Her diverse background in teaching writing, science and coding positioned her well to participate in the Project Topeka pilot, a multifaceted AI program that gave real-time feedback to students to support the development of argumentative writing skills.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 24, 2015

The result is a compelling argument that education is less a data download and more a fitness program for our brains. Stick with a problem, even when it’s difficult and seems hopeless. Below, I’ve listed each Habit of Mind with a brief explanation of what that means (in italics). Persisting. It’s never crowded.”

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Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 18, 2016

Does the web tool encourage higher-order thinking –creativity, evaluation, critical thinking, problem solving? There are lots of good web tools that are free to a certain point and charge a fee after that. Depending upon what ‘point’ that kicks in, I’m OK with that. Is the web tool or app error-free ?

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Magic EdTech

MAY 13, 2022

In language arts, students can create two contrasting media messages that employ persuasive techniques to capture opposing sides of an issue, instead of just examining the impact of persuasive techniques in a formal argument. How Can Academic Enrichment Boost Student Success? Enriched Knowledge.

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Robert Talbert, Ph.D.

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

Can anyone seriously imagine banning microscope technology from the biology major, on the argument that biology is a more pure discipline without the technology? Try debugging a program sometime without engaging in critical thinking and rigorous problem solving. Instead, bring it in and teach students how to use it well.

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Futurum

MAY 10, 2023

Students who know how to use hand tools will be able to apply these skills in problem-solving situations, which will make them valued employees. Almost every job outside of a desk setting includes an occasional need to work with such tools,” explains Lisa.

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Jacobs Physics

JULY 20, 2021

I vehemently reject the old-school approach to physics problem solving that says "just manipulate the units until they match." Start every problem with a fundamental fact or equation. The AP Physics exams are not going to assign problems that end in "gotcha!" But I let the chemistry teacher deal with that.

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Talk STEM

MAY 13, 2021

Part of the problem is that too many people in the industry aren’t acknowledging there is one in the first place — which, let’s face it, is a big hurdle to addressing it in any meaningful way. There really should be no argument that there should be a more diverse makeup of STEM contributors. The Imperative for Diversity.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

SEPTEMBER 8, 2017

If they can make the argument for it, let them use it. There’s probably one for every subject. Take advantage of them. If students aren’t excited by the tools and widgets you offer, let them suggest their own. Always offer do-overs. I call them ‘Mulligans’. In a differentiated classroom, let students redo an assignment. Or were sick?

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User Generated Education

MARCH 24, 2019

Write arguments to support claims in an analysis of substantive topics or texts, using valid reasoning and relevant and sufficient evidence. Write informative/explanatory texts to examine and convey complex ideas, concepts, and information clearly and accurately through the effective selection, organization, and analysis of content.

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Stephen Wolfram

AUGUST 22, 2023

At MIT, Ed invented and taught a freshman course on “Problem Solving”. He told me many times one of his favorite “problem exercises”. In 1972, for example, as a kind of spinoff from his Problem Solving course, he formed a group called “The Army to End the War” (i.e. But he did do other things.

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Start-Engineering

APRIL 12, 2021

Combining technical skills with problem-solving, imagination, and teamwork, the argument for game development as a vehicle for developing 21st-century skills practically makes itself. And this video game design class for elementary students exemplifies exactly how multi-modal such an approach to learning can be.

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