Blended Learning, Critical Thinking and Education

Balance the Delivery

Ask a Tech Teacher

AUGUST 12, 2022

Fast forward to the post-pandemic environment of education. After a year of blended instruction, or a combination of face-to-face learning and online learning, schools are questioning the amount of time students spend in front of screens. Here we have to acknowledge the role of technology in the educational process.

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A Very Useful Guide to Virtual Classroom Collaboration

Cool Cat Teacher

NOVEMBER 18, 2023

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter In this episode, we welcome Billy Krakower, a nationally recognized educator with 16 years of experience and a passion for bringing technology and creativity into the classroom. Training and Founding Partner at Evolving Educators.

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How to Blend Learning with Play for a Kid-friendly Summer

Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 26, 2018

Using the websites below, kids will think they’re playing games while actually engaging in the leading [mostly] free games and simulations in the education field. It won’t feel like learning, but will improve their critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Good choices include: Hopscotch (an app).

Blended Learning

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Using a Student-Centered Approach to Promote Computational Thinking

ED Surge

MARCH 13, 2023

Professors and lecturers from MIT and the Education University of Hong Kong (EDUHK) provided 78 hours of training to the first batch of teachers to explore and learn the CoolThink curriculum. Eventually, I started to train the trainers and provide support for others to learn the CoolThink curriculum.

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Research Quest: Free Middle School Science Project-Based Learning

Cool Cat Teacher

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Each project is meticulously designed to foster critical thinking and comes with a downloadable ‘research assistant' guide, assessments, and even digital options for Google Classrooms and other Learning Management Systems (LMS). 5 Ways to Integrate ResearchQuest into Your Classroom Now 1.

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Better Science: 5 Excellent Ways to Examine Authentic Artifacts from the Natural History Museum of Utah

Cool Cat Teacher

MAY 16, 2023

Promoting Critical Thinking with Authentic Artifacts When you sign up for your free teacher account, you will receive a special code allowing your students to access the investigations without creating their own accounts. And, there is more! This is such a valuable resource for teachers!

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How can Teachers Increase Social Learning While Teaching Online?

Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 13, 2018

These cognitive, behavioral and environmental influences are: Traditional classrooms were a conduit for social learning where students could sit together and collaborate on projects, group assignments, or make use of peer-to-peer learning opportunities. How Online Learning Supports Social Learning. How, you ask?

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Embracing Flexibility: Enhancing Robotics and Computer Science Classes

CoderZ

JULY 10, 2023

As educators, we eagerly anticipate the start of a new school year while using our summer break to recharge and prepare for the challenges and opportunities ahead. Adapting to Diverse Learning Styles Catering to students’ unique learning styles is crucial for fostering a comprehensive understanding of robotics and computer science.

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eSpark: The FREE Differentiation Tool for Elementary Reading and Math

Cool Cat Teacher

AUGUST 23, 2022

Critical Thinking Challenges. Each Quest has at least one critical thinking challenge. These challenges promote higher-order thinking with multiple opportunities to answer questions correctly. However, helping students who have fallen behind or struggle is front of mind for everyone in education.

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How to Create Apps in the Classroom and Inspire Design Thinking

Cool Cat Teacher

MARCH 12, 2024

We discuss the transformative role of app-building, collaborative learning, design thinking, and the importance of authentic learning experiences. Alefiya shares how app building can enhance STEM education and how it also teaches essential skills like teamwork, problem-solving, and passion-based learning.

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College Credit Classes in Remote Teaching/Blended Learning

Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 22, 2021

In this course, teachers will use a suite of digital tools to make that possible while addressing overarching concepts like digital citizenship, internet search and research, authentic assessment, critical thinking, and immersive keyboarding. Classmates will become the core of the teacher’s ongoing Personal Learning Network.

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College Credit Classes in Remote Teaching/Blended Learning

Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 11, 2021

In this course, teachers will use a suite of digital tools to make that possible while addressing overarching concepts like digital citizenship, internet search and research, authentic assessment, critical thinking, and immersive keyboarding. Classmates will become the core of the teacher’s ongoing Personal Learning Network.

Blended Learning

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From Passive to Empowered: PBL with Magnify Learning

Ellipsis Education

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

If you ask any business leader what they are looking for from our graduates, it is typically some version of critical thinking, teamwork, and self-discipline. How has PBL been challenged, or thrived in this blended learning environment? With distance learning being a part of COVID plans, engagement is a key ingredient.

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College Credit Classes in Blended Learning

Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 6, 2020

In this course, teachers will use a suite of digital tools to make that possible while addressing overarching concepts like digital citizenship, internet search and research, authentic assessment, critical thinking, and immersive keyboarding. Classmates will become the core of the teacher’s ongoing Personal Learning Network.

Blended Learning

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30: One Tired Teacher: Every Classroom Needs a Makerspace

Trina Deboree Teaching and Learning

JUNE 6, 2019

Join me today to hear how classrooms can utilize engagement, critical thinking, discovery, and more with a makerspace. So this is when you might be thinking “What is a Makerspace?” In a nutshell, it is an astonishing place to think and learn! So this is when you might be thinking “What is a Makerspace?”

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College Credit Classes in Blended Learning

Ask a Tech Teacher

SEPTEMBER 13, 2019

In this course, teachers will use a suite of digital tools to make that possible while addressing overarching concepts like digital citizenship, internet search and research, authentic assessment, critical thinking, and immersive keyboarding. Classmates will become the core of the teacher’s ongoing Personal Learning Network.

Blended Learning

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College Credit Classes in Blended Learning

Ask a Tech Teacher

SEPTEMBER 27, 2019

In this course, teachers will use a suite of digital tools to make that possible while addressing overarching concepts like digital citizenship, internet search and research, authentic assessment, critical thinking, and immersive keyboarding. Classmates will become the core of the teacher’s ongoing Personal Learning Network.

Blended Learning

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College Credit Classes in Blended Learning

Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 23, 2018

In this course, teachers will use a suite of digital tools to make that possible while addressing overarching concepts like digital citizenship, internet search and research, authentic assessment, critical thinking, and immersive keyboarding. Classmates will become the core of the teacher’s ongoing Personal Learning Network.

Blended Learning

Blended Learning Learning Construction Research

College Credit Classes in Blended Learning

Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 5, 2018

In this course, teachers will use a suite of digital tools to make that possible while addressing overarching concepts like digital citizenship, internet search and research, authentic assessment, critical thinking, and immersive keyboarding. Classmates will become the core of the teacher’s ongoing Personal Learning Network.

Blended Learning

Blended Learning Learning Construction Research

Awards announced for the STEAM STEM career competition – Future App Game Designer Challenge 2014 – Lighting Strikes Twice – El Rancho Charter School Students Get Top Honors in Middle School Games.

CTE Learning

JUNE 3, 2014

www.futureappgame.com – the premiere Mob App and Game competition for STEAM and STEM education.“ Troy is an awesome STEAM educator.” It makes the learning feel real and what they are doing in class is more relevant to them. This is real world problem solving and critical thinking all with the edge of a competition.

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New Podcast: Project-based Learning with A.I. and Improving Friendships

Cool Cat Teacher

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023

Jekyll and Mr. Hyde) to teaching friendship skills in a digital age, Or-Tal's projects offer a fresh perspective on education. Learn from her techniques in her language arts classroom to see how you can engage your students, encourage critical thinking, and make learning an adventure! Merging Humanity and A.I.

Artificial Intelligence

Artificial Intelligence Learning Critical Thinking Research

Key Digital Skills for 21st Century Teachers

Educators Technology

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

Richard Riley, Secretary of Education under Clinton, quoted in Trilling & Fadel, 2009, p. fact, this was the case even before the pandemic but those technophobes of us in education did not want to acknowledge it until they were forced to fully embrace it head-on. We are currently preparing students for jobs that don’t yet exist.

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Balance the Delivery

A Very Useful Guide to Virtual Classroom Collaboration

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How to Blend Learning with Play for a Kid-friendly Summer

Using a Student-Centered Approach to Promote Computational Thinking

Research Quest: Free Middle School Science Project-Based Learning

Better Science: 5 Excellent Ways to Examine Authentic Artifacts from the Natural History Museum of Utah

How can Teachers Increase Social Learning While Teaching Online?

Embracing Flexibility: Enhancing Robotics and Computer Science Classes

eSpark: The FREE Differentiation Tool for Elementary Reading and Math

How to Create Apps in the Classroom and Inspire Design Thinking

College Credit Classes in Remote Teaching/Blended Learning

College Credit Classes in Remote Teaching/Blended Learning

From Passive to Empowered: PBL with Magnify Learning

College Credit Classes in Blended Learning

30: One Tired Teacher: Every Classroom Needs a Makerspace

College Credit Classes in Blended Learning

College Credit Classes in Blended Learning

College Credit Classes in Blended Learning

College Credit Classes in Blended Learning

Awards announced for the STEAM STEM career competition – Future App Game Designer Challenge 2014 – Lighting Strikes Twice – El Rancho Charter School Students Get Top Honors in Middle School Games.

New Podcast: Project-based Learning with A.I. and Improving Friendships

Key Digital Skills for 21st Century Teachers

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