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Balance the Delivery

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At the time, I thought this was a novel approach to address the lack of technology for students. While already aware of the effects smartphones had on students’ attention, I tried to keep a balanced approach to using technology in my classroom. Seven years ago, I proposed a day without technology to the site administration.

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

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Here are two gamified options that can be tweaked to address any topic: Digital Breakouts — Players of all ages use teamwork and critical thinking to solve a series of challenging puzzles that ultimately enable them to achieve a goal. Technology. So much of learning today is about technology. Hunger Games.

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A Very Useful Guide to Virtual Classroom Collaboration

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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. So, shall we start with critical thinking?

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Using a Student-Centered Approach to Promote Computational Thinking

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Instead of simply giving step-by-step instructions for students to develop computer programs in a teacher-centered approach, he encourages students to solve problems via active learning. CoolThink is a milestone in STEM education in Hong Kong, providing a comprehensive and proven framework for computational thinking and coding education.

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How can Teachers Increase Social Learning While Teaching Online?

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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. Developing critical thinking. Check the scores and keep competing.

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Embracing Flexibility: Enhancing Robotics and Computer Science Classes

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Breaking the Boundaries of Time and Space Transcending traditional limitations, you can create a dynamic learning environment that allows students to access robotics and computer science lessons anytime, anywhere. By leveraging collaborative tools, you can promote teamwork, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.

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eSpark: The FREE Differentiation Tool for Elementary Reading and Math

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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. Quests will use a variety of prompts. For example, students might categorize, match, or highlight images.