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This Program Is Empowering the Next Generation of Computational Thinkers

ED Surge

In 2015, the Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust set out to develop a computational thinking (CT) and coding education initiative of world-class standard, based on up-to-date teaching tools and proven pedagogy. Students should be thinkers and creators who turn ideas into actions with empathy, not mere consumers of technology.

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Why Teach Poetry?

Ask a Tech Teacher

Bring poets and poetry to the public in immediate and innovative ways. Often, those who have difficulty conveying their ideas with traditional words and paragraphs have no problem when their thoughts and feelings are put to the beat of a poem. A seminal reason for teaching — and learning — poetry is to nurture creativity.

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Why I'm Still Bullish About the State of Edtech

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In the next few days, thousands of edtech entrepreneurs, investors, educators and policymakers will flood a hotel in San Diego to attend the Mecca of Education Innovation Optimism known as ASU GSV. This is the toughest part of investing in innovation. Which new ideas will work?

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6 Must-reads for This Summer

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.” Disruptive Classroom Technologies: A Framework for Innovation in Education. Despite almost a decade in the classroom, technology remains a disruptive force to both teaching and teachers. The idea of using inquiry to drive change is both inspired common sense and not entirely obvious. Teach Like a Champion 2.0:

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Benefits of STEM Learning Products in the Early Learners

STEM Education Shopping

It was a very stiff idea before, however not anymore because of the availability of the STEM Learning products everywhere. But before implementing the idea in your life, getting clarity over the subject is what makes the investment satisfying. On that note let us now jump straight to-. Boost Motor Skills.

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11 Back-to-school Activities for the First Month of School

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As they offer ideas, jot them down on the list. Students share ideas collaboratively on a virtual board called Padlet. You might ask them to name a book they read over the summer, complete a warm-up or exit ticket, organize ideas into categories, sign up for something during the month, or anything else. Class Rules.

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Food Defenders: Make the Waste Worth the Taste

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In an attempt to identify from which category of waste most of the garbage arose, they divided their records into 3 categories: organic waste, recyclables, and waste that ends up in the landfill. The 1st mission – Category sorting activity. Evaluation – Outcomes. The Escape Room game. All teams played at the same time.