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Want Students Who Think for Themselves? Let’s Eliminate Our Standardized School System

ED Surge

He seemed to think that if students would just study and be compliant then they would do well. John preferred reading passages and answering questions where all of his classmate’s answers would be similar because he could get the work done quickly. Students are the problem.” But my school doesn’t work that way.

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Leveling Up Education: The Crucial Role of Real-World Application in Game-Based Learning 

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Critical Thinking Beyond the Screen: Games are renowned for enhancing critical thinking skills within their carefully crafted environments. However, the true test of critical thinking lies in its application to real-life challenges. The Essence of Real-World Application in Game-Based Learning: 1.

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Building Innovators: Why Is Integrative Learning Important?

STEM Education Shopping

It is like building a sturdy foundation for the mind – one that allows individuals to think critically, unleash their creativity, and adapt to ever-changing professional landscapes. One of the key benefits of integrative learning is its ability to enhance critical thinking skills.

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10+ Ways to Use Adobe Express in the Classroom

Cool Cat Teacher

So, that is where I am here. From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter In this episode, Jesse Lubinsky, a former classroom teacher and education evangelist for Adobe, shares 10 awesome free ways that teachers can use Adobe Express in their classrooms. Let's see how it goes! Stream by clicking here.

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Welcome Back to Afterschool 2022

STEM Next

like critical thinking, collaboration, perseverance, creativity, and communication. Welcome Back to Afterschool 2022. Five Big Ideas to Spark Family Engagement in STEM. coauthored by Linda Kekelis and Ron Ottinger. Research demonstrates that afterschool and summer programs are highly effective spaces for STEM learning.

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STEM vs Humanities: Personality Types Weigh In On an Age-Old Debate

STEM Education Guide

As students advance to vocational school, postsecondary education, or college, their choices regarding what to study might be influenced by the flexibility of opportunities, the future, and job security. Keeping that in mind, how does personality type influence academic preferences?

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Build Extraordinary Structures with These Magnetic Building Blocks Cube (2023)

STEM Education Shopping

Not only does it provide hours of entertainment, but it also boosts your creativity and problem-solving abilities. The magnetic connection is strong enough to support the weight of the blocks, yet flexible enough to allow for easy disassembly and reconfiguration. Look no further than the magnetic building blocks cube!