Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 10, 2024

As a working technology teacher, I get hundreds of questions from parents about their home computers, how to do stuff, how to solve problems. Q: Some kids are hard workers, but they just don’t get computers. Each week, I’ll share one of those with you. They’re always brief and always focused.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Here are some ideal subjects for left-brain dominant individuals: Electrical or Computer Engineering Electrical or computer engineering is a perfect fit for left-brain dominant individuals. Electrical or computer engineers design, develop and test electrical systems or computer software.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 3, 2024

A laser cutter can spark creativity among students. We explore what students can make with the machine to uncover their creativity and develop various skills. It teaches students how to measure items, create designs on the computer, understand the coordinate system, etc. It enhances their STEM knowledge through practical.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

DECEMBER 12, 2018

If you participated in December’s Hour of Code, you may have come to realize the importance of Computer Science to students. Here’s Greg’s informed perspective on this question: Beyond job opportunities, why should all K-12 students learn about computer science? The same applies to computer science.

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STEM Education Shopping

AUGUST 27, 2023

As an educator, I have always believed in the power of creativity to inspire and engage students. By seamlessly integrating art into our curriculum, we not only enhance academic learning but also foster imagination and critical thinking skills. Get ready to embark on a journey of guiding creativity!

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ED Surge

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

The graduate-level econometrics course I teach is required and it’s designed to foster analytical and critical thinking skills in causal research methods. As I consider how to weave these tools into my curriculum, two pathways have emerged.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

DECEMBER 8, 2020

But here’s my issue: Too often, kids forget that the goal is to practice critical thinking and problem solving, not pursue a career in programming. You just attach the circuits, motors, and conductors, and let your creativity flow: Code.org Hour of Code Unplugged. computational thinking. Ages 4 and up.

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ED Surge

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

In my first-ever job, I sat in front of a computer teaching English over the internet to a group of students in South Korea. Millions of students take English lessons online now, and I’d like to think at least some ESL companies are doing good work, though the extent of their impact still remains to be seen.

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Box Light

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Coding cultivates vital skills such as critical thinking, problem-solving, and computational thinking, applicable throughout the curriculum. When students engage in coding activities, they are presented with real-world challenges that require logical reasoning and creativity to solve.

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CoderZ

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

In recent years, the landscape of education in the United States has been undergoing a profound transformation, particularly when it comes to Computer Science (CS) education in K-12 schools. As technology continues to accelerate at an unprecedented pace, there is a growing demand for a workforce with strong computer science skills.

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Ellipsis Education

DECEMBER 15, 2022

In this blog, we take a closer look at the connections between art and STEM (called STEAM education), and we explore how to integrate art into computer science. Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) use creative processes to observe, interpret, and analyze the world around us. But what does STEAM stand for?

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Vivify Stem

JANUARY 24, 2024

Post by Michelle Bogden & Natasha Wilkerson January 22, 2024 Unleash Creativity, Communication, Collaboration, and Critical Thinking in your Students! Challenge your students to complete astronaut training to collect all four badges: creativity, communication, collaboration, and critical thinking!

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STEM Education Guide

MARCH 8, 2023

However, one thing that’s often overlooked is computer science education, an incredibly essential subject and skill in today’s digital era. —–If you and your kids are interested in building a DIY computer, take a look at my article here, Best DIY Computer Build Kits. is yes, as they are closely similar.

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Bright and Smart

DECEMBER 5, 2023

By incorporating hands-on activities into our children's curriculum, it will help them to improve skills like: Creativity Critical Thinking Independent Thinking Brainstorming Problem-solving Teamwork This week, students all around the world will be participating in (the) Hour of Code! What is Code.org?

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Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 30, 2015

So many teachers took students to Code.org’s curriculum offerings, the website crashed. Let’s go to Webster’s definition instead: The act or job of creating computer programs. More than 50 percent of all projected math and science occupations are in computing occupations. So what is ‘coding’?

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STEM Education Shopping

JULY 12, 2023

Photo by cottonbro studio: [link] Find the Great Computer And Coding Kit For All Ages (2023) – Are you interested in learning how to code? Whether you’re a young beginner or a seasoned adult, a computer and coding kit can be the perfect tool for you. Grab our computer and coding kit and embark on your coding journey today!

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User Generated Education

MARCH 11, 2019

I love bringing physical computing into my classrooms: Physical computing means building interactive physical systems by the use of software and hardware that can sense and respond to the analog world. Physical computing is a creative framework for understanding human beings’ relationship to the digital world.

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ED Surge

JANUARY 3, 2023

Tailwinds: An Enabling Ecosystem A baseline enabling condition for game-based learning is access to computers and broadband. creativity, collaboration, communication, critical thinking, problem solving, resiliency) and crosses multiple disciplines (e.g. Making games cultivates a range of hard skills (e.g.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

DECEMBER 7, 2021

The human robot only does what the student directs (think of the old aphorism ‘garbage in garbage out’ explaining that computers only do what you tell them; nothing more). The human does not guess or extrapolate based on what they think the student wants, merely follows directions. computational thinking.

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The STEM Laboratory

JULY 19, 2022

For some schools, the challenge is a lack of budget to provide the curriculum that’s needed to teach STEM concepts. By their very nature, STEM projects are very engaging for children, who have a natural curiosity about the world around them, which is one of the reasons STEM curriculum is so important.

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Ellipsis Education

JANUARY 21, 2021

"We want students to understand what a computer can do, what a human can do, and why that’s different,” says Mark Guzdial, Professor of Computing at Georgia Tech. When it comes down to it, that’s all computer science really is: the relationship between humans and computers. Well, not so fast! The Analytical Engine.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

AUGUST 29, 2023

It’s about solving problems kids didn’t think they could, in creative ways that feel good. Don’t Keep to Only One Language Software developers learn many languages throughout their careers, and even if your students start with a simpler language, they should still have a broad understanding of general computer languages.

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Vivify Stem

MARCH 3, 2023

Programming Sphero robots can help students develop essential skills like problem-solving, critical thinking, creativity, and teamwork. Give students a chance to explore and experiment on their own, and they’ll develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills along the way. Learn More About Sphero with vivify!

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STEM Education Works

MARCH 27, 2024

In this way, developing a classroom makerspace offers students a creative place to build upon their STEM knowledge and skills. Another option would be to explicitly define the parameters of a project, grounding student experience in curriculum and actively guiding students toward the solution you want them to reach.

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STEM Education Shopping

MAY 17, 2023

Cue Robot provides an engaging platform for learning that encourages exploration, experimentation, and critical thinking while addressing real-world problems. ( 1 ) It’s a tool that not only teaches key concepts but also stimulates creativity and problem solving skills through hands-on activities.

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Ellipsis Education

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

Has the time come to update these requirements and add computer science to the mix? There is no doubt that today’s youth needs to be equipped with computer and technology skills to be successful. In this blog, we explore why high school should have computer science requirements in order to earn that diploma.

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Ellipsis Education

JANUARY 31, 2024

As part of this adoption cycle (known as Proclamation 2024), the State Board of Education (SBOE) conducted a robust curriculum evaluation process. If you buy off this list, you can use your instructional materials allotment to purchase curriculum. is a K-5 state-adopted Tech Apps curriculum. Goodbye, grade bands!

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CoderZ

MARCH 6, 2023

Are you ready to introduce computer science in your classroom? There is no prior coding experience necessary and in fact, this is a fun way for students to dip their toes in the water before they begin coding curriculum next school year or enter the Fall League competition. In the meantime, check out our curriculum for advanced coders.

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User Generated Education

JULY 5, 2018

Rather than the maker experiences being an after school program, an add on activity, or an activity that is implemented when students have done their regular lessons work, it should be part of the regular, day-to-day curriculum. To do this, though, the educator needs to approach his or her curriculum and lessons with a maker mindset.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

NOVEMBER 20, 2015

ScratchJr treats programming (a term that frightens even adults) as simply a creative way to communicate–another language. With lively sounds, creative colors and shapes, ScratchJr does an excellent job of making programming available to early learners–before they learn how scary it is! No voice even!

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Ask a Tech Teacher

NOVEMBER 18, 2015

Topic: Problem-solving, critical thinking, building. Where was the critical thinking and building? I went to Common Sense Media and found it got 4/5 stars with a tagline, Sandbox-style game with open online play fosters creativity. Creativity: imagination, making new creations, producing new content.

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STEM Education Shopping

MAY 19, 2023

KEY TAKEAWAY Why Cue robot education is important Cue robot education is important in preparing students for future STEM careers by enhancing their problem-solving skills, critical thinking, and creativity. ( 2 ) Why Is Cue Robot Education Important For Future Stem Professionals?

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Bright and Smart

NOVEMBER 27, 2019

Computer programming falls in line with these concepts because learning to code will help children improve their: Creativity. Critical Thinking. Independent Thinking. Teamwork Computer Science Education week. , , CSEd week was established to bring awareness to the the importance of Computer Science Education.

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PCS Edventures

AUGUST 8, 2023

Communicating with computers is fun, engaging and thrilling, and it also has a powerful effect on kids’ futures. At this age, they begin to understand cause-and-effect relationships, including simple computer commands. Think of learning to code as learning another language – you’re learning to communicate with technology, after all.

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CoderZ

JUNE 19, 2023

The challenge is designed to enhance critical thinking, problem-solving, and teamwork abilities. “Plant a Garden” is an activity in one of CoderZ’s curriculums called CodeFarm , which introduces students to variables, loops, and conditionals, enabling them to create algorithms to care for their virtual plants.

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STEM Sport

JUNE 20, 2023

STEM literacy expands the definition and application of literacy by incorporating scientific inquiry, problem-solving, computational thinking, and logical reasoning skills. Why STEM Literacy Matters for Kids STEM education promotes critical thinking by encouraging students to ask questions, analyze information, and evaluate evidence.

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STEM Sport

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Hard skills directly apply in various STEM fields, from physics to computer science. Problem-Solving: Analyzing and resolving challenges creatively and efficiently. Critical Thinking: Evaluating information and making informed decisions. Creativity: Thinking innovatively to develop novel solutions.

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