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OCTOBER 20, 2020

If you’re a senior in HS looking to continue your tech education, we have a list of the ten best colleges that will help you perfect your skills: 10 Best Colleges in the USA to Study Computer Science. Computer Science is a desirable degree for many students as it has great prospects and is linked to innovation in technology.

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ED Surge

MAY 15, 2024

STEM education is not just about science and math; it develops skills such as creativity, communication, empathy and critical thinking that complement technologies like generative AI and coding. The initial training and implementation focused on these teachers providing feedback on tool integration.

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ED Surge

JULY 5, 2022

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. This goes beyond simply embedding computational thinking into a curriculum; it’s really about empowerment.

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MARCH 19, 2024

How do I teach keyboarding? So I enthusiastically answered every question the producer had with my thoughts from thirty years of teaching. In a macro sense, teaching keyboarding must take into account maturity, fine motor skills and age-appropriateness Can children’s hands move around the keys well enough? The list goes on.

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FEBRUARY 21, 2024

If you teach technology, it’s likely you were thrown into it by your Admin. Now that’s you–the go-to person for tech problems, computer quirks, crashes and freezes, and tech tie-ins for classroom inquiry. You’ll learn by doing, just as we teach students. Scaffold your lessons with what they teach.

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MARCH 13, 2024

Macros go with the profile of the user, not the local computer. The content presented in this blog is the result of my creative imagination and not intended for use, reproduction, or incorporation into any artificial intelligence training or machine learning systems without prior written consent from the author.” Open MS Word.

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MAY 14, 2024

It’s not just about ditching blackboards for tablets – education today is undergoing a paradigm shift in teaching methodologies. Adaptive & Individualized Curriculums Artificial intelligence and its power to analyze data and make decisions based on the findings is starting to permeate classrooms.

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FEBRUARY 9, 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. Maybe the cord that connects the keyboard to the computer is loose or fell out. Sometimes the stuff in the computer’s boot-up sequence that makes the keyboard work gets lost.

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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. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years. Each week, I’ll share one of those with you.

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STEM Discovery Education

DECEMBER 1, 2022

Teaching technology is a wonderful and sometimes tricky endeavor. While everything about my favorite subject is fun, in my 20-plus years of teaching computer science in a K-8 school, the one thing that has been the most exciting for me is Coding. And what better time to start than Computer Education Week! Explore Now.

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Ellipsis Education

AUGUST 26, 2021

Sandy Dibble Curriculum Development Specialist. Creativity isn’t just for artists; it’s for anyone. Let’s dive into the definition of creativity then explore examples and benefits of creative thinking in computer science. What is Creativity? First, let’s define creativity. Types of Creativity.

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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. Greg Beutler is the Director of Techscool.org , a school devoted to teaching kids this fundamental skill through the lens of robotics, coding, competitions, and more. The same applies to computer science.

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APRIL 9, 2024

This brain-computer interface recently achieved a historic feat – allowing a human to control a computer cursor and play chess with their thoughts alone! While AI note-taking offers a powerful boost today, these emerging brain-computer interfaces hint at an even more transformative future for human learning.

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DECEMBER 8, 2023

The idea started as a clever way to teach students to think critically and problem-solve, show them that deep thinking was fun and problem-solving exhilarating. Thinkersmith’s Unplugged Hour of Code Activity Ages 4-7 My Robotic Friends is a one-hour introductory non-computer activity where students learn to program a human robot.

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MAY 3, 2024

Today, we’ll discuss: How Laser Cutter Brings New Inspiration to the Classroom STEM education is the need of this modern era, which is why teachers look for some interesting ways to teach these subjects and skills. A laser cutter can spark creativity among students. They can do whatever they want to explore their creative skills.

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SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

I recently spoke with a fellow history teacher who has embraced the technology and been quite creative in the process. Technology is here to stay and is now very much part of teaching whether it be with delivery platforms or applications. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years. T4Edtech #edtech.

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Ellipsis Education

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

VP of Product Teaching 'know-how' is broken down into two broad domains: content knowledge and pedagogical knowledge. Let’s talk about these frameworks and how they can be applied to teaching computer science. Content Knowledge in teaching is exactly what it sounds like. By Whitney Dove, Ph.D. What is Content Knowledge?

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MAY 11, 2016

This is a question I get often from teachers: How do I teach my state/national/international curriculum using technology? In fact, I ended up writing my own project-based technology curriculum (now in its fifth edition). Change your mindset: Teach vocabulary visually with World as the vehicle. Modification.

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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. Content and curriculum quality vary considerably. When Rote Memorization Rules the Day When I started my first tutoring job, I was hardly concerned with the caliber of the content I was teaching.

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SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

Keyboarding is a topic that most parents want their children to learn and many schools don’t have time to teach. What is the best age to start teaching keyboarding? How important is teacher knowledge of teaching keyboarding? What is the best way to teach keyboarding? As soon as students use a computer.

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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. Greg Beutler is the Director of Techscool.org , a school devoted to teaching kids this fundamental skill through the lens of robotics, coding, competitions, and more. The same applies to computer science.

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DECEMBER 8, 2022

The idea started as a clever way to teach students to think critically and problem-solve. Let’s reinforce that goal by stepping away from digital device, recognize that these skills — critical thinking and problem-solving — apply to any part of life, even without a computer, iPad, or smartphone in hand. Ages 4 and up.

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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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Cool Cat Teacher

AUGUST 17, 2023

Teaching About AI Art 1. I started with QuickDraw, which recognizes doodling along with the curriculum from the MIT Media Lab on AI ethics. I adapted their first Introduction to AI slide deck to incorporate Quick Draw and teach of data sets. Start with QuickDraw Steve Dembo gave me this one at ISTE. The time is now.

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All About STEM

AUGUST 2, 2023

The smart, pocket-sized computer has been designed to inspire children to explore creative ideas using real code and can be used for teaching computing across the curriculum. Its goal is to make coding fun, creative and exciting for pupils and teachers alike.”

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JUNE 23, 2016

Sure, “share knowledge” works better with appropriate transition words and comma placement, but those sorts of skills better fit ‘language’ than ‘writing’ Writing is about the thoughtfulness and creativity required to communicate based on audience, task and purpose. Jeffrey Archer. Think installments.

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JANUARY 25, 2024

With the pride of place iPads and Chromebooks have in curriculum decisions, tech problems will be wide-ranging, everything from a student’s device not having required software to the classroom systems not hooking up to the school’s network or WiFi. The top two: If the computer won’t start, check it’s plugged in.

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MARCH 1, 2024

Quickly turn off the computer and be sure to tell your mom. The content presented in this blog is the result of my creative imagination and not intended for use, reproduction, or incorporation into any artificial intelligence training or machine learning systems without prior written consent from the author.”

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JULY 26, 2021

The community support makes it very easy for kids to learn computer science with Python. For instance, Matplotlib is used for plotting charts and graphs; SciPy for engineering applications, science, and mathematics; Beautiful Soup for HTML parsing and XML and NumPy for scientific computing.

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The Maker Mom

FEBRUARY 24, 2024

STEM is the future of education, and schools that hope to be a part of it need to adopt a curriculum for these in-demand skills. STEM can serve as the entire curriculum or as an addition to an existing curriculum, giving students the skills they need to succeed. There is something here for students with all types of interests.

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JUNE 18, 2019

A Denial of Service — a DoS – is defined as: “…an interruption in an authorized user’s access to a computer network…” If I’m the “authorized user” and my brain is the “computer network”, this happens to me often. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years. 5: I need to optimize.

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MARCH 12, 2019

As a teacher on a mission to infuse technology into my classes, I’m often surprised how often technology can be applied to teaching and life. A Denial of Service — a DoS – is defined as: “…an interruption in an authorized user’s access to a computer network…”. 10 Bits of Wisdom I Learned from my Computer (ten more).

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MAY 10, 2023

The teaching profession has our own version of these nerdy individuals, called technology teachers. Understand that tech teachers often think trying to teach colleagues to tech is like solving the Riemann Hypothesis (many consider this darling of mathematical problems impossible). So, do try to fix your broken computer yourself (i.e.,

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JULY 25, 2023

Modern Tools and Techniques for Math Teachers Nothing teaches one how to become a math teacher quite like modern technology. And if you’re looking to enroll in one of the online teaching certification programs available, learning how to use technology while teaching will seem like a natural next step.

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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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MAY 3, 2021

The teaching profession has our own version of these nerdy individuals, called technology teachers. Understand that tech teachers often think trying to teach colleagues to tech is like solving the Riemann Hypothesis (many consider this darling of mathematical problems impossible). So, do try to fix your broken computer yourself (i.e.,

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Ellipsis Education

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

By Stephanie Bennett Curriculum Development Specialist. Teachers have the opportunity to reach, influence, and teach a diverse range of students. Students’ talents, interests, hobbies, and home lives are all rich sources of inspiration for teachers to connect students with curriculum and content.

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