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Tech Tip #41 Fix Computer with System Restore

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Today’s tip: Fix computer with system restore Category: Problem-solving Q: My computer no longer runs right. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years. In these 169 tech situations, you get practical strategies to address many classroom tech situations. What do I do?

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Using a Student-Centered Approach to Promote Computational Thinking

ED Surge

How can teachers engage students to learn problem-solving skills across the curriculum? One program has set out to teach computational thinking (CT) and coding skills in a problem-centered approach, fostering a student-driven learning design. This curriculum has changed my teaching mindset.

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6 Tips for Teaching Kids Coding

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It’s about solving problems kids didn’t think they could, in creative ways that feel good. The Ask a Tech Teacher crew has come up with a foundational list of tips for teaching coding. If you are preparing to teach kids how to code, there are a few things you should know.

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5 Unplugged Hour of Code Activities

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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. 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.

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Empowering Students with Computer Science

Defined Learning

Considering today's rapidly evolving technological landscape, integrating computer science education in the classroom is essential to prepare students for future careers.

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Bring Real-Time 3D Into the Classroom, and Teach for the Future

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Once content is created, it can be deployed to mobile devices, computers, consoles, AR/VR headsets and a host of other platforms to reach its audience. Teach for Tomorrow’s Job Market Many parents want their children to study computer science. Yet, in the United States, just over half of high schools actually teach it.

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6 Unplugged Hour of Code Activities

Ask a Tech Teacher

The idea started as a clever way to teach students to think critically and problem-solve. One hour, according to Hour of Code, would show them that deep thinking was fun and problem-solving was exhilarating. This includes non-computer activities such as Happy Maps, Graph Paper Programming, Dice Race, Binary.