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AUGUST 29, 2023

The Ask a Tech Teacher crew has come up with a foundational list of tips for teaching coding. Share in comments what your secret techniques are: 6 Tips for Teaching Kids Coding If you were around when the internet first came out, you may have seen how coding was a career for specialized professionals.

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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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MAY 31, 2023

Every month, subscribers to our newsletter get a free/discounted resource to help their tech teaching. This month: K-5 New Teacher Survival Kit 9 ebooks, 65 digital posters May 31-June 3 A new teacher survival kit–for professionals new to teaching tech or expanding their pedagogy.

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NOVEMBER 3, 2023

As a lecturer at the Princeton School of Public and International Affairs, where I teach econometrics and research methods, I spend a lot of time thinking about the intersection between data, education and social justice — and how generative AI will reshape the experience of gathering, analyzing and using data for change.

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MARCH 1, 2023

Every month, subscribers to our newsletter get a free/discounted resource to help their tech teaching. This set of sixty-five posters is a varied collection you can use to share critical issues dealing with technology and education. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years.

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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 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, 2020

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.

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DECEMBER 6, 2019

Every year in preparation for December, I post lots of coding activities that students can complete with their computers, on the Internet, or using iPads, but this year, I want to do something different. The idea started as a clever way to teach students to think critically and problem-solve. computational thinking.

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ED Surge

DECEMBER 13, 2023

School and district leaders have shared challenges that they are facing regarding the use of AI for teaching and learning. AI has the ability to expand what learning looks like within a particular discipline, introducing novel teaching strategies and applications for concepts. What Is AI Literacy? Read The U.S.

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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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CoderZ

JULY 10, 2023

With the growing demand for robotics and computer science education , it’s essential to equip ourselves with versatile tools that promote flexibility and adaptability in the classroom. In this article, we will explore how embracing flexibility and innovation can enhance your robotics and computer science classes.

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APRIL 11, 2019

I’ve been teaching technology for over fifteen years. While student familiarity with this tool has improved, one thing that never varies is the myths surrounding teaching with it. Just when I think I’ve got everyone coloring between the lines, things change and I have to get a different paintbrush. Math is like that.

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Vivify Stem

MARCH 3, 2023

5 Tips for Teaching STEM With Robots Guest Post by Sphero Team March 3, 2023 Robots are not quite living up to the promises of science fiction movies, but they are still doing some pretty amazing things in our everyday lives, especially in the classroom. Let’s dive in and discover what you can do with Sphero!

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FEBRUARY 19, 2015

In my case, as a technology teacher, it‘s from computers. Here are four lessons I learned from my computer. In the computer world, it controls how much you can work on at any given moment. If you exceed your computer‘s RAM, it won’t be able to remember anything else (computer programs start stalling or stop working).

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JUNE 9, 2022

Debates help students grasp critical thinking and presentation skills, including: abstract thinking. analytical thinking. critical thinking. thinking on their feet—if evidence is refuted, students must ‘get back into game’. how to download favorite songs onto their computer. identifying bias.

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NOVEMBER 13, 2020

As educators struggle with the best way to teach critical thinking and problem solving, coding has proven to be an effective and flexible tool. While most parents agree that it should be part of the modern school’s program, only a small percentage ( about 40% of schools) teach coding. Benefits of Coding for Kids.

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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 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. What Is Computer Science?

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STEM Education Works

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Sometimes things go sideways, and that’s when we can teach our students the art of embracing failure. For instance, biology and engineering can join forces in the mind-blowing world of biotechnology, and computer science and mathematics are like the dynamic duo of data analysis in any scientific discipline.

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STEM Education Shopping

JULY 12, 2023

Photo by Alena Darmel: [link] Top Secrets The Best Computer Coding For 5 Year Olds – Are you looking for a way to give your five-year-old a head start in the digital age? Look no further than computer coding ! So, why wait? Start your child’s coding journey today and set them up for a bright future!

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ED Surge

AUGUST 3, 2023

For leaders like Daniel-Hardy, the introduction of generative AI to the teaching-learning process “feels different,” even though they’ve seen multiple waves of disruptive technology circle in and out through classrooms. Using AI in teaching is like learning a new skill, says Dembo, so it has to start with applying it to something familiar.

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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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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. STEM is all about problem solving and critical thinking, and it's safe to say that those skills involve creativity. The same can be said for computer science.

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Scientix

JANUARY 31, 2024

The project focuses on: observing the reality of the environment, learning about renewable energy sources (solar, wind, water), recycling and saving energy, as well as cooperation, collaboration, involvement, active teaching methods, partnerships between teachers and students.

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Bright and Smart

SEPTEMBER 12, 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 In today's digitally-driven world, it's no secret that technology has become an integral part of our lives.

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SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Before starting on Photoshop lessons for fifth grade and up, teach preparatory basics covered in this lesson plan here (reprinted in part below). It shows you the folders on your computer. Encourage them to explore, engage their critical thinking and active learning skills. Notice the tool bars at the top.

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ED Surge

MARCH 6, 2023

Through our Qualcomm Wireless Reach Initiative, we work closely with partners to collaborate and identify local schools that need high-quality technology with the goal of bringing in connected solutions to drastically improve teaching and learning outcomes. We feel this is what’s next for digital education. Don’t be afraid to fail.

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SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

And it is making a difference: 74 percent of teachers reported that PLTW Core Training made them more effective as a teacher , and 68 percent of teachers reported that PLTW Core Training has had more of an impact on their teaching practice than other professional development.

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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. It teaches students how to measure items, create designs on the computer, understand the coordinate system, etc.

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DECEMBER 7, 2021

Programming a human robot is an unplugged approach to coding that is also a great way to teach sequencing–a critical skill for coding. 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).

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FEBRUARY 7, 2023

Before teaching Lesson Plans using Photoshop, be sure to cover the basics with students: Open Photoshop. It shows you the folders on your computer. Encourage them to explore, engage their critical thinking and active learning skills. link] Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years.

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OCTOBER 5, 2023

Fighting AI With AI Two undergraduate students who are researchers at Stanford University’s Piech Lab , which focuses on “using computational techniques to transform fundamental areas of society,” believe one way to bring back oral exams may be to harness artificial intelligence. "I

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AUGUST 12, 2022

Four to six hours in front of a computer for instruction. School administrators and teachers are feeling the fatigue, as well as their jobs become increasingly dependent on computer and phone usage. The plan was to have students go an entire day without using their computers. Unaccounted time for social media and gaming usage.

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APRIL 30, 2015

Let’s go to Webster’s definition instead: The act or job of creating computer programs. a series of symbols, used synonymously as text and grouped to imply or prompt the multimedia in the games and programs that happen on computers, websites, and mobile apps. Not much better. Functionality: 4/5. Fun Factor: 5/5.

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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! Why was this week chosen?

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DECEMBER 5, 2023

Kid-created Games That Teach Looking for a Class Robot? Websites and Apps to Support Hour of Code Why Should Students Learn Computer Science? Here’s the sign-up link if the image above doesn’t work: [link] Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years. 5, 2023 Coding activities by grade — Dec.

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