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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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APRIL 9, 2024

Let’s explore five innovative strategies that make the most of these AI capabilities, tailored not only to keep pace with rapid technological advancements, but also to foster enhanced educational experiences! Take AI Question Generators – these tools prompt users to think critically, turning passive readers into active learners.

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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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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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MARCH 17, 2015

With technology moving out of the lab and into the classroom, it’s becoming a challenge for some teachers to infuse their teaching with tech tools such as websites, educational games, simulations, iPads, Chromebooks, GAFE, and other geeky devices that used to be the purview of a select group of nerdy teachers. Test the tool.

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DECEMBER 13, 2023

The Need for AI Literacy in Education The rapidly evolving space of artificial intelligence (AI) requires school and district leaders to make sense of how emerging technology applications, including those that use generative AI (Gen AI), are being integrated into schools and districts across the United States.

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FEBRUARY 1, 2024

CC-BY provided by author Author Cheryl Robson presents concise biographies of 50 remarkable women who have made significant contributions to the field of technology. These individuals emerge as true champions of change, leaving lasting and indelible marks on the technological landscape.

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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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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 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. Some are so sure they’re no good at technology, that becomes their reality.

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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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OCTOBER 22, 2018

In considering the question, Is technology outpacing you? , let’s first look at technology’s place in the current education landscape. Sure, 73% of teachers use cell phones in their classrooms and 92% say the Internet has a “major impact” on their teaching. It will never: take over education.

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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.

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JUNE 9, 2022

With the growing interest in tech comes a call for summer school programs that supersize student enthusiasm for technology. Debates help students grasp critical thinking and presentation skills, including: abstract thinking. analytical thinking. critical thinking. how to solve computer problems (i.e.,

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JANUARY 31, 2024

Understanding the Revised Texas Technology Applications TEKS January 31, 2024 By Katie Noe Texas educators are gearing up for big changes when it comes to teaching technology skills. Revised Texas Technology Applications TEKS are adopted and set for implementation in the 2024-2025 school year.

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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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MARCH 6, 2023

Fortunately, the education sector had time to smooth out some of these wrinkles, especially with improved connectivity and advancing technology such as artificial intelligence (AI). Having seen such positive changes firsthand, Elliott Levine , director of business development at Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. ,

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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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AUGUST 3, 2023

“They were born into this technology. They’re going to figure it out before we figure it out,” says Tracy Daniel-Hardy, director of technology at the Gulfport School District in Mississippi. Using AI in teaching is like learning a new skill, says Dembo, so it has to start with applying it to something familiar. We weren’t.

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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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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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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. At the time, I thought this was a novel approach to address the lack of technology for students. Sounds like too much screen time?

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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. That‘s what computers do. #2: Everyone wants a computer with the fastest possible processor speed.

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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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MARCH 8, 2023

It’s no secret that the exposure of students to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) can positively impact the future of the world and their futures. However, one thing that’s often overlooked is computer science education, an incredibly essential subject and skill in today’s digital era. Read on to learn how.

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OCTOBER 6, 2022

That's exactly what Kano Computer Kit makes possible. Kano Computer Kit is a DIY (do it yourself) kit designed for young people who want to learn how to build their very own computers. This project teaches kids how to design, program, and operate a fully functional desktop computer using the free software package.

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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 ! By introducing coding at an early age, you can provide them with a solid foundation for these skills.

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MAY 3, 2024

STEM education–Science, technology, engineering, and math–sounds intimidating, but is actually one of the most satisfying learning experiences students can participate in. It teaches students how to measure items, create designs on the computer, understand the coordinate system, etc.

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NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Science, technology, engineering, and math; these bad boys have been around longer than the mints in your grandma’s candy jar. As for Technology? Sometimes things go sideways, and that’s when we can teach our students the art of embracing failure. The post So You Wanna Teach STEM? Mathematics? Engineering?

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SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math. We are surrounded by technology! Our world is becoming more digital by the day, which is why teaching our children to become digitally Intelligent is crucial. Internet Safety: Teaching children about online safety is crucial.

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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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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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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. You may be familiar with the term STEM, which standards for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. The same can be said for computer science.

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OCTOBER 5, 2023

And they say the key is to use technology to make the approach more convenient and less draining. Scheduling, and Breaks For some professors, the key technology to update the oral exam is a tool that has become commonplace since the pandemic: Zoom, or other video software. Even so, some educators have been giving the oral exam a try.

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JANUARY 31, 2024

The activities carried out in this project were approached from a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) education perspective, as the tasks are grounded in the real world and provide students with opportunities to create real-world solutions.

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DECEMBER 3, 2021

December 6-12th, 2021, Computer Science Education will host the Hour Of Code–a one-hour introduction to students on coding, programming, and why they should love it, designed to demystify “code” and show that anyone can learn the basics to be a maker, a creator, and an innovator. Kid-created Games That Teach.

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