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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. Here’s a thoughtful addition to that conversation: Should Coding be a Part of the Modern School’s Curriculum? Why Should Students Learn 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. 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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MAY 27, 2015

More on problem solving: 98 Tech Tips from the Classroom. 25 Techie Problems Every Student Can Fix–Update. What to do when your Computers Don’t Work. She is the editor/author of dozens of tech ed resources including a K-8 technology curriculum , K-8 keyboard curriculum, K-8 Digital Citizenship curriculum.

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MAY 31, 2023

It includes K-5 tech curriculum (including problem solving, productivity software, critical thinking, share/publish, mouse skills, image editing, Google Earth, Photoshop, web tools, and more), keyboarding and digital citizenship curricula, classroom posters, pedagogic articles on tech ed topics, tips and tricks, and more.

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MARCH 1, 2023

She is the editor/author of over a hundred tech ed resources including a K-12 technology curriculum , K-8 keyboard curriculum, K-8 Digital Citizenship curriculum. Print them out and hang them on your classroom walls or share them out digitally on a Twitter, Facebook, or Instagram feed.

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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. Why Should Students Learn Computer Science?

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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. 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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NOVEMBER 10, 2023

You excel in subjects that require problem-solving skills and have a strong understanding of numbers and patterns. 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.

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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. Each week, I’ll share one of those with you. They’re always brief and always focused.

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FEBRUARY 22, 2023

Today’s tip: Find a file Category: Problem-solving Q: I saved my document, but I can’t find it. This will Search only locations attached to your computer. She is the editor/author of over a hundred tech ed resources including a K-12 technology curriculum , K-8 keyboard curriculum, K-8 Digital Citizenship curriculum.

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JANUARY 13, 2023

Category: Problem-solving. I teach even the youngers how to solve this problem. Truth be known, lots of teachers have this problem, also. They’re used to sitting down at a computer shared only with themselves. Today’s tip: My desktop icons changed. What happened?

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MARCH 15, 2022

Category: PC, Problem-solving. Q: I have several students who share a computer. She is the editor/author of over a hundred tech ed resources including a K-12 technology curriculum , K-8 keyboard curriculum, K-8 Digital Citizenship curriculum. Today’s tip: My Desktop Icons are Messed Up.

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DECEMBER 11, 2023

This week, I’ll post updated suggestions to get your computers and technology ready for the blitz of projects you’ll accomplish in the New Year. She is the editor/author of over a hundred tech ed resources including a K-12 technology curriculum , K-8 keyboard curriculum, K-8 Digital Citizenship curriculum.

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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 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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MARCH 16, 2018

Today’s tip: #39: My Computer Won’t Turn Off. Sub-category: PC, Problem-solving. She is the editor/author of over a hundred tech ed resources including a K-8 technology curriculum , K-8 keyboard curriculum, K-8 Digital Citizenship curriculum. Category: Hardware. What do I do?

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DECEMBER 4, 2020

December 7-12th, 2020, 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. Why Should Students Learn Computer Science?

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AUGUST 29, 2023

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. But this can lead to the idea that there are smart and dumb people in the world.

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JULY 8, 2019

Provided by CSERD (the Computational Science Education Reference Desk), Interactivate offers a series of free web-based math games, puzzles, and challenges for students in grades K-12. Some of the activities allow users to select a difficulty level, problem type, and time limit. Interactivate.

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MARCH 7, 2023

Today’s tip: 19 Tech Problems Every Student Can Fix Category: Problem-solving Here are the nineteen problems that cause eighty percent of the tech stoppages in your classrooms. Computer frozen Check solutions in this list. If nothing works, reboot.

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MARCH 3, 2017

Today’s tip: #119–What to do when Computers are Down? Sub-category: Problem-solving, teaching. review computer hardware. For more ideas, check out these articles: What to do when your Computers Don’t Work –These are suggestions I received from readers after I published the article above.

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FEBRUARY 14, 2020

Sub-category: Problem-solving. All I know is it works often enough, it’s my first line of defense to problem-solving this particular problem. reboot your computer. Today’s tip: My Internet Won’t Work. Category: Internet. Q: My internet stopped for no reason. What can I do?

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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. My job requires tech every day so I’ve solved a lot of problems.

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DECEMBER 2, 2019

December 9-15th, 2019, 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. Why Should Students Learn Computer Science?

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DECEMBER 5, 2023

Websites and Apps to Support Hour of Code Why Should Students Learn Computer Science? She is the editor/author of over a hundred tech ed resources including a K-12 technology curriculum , K-8 keyboard curriculum, K-8 Digital Citizenship curriculum.

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AUGUST 15, 2023

Some of your colleagues think having students read in this tablet format means they’re integrating technology into their curriculum. Sending kids to the computer lab to do work rather than using the class computer or the library computers? This is an opportunity to model problem solving for students.

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JULY 18, 2023

As a working technology teacher, I get hundreds of questions from parents about their home computers, how to do stuff, how to solve problems. She is the editor/author of over a hundred tech ed resources including a K-12 technology curriculum , K-8 keyboard curriculum, K-8 Digital Citizenship curriculum.

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MARCH 31, 2022

This is one that isn’t connected to your local computer so can’t be compromised if you get a virus. You can work on your computer while it’s backing up; it’ll just be slower. More on computer security. At least once a year, backup your data files to an external drive (like a flash drive). Chromebook : No need.

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DECEMBER 5, 2022

Why Should Students Learn Computer Science? She is the editor/author of over a hundred tech ed resources including a K-12 technology curriculum , K-8 keyboard curriculum, K-8 Digital Citizenship curriculum. PrimoToys–unplugged programming for youngers. Root Robotics–Great Way to Extend Hour of Code. Scratch Jr.

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MARCH 21, 2023

Creativity and problem-solving will come in handy in brainstorming solutions and revolution steps for projects, while communication and networking are invaluable when interacting with team members or potential clients. Graduates looking to hit the ground running should be sure to cultivate a good balance of soft and hard skills.

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JUNE 24, 2020

Sub-category: Problem-solving. A: Here are four ideas you can try before rebooting your computer: Refresh the webpage with the ‘reload current page’ tool. She is the editor/author of over a hundred tech ed resources including a K-12 technology curriculum , K-8 keyboard curriculum, K-8 Digital Citizenship curriculum.

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MARCH 31, 2015

I need a map to show how best to blend my curriculum and the school’s standards, scaffold skills on each other, and connect to all stakeholders involved. In education, that’s called a Curriculum Map. What is a Curriculum Map? In general terms, a Curriculum Map includes: specific skills. assessments.

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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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JUNE 18, 2021

It’s interesting to see what has changed in both the computer problems that were spotlighted and what teachers considered common! She is the editor/author of over a hundred tech ed resources including a K-12 technology curriculum , K-8 keyboard curriculum, K-8 Digital Citizenship curriculum. Do you agree?

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MAY 30, 2017

Games are more than rote drills, intended to train critical thinking, problem-solving, and promote logic in decisions. Here are ten ways you will want to incorporate Zap Zap Math into your math curriculum: Let children play unattended, anytime, anywhere, as a supplement to class, homework, or independent math study.

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NOVEMBER 9, 2015

Start kindergartners with problem solving. Khan Academy Computer Science. Khan Academy Computer Science. Khan Academy Computer Science. Google Computer Science for High School –free workshops (with application) for K-12 teachers. If they love Legos, they’ll love coding. Code –learn to code, for students.

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NOVEMBER 27, 2018

December 3-9th, 2018, 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. Why Should Students Learn Computer Science?

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