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APRIL 8, 2024

High School collects a diverse group of students into a large learning community, but it also prepares teenagers for a future as variable as any we can imagine. Yet, the one-size-fits-all model persists in many high schools. Could we expand high school options to guarantee every student’s success?

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FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Graphing is an important skill for students whether they go to college after High School or start a career. It teaches: Visualization and Understanding : Graphing helps students visually represent data, functions, and relationships. Critical Thinking : Interpreting graphs requires critical thinking skills.

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ED Surge

JANUARY 24, 2024

Tools like ChatGPT have quickly destabilized our thoughts about the future of school and work. Instead of teaching specific facts and skills, teach timeless skills that allow students to adapt to any challenge or solve any problem. One role of schools is to prepare students for the future. The answer lies in zooming out.

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MAY 9, 2024

Curriculum Alignment: SplashLearn aligns closely with school curricula, reinforcing classroom learning with games and activities. These games include puzzles and quizzes that enhance critical thinking skills and offer a fun break from traditional learning. These worksheets serve as excellent reinforcement tools.

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JUNE 8, 2023

It’s no secret many parents are frustrated with public schools. Are kids learning to think or just to pass tests? Consider a pedagogy that transcends rote memorization and the stock drills often found in today’s classrooms, expects critical thinking that teaches how to learn anything — not just school subjects.

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MARCH 12, 2024

Word problems are popular and fun methods of teaching math and English in many schools. Critical thinking : They require students analyze information, identify relevant concepts. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years.

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AUGUST 7, 2023

When I first wrote this article seven years ago, remote teaching was something done on snow days, teaching from home short-changed student learning, and parents were too busy to get involved in their child’s education. Digital and media literacy: Teaching how to evaluate information and navigate the digital landscape responsibly.

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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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NOVEMBER 18, 2023

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter In this episode, we welcome Billy Krakower, a nationally recognized educator with 16 years of experience and a passion for bringing technology and creativity into the classroom. Currently teaching STEM at the Middle School level in North New Jersey.

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ED Surge

MAY 15, 2024

STEM identity can last a lifetime and help students thrive in school, future careers and life. As the demand for digital skills grows, schools must develop inclusive programs to engage diverse learners. Preparing future global innovators takes a district-wide team of facilitators, classroom teachers and school administrators.

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NOVEMBER 29, 2023

AI tutors, virtual assistants, and adaptive learning platforms are being adopted by schools, colleges, and universities around the world. Reduced Teacher Workload: AI tutors, virtual teaching assistants and automated admin systems can help reduce teacher workload. This saves teachers time, while giving students quicker feedback.

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JANUARY 28, 2022

A while ago, Scientific American declared “…“ not only is Minecraft immersive and creative, but it is an excellent platform for making almost any subject area more engaging. ” I want to see their creativity, critical thinking, and problem solving in action. Game playing develops reading skills.

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FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Imagine IM’s Inspire Math video Climbing Mount Everest links the drama of mountaineering to middle school work on percentages. It fosters critical thinking, problem-solving skills and a deeper understanding of mathematical principles by placing students as active learners rather than passive recipients of information.

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JULY 10, 2023

3 Fun Ways to Use Tech in the Classroom in the Run-Up to Summer Summer is right around the corner and as a teacher, you might be in search of creative ways to leverage technology to ensure your classroom remains an entertaining, engaging and educational space. Fear not, we’ve got you covered! Let’s dive in!

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MARCH 18, 2022

In the pandemic many higher ed faculty, forced onto Zoom and other videoconferencing platforms, have continued teaching online just as they always did face to face, delivering lectures over streaming video as they did in person. Many are unaware that teaching online can actually open new possibilities to innovate their teaching practice.

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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 18, 2023

The second dimension pertains to teaching young individuals how to harness AI for their future careers, leadership roles and learning opportunities. For school districts seeking quick solutions, Culatta emphasizes the futility of blocking AI, as it is swiftly becoming a ubiquitous presence. Graham Glass In May 2023, the U.S.

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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. 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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ED Surge

MARCH 22, 2022

School is not the problem. This statement was shared by a former middle school student of mine during his freshman year of high school. John* was getting all A’s and one B in stark contrast to the B’s, C’s, and D’s received in middle school. But my school doesn’t work that way. Morita, you were wrong.

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DECEMBER 4, 2023

This explains why most high schools and colleges now include extracurricular activities when evaluating admissions. Unfortunately, not all schools offer extracurricular activities. Not all schools offer extracurricular activities that suit your kids’ interests. For instance, very few schools offer piano lessons.

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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. What Is AI Literacy?

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DECEMBER 8, 2023

Yet many students, even those who perform well in high school English classes and those who enjoy writing, struggle to express themselves effectively through personal essays. Some teachers also lack the confidence and experience as writers to adequately teach their students elements of the craft.

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MARCH 13, 2023

One program has set out to teach computational thinking (CT) and coding skills in a problem-centered approach, fostering a student-driven learning design. In the process, students develop persistence and creativity while teachers connect their learning with professional standards aligned with ISTE micro-credentials.

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JANUARY 31, 2024

Children like to learn, they like to explore, they are very creative, they even find interesting answers to questions that we adults have not even asked yet. CC-BY provided by the author Twenty creative and enthusiastic teachers from five countries – Moldova, Romania, Turkey, Greece and Spain – participated in the project.

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STEM Education Shopping

APRIL 14, 2023

How Dash Robot Inspires Creativity ? As an expert in inspiring creativity , we want to share our first-hand experience with the Wonder Workshop Dash Robot. This innovative toy is more than just a robot, it’s a creative companion that can help kids develop a range of skills in a fun and engaging way.

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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 13, 2024

But more than that, it would be important to teach his science students how to interact with the tool for their own careers, he first told EdSurge last April. As part of his role at the center, Aguilar conducted research into how teachers think about AI in classrooms. It promised to increase efficiency, he argued. The main findings?

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JANUARY 30, 2023

At Indian Prairie School District (IPSD), located just west of Chicago, one of the crucial alignment points—a “north star,” if you will—for the district’s 35 schools is its Portrait of a Graduate profile.

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JULY 31, 2023

Photo by Julia M Cameron: [link] Why Stem Is Important In Schools? The Power of STEM in Schools and Ignite a Lifelong Passion for All Lessons – Are you curious about why STEM is so important in schools? Why Stem Is Important In Schools? Well, look no further! Furthermore, these skills are transferable.

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NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Visual Thinking : promote creativity and help individuals see patterns and relationships in a way text cannot. Memory Aid : for some, the visual nature makes it easier to recall information Problem Solving : encourage a non-linear approach to thinking and brainstorming. Great for school.

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APRIL 10, 2024

Offer students a second chance if they’ll work with you after school. 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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MARCH 28, 2024

Classroom Easter Egg Hunt K-5, ESL In this Easter egg hunt, students work in groups to find paper eggs hidden around the room or school. Easter Fun Preschool-1 This site provides three Easter games that require critical thinking and problem-solving from youngsters. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years.

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NOVEMBER 14, 2023

It empowers them with a toolset that fosters creativity, critical thinking, and a deep understanding of digital communication. Our Web Design course helps equip middle school and high school students with web design skills that they can build on in their future professional and educational endeavors.

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NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Explore the Ideal Subjects to Nurture your Strengths Choosing what to study after high school can be tough. It suggests that people have a dominant side of their brain, which influences their thinking and learning styles. These subjects involve critical thinking, problem-solving and a strong understanding of scientific principles.

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STEM Sport

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

Teaching science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) to middle school students presents a unique opportunity for educators and administrators. Depending on their current feelings about STEM education, educators have to get more creative to engage students and present the curriculum in a way that students find exciting.

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Top 10 Sciencekits

AUGUST 17, 2023

As we gear up for the back-to-school season of 2023, educators are embracing innovative ways to engage students in the fascinating world of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). One such dynamic approach gaining traction is the use of STEM subscription boxes for in-school activities.

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OCTOBER 7, 2021

It focuses on building student creativity, critical thinking, and independence–skills students need to become prosperous, happy adults. Its purpose is to spark student creativity and empower them to explore their passions at their own pace. If you are joining from a school already on Tract, log in will be immediate!

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