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Using a Student-Centered Approach to Promote Computational Thinking

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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. How do teachers and students benefit from a problem-centered coding curriculum?

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What Student Assignments and Projects Are Considered Most Difficult: Myths and Truths

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The Size Equals Difficulty Myth Size doesn’t always matter. Searching for answers and assistance while working on assignments is not just normal, it’s a positive sign that you’re actively engaged in problem-solving. The Challenge of Creativity Think outside the box. A: Practice is the key.

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Education and Artificial Intelligence: Navigating the Path to Transformation

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Defining the Integration of Artificial Intelligence Integrating AI refers to the incorporation of machine-driven intelligence into various applications and processes, enabling tasks that mimic human cognitive functions like learning from data, problem-solving and recognizing patterns. But are teachers provided the support to do so?

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Engaging All Learners: Expanding High School Options for Success

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Traditional high schools often prioritize rote learning and standardized testing, which can limit your ability to develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills. You must be ready to adapt your teaching strategies, align the use of technology with learning objectives, and ensure equality in access.

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Are Preschools as Segregated as the Rest of American Life?

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Across the United States, an estimated two-thirds of preschool programs are segregated — a reality that may directly contradict the widely held belief that preschool, and all high-quality early learning experiences, is a great equalizer. It's a little less creative. Separate is still not equal. It also has less conflict.

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Archery STEM Challenge

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Introducing the Archery STEM Challenge The Archery STEM Challenge is designed to spark creativity and problem-solving skills in students as they embark on a journey to design and build their own bow and arrows, aiming to achieve precision and accuracy. So, ready your students, set up the targets, and let the challenge begin!

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Astronaut Training and the 4 C's of STEM

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Post by Michelle Bogden & Natasha Wilkerson January 22, 2024 Unleash Creativity, Communication, Collaboration, and Critical Thinking in your Students! Challenge your students to complete astronaut training to collect all four badges: creativity, communication, collaboration, and critical thinking!