ED Surge

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

This article is the first of a two-part series covering key principles to consider when integrating a generative AI creativity tool into your academic setting. Understand the value of creativity. Beyond academics, creativity is also essential for career success.

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ED Surge

JULY 21, 2022

Dear Bonni, I'll be teaching a course on the history of Ireland later this year. Seeing as how art has been such a big part of Irish history and culture, I was thinking about something artistic in some way, but how on earth do I grade something creative? Assess Creativity Ok, so how do you grade these creative assignments?

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JANUARY 30, 2024

How High School Students Can Prepare for a Career in Photo Editing Photo editing has become a crucial skill in the digital age for professional photographers and anyone aspiring to a creative career. For high school students venturing into this field, it’s crucial to understand the basics to navigate this creative landscape effectively.

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ED Surge

MAY 5, 2023

Creativity is more than an artistic skill; it involves thinking differently, collaborating, developing solutions and communicating in a way that connects with others. Leveraging creativity in the classroom helps students develop a deeper understanding and make cross-curricular connections. And creativity is at the core of all of that.”

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Ask a Tech Teacher

DECEMBER 22, 2023

Teaching Kids to Use Tally Charts: Fun and Educational Activities As parents and educators, we are constantly on the lookout for creative and engaging ways to teach children important skills. This activity not only teaches charts but also involves a fun ice cream tasting session! What Are Tally Charts?

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Carly and Adam

MARCH 22, 2023

In today's fast-paced world, creativity is a crucial skill that can empower children to be innovative problem solvers, critical thinkers, and successful individuals. As elementary teachers, we play a pivotal role in fostering creativity in our students. Integrate Arts and Creativity. Teach Creativity Problem Solving Techniques.

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FEBRUARY 22, 2024

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.” Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years.

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ED Surge

APRIL 14, 2023

But what I noticed early in my teaching career is that when kids are excited about telling a story, they figure out a way. Their creativity was no longer held back by their command of music notation or ability to perform on an instrument. They draw comic books. They write phonetically. They tell stories out loud.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

Parents don’t need a formal teaching degree to qualify as homeschool teachers. It may be beneficial for you to take an online course that goes over teaching fundamentals and how to run a classroom. Some nannies have a teaching degree or classroom teaching experience and can support a parent’s homeschooling efforts.

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Cool Cat Teacher

JUNE 27, 2022

The ISTE Mainstage event today had several great takeaways relating to AI, creativity, Game based Learning, and more. I teach digital film and continue to tell students and parents that if America were being formed today that our founding fathers wouldn't print pamphlets, they would make YouTube videos. Creativity 5.

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STEM Discovery Education

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Incorporating STEAM isn’t just about teaching science or math—it’s about nurturing a mindset of curiosity that empowers students to question, experiment, and grow. Educators have an extraordinary opportunity to ignite a passion for learning by embracing the dynamic world of STEAM learning.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

DECEMBER 20, 2023

When we asked the Ask a Tech Teacher team to apply it specifically to teaching physical education–not something we usually think of with tech tools–they came up with these great ideas: Using ChatGPT to Revolutionize PE Teaching: 5 Expert Strategies! Copyright ©2023 askatechteacher.com – All rights reserved.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 30, 2022

Ask a Tech Teacher contributor, Christian Miraglia, wrote an interesting article on changes in teaching since the pandemic. I think you’ll find a lot to relate to: Has Teaching Changed Since the Pandemic? Creative Options for Remote Learning. Her struggles were similar to the teachers previously mentioned.

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AUGUST 29, 2023

It’s about solving problems kids didn’t think they could, in creative ways that feel good. The Ask a Tech Teacher crew has come up with a foundational list of tips for teaching coding. If you are preparing to teach kids how to code, there are a few things you should know.

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ED Surge

APRIL 19, 2023

Teaching is about more than curriculum and lesson planning. Teaching, as human work, is to show the beauty and complexity of the human experience in our society. But pursuing dreams and passions requires time and space, and teaching leaves me barely any room to breathe. Teaching has consumed me. Teaching has consumed me.

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ED Surge

OCTOBER 4, 2023

This article is the second of a two-part series covering key principles to consider when integrating a generative AI creativity tool into your academic setting. Read the first article here. These next three principles provide guidance on what to consider in your AI tool evaluation. After all, together is better. Alliance.

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Carly and Adam

MARCH 25, 2024

The solar eclipse, a celestial event where the Moon passes between the Earth and the Sun, temporarily obscuring the Sun's light, presents a unique teaching opportunity. Engaging students in understanding this phenomenon can be enhanced by incorporating no prep creativity challenges that foster imaginative thinking and problem-solving skills.

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ED Surge

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

Those of us who’ve been educators know that some level of staff movement is normal every year, and that it’s natural for up to half of teachers to consider other work or to experience long vacancies to fill critical teaching positions. We have faced national teaching shortages before. It’s part of the cycle.

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Carly and Adam

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Creativity Challenges Provide the Perfect Brain Breaks During Test Prep and Testing Season! This is where creativity challenges come into play, serving as the perfect brain breaks during test prep and testing seasons for elementary students. What are Creativity Challenges?

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ED Surge

APRIL 5, 2022

She even has a book she co-authored on the topic, called “Uncommonsense teaching: Practical Insights In Brain Science to Help Students Learn.” For this week’s EdSurge Podcast, we talk with Oakley about why she thinks inclusive teaching means understanding the variety of learning speeds and styles of students.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 5, 2021

Invention Convention Worldwide is a global K-12 invention education curricular program mapped to national and state educational standards that teaches students problem-identification, problem-solving, entrepreneurship and creativity skills and builds confidence in invention, innovation and entrepreneurship for life.

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ED Surge

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

Teach for Tomorrow’s Job Market Many parents want their children to study computer science. Yet, in the United States, just over half of high schools actually teach it. As the leading platform for building immersive experiences, Unity is becoming increasingly essential to technical and creative roles alike. Need a hand?

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Box Light

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Ever wondered how to turn your classroom into a hub of creativity? In the recent Unbox Innovation episode, "Cultivating a Creative Classroom," Preston Trebas, Boxlight STEM Training and Development Specialist, addresses the challenges educators face with integrating creativity into modern teaching and learning practices.

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Cool Cat Teacher

AUGUST 17, 2023

Teaching About AI Art 1. I adapted their first Introduction to AI slide deck to incorporate Quick Draw and teach of data sets. Today in class, we'll be looking at our creations and seeing who has created the most realistic, most humorous, most creative, most outlandish, and best overall creation. (If The time is now.

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MARCH 29, 2024

Invention Convention Worldwide is a global K-12 invention education curricular program mapped to national and state educational standards that teaches students problem-identification, problem-solving, entrepreneurship and creativity skills and builds confidence in invention, innovation and entrepreneurship for life.

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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. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years.

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ED Surge

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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K-12 Education News

FEBRUARY 2, 2021

Teaching children in a way that encourages them to empathize with others measurably improves their creativity, and could potentially lead to several other beneficial learning outcomes, new research suggests.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

I recently spoke with a fellow history teacher who has embraced the technology and been quite creative in the process. Technology is here to stay and is now very much part of teaching whether it be with delivery platforms or applications. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years. T4Edtech #edtech.

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ED Surge

JANUARY 10, 2022

During last year’s widespread remote schooling, teachers found greater flexibility—no commute, no hallway duty—and liked it, even if they didn’t like teaching virtually. But more creative approaches may be necessary. We can get more creative with school employees, too.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 23, 2016

Sure, “share knowledge” works better with appropriate transition words and comma placement, but those sorts of skills better fit ‘language’ than ‘writing’ Writing is about the thoughtfulness and creativity required to communicate based on audience, task and purpose. 5 Writing Lesson Plans.

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Accelerate Learning

MARCH 25, 2024

As we blend play with equations and algorithms with creativity, we lay the groundwork for a math class that students look forward to. Welcome to a space where math is not just about right answers but about sparking joy and curiosity.

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STEM Education Shopping

AUGUST 27, 2023

As an educator, I have always believed in the power of creativity to inspire and engage students. Get ready to embark on a journey of guiding creativity! Art integrated learning guidelines promote the fusion of artistic creativity with STEM concepts to foster innovative thinking. (

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 23, 2020

A seminal reason for teaching — and learning — poetry is to nurture creativity. In an era where creativity has become one of the most sought-after skills in students, nothing does that better than poetry (well, there’s music — I’ll talk about that in another article). Rhyming Dictionary.

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STEM Education Shopping

JANUARY 26, 2024

In today’s fast-paced and technology-driven world, it’s more important than ever for children to develop strong problem-solving skills and creativity. In this article, we will explore how STEM building blocks nurture creativity and problem-solving skills. What are STEM Building Blocks?

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STEM Education Shopping

JANUARY 25, 2024

In today’s digital age, children are often glued to screens and technology, leaving little room for hands-on play and creativity. In this article, we will explore the magic of maker toys and how they can unleash creativity and problem-solving skills in children. However, the rise of maker toys is changing that.

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FEBRUARY 23, 2024

It teaches: Visualization and Understanding : Graphing helps students visually represent data, functions, and relationships. Technology Proficiency : With the prevalence of graphing software and tools, teaching graphing also involves teaching students how to effectively use technology to create and analyze graphs.

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