Cool Cat Teacher

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Furthermore, as I add another feedback mechanism into my classroom, I find that my students are advancing and learning much faster than ever before. In this blog post, I'll continue to share my experiences in this emerging area of learning and pedagogical evolution. I ask how students are doing and note anything I notice.

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ED Surge

JANUARY 3, 2023

More than 50 years after Don Rawitsch introduced Oregon Trail in his eighth grade class, the debate continues : Can games become a legitimate tool for learning? Proponents of game-based learning have good reason to be optimistic—but also cautious. Proponents of game-based learning have good reason to be optimistic—but also cautious.

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Accelerate Learning

JANUARY 12, 2023

This is because STEM — science, technology, engineering, and math — education does more than teach specific school subjects. It hones critical thinking skills and helps students learn to navigate the complexities of group work. STEM encourages students to solve problems.

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ED Surge

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Augmented reality (AR) is a technology that enriches the classroom learning experience by overlaying digital content onto real-world content, simply using devices that already exist in most classrooms, like tablets and smartphones. So, I started digging deeper into using technology [itself] as a manipulative. It was just a mess.

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STEM for Kids

APRIL 26, 2024

To address this need, STEM For Kids is excited to announce a free webinar titled “5 Practical Ways To Include Artificial Intelligence: Ethics, Critical Thinking, Diversity, & Career Connections In School Classrooms.” Wondering how to effectively incorporate these technologies? You have the elevator! Personalize.

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STEM Sport

MAY 24, 2022

There are budding engineers in all grade bands of the education system, even if the student might not know it yet. It is essential that we as parents and educators expose students to hands-on, engaging engineering curriculum and lessons starting at a young age. This is a great engineering gift option for any age!

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Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 14, 2020

Here’s a great overview from an Ask a Tech Teacher contributor of what one of those fields–working with the powerful algorithms that drive search and research–is about: What are search engine algorithms? However, for a website to fulfil its potential, it must satisfy the needs of search engine algorithms. Conclusion.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 9, 2023

In education, case studies are widely used as a pedagogical tool to encourage critical thinking, problem-solving skills, and the application of theoretical knowledge. They serve as a bridge between theory and practice, promote active learning and the development of practical skills that improve their teaching methods.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

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. Attend webinars.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 22, 2018

In considering the question, Is technology outpacing you? , let’s first look at technology’s place in the current education landscape. We darkly predict that the day will soon arrive when technology erases the need for teachers. But truthfully, technology is less a magic wand than a unicorn.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

DECEMBER 8, 2023

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. Thinkersmith’s Unplugged Hour of Code Activity Ages 4-7 My Robotic Friends is a one-hour introductory non-computer activity where students learn to program a human robot.

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STEM Education Shopping

JANUARY 20, 2024

As a parent, you want to provide your child with the best opportunities for learning and development. One way to do this is by incorporating STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) learning into their playtime. In this article, we will explore some of the best STEM learning toys for 7 year olds.

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STEM Education Shopping

JANUARY 27, 2024

Beyond fun, these STEM toys engage young minds in the principles of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math, offering an innovative way to learn while playing. Age-appropriate STEM toys cater to different learning stages, enhancing sensory, motor, cognitive, and advanced problem-solving skills as children grow.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

It suggests that people have a dominant side of their brain, which influences their thinking and learning styles. 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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Ask a Tech Teacher

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. They try to find new activities, games, toys, tools, or anything that can engage students and help them learn without struggling.

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STEM Education Shopping

JANUARY 26, 2024

Engineering, and Math In today’s fast-paced world, it’s more important than ever to equip our children with the skills they need to succeed in the future. That’s where STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) education comes in. This helps them develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

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ED Surge

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Plato once quoted Socrates lamenting that, “If men learn this, it will implant forgetfulness in their souls; they will cease to exercise memory because they rely on that which is written.”1 1 The ancient philosopher was speaking, of course, of the latest technology in the B.C. era: hand-written scrolls. It worked out perfectly!

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Ask a Tech Teacher

DECEMBER 8, 2022

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. Code.org, the grandfather of Hour of Code offerings, recognizes the importance of critical thinking outside of coding and programming. Ages 4 and up. Ages 12-17.

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STEM Education Guide

AUGUST 28, 2022

Sometimes it may seem that learning and playing are mutually exclusive, but that doesn’t have to be the case. At the top of that list of innovative toys, you’ll find LEGO engineering kits. At the top of that list of innovative toys, you’ll find LEGO engineering kits. Children of all ages can find fun in learning.

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STEM Education Shopping

JANUARY 20, 2024

As a parent, you want to provide your child with the best tools for learning and development. One of the most effective ways to do this is through STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) learning toys. In this article, we will explore the top STEM learning toys for 5-year-olds.

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STEM Education Shopping

JANUARY 20, 2024

As a parent, you want to provide your child with the best tools for learning and development. One of the most effective ways to do this is through STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) learning toys. In this article, we will explore the top STEM learning toys for 5-year-olds.

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ED Surge

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Since the release of ChatGPT late last year, the essay has been declared dead as an effective way to measure learning. And oral evaluations of student learning do still happen occasionally — like when graduate students defend their theses and dissertations. She typically teaches mechanical engineering courses with 100 to 150 students.

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CoderZ

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Videogames have captivated the world for decades, and when it comes to those who play, it has been a unique motivator to learn and persevere. The allure of virtual worlds, action-packed challenges, and immersive experiences has redefined how we approach teaching and learning.

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STEM Education Shopping

JANUARY 17, 2022

Make engineering fun and exciting for children. Starting from toothpick towers and marble towers and marble runs to egg drops and water rockets, Awesome engineering activities for kids consists of inspiring projects that will excite and challenge kids between the age group of 5 to 10 years.

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Accelerate Learning

JANUARY 12, 2023

This is because STEM — science, technology, engineering, and math — education does more than teach specific school subjects. It hones critical thinking skills and helps students learn to navigate the complexities of group work. STEM encourages students to solve problems.

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STEM for Kids

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

As educators celebrate Black History during Black History Month and beyond, check out the plethora of hands-on activities in this course that students can experience… To Infinity And Beyond: A rocket blast off experience for children, a glimpse into the world of aerospace engineering inspired by STEM Icon Guion Bluford. Pumping The Heart!:

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STEM Education Shopping

MAY 9, 2023

As parents, grandparents, and teachers, we all want to encourage our children’s natural curiosity and love of learning. One way to do this is by incorporating STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) into their playtime. Science Kit offer a world of opportunities for our children to learn and develop vital skills.

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STEM Education Guide

MARCH 9, 2023

STEM, an acronym for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics, is an essential component of the educational experience. Science and Technology in the STEM Curriculum Let’s face it. Children are growing up in a society where technology has become a major part of everyday human life.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Simply put, adding rigor creates an environment where students are: expected to learn at high levels supported so they can learn at high levels cheered on as they demonstrate learning at high levels It helps students understand how to live life using brain power as the engine. Build habits that look for understanding.

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STEM Sport

AUGUST 2, 2023

Project-based learning is a teaching method that utilizes hands-on learning experiences to help students further develop their skills in various subjects. Promoting Critical Thinking Skills through Project-Based Learning Project-based learning is a powerful teaching approach that promotes critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

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Box Light

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

September 13th is Programmers Day which celebrates the diverse contributions of programmers across fields like technology, science, and entertainment, employing languages like Python and Java. Coding cultivates vital skills such as critical thinking, problem-solving, and computational thinking, applicable throughout the curriculum.

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ED Surge

DECEMBER 20, 2021

Assessing Drivers of Student Interest and Engagement Amazon Future Engineer , Amazon’s global philanthropic computer science education program, recently commissioned research from Gallup to better understand student interest and engagement in the computer science field. The study of U.S.

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ED Surge

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Professional development allows teachers to continue to improve their practice, learn new strategies and content, and engage students. Research has found that effective professional development is content-focused, incorporates active learning and supports collaboration. I wouldn’t have learned robotics.

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STEM Education Shopping

AUGUST 28, 2023

As an educator, I have witnessed the transformative power of integrative learning firsthand. It is like building a sturdy foundation for the mind – one that allows individuals to think critically, unleash their creativity, and adapt to ever-changing professional landscapes.

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Bright and Smart

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math. Critical Thinking. Independent Thinking. Teamwork Our favorite week of the year is here, Engineers Week ! This week is important because it: -Raises public awareness about the contributions of engineers. roller coasters, robots, and engines.

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ED Surge

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. Every time this happens, Daniel-Hardy says, educators have to learn how to use a new tool, only for it to be replaced by something else.

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Carly and Adam

MARCH 25, 2024

Fairy tales are more than just enchanting stories that whisk children away to a magical realm; they are a treasure trove for igniting imagination and critical thinking through STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) challenges. Engineer Houses for the Three Little Pigs 4.

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