ED Surge

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Educators are encouraged to view AI not merely as a technological advancement but as a tool to enhance and augment the human experience. Gerstein: I taught machine learning activities to the students with ISTE standards using Google's Teachable Machine as the tool. Then, students learned to code with graphical programming language.

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ED Surge

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Real-World, Meaningful Problems This kind of scenario — linking the drama of mountaineering with work on percentages in middle school math — can effectively be used in a problem-based learning (PBL) approach in the classroom. It’s an instructional approach where students learn by actively engaging in real-world, meaningful problems.

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ED Surge

MAY 19, 2022

A version of this article first appeared at the Medium site of the Stanford GSE Office of Innovation and Technology. And the technology may help address an age-old challenge in any classroom: motivation. The training content is broken up into short, personalized learning “pills” based on personal goals. In SuperSkills!,

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ED Surge

MARCH 26, 2024

One reason for that, he argues, is that it’s easier to measure how much students are learning in math and science by using standardized tests that can be quickly graded by machines. It might seem counterintuitive that the same technology threatening to hinder student learning might be used to boost it.

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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

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

The graduate-level econometrics course I teach is required and it’s designed to foster analytical and critical thinking skills in causal research methods. In light of this impending reality, it’s important for educators to adapt their teaching methods to incorporate the use of these tools into the learning process.

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Teach Hub

MARCH 15, 2024

In today’s classrooms, technology is a fundamental component of both teaching and learning. There’s no denying that technology is a powerful tool to have in the classroom, however, despite the numerous benefits, more people are realizing the importance of taking a step back and unplugging from technology.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 8, 2023

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. What is Growth Mindset? Why should you care?

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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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FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Critical Thinking : Interpreting graphs requires critical thinking skills. Students learn to analyze and interpret data, identify patterns and trends, and make inferences based on the information presented in the graph. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years.

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ED Surge

JANUARY 24, 2024

Feelings of AI anxiety are valid for a technology that brings so much change and uncertainty. Power Skills, which include creativity, collaboration, resilience, leadership and critical thinking , make all other skills more effective. Students learn critical skills through NXTLVL's game-based learning program.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 12, 2024

See which of these you agree with: Real-world relevance : They present scenarios that make concepts more tangible and help students see the practical applications of what they are learning. Critical thinking : They require students analyze information, identify relevant concepts.

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ED Surge

OCTOBER 25, 2022

“I've always thought games were good models for everything—how to learn, but also how to be,” says Arana Shapiro. She has dedicated much of her career to helping educators integrate technology with purpose into their curriculum. Can you share some of the obstacles you’ve faced promoting game-based learning? Recommended Content.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

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. Education today is characterized by rapid technological advancements, globalization, and changing workforce demands.

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FEBRUARY 20, 2023

link] Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years. 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. You can find her resources at Structured Learning.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 7, 2021

Tract is a peer-to-peer, on-demand, project-based learning platform designed for grades 3-12. It focuses on building student creativity, critical thinking, and independence–skills students need to become prosperous, happy adults. Students learn through peers, often a group they will listen to more closely than adults.

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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. Personalized Learning: AI allows educational content and instruction to be tailored to individual students’ abilities, needs and interests. AI tutors may not pick up on nuances or social cues.

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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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JANUARY 29, 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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APRIL 9, 2024

Let’s explore five innovative strategies that make the most of these AI capabilities, tailored not only to keep pace with rapid technological advancements, but also to foster enhanced educational experiences! By 2024, an estimated 47% of learning management systems will harness AI , impacting education globally.

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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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Cool Cat Teacher

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. So, shall we start with critical thinking? AIforEducators.

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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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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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Cool Cat Teacher

MARCH 25, 2023

I remember the 1990's when search began and everyone bemoaned how kids wouldn't think and how it was the end of education as we know it. Instead, we changed and started teaching in ways that required critical thinking that could not easily have the answers found on Google. However, it is a genesis of an educational redefinition.

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OCTOBER 6, 2022

Critical thinking! This visual is inspired by Elesapiens work What is critical thinking? I like to think of critical thinking as an analytic framework, a conceptual structure that weaves together a set of interconnected thinking skills and reasoning abilities.

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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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JULY 15, 2021

Learning Styles inventories –several. VARK Questionnaire –how do you best learn? Logical Thinking. Thinking Skills–Riddles. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years. You can find her resources at Structured Learning.

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Robot Lab

JULY 3, 2023

By Ronie Salazar Image by Freepik Our everyday lives now depend heavily on technology, and incorporating it into the classroom is critical for ensuring that students are prepared for the future. Educators can improve their teaching strategies, engage students, and offer tailored learning experiences by using technology.

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OCTOBER 30, 2020

Today, because of the changes in education, the use of games to reinforce learning, to teach, and to engage students in their own education has become one of the most effective tools to bridge the gap between school-based and remote learning. It’s called Game Based Learning (GBL). Good example of GBL: SplashLearn .

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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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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

MARCH 6, 2023

Fortunately, the education sector had time to smooth out some of these wrinkles, especially with improved connectivity and advancing technology such as artificial intelligence (AI). Having seen such positive changes firsthand, Elliott Levine , director of business development at Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. ,

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Accelerate Learning

MARCH 22, 2024

It's about preparing students for a future where technology and engineering are central. Exposure to engineering concepts at a young age boosts STEM learning and builds a problem-solving mindset, which is key for tomorrow's innovators. Engineering makes the world of technology clear and interesting to young learners.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 3, 2022

As teachers move from a “teacher-lecturer” model of education to a “teacher-guide”, peer-to-peer learning–acquiring knowledge from a select peer group–has become a popular education strategy. I’m a fan of peer-to-peer learning and I could tell right away that Tract did it well.

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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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ED Surge

MARCH 18, 2022

Some instructors are so taken by active learning working so effectively that they expect to continue offering courses online, even when the pandemic restrictions completely lift and things are fully back in person. Learning design is a discipline,” she says.

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