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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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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.

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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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ED Surge

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Imagine IM’s Inspire Math video Climbing Mount Everest links the drama of mountaineering to middle school work on percentages. Instead of traditional direct instruction, PBL in math encourages students to explore, discuss and understand mathematical concepts by solving problems collaboratively.

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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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STEM Education Shopping

AUGUST 21, 2023

Did you know that problem solving activities have been shown to significantly enhance intellectual growth? In this article, I will explore the power of puzzles, the development of critical thinking skills, and the exploration of logic and reasoning. KEY TAKEAWAY What are problem solving activities for gifted students?

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Ask a Tech Teacher

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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ED Surge

AUGUST 21, 2023

As schools increasingly incorporate technology into their classrooms, student tech teams become invaluable resources in supporting both students and teachers. EdSurge: What role does the student tech team play at your school? And when the high school joined the one-to-one setup, there were an additional 1,800 devices.

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MAY 31, 2023

Every month, subscribers to our newsletter get a free/discounted resource to help their tech teaching. This month: K-5 New Teacher Survival Kit 9 ebooks, 65 digital posters May 31-June 3 A new teacher survival kit–for professionals new to teaching tech or expanding their pedagogy.

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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 simply means teachers include games in their lesson plans to teach curricular concepts.

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JULY 10, 2023

Buckle up and join us on this delightful journey through tech-savvy classrooms – from elementary school to high school – we’ll unlock a treasury of innovative ideas guaranteed to amuse the young minds while also preparing them for their future. Let’s dive in! Another fantastic example is Lightbot.

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ED Surge

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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ED Surge

MARCH 13, 2023

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.

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ED Surge

MAY 5, 2023

Whether high school graduates transition to college or a career, there is a good chance that they will tap into their creative skills. And research shows that peer reviews build community among students and help them develop critical thinking and communication skills. Creativity, in turn, can lead to optimism.

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ED Surge

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

The positive impact of teachers has been extensively substantiated through years of research highlighting that teacher effectiveness is the most important school-based factor related to student achievement and outcomes. Schools can’t do this work alone. But PLTW can’t do this work alone.

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ED Surge

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Gerstein teaches gifted education at a Title 1 school within Santa Fe Public Schools and graduate-level online courses for Walden and Antioch Universities. EdSurge: How have you incorporated the teaching of AI in the classroom? Brandon Taylor I am learning how to teach AI together with students.

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DECEMBER 14, 2021

Here are Holiday websites that will keep students busy while teaching them: 12 Days of Christmas. They take lots of critical thinking, problem-solving, and are worth the effort! A Holiday Calendar in MS Publisher for Elementary School. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years.

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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. Students, as well as teachers, enjoy using a school laser cutter. These can be made by using a school laser cutter.

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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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APRIL 11, 2019

I’ve been teaching technology for over fifteen years. While student familiarity with this tool has improved, one thing that never varies is the myths surrounding teaching with it. Just when I think I’ve got everyone coloring between the lines, things change and I have to get a different paintbrush. Math is like that.

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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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ED Surge

MAY 8, 2023

That’s the question the middle school class was struggling to answer. Fractions hadn’t really connected with the students, says John Barclay, a teacher in Richmond Public Schools in Virginia. It takes critical thinking and a sense for the numbers to even understand how or why a student’s approach might be wrong, Barclay says.

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NOVEMBER 13, 2020

As educators struggle with the best way to teach critical thinking and problem solving, coding has proven to be an effective and flexible tool. Is it time to add ‘coding’ to the essential subjects taught at every school? But, should coding be taught in schools from an early age.

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STEM Education Shopping

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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CTE Learning

DECEMBER 28, 2023

In the rapidly evolving landscape of education, the integration of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) curriculum at the middle school and high school levels has emerged as a transformative force. You cannot teach engineering or technology without including science and mathematics.

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CTE Learning

DECEMBER 28, 2023

In the rapidly evolving landscape of education, the integration of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) curriculum at the middle school and high school levels has emerged as a transformative force. You cannot teach engineering or technology without including science and mathematics.

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MARCH 9, 2023

Look at what Harvey Silver says in his book, Compare and Contrast : By compiling the available research on effective instruction, Marzano, Pickering, and Pollock found that strategies that engage students in comparative thinking had the greatest effect on student achievement, leading to an average percentile gain of 45 points.

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ED Surge

MARCH 9, 2023

In schools, creativity can be harder to imagine in core subject areas like math and easier to associate with humanities and arts. Building in more creativity comes down to student agency—teaching students to find their voice. What are the hurdles to overcome so that creativity happens more in schools?

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ED Surge

MARCH 20, 2024

Teaching creativity and creative thinking in K-12 has always been valued but often challenging to implement. Many standards and curricula don’t call out creativity explicitly, and teachers aren’t often trained on how to teach and assess creative thinking. AI can’t replace teachers; it lacks the human connection.

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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. You excel in subjects that require problem-solving skills and have a strong understanding of numbers and patterns.

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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.

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STEM Sport

JUNE 6, 2023

In the constantly evolving education landscape, educators need to design effective STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) curricula that engage and inspire their middle school students. Consider strategies, such as inquiry-based learning, project-based learning, problem-based learning, and experiential learning.

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DECEMBER 12, 2018

Greg Beutler is the Director of Techscool.org , a school devoted to teaching kids this fundamental skill through the lens of robotics, coding, competitions, and more. The school’s tagline is Learn to code; Code to learn. Computer Science is an important subject for all students because it teaches you how to think.

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ED Surge

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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CTE Learning

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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Chillax Science

MAY 3, 2023

If you are or have been a school teacher, you are probably familiar with the feelings associated with constant changes to the curriculum. Inconsistencies are the reality of many school districts and even private schools. Inconsistent decision-making processes burn out teachers and lead to ineffective teaching.

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ED Surge

DECEMBER 18, 2023

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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