Accelerate Learning

JANUARY 12, 2023

Students as young as kindergarten can begin reaping the positives just as easily as those in high school. This is because STEM — science, technology, engineering, and math — education does more than teach specific school subjects. STEM encourages students to solve problems.

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MARCH 26, 2024

He still has that concern, but as he stepped back to think about it, he also saw a way to “leverage” the tool for a goal he had long fought for — to help bring social studies education, and especially the teaching of civics, to broader prominence in the nation’s schools. He has long argued that U.S.

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JUNE 9, 2022

With the growing interest in tech comes a call for summer school programs that supersize student enthusiasm for technology. Debates help students grasp critical thinking and presentation skills, including: abstract thinking. analytical thinking. critical thinking. citizenship/ethics/etiquette.

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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. The answer lies in zooming out.

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ED Surge

AUGUST 3, 2023

Six months out from when it broke the internet, ChatGPT — and its numerous clones and adaptations — have drummed up great interest, and concerns, for teachers, school leaders and districts. 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.

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FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Graphing is an important skill for students whether they go to college after High School or start a career. It teaches: Visualization and Understanding : Graphing helps students visually represent data, functions, and relationships. Critical Thinking : Interpreting graphs requires critical thinking skills.

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MARCH 12, 2024

Word problems are popular and fun methods of teaching math and English in many schools. Critical thinking : They require students analyze information, identify relevant concepts. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years.

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Educators Technology

NOVEMBER 5, 2022

With the widespread use of social media platforms and the ubiquity of news stories, teaching students how to critically evaluate sources and sift the good from the bad becomes a pressing pedagogical necessity. Teaching using news articles: Ideas and tips for teachers There are various ways to teach with news.

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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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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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JANUARY 28, 2022

This is especially important with multi-player games like Minecraft (you will close the system at school, but that may not be the case in the student’s home). I want to see their creativity, critical thinking, and problem solving in action. This is great motivation for critical thinking and problem solving.

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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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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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Accelerate Learning

JANUARY 12, 2023

Students as young as kindergarten can begin reaping the positives just as easily as those in high school. This is because STEM — science, technology, engineering, and math — education does more than teach specific school subjects. STEM encourages students to solve problems.

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FEBRUARY 20, 2023

Here’s the list of Kindergarten websites I use most often during the school year. link] Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years. Copyright ©2023 askatechteacher.com – All rights reserved.

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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. It fosters critical thinking, problem-solving skills and a deeper understanding of mathematical principles by placing students as active learners rather than passive recipients of information.

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Cool Cat Teacher

NOVEMBER 18, 2023

” We'll uncover practical, engaging strategies for integrating the four Cs — Critical Thinking, Creativity, Collaboration, and Communication — into your teaching. Currently teaching STEM at the Middle School level in North New Jersey. So, shall we start with critical thinking?

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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 22, 2022

School is not the problem. This statement was shared by a former middle school student of mine during his freshman year of high school. John* was getting all A’s and one B in stark contrast to the B’s, C’s, and D’s received in middle school. But my school doesn’t work that way. Morita, you were wrong.

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DECEMBER 8, 2023

The idea started as a clever way to teach students to think critically and problem-solve, show them that deep thinking was fun and problem-solving exhilarating. 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.

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ED Surge

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

In educational settings, AR can be used in numerous ways to enhance teaching and engage students. Heather Brantley, an instructional technologist and teacher at a Texas junior high school, recognizes the value of integrating augmented reality tools into her lessons. Augmented reality lets you explore together with your students.

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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. Reduced Teacher Workload: AI tutors, virtual teaching assistants and automated admin systems can help reduce teacher workload. This saves teachers time, while giving students quicker feedback.

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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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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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ED Surge

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

In many of his videos, he acts out scenes from famous Hollywood films, except swapping in terms from the strategic management courses he teaches. It’s like being at a big high school where you will find your people and you will ignore the rest.” Except, instead of saying “Have I fired six shots or only five today?”

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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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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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ED Surge

DECEMBER 13, 2023

The Need for AI Literacy in Education The rapidly evolving space of artificial intelligence (AI) requires school and district leaders to make sense of how emerging technology applications, including those that use generative AI (Gen AI), are being integrated into schools and districts across the United States. What Is AI Literacy?

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ED Surge

MAY 15, 2022

When I think of Jonathan Haber, who died unexpectedly of a heart attack last week, those are the first words that come to mind. The recent author of the book Critical Thinking , a topic about which he cared deeply, Haber had contributed in significant ways to a variety of important education projects.

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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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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

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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Cool Cat Teacher

JULY 19, 2023

Serving at Reagan High School in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Misa has made a profound impact through her dynamic approach to educational leadership. Under her guidance, the school has not only seen significant growth in its International Baccalaureate (IB) Career Program, but also received numerous awards for student achievement.

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ED Surge

MARCH 6, 2023

And we introduce technologies in ways to make them more affordable and accessible to schools, districts and educational agencies. And I think it really demonstrates what's possible when we look at connected learning not as a luxury but as a basic human right. This innovative approach has been working for well over 10 years.

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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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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. What creative skills are employers looking for?

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