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JANUARY 26, 2024

In today’s digital age, it’s easy for children and adults alike to get lost in screens and technology. However, it’s important to remember the value of unplugging and engaging in activities that promote critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Why Are STEM Board Games Important?

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FEBRUARY 4, 2022

Simulations and games have grown from rote drills using a computer to challenging learning experiences for students that hone problem-solving and critical thinking skills. They are fun for students, keep them engaged, and teach the foundational pieces of a lesson. What are the Advantages of Simulation in Teaching?

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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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JANUARY 25, 2023

Cognitive engagement: Encouraged students to think deeply about the content. Problem-solving and critical thinning: Encouraged problem-solving and critical thinking. Instructional monitoring: Monitored student progress and adjusted their teaching strategy as needed. What might educators glean from the findings?

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JUNE 8, 2023

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. link] Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years. That’s growth.

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FEBRUARY 23, 2024

It teaches: Visualization and Understanding : Graphing helps students visually represent data, functions, and relationships. Critical Thinking : Interpreting graphs requires critical thinking skills. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years.

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Cool Cat Teacher

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

This approach ensures students engage with the material at a deeper level and develop critical thinking skills. This practice teaches them about the importance of proper sourcing and encourages transparency. In my classroom, AI is primarily used for peer feedback and brainstorming rather than content creation.

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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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AUGUST 29, 2023

The Ask a Tech Teacher crew has come up with a foundational list of tips for teaching coding. Share in comments what your secret techniques are: 6 Tips for Teaching Kids Coding If you were around when the internet first came out, you may have seen how coding was a career for specialized professionals.

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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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ED Surge

JANUARY 24, 2024

Feelings of AI anxiety are valid for a technology that brings so much change and uncertainty. Instead of teaching specific facts and skills, teach timeless skills that allow students to adapt to any challenge or solve any problem. Teaching students Power Skills now prepares them to succeed and adapt in an uncertain 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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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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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. Here’s the list of Kindergarten websites I use most often during the school year.

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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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NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Pros of AI in Education Online tools have long been used in education, with things like an online ERD tool an effective way to teach students about complex principles such as connectors, shapes, and how diagrams work in practice, which are things they might need in their future careers. AI tutors may not pick up on nuances or social cues.

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STEM Education Shopping

JANUARY 26, 2024

That’s where STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) education comes in. Introducing STEM building blocks – a fun and interactive way to teach children about these important subjects. This helps them develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills. What are STEM Building Blocks?

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JANUARY 28, 2022

I want to see their creativity, critical thinking, and problem solving in action. This is great motivation for critical thinking and problem solving. I’ve found throughout my teaching career that the most effective lessons are those with real-world applications. What did they add to your success?

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JANUARY 29, 2024

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. Puzzles are also a great way to practice keyboarding skills like drag-drop, click, and select.

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Educators Technology

JULY 21, 2021

Project Look Sharp is a platform that offers a wide variety of educational media literacy resources to "help K-16 educators enhance students’ critical thinking, metacognition, and civic engagement.read more.

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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

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. In educational settings, AR can be used in numerous ways to enhance teaching and engage students.

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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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Scientix

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

CC-BY provided by author Author Cheryl Robson presents concise biographies of 50 remarkable women who have made significant contributions to the field of technology. These individuals emerge as true champions of change, leaving lasting and indelible marks on the technological landscape.

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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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OCTOBER 22, 2018

In considering the question, Is technology outpacing you? , let’s first look at technology’s place in the current education landscape. Sure, 73% of teachers use cell phones in their classrooms and 92% say the Internet has a “major impact” on their teaching. It will never: take over education.

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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. How do you reach your goal?

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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.

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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. Currently teaching STEM at the Middle School level in North New Jersey.

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DECEMBER 8, 2022

The idea started as a clever way to teach students to think critically and problem-solve. One hour, according to Hour of Code, would show them that deep thinking was fun and problem-solving was exhilarating. This teacher-oriented website provides everything you need to teach computer science without a computer.

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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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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.

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MARCH 2, 2023

Here are popular puzzles resources teachers are using to teach mouse skills, critical thinking, and more. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years. There are a few for the upcoming St. Pat’s Puzzle Puzzle—drag-and-drop puzzle Puzzle—St.

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MARCH 1, 2023

Every month, subscribers to our newsletter get a free/discounted resource to help their tech teaching. This set of sixty-five posters is a varied collection you can use to share critical issues dealing with technology and education. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years.

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Educators Technology

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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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

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.

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