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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. Here’s a thoughtful addition to that conversation: Should Coding be a Part of the Modern School’s Curriculum? Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years.

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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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FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Problem Solving : Graphs provide a way to solve problems and make predictions. Whether it’s analyzing trends in data, finding optimal solutions in optimization problems, or understanding the behavior of functions, graphing is a valuable tool for problem-solving.

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NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Memory Aid : for some, the visual nature makes it easier to recall information Problem Solving : encourage a non-linear approach to thinking and brainstorming. 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.

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AUGUST 7, 2023

Student-centered approach: Shifting the focus from the teacher as the primary source of knowledge to fostering critical thinking, problem-solving, and collaboration in students. Project-based learning: Engaging students in real-world projects and activities that encourage them to apply their knowledge to authentic problems.

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JUNE 6, 2022

Category: PCs, Problem-solving. A: Go into the Updates list and uninstall the one addressing your problem program. 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. What do I do?

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DECEMBER 4, 2023

These activities impart essential skills like time management, critical thinking, and problem-solving, which are transferable to academic work. Key life skills acquired from most of these activities include problem-solving, creative, technical, time-management, and practical skills.

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APRIL 22, 2024

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. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years.

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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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JUNE 20, 2022

Category: Problem-solving. 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. Today’s tip: Make Desktop Icons Big or Little. Q: The desktop icons are tiny on my desktop. Please help!

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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. It’s easy to conflate coding with computers but its core is problem-solving and critical thinking.

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JANUARY 26, 2024

Today’s tip: Fix computer with system restore Category: Problem-solving Q: My computer no longer runs right. 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. What do I do?

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JUNE 30, 2023

Today’s tip: Search the Internet for most tech problem solutions Category: Problem-solving Q: Sometimes, I can’t remember how to accomplish a task. A: One of the best gifts I have for students and colleagues alike is how to solve this sort of problem. What do I do?

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APRIL 5, 2023

Today’s tip: Try this if you saved over a doc Category: Problem-solving Q: A student saved a blank document over their files. 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.

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NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Category: Problem-solving. 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. Today’s tip: I deleted a file by accident. open (in PCs , right click; in Google Drive: simply click to open).

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APRIL 21, 2022

Category: MSO, Problem-solving, Keyboarding. 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. Today’s tip: Create a Macro. Specify a name for the macro.

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FEBRUARY 17, 2023

Today’s tip: How to fix a tilted screen Category: Problem-solving Q: My screen is sideways 90 degrees. 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. How do I fix that?

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OCTOBER 23, 2023

Searching for answers and assistance while working on assignments is not just normal, it’s a positive sign that you’re actively engaged in problem-solving. Creative projects can be perceived as tough, but they allow you to express your originality and problem-solving skills.

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MARCH 1, 2023

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. March 1-3, 2023 65 Tech Ed Posters $2.99 Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years.

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APRIL 14, 2022

Category: Problem-solving. 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. Today’s tip: How to Make a Program Easy to Find. Q: There’s a program I use a lot, but it’s not on my desktop.

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DECEMBER 3, 2021

Anytime I can show students how to complete math skills without doing math, it’s a plus (because they don’t expect a discussion on problem-solving or Minecraft to help with math). Should Coding be a Part of the Modern School’s Curriculum? Minecraft Review. PrimoToys–unplugged programming for youngers.

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APRIL 26, 2021

Category: Maintenance, Problem-solving. 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. Today’s tip: 16 Spring Cleaning Steps for Computers. It’s easy to ignore basic computer maintenance.

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AUGUST 19, 2022

Habits of Mind are learning skills that address the most granular problem-solving and critical thinking abilities required to prepare a student for college or career. 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.

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FEBRUARY 8, 2023

Today’s tip: How to find a lots shortcut Category: Problem-solving Q: I can’t find the shortcut for a program I want to open. 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.

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MARCH 30, 2023

Invention Convention Worldwide is a global K-12 invention education curricular program mapped to national and state educational standards that teaches students problem-identification, problem-solving, entrepreneurship and creativity skills and builds confidence in invention, innovation and entrepreneurship for life.

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SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

. “No problem can withstand the assault of sustained thinking.” I’ve discussed problem-solving before (see How to Teach Students to Solve Problems ). Today, I want to share five favorite websites that turn the deep-thinking required for solving problems into fun: 60-second Adventures in Thought.

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DECEMBER 31, 2021

How Minecraft Teaches Reading, Writing, and Problem Solving. 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 sign-up link if the image above doesn’t work: [link].

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MARCH 10, 2022

Invention Convention Worldwide is a global K-12 invention education curricular program mapped to national and state educational standards that teaches students problem-identification, problem-solving, entrepreneurship and creativity skills and builds confidence in invention, innovation and entrepreneurship for life.

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FEBRUARY 22, 2023

Today’s tip: Find a file Category: Problem-solving Q: I saved my document, but I can’t find it. 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. What do I do?

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JULY 8, 2019

When students can automate the recall of basic math facts, it frees up their cognitive resources for more complex problem solving. 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.

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JUNE 13, 2023

Today’s tip: 5 Ways to Find Lost Files Category: Problem-solving One of the scariest things for students is not being able to find their file. 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.

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JANUARY 31, 2022

How Minecraft Teaches Reading, Writing and Problem Solving. 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. 7 Fun Lesson Ideas To Start The New Year. 4 (free) Posters About Reading.

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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. How do teachers and students benefit from a problem-centered coding curriculum?

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APRIL 11, 2022

Ask a Tech Teacher has more excellent resources to promote reading in your classes: How Minecraft Teaches Reading, Writing and Problem Solving. 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.

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JUNE 23, 2022

Math is a fundamental process in learning, not just adding and subtracting but to develops skill in problem solving and critical thinking. 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.

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JULY 20, 2023

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 sign-up link if the image above doesn’t work: [link] Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years.

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JANUARY 13, 2023

Category: Problem-solving. 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. Today’s tip: My desktop icons changed. What happened? Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years.

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