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Improving Teacher and Student Engagement Through Creativity

ED Surge

Recently, I met with two education leaders to discuss how to improve teacher and student engagement through creativity. Being future-ready is more than just being ready for college or securing a job; it’s thinking creatively about the problems we face as a society. How flexible were the classrooms before the pandemic?

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Create Flexible Learning Opportunities

PCS Edventures

How can you create flexible learning opportunities with a self-directed STEM curriculum? Incorporating a STEM curriculum into your program is a natural way to engage learners and strengthen critical thinking and problem-solving skills. In this flexible learning environment, learners select an area of STEM to explore.

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Embracing Flexibility: Enhancing Robotics and Computer Science Classes

CoderZ

With the growing demand for robotics and computer science education , it’s essential to equip ourselves with versatile tools that promote flexibility and adaptability in the classroom. In this article, we will explore how embracing flexibility and innovation can enhance your robotics and computer science classes.

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How to Increase Student Engagement During Project-Based Learning

STEM Sport

This learning style is commonly used when teaching science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) because its real-world connections help students gain a deeper understanding of complex concepts. Regardless of grade level, it can be difficult to keep students engaged throughout project-based lessons.

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How Desk Chairs Became a Lesson About What We Deserve in Public Schools

ED Surge

For context, these mobile desk chairs were all the hype in the mid-2010s, popping up in every private school or innovation academy that screamed flexible seating. I imagined what it would be like to learn as a student in these spaces with the freedom to move, spin, group and separate as I pleased.

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Creating a Makerspace in Your Classroom

Teach Hub

This is a designated area for hands-on learning that helps to foster creativity and other essential skills among students. This concept has grown dramatically since educators are seeing how well it fosters student engagement and social interaction. Establish your Goal What do you want your students to get out of the space?

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The Top 5 AI Quiz Builder Tools That Can Transform Your Classroom and Their Benefits

Ask a Tech Teacher

Tools like Siri, Alexa, ChatGPT, and a plethora of apps seem perfect for handling the repetitive and time-consuming aspects of education that take teachers away from the core of most lessons that require critical thinking, creativity, and problem-solving.