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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. Why does creativity matter?

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Exploring Solutions: What Are Problem Solving Classroom Activities?

STEM Education Shopping

Have you ever wondered how to engage students in problem solving activities that are both fun and effective? In this article, I will share a variety of classroom activities designed to help students explore solutions to problems. KEY TAKEAWAY What are problem solving classroom activities?

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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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Innovative STEM Curriculum Models: Exploring Different Approaches to STEM Education

STEM Sport

This quickly changing landscape emphasizes the need for innovative STEM curricula that teaches students the importance of adaptability, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills. This article talks about the importance of an environment that encourages creativity, problem-solving, and critical thinking.

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Creating a Makerspace in Your Classroom

Teach Hub

In today’s classrooms, there’s a growing trend towards creating a more interactive learning experience for students. Teachers are adopting new innovative approaches, such as integrating a makerspace in the classroom. A makerspace is an area in the classroom that is used for students to learn, explore, create, and collaborate.

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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. But what sets QuizGecko apart is its innovative use of AI.

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Fairy Tale STEM Challenges and Activities

Carly and Adam

By weaving STEM activities into the fabric of these age-old tales, teachers can turn the classroom into an exciting workshop of innovation and inquiry. Using materials such as pipe cleaners, cardboard, and straws, students must devise a safe and effective solution for Rapunzel's descent. 5 Fairy Tale STEM Challenges 1.

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