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How to Help Students Run a Genius Bar

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By providing the necessary support and structure, teachers can help students develop leadership, teamwork, and problem-solving skills through the Genius Bar. Encouraging a culture of cooperation among student leaders can lead to more effective problem-solving and a more enjoyable working environment.

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21st Century Lesson Plan Updated

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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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Using a Student-Centered Approach to Promote Computational Thinking

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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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35+ Easter Websites and Apps

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Easter Fun Preschool-1 This site provides three Easter games that require critical thinking and problem-solving from youngsters. Easter games from Primary Games K-2 This robust collection from Primary Games, a well-known provider of gamified educational activities, includes over twenty easy-to-understand Easter-themed games.

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18+ Easter Websites and Apps

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Easter Fun Preschool-1 This site provides three Easter games that require critical thinking and problem-solving from youngsters. Easter games from Primary Games K-2 This robust collection from Primary Games, a well-known provider of gamified educational activities, includes over twenty easy-to-understand Easter-themed games.

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International Education During the Pandemic

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In a comprehensive article written for BMC Public Health Distance learning in Italian primary and middle school children during the COVID-19 pandemic: a national survey , the study revealed gaps in access. Even though over 80% of students had access to some device, connectivity problems still impacted underserved communities.

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Empowering Minds through Coding and Innovation

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CC-BY, provided by the author The fourth-grade students of Silla Primary School at the Comprehensive Institute La Giustiniana in Rome had an exciting opportunity to extend their education beyond the regular school term. They participated in a captivating project named “Coding ergo sum”, centred on coding activities.