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OCTOBER 20, 2023

Summer jobs for many high schoolers (myself included) was a right of passage, where we stuck our toe into the adult work-a-day world for a brief period before returning to school for more education. Not only do these roles provide responsibility but they also foster discipline, problem solving , teamwork, and quick decision-making abilities.

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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

Graphing is an important skill for students whether they go to college after High School or start a career. Problem Solving : Graphs provide a way to solve problems and make predictions. It teaches: Visualization and Understanding : Graphing helps students visually represent data, functions, and relationships.

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AUGUST 7, 2023

As a result, traditional teaching methods may not prepare students for the challenges and opportunities of the post-High School world. 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.

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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. Great for school. Visual Thinking : promote creativity and help individuals see patterns and relationships in a way text cannot. A multi-device collaboration tool.

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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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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. EdSurge: How would you describe the CoolThink curriculum adoption for your school?

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JANUARY 31, 2022

Ready To Go Back To School? How Minecraft Teaches Reading, Writing and Problem Solving. Top 10 Hits and Misses for 2021. 7 Fun Lesson Ideas To Start The New Year. 4 (free) Posters About Reading. Practices of Tech-savvy Teachers. 23+ Websites on Animals. 5 YouTube Features for Teachers. Google Earth Lesson Plans.

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JULY 10, 2023

Buckle up and join us on this delightful journey through tech-savvy classrooms – from elementary school to high school – we’ll unlock a treasury of innovative ideas guaranteed to amuse the young minds while also preparing them for their future. Let’s dive in! Another fantastic example is Lightbot.

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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. Well-planned case studies can challenge students’ problem-solving and critical-thinking skills. It is primarily designed for business school instructors.

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JUNE 8, 2023

It’s no secret many parents are frustrated with public schools. 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. Are kids learning to think or just to pass tests?

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JULY 20, 2023

She is an adjunct professor in tech ed, Master Teacher, webmaster for four blogs, an Amazon Vine Voice , CSTA presentation reviewer, freelance journalist on tech ed topics, contributor to NEA Today , and author of the tech thrillers, To Hunt a Sub and Twenty-four Days.

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NOVEMBER 17, 2023

As a math educator at the high school and middle school levels, I lived for the moments when students’ furrowed brows ever-so-slightly began to unfold and smiles emerged. That research identified four distinct stages of problem solving — encoding, planning, solving and responding — that engaged diverse areas of the brain.

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DECEMBER 14, 2021

They take lots of critical thinking, problem-solving, and are worth the effort! A Holiday Calendar in MS Publisher for Elementary School. Let me know how these go: 16 Holiday Projects. Holiday Newsletter. A Holiday Card in KidPix. A Holiday Memory in Word or KidPix. A Holiday Letter for Grades 2-6. Where’d Christmas Come From.

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MARCH 1, 2021

100th Day of School — Make it about Learning. 5 (free) Tech Problem Solving Posters. Math Word Problems. Here are the most-read posts for the month of February. WorldReadAloudDay February 5. Why Kindergartners Must Learn Technology. Random Acts of Kindness Day. How Will You Celebrate? Inspire Kids to Pursue an IT Degree.

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OCTOBER 3, 2023

Teach it as a language used to describe things and as a tool for real life problem solving.” Get rid of the societal lies that everyone needs to go to college and everyone must strive to go to an Ivy League school rather than one that is their best fit. I got As in middle school but soon as high school the teaching got muddled.

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AUGUST 4, 2022

This article is for recent graduates, either from high school or college, ready to look for a first job. You can also talk about any other soft skills you might have, such as your ability to work in a team, adaptability, leadership, time management and problem-solving skills. Prepare Your References.

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SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Today’s tip: How to backup a doc in 5 seconds Category: Problem-solving Q: I’m paranoid about losing lesson plans, report card comments, and other school work. I backup , but is that enough? A: Truth, I am the most paranoid person I know about technology.

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MARCH 21, 2023

The skills required to succeed in your post-High School life, be it college, a vocational training program, the military, or a job, are surprisingly similar. Learning how to use software or understanding HTML and Javascript are essential skills that may not have been taught in school but will prove invaluable today.

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MAY 3, 2024

Students, as well as teachers, enjoy using a school laser cutter. It is a perfect option for K-12 schools, colleges, universities, DIY enthusiasts, artists, professionals, etc. It is completely safe and easy to use in schools and has the capability to turn learning into fun. These can be made by using a school laser cutter.

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NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Explore the Ideal Subjects to Nurture your Strengths Choosing what to study after high school can be tough. You excel in subjects that require problem-solving skills and have a strong understanding of numbers and patterns. Left-brain or Right-brain Dominant? You can pursue a career as a scientist, researcher or science educator.

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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. Is it time to add ‘coding’ to the essential subjects taught at every school? But, should coding be taught in schools from an early age. Here’s what you need to know.

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MARCH 28, 2024

Classroom Easter Egg Hunt K-5, ESL In this Easter egg hunt, students work in groups to find paper eggs hidden around the room or school. Easter Fun Preschool-1 This site provides three Easter games that require critical thinking and problem-solving from youngsters. Nicely, it also aligns gameplay with the national standards met.

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AUGUST 31, 2020

Grammaropolis –membership required; see if your school has joined; lots of grammar-intensive fun games. Samorost— problem solving adventure in outer space; one game free, the rest for a fee. Simulations –varied science games; highly popular; they do a good job of explaining complicated science.

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FEBRUARY 2, 2023

Meghan Lund Content Marketing Specialist In order to put on that cap and gown and walk across the stage with a diploma in hand, high school students must work hard to complete a certain amount of credits in various subject areas. In this blog, we explore why high school should have computer science requirements in order to earn that diploma.

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JANUARY 24, 2024

Sabrina Colon, a first-year student at University of California, Merced, remembers when math first became a problem. She says she’s not a math person, but she was able to pass her high school math classes without too much trouble, earning Cs. But in college, where she’s a business major, calculus is proving insurmountable.

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SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

Read on… For more background on SEL, check out our article discussing “ The Importance of SEL to Education Success “: Life is much simpler when you — as a parent or teacher — can point to one solution for a problem, solve it, and everything is golden. Why teach SEL in schools. SEL exercises.

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APRIL 10, 2024

Offer students a second chance if they’ll work with you after school. She is an adjunct professor in tech ed, Master Teacher, webmaster for four blogs, CSTA presentation reviewer, freelance journalist on tech ed topics, contributor to NEA Today , and author of the tech thrillers, To Hunt a Sub and Twenty-four Days.

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AUGUST 16, 2018

Topics cover keyboarding, digital citizenship, search/research/ mouse skills, problem-solving, critical thinking, digital devices, shortkeys, reading, classroom of tomorrow, technology skills, and more. More Back-to-school. Lots of Ideas for Back to School. 3 Organizational Apps to Start the School Year.

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DECEMBER 7, 2023

Yet, kids who can code are better at logical thinking and problem solving, more independent and self-assured, and more likely to find a job when they graduate. This is an easy way to add MLA headings (or whichever standard your school uses). For a school art display: Include all data on the student artist in a QR Code.

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JANUARY 10, 2023

A glance in the mirror said you were becoming that teacher you hated in school. Until a colleague mentioned the inquiry-based classroom, where teaching’s goal was not the solution to a problem but the path followed. Think back to your favorite school lessons. You considered leaving the profession.

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JULY 7, 2023

As an English language teacher in an international primary school and a language learner myself, I often think about how many K-12 students in the United States are given the opportunity to study another language in school. however, with insufficient and lagging data from schools, this research has its limitations. The answer?

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DECEMBER 7, 2022

Yet, kids who can code are better at logical thinking and problem solving, more independent and self-assured, and more likely to find a job when they graduate. This is an easy way to add MLA headings (or whichever standard your school uses). For high school students: Create their resume with a QR Code. Name your macro.

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DECEMBER 12, 2018

Greg Beutler is the Director of Techscool.org , a school devoted to teaching kids this fundamental skill through the lens of robotics, coding, competitions, and more. The school’s tagline is Learn to code; Code to learn. Computer Science is an integrative subject, not siloed like other subjects taught at school.

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DECEMBER 20, 2023

Gerstein teaches gifted education at a Title 1 school within Santa Fe Public Schools and graduate-level online courses for Walden and Antioch Universities. George is an assistant professor in the College of Education at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa. Stacy George.

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MARCH 21, 2018

Finding webtools for high school classes requires a different set of metrics than those that apply to lower and middle school searches. By high school, the pressure to prepare students for their future is immense. Of course they do! They aren’t interested in replacing the usual tools or facilitating rote drills.

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DECEMBER 16, 2019

They take lots of critical thinking, problem-solving, and are worth the effort! A Holiday Calendar in MS Publisher for Elementary School. Let me know how these go: 16 Holiday Projects. Holiday Newsletter. A Holiday Card in KidPix. A Holiday Memory in Word or KidPix. A Holiday Letter for Grades 2-6. Where’d Christmas Come From.

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