Ask a Tech Teacher

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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Ask a Tech Teacher

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Each project brings them closer to understanding programming concepts, building resilience, and developing critical thinking skills that go beyond the screen. By supporting young coders as they explore these platforms, we’re helping to shape a generation of confident, innovative thinkers ready to tackle the digital world and beyond.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

AUGUST 14, 2023

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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Ask a Tech Teacher

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. Fear not, we’ve got you covered! Let’s dive in!

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ED Surge

MAY 5, 2023

In fact, says Trowbridge, “Ninety-eight percent of college placement officers think creative skills are essential for college and career success.” Donna Caldwell, a senior solutions consultant for Adobe Education, says this is partly a result of the demand for innovation. Employers don’t know what tomorrow is going to look like.

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ED Surge

MARCH 6, 2023

Most of your cellular networks—even a lot of your wireless networks—often rely on Qualcomm innovations. And we introduce technologies in ways to make them more affordable and accessible to schools, districts and educational agencies. This innovative approach has been working for well over 10 years. Don’t be afraid to fail.

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ED Surge

DECEMBER 13, 2023

They are also concerned about exacerbating existing inequities in accessing digital technologies and tools, presenting further structural barriers for students and communities. AI Literacy applies 21st-century skills , including communication, collaboration, critical thinking and creativity. What Is AI Literacy? Read The U.S.

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ED Surge

MAY 19, 2022

A version of this article first appeared at the Medium site of the Stanford GSE Office of Innovation and Technology. Another platform, Mygrants , allows learners to access skills training and build new competencies while developing credit through digital cash transfers performed at a low cost by blockchain technologies.

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ED Surge

MARCH 20, 2024

Many standards and curricula don’t call out creativity explicitly, and teachers aren’t often trained on how to teach and assess creative thinking. As such, many students enter college and the workforce not having enough practice in key critical thinking skills that they need to be innovative problem-solvers and effective communicators.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 8, 2024

Let’s explore this, considering some innovative strategies and how they are transforming education as we understand it. Traditional high schools often prioritize rote learning and standardized testing, which can limit your ability to develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

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ED Surge

JANUARY 3, 2023

Tailwinds: An Enabling Ecosystem A baseline enabling condition for game-based learning is access to computers and broadband. While there is still work to do in closing the digital divide, access is becoming less of a limiting factor for game-based learning. We’re also seeing innovative pilots and early success with AR.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 22, 2024

Would you like innovative tech apps, DIY classroom materials, and budget-friendly solutions that save time and cut costs? The basic plan is free, which allows you to create engaging quizzes that students can participate in using any device with internet access. Sharing this resource digitally can save on printing costs too.

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ED Surge

JANUARY 30, 2023

These competencies include creativity and innovation, communication, critical thinking and problem-solving, citizenship, flexibility and adaptability, and resilience. One result of this exclusion is children having inequitable access to consistent, high-quality computing opportunities.

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ED Surge

APRIL 24, 2023

Kumar believes prioritizing youth voice can bring fresh and innovative ideas to the development of AI tools. Kumar has been a teacher for 19 years and is passionate about creating a learning environment that fosters critical thinking, collaboration and creativity among her students.

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ED Surge

AUGUST 29, 2024

During the pandemic, concerns about equity and accessibility prompted at least 1,600 colleges to make admissions tests like the SAT optional , at least temporarily. It’s been a period of upheaval for academic testing in general and for the 75-year-old nonprofit ETS in particular.

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ED Surge

MARCH 13, 2023

Such a mindset change can eventually produce a more innovative learning and teaching approach across other areas. CoolThink is a milestone in STEM education in Hong Kong, providing a comprehensive and proven framework for computational thinking and coding education. I now duplicate the same framework in my mathematics lessons.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

DECEMBER 15, 2021

Both struggle to pay attention regardless of how innovative and engaging are the lesson plans. Access the Gallery (use this link ) and search the available widgets; select one that provides a holiday countdown clock. Thinking Games. Teaching the days before big holidays is challenging. I’ve been there often.

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ED Surge

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

We want it to be equitable—so it's accessible by all kids and not just kids who can afford it. It has taken many years to get to a point where schools have access to computers and internet, and it will probably take time to ramp up to whatever new technology is required to use the metaverse. We want it to be culturally responsive.

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Cool Cat Teacher

MAY 16, 2023

Promoting Critical Thinking with Authentic Artifacts When you sign up for your free teacher account, you will receive a special code allowing your students to access the investigations without creating their own accounts. And, there is more! This is such a valuable resource for teachers!

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ED Surge

JULY 17, 2023

These one-to-one initiatives aim to provide students with equal access to educational resources, fostering creativity and critical thinking while preparing them for the demands of a technology-driven world. EdSurge: What was the device rollout planning process like for Newburg Middle School?

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ED Surge

MAY 1, 2023

Brigitta Witt Vice President of Social Impact and Sustainability at T-Mobile One of the most rewarding educator experiences is witnessing students become agents of change and positively impacting their communities with their own creativity, grit and innovation. Apply here by May 18 for the 2023 T-Mobile Changemaker Challenge.

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ED Surge

AUGUST 3, 2023

What’s unprecedented about ChatGPT and its clones is access, says Brian Stamford, program director for accountability and innovative practices for Allegheny Intermediate Unit in Pennsylvania, a regional public education body that provides services like professional development for educators in suburban Allegheny County.

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STEM Education Shopping

AUGUST 31, 2024

These toys are not just about play; they are about building the foundation for the next generation of innovators. The Benefits of STEM Toys One of the most significant advantages of STEM toys is that they encourage problem-solving and critical thinking. What Are STEM Toys?

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Ask a Tech Teacher

DECEMBER 11, 2020

Both struggle to pay attention regardless of how innovative and engaging are the lesson plans. Access the Gallery (use this link ) and search the available widgets; select one that provides a holiday countdown clock. Thinking Games. Zoopz — collection of critical thinking games mostly aimed at lower school students.

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Cool Cat Teacher

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

Request free access today at teach.tract.app with the access code COOLCATTEACHER. I think the overall goal here, Vicki, is to make the learning stick and when you can teach the students to document, to cure rate and to make choices, critically think through their work and what is their best work to showcase.

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Cool Cat Teacher

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023

Our special guest, Or-Tal Kiriati from Tel Aviv, Israel, shares her innovative approach to integrating artificial intelligence and human experiences into multidisciplinary projects. Learn from her techniques in her language arts classroom to see how you can engage your students, encourage critical thinking, and make learning an adventure!

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Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 16, 2015

So far this year, almost 39,000 teachers are participating across the globe: As I did last year, I’ll be giving you a complete selection of activities by grade-level with lots of innovative ideas on what will make coding both fun and easy to your students. The If-Then statement is a powerful critical thinking and math sentence.

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CSTEM

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

The long-term learning gaps created by COVID-19 school closures, a rapidly shifting job market, and funding cuts in the current climate make access to STEM education more essential than ever. Its the key to unlocking critical thinking, problem-solving, and adaptability skills that will define success in the workforce of tomorrow.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 30, 2017

Games are more than rote drills, intended to train critical thinking, problem-solving, and promote logic in decisions. For students without easy access to the Internet at home, have students download the PC-based Zap Zap Math. Games advance as the child progresses. You can track everything on the teacher dashboard. Android: goo.gl/HheVDf.

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ED Surge

DECEMBER 18, 2023

She underscores the potential of AI-generated content to empower students, granting them agency over their learning journey, fostering higher-order thinking skills and introducing innovative educational challenges. Before getting students on board with gen AI, it is imperative that educators embrace the technology.

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Accelerate Learning

MARCH 22, 2024

Exposure to engineering concepts at a young age boosts STEM learning and builds a problem-solving mindset, which is key for tomorrow's innovators. This approach doesn't just make their learning journey richer; it gives them the tools and critical thinking skills they'll need in the 21st century.

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Scientix

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

Through innovative and interactive methods, young explorers delve into the intricacies of digital technology, starting from basic tools and progressing to programming concepts and graphic design, utilizing platforms such as Scratch and Canva.

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Cool Cat Teacher

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

with a background of two decades in the education space as an education technologist, teacher, and school administrator, as well as the co-author of Reality Bytes: Innovative Learning Using Augmented and Virtual Reality and The Esports Education Playbook: Empowering Every Learner Through Inclusive Gaming.

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Carly and Adam

JANUARY 16, 2025

Developing an effective STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) curriculum for elementary students is crucial for fostering critical thinking, creativity, and problem-solving skills. How will this curriculum support critical thinking, problem-solving, and collaboration?

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STEM Education Guide

JANUARY 14, 2025

Engaging them in fun writing activities can foster critical thinking, problem-solving, and vocabulary improvement. You can make your own version or use a Scattergories list generator to implement categories that are fun and accessible to your kids. Group writing is often well-liked and can be altered and scaffolded as needed.

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Scientix

JANUARY 31, 2024

Education is a key tool in promoting sustainable development and innovation. The objectives of the project are to develop critical thinking in young schoolchildren, finding solutions to real-life problems, collaborating and communicating with colleagues both in class and in other countries, and being creative in making products.

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Talk STEM

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

As Educators, the challenge often lies in finding the right tools and resources to make these subjects easily accessible, engaging, and relevant for students. A one-stop shop to empower teachers to inspire a new generation of inquisitive thinkers, problem-solvers, and innovators!

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