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Using a Student-Centered Approach to Promote Computational Thinking

ED Surge

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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8 Great Websites and Apps to Help Kids With Fractions

Ask a Tech Teacher

Luckily, there are a lot of online apps on offer that are accessible to students and make learning much easier than traditional methods. Explore Fractions with Number Frames Number Frames is an educational app that brings mathematics to life for your kids. Yet, it can often be a teaching challenge due to its complex nature.

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Unlocking the Power of Creativity and AI: Preparing Students for the Future Workforce

ED Surge

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. Instead, creative thinking is the ability to create and innovate something that has value.

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3 Fun Tech Classroom Projects for Summer

Ask a Tech Teacher

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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Leading Through Innovation: Celebrating Black STEM Leaders

STEM Education Guide

To recognize the contributions that Black STEM leaders have made, it is essential to celebrate their accomplishments and continue to foster a culture of innovation. Their exemplary leadership has provided countless opportunities for people of all colors in STEM fields and continues to inspire the next generation of innovators.

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Elevating Voices, Catalyzing Change: A Partnership Approach to Supporting K-8 Mathematics Teacher Leaders

National Science Foundation

Implementing equitable mathematics instruction is an ongoing, collective commitment that must be made by teachers, schools, districts, and beyond to ensure that each and every student has access to high-quality mathematics instruction. National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM), 2020b, p. Introduction.

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Celebrating Asian American and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander Heritage Month: Empowering Diversity in STEM

STEM for Kids

In the realm of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM), individuals of AANHPI descent have left an indelible mark, pioneering breakthroughs, and driving innovation. Enabling Engagement and Activities – By making STEM learning hands-on fun and real, encouraging collaboration and problem-solving.

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