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How Minecraft Teaches Reading, Writing and Problem Solving

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It’s fascinating that today’s game playing youth want a set of rules they must beat, parameters they must meet, levels (read: standards) they must achieve, and a Big Goal (think: graduation) they can only reach after a lot of hard work, intense thinking, and mountains of problems. Problem Solving.

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Top 5 Game Development Platforms for Young Coders

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Game development teaches kids valuable skills like creativity, problem-solving, and persistence—skills they’ll use for life! Tip from CodaKid Teachers: Start with small, achievable projects! Building Problem-Solving Skills Through Game Development Game development naturally encourages kids to think critically and solve problems.

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Integrating Technology in Education for Modern Classrooms

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This not only enhances student engagement and accessibility to information but fosters critical thinking, digital literacy , and prepares students for a tech-driven future. The benefits of using technology extend beyond academic achievement; they foster critical thinking, problem-solving skills, and collaboration among students.

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Why Soft Skills Matter More Than Ever

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While mastering technical skills is essential, students must also develop soft skills like communication, collaboration and critical thinking to thrive beyond the classroom. These organizations and the students who benefit from them can serve as models for what we aim to achieve if we keep the end goal in mind.

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Incorporating Monthly Giving Projects into STEM Curriculum: Inspiring the Next Generation of Philanthropists

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Adding monthly giving projects to STEM classes helps students learn important skills like problem-solving and teamwork while also teaching them to care about their communities. You’ll want to include clearly defined objectives detailing what you aim to achieve through the project. Sound interesting?

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10 Tips for Teachers who Struggle with Technology

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Try the problem-solving that has worked in other situations–like intuit a solution, look around the screen and see what pops out, and read the manual. I wasn’t always successful, but I came up with a good template for problem solving which works to this day. Believe problem solving is fun.

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What is the 21st Century Lesson Plan?

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For example, when teaching spreadsheets, make the software or online tools a vehicle for practicing critical thinking, data analysis, and evidence-based learning, not for learning one brand of software or a particular spreadsheet tool. Problem solving is integral to learning. Differentiation is the norm.