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SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

This article is the first of a two-part series covering key principles to consider when integrating a generative AI creativity tool into your academic setting. Understand the value of creativity. Beyond academics, creativity is also essential for career success.

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ED Surge

MARCH 20, 2024

Teaching creativity and creative thinking in K-12 has always been valued but often challenging to implement. Many standards and curricula don’t call out creativity explicitly, and teachers aren’t often trained on how to teach and assess creative thinking. How would you respond to that?

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AUGUST 7, 2023

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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NOVEMBER 6, 2023

A mind map is a visual representation of information and ideas that helps organize and connect various concepts, making it easier for individuals and groups to understand, remember, and communicate complex topics. Visual Thinking : promote creativity and help individuals see patterns and relationships in a way text cannot.

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JUNE 18, 2024

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. These fields are the foundation for innovation and progress in various industries such as healthcare, transportation, communication, etc.

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JUNE 28, 2023

Recent years have seen a resurgence for some great reasons: Problem-solving skills: Bridge building requires you to identify and solve problems, such as how to make a bridge strong enough to support a certain weight or how to make a bridge that is aesthetically pleasing.

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MARCH 21, 2023

Creativity and problem-solving will come in handy in brainstorming solutions and revolution steps for projects, while communication and networking are invaluable when interacting with team members or potential clients. Excellent communication will help you showcase your skills and abilities to potential employers.

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FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Problem Solving : Graphs provide a way to solve problems and make predictions. Whether it’s analyzing trends in data, finding optimal solutions in optimization problems, or understanding the behavior of functions, graphing is a valuable tool for problem-solving.

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FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Mathematics is not just about solving equations or memorizing formulas; it’s a way of thinking. It teaches us problem-solving skills, logical reasoning, and the ability to think abstractly. Problem-Solving Skills Mathematics is akin to a gym for the mind.

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JULY 11, 2024

She learned not only about baking but how to budget for supplies, manage earnings, and communicate with customers, which taught her money management while boosting her confidence in handling real-life business scenarios. These soft skills include problem-solving skills, teamwork, and effective communication.

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JULY 10, 2023

3 Fun Ways to Use Tech in the Classroom in the Run-Up to Summer Summer is right around the corner and as a teacher, you might be in search of creative ways to leverage technology to ensure your classroom remains an entertaining, engaging and educational space. Fear not, we’ve got you covered! Another fantastic example is Lightbot.

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JUNE 24, 2015

Thinking and Communicating with Clarity and Precision. Together, these promote strategic reasoning, insightfulness, perseverance, creativity and craftsmanship. Thinking and Communicating with Clarity and Precision. Gathering Data through All Senses. Creating, Imagining, Innovating. Responding with Wonderment and Awe.

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OCTOBER 24, 2016

At the core of every action is problem-solving: Minecraft encourages kids to tinker. Creative mode–players have access to all of the resources and items in the game through the inventory menu, and can place or remove them instantly. Problem Solving. Problem solving has become granular to good lesson plans.

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MAY 13, 2024

Through interactive lessons, they can tackle real-world problems, like learning how to use a proxy with Selenium , enhancing their problem-solving skills. Digital Art Platforms Digital art platforms are unlocking creative potential in students like never before. Copyright ©2024 askatechteacher.com – All rights reserved.

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JUNE 10, 2024

Level Up Los Angeles represents an inclusive, districtwide initiative aimed at integrating esports into educational contexts, utilizing platforms that support collaborative and creative learning. Esports offers incredible benefits for student engagement, community and skill building, and pathways to higher education and job opportunities.

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JULY 24, 2024

They already visit web-based edutainment sites as early as preschool, use ‘Instagram’ and multi-player XBox games in elementary school, and have made text messaging and Facebook their communication of choice by Middle School. One in four did! Image credit Deposit Photo Copyright ©2024 askatechteacher.com – All rights reserved.

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JUNE 4, 2015

Any room in the school can be transformed into a legitimate spot for an innovative makerspace and the implications of student-made projects foster great power, complexity and creative play in each of them. They’re all about inspiring creative ideas in students and having them learn how to execute them.

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JUNE 21, 2022

Players must program a backend strategy and use their coding and problem-solving skills to outsmart competitors. The best of these young coders are learning to use code creatively and developing a tangible skill set that they will use in future careers. The CodeCombat AI League takes a unique approach.

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Teach Hub

JULY 19, 2024

Imagine a classroom where students were creative thinkers and had the confidence to solve problems and develop innovative solutions easily. Why Students Need to Learn Problem-Solving Problem-solving is the foundation of critical thinking. For students, mastering this skill is essential. Here’s why.

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APRIL 30, 2015

See my post on the symbolism of the word ‘Turkey’ creativity–think outside the box; develop solutions no one else has. debugging–write-edit-rewrite; problem-solve; when you make a mistake, you don’t throw your hands into the air or call for an expert. It’ll inspire you. Conclusion.

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ED Surge

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

As the leading platform for building immersive experiences, Unity is becoming increasingly essential to technical and creative roles alike. If you’re concerned that being a Unity novice might hold you back in the classroom, we encourage you to experiment, problem-solve, and learn alongside your students.

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FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Instead of traditional direct instruction, PBL in math encourages students to explore, discuss and understand mathematical concepts by solving problems collaboratively. It encouraged teachers to design learning experiences that engaged students in meaningful mathematical thinking and problem-solving. I figured it out!”

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NOVEMBER 20, 2015

ScratchJr treats programming (a term that frightens even adults) as simply a creative way to communicate–another language. With lively sounds, creative colors and shapes, ScratchJr does an excellent job of making programming available to early learners–before they learn how scary it is! No voice even!

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MAY 5, 2023

Introducing technology to kids at a young age helps them develop essential problem-solving, critical thinking, and creativity skills. Utilizing technology in the classroom also promotes collaboration and communication, preparing students for the increasingly interconnected and globalized world they will enter as adults.

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JANUARY 24, 2024

This could expose confidential student data, compromise work communications, and even jeopardize the safety of those around you. Authenticate Communications This is particularly vital for avoiding phishing-related threats. These may hint at an impersonation scam.

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APRIL 24, 2023

Youth today are significant users of technology and have dominated AI-related conversations, so it’s essential to provide opportunities for them to design and problem solve the tools that are shaping their future. Collaborating with youth requires creating a safe, supportive environment that encourages open communication and feedback.

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NOVEMBER 7, 2022

For 10 years, she's been part of a group of educators and staff using game-based learning to teach students how to think critically and creatively, analyze systems and ask thoughtful questions. In a game-based setting, students analyze, ask questions, think critically and foster creativity.

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OCTOBER 23, 2023

Searching for answers and assistance while working on assignments is not just normal, it’s a positive sign that you’re actively engaged in problem-solving. The Challenge of Creativity Think outside the box. Q: What’s the secret to acing creative projects? A: Practice is the key. A: Practice is the key.

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JULY 7, 2023

In reality, the advantages of a multilingual education extend far beyond acquiring a new language, including benefits transcending communication altogether. Multilingualism has evident links to creativity and cognitive flexibility, and may even shape our thinking , determining how we access and categorize concepts.

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JANUARY 30, 2023

These competencies include creativity and innovation, communication, critical thinking and problem-solving, citizenship, flexibility and adaptability, and resilience. Our district Portrait supports our intentionality. It wasn’t one more thing for teachers to do.

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APRIL 19, 2023

Between instructional time, grading papers, communicating with parents and facilitating restorative justice circles, there’s little time to even catch my breath. I deeply value creativity and in my experience, administration does not leave much room to create. Teaching is always on my mind, it is difficult to “turn it off.”

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Carly and Adam

MARCH 22, 2023

In today's fast-paced world, creativity is a crucial skill that can empower children to be innovative problem solvers, critical thinkers, and successful individuals. As elementary teachers, we play a pivotal role in fostering creativity in our students. Integrate Arts and Creativity. Be a Role Model for Creativity.

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PCS Edventures

APRIL 8, 2025

Real-World Problem-Solving Want to make learning stick? Creating sustainable solutions for real-world problems. This hands-on, problem-solving approach: Deepens understanding. Embrace it as a tool for creative expression, communication and deeper learning. Ditch the one-size-fits-all approach.

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Scientix

JANUARY 17, 2025

They collaboratively decided the game rules and instructions and then presented the game with great success to the local community during the Golden Evening of Mathematics in the town library.

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ED Surge

MAY 15, 2024

STEM education is not just about science and math; it develops skills such as creativity, communication, empathy and critical thinking that complement technologies like generative AI and coding. As the demand for digital skills grows, schools must develop inclusive programs to engage diverse learners.

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JANUARY 25, 2024

What about when we ask students to use one of the gazillion available internet tools to communicate-collaborate-share-publish–those exciting Common Core words that are code for ‘technology-rich’ Now, when students don’t turn in homework, and I attempt to unravel what happened with questions like ‘Where did you save it?

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APRIL 26, 2018

Jasper Woodbury — 12 adventures that focus on mathematical problem-solving; fee required. Origo Math — rigorous problem-solving activities and interactive digital games that enhance K-6 student thinking and reasoning skills. Problem Solving. Every day, kids are asked to solve problems.

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