Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 21, 2017

STEAM–Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math–is education’s new STEM. By adding the creativity and problem-solving skills that are part and parcel to Anything Art, students have permission to use colors, images, and outside-the-lines thinking to address Big Ideas and Essential Questions. Classroom Architect.

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Educators Technology

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

The digital skills I featured below are informed by the ethos of what the Partnership for 21st Century Learning called essential skills for thriving in knowledge economy namely critical thinking, problem-solving, communication, and collaboration. This is a work in progress and this list of skills is by no means comprehensive.

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ED Surge

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Throughout her educational journey, she has spanned various roles, including teaching elementary math, instructing web communications for career and technical education students and serving as an edtech consultant and speaker. It lends itself to natural conversations around critical thinking and curiosity.

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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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ED Surge

OCTOBER 2, 2023

We had been here before in the ’90s when we were all but certain that internet search engines had entirely ruined higher education. Support for People Learning English as a Second Language AI offers people who are learning English new and improved avenues for more effective communication.

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Carly and Adam

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

These hands-on, inquiry-based challenges help students explore geometric concepts through creative engineering activities using sticks and dough making math come to life in a fun and meaningful way. Some key benefits include: Encourages Critical Thinking Challenges students to analyze problems, explore solutions, and think like engineers.

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Box Light

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

As educators strive to offer students a comprehensive learning experience, combining diverse subjects is a compelling choice such as integrating literacy and engineering. This dynamic integration fosters creativity, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills among others.

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ED Surge

DECEMBER 20, 2023

For a pollination lesson, students used Teachable Machine to identify flowers that could be pollinated and created the engineering design. The activity develops students’ problem-solving, critical thinking, communication and collaboration skills. They developed a pollination device using robotics to pollinate flowers.

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ED Surge

DECEMBER 13, 2023

AI Literacy applies 21st-century skills , including communication, collaboration, critical thinking and creativity. The skills and practices necessary to engage with AI are relevant to all disciplines.

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PCS Edventures

MARCH 7, 2025

Beyond engagement, esports also fosters valuable soft skills such as teamwork, communication, and leadership. Research has shown that students who participate in esports develop better time management, resilience, and critical thinking, all of which contribute to long-term success. These skills arent just beneficial in gaming.

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ED Surge

JANUARY 3, 2023

creativity, collaboration, communication, critical thinking, problem solving, resiliency) and crosses multiple disciplines (e.g. New Technologies The future of game-based learning will undoubtedly be impacted by the emergence of powerful new technologies—cloud-based computing, 3D game-creation engines (e.g.

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PCS Edventures

APRIL 22, 2025

Say goodbye to summer learning loss and hello to summer learning gains , while your learners build new vocabulary, master new skills and explore the world through science, technology, engineering, arts and math. ELA Meets Tech Integrate language arts with tech to boost communication and critical thinkingdouble the impact, twice the fun!

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ED Surge

JANUARY 8, 2024

Spoon has found that the changes also allow her to hold students to a higher standard when it comes to explaining the math concepts, an approach that’s informed by pushes for more focus on critical thinking in classrooms. Spoon's experiment coincided with research about how student performance is influenced by instructional practices.

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Ellipsis Education

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Whether they’re troubleshooting code or working together to break down a complex problem, they practice the critical thinking skills needed in computer science. Develops Critical Thinking Through Collaborative Projects Collaboration is at the core of hands-on learning. Journal of Computer Assisted Learning, 40(1), 15–30.

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STEM Education Shopping

JANUARY 26, 2024

However, it’s important to remember the value of unplugging and engaging in activities that promote critical thinking and problem-solving skills. One great way to do this is through playing board games, especially those with a focus on STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) concepts.

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STEM for Kids

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

Designed for grades K-6, STEM Icons: Celebrating Black History brings diversity and inclusion to STEM education by showcasing Black pioneers in fields such as electrical, biomedical, agricultural, computer, environmental, aerospace, and communication engineering.

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Ellipsis Education

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Whether they’re troubleshooting code or working together to break down a complex problem, they practice the critical thinking skills needed in computer science. Develops Critical Thinking Through Collaborative Projects Collaboration is at the core of hands-on learning. Journal of Computer Assisted Learning, 40(1), 15–30.

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Know Adam's Blog

JANUARY 20, 2023

Exploring the Role of Scientists and Engineers with NGSS Storyline Pedagogy The next-generation model of science instruction is not just about giving students a chance to take the lead in their own learning – it’s about students acting as scientists and engineers every day in the classroom.

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STEM Sport

DECEMBER 31, 2024

Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) lessons are a natural and effective integration into any special education classroom curriculum. This practice of working together translates into students’ personal and professional lives, where communication and collaboration are key to healthy, long-term relationships.

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Vivify Stem

JANUARY 24, 2024

Post by Michelle Bogden & Natasha Wilkerson January 22, 2024 Unleash Creativity, Communication, Collaboration, and Critical Thinking in your Students! Challenge your students to complete astronaut training to collect all four badges: creativity, communication, collaboration, and critical thinking!

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Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 19, 2018

He always communicated his math artistically , as fit his learning style. Its popularity for presentations is the engine behind the burgeoning growth of podcasts: In 2014, Apple had over 1 billion people subscribed to podcasts. For numbers-based communication, nothing turns data into information better than spreadsheets.

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Vivify Stem

MARCH 22, 2022

Yes, STEM is building, designing, robotics, and engineering, but equally important is building a foundation of Stage 1 STEM skills. Think teamwork, communication, creativity, and problem-solving skills that are valuable no matter the age or level of your students. And these are perfect for focusing on prepping your sub plans.

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STEM Sport

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

These science, technology, engineering, and mathematics based lessons emphasize critical skills to being an effective leader, such as teamwork, critical thinking, collaboration, and innovative brainstorming. Promotes open communication between team members and leadership/teachers.

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Carly and Adam

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Inspired by the "Balloons Over Broadway" concept, this activity combines elements of design, engineering, budgeting, and collaboration, making it perfect for classrooms looking to integrate STEM and PBL. Project-Based Learning empowers students to engage in real-world challenges, requiring critical thinking, creativity, and teamwork.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 19, 2016

He always communicated his math artistically , as fit his learning style. Its popularity for presentations is the engine behind the burgeoning growth of podcasts: In 2014, Apple had over 1 billion people subscribed to podcasts. For numbers-based communication, nothing turns data into information better than spreadsheets.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 22, 2018

. … good teachers are irreplaceable assets for coaching and mentoring students, addressing the social and emotional factors affecting students’ learning, and providing students with expert feedback on complicated human skills such as critical thinking, creative problem solving, communication, and project management.”

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Carly and Adam

JUNE 12, 2024

For instance, students can reflect on how well they shared ideas and listened to each other (Communication), how effectively they divided tasks and worked as a team (Collaboration), the innovative solutions they developed (Creativity), and how they analyzed and solved problems encountered during the activity (Critical Thinking).

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Box Light

JANUARY 4, 2023

Incorporating STEM (science, technology, engineering, mathematics) learning is essential to foster so-called soft skills such as critical thinking, perseverance, communication, and creative problem-solving. Purposeful STEM education should begin at the earliest grades where these key skills can begin to develop.

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Box Light

JUNE 14, 2023

Incorporating STEM (science, technology, engineering, mathematics) learning is essential for helping students develop important skills like critical thinking, perseverance, communication, and creative problem-solving.

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STEM Education Guide

JANUARY 14, 2025

Pre-kindergarten children are at an age where they’re developing fine motor skills and exploring different ways of communicating. Engaging them in fun writing activities can foster critical thinking, problem-solving, and vocabulary improvement. Group writing is often well-liked and can be altered and scaffolded as needed.

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STEM Education Guide

APRIL 5, 2022

STEM is the study of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Critical Thinking Skills. It’s not enough to think quickly. The STEM workforce is full of innovators, and critical thinking is an integral part of that. In the same way, critical thinking can be said to be crucial to everyday life.

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Teach Hub

JULY 19, 2024

Why Students Need to Learn Problem-Solving Problem-solving is the foundation of critical thinking. Blocks are an engaging hands-on activity with which children can play and make structures, much like engineering. Use this to your advantage by always thinking aloud to solve a problem. Another great example blocks.

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Carly and Adam

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Why This Activity Works Project-based learning (PBL) is an effective approach to teaching, providing students with real-world challenges that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and teamwork skills. This activity combines creativity, budgeting, and teamwork in a fun, hands-on project perfect for Thanksgiving.

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Bright and Smart

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math. Critical Thinking. Independent Thinking. Teamwork Our favorite week of the year is here, Engineers Week ! This week is important because it: -Raises public awareness about the contributions of engineers. Gets our learners excited about engineering.

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CoderZ

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

The speakers especially those from the manufacturing industry kept making the point that their firms needed STEM professionals, particularly for engineering and product development roles. We should focus on communication, troubleshooting, problem-solving, data collection, and basic programming of systems.

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STEM for Kids

JULY 23, 2024

Follow the Child Montessori School (FCM) and STEM For Kids are thrilled to recognize their 10-year collaboration since 2014, wherein the synergy between STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) enrichment and the Montessori method has been fostering an exceptional educational experience for young learners. Thank you so much!”

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Starfish Education

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

So how do you make the most out of using engineering design challenges with your students? First, let’s clarify what engineering design challenges are not. The post Leveraging Engineering Design Challenges appeared first on Starfish Education. Time is precious.

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