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. To help make this dream a reality, we’ll explore why problem-solving skills are essential and give you some tips and strategies on teaching both younger and older students problem-solving skills.

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ED Surge

JUNE 21, 2022

Players must program a backend strategy and use their coding and problem-solving skills to outsmart competitors. To communicate, one must develop an understanding of vocabulary, syntax and structure. To communicate, one must develop an understanding of vocabulary, syntax and structure.

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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. These task cards often include open-ended questions, building challenges, or problem-solving scenarios that promote inquiry-based learning.

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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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STEM Everyday Podcast

DECEMBER 7, 2024

Carlos serves as a board member of the National Math and Science Initiative (NMSI nms.org ), a non-profit organization dedicated to equipping underserved schools and communities with vital STEM resources, and as an industry mentor at the University of Chicago’s Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering.

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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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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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PCS Edventures

MARCH 7, 2025

These arent just hobbies or after-school distractions; theyre structured educational pathways that develop problem-solving skills, technical literacy, and teamwork while preparing students for careers in STEM, digital media, and software development. Thats exactly what esports and game design programs do.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 24, 2015

You let them know what’s going on in the classroom, welcome their questions and visits, communicate often via email or blogs when it’s convenient for them. Problem solving is integral to learning. Who doesn’t have problems every day that must be solved?

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National Science Foundation

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

Engineering learning is a lifelong process that starts from a very young age as children discover the world through tinkering, touching, and being curious. Some refer to children as natural engineers (Dorie et al., Young children naturally and informally engage in engineering-related behaviors and activities (Petroski, 2003).

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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 opportunity to solve complex problems gives students the confidence they need to tackle future classroom and real world challenges.

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Vivify Stem

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Overview of the Challenge Mats The building brick challenge mats are designed to guide students through a variety of challenges that blend creativity with engineering principles. Through activities that use these familiar materials, students can explore engineering and math concepts in a way that feels like play. Grade 1: 1.G.A.1

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CTE Learning

MARCH 20, 2025

These roles include sound effects artists, audio engineers, music composers, voice actors, storyboard artists, character designers, scriptwriters, project managers, producers and directors. Studying animation benefits individuals in marketing, business and engineering in so many ways. That couldn't be further from the truth.

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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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Ellipsis Education

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Or they might work together to solve coding challenges, participating in real-world team-based problem-solving. Builds Problem-Solving Skills Through Active Exploration Hands-on learning gives students the freedom to tackle real challenges. Journal of Educational Engineering Innovation, 12(3), 45–60.

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Ellipsis Education

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Or they might work together to solve coding challenges, participating in real-world team-based problem-solving. Builds Problem-Solving Skills Through Active Exploration Hands-on learning gives students the freedom to tackle real challenges. Journal of Educational Engineering Innovation, 12(3), 45–60.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 21, 2020

You will also need to be creative, pay attention to detail and be a good communicator. When you first start, you will inevitably encounter a few problems along the way, so you will need to work on your analytical and problem-solving skills. You could consider the following areas: Search Engine Optimisation (SEO).

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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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Futurum

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

How are control engineers improving the sustainability of irrigated agriculture? In Australia, control engineers from the University of Melbourne and Rubicon Water have developed a system that automatically adjusts water supply to more efficiently meet demand. TALK LIKE A CONTROL ENGINEER. Download the article. Reference [link].

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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. Emphasize the engineering and creativity required for these massive floats and how they bring holiday joy to millions.

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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. Develop quick, concise decision making skills.

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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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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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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

Building a strong, cohesive team is essential for successful collaboration, problem-solving, and innovation. This challenge encourages creative thinking, structural design, and cooperative problem-solving. This activity promotes communication and collaboration.

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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 Shopping

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

Explore the impact of STEM preschool toys on young children’s problem-solving skills, paving the way for a brighter educational future through play. What if they could also nurture critical thinking and problem-solving skills? STEM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics.

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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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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. Includes a game and research activity.

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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 Education Shopping

JANUARY 25, 2024

In this article, we will explore the magic of maker toys and how they can unleash creativity and problem-solving skills in children. Maker toys are toys that encourage children to build, create, and problem-solve. Problem-Solving Skills Maker toys also help children develop problem-solving skills.

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Top 10 Sciencekits

MAY 27, 2023

Are you looking for innovative ways to enhance your child's problem-solving and critical thinking skills while keeping them engaged and entertained? That's where STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) subscription boxes come in. Hey there, curious parents! Look no further!

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Cool Cat Teacher

DECEMBER 15, 2021

Say “you are an engineer designing and testing model airplanes that you will present to a company interested in buying them” instead of “this project has you creating model airplanes to write a report.” At the end of each project, students reflect on their learning. PBL “improves problem-solving and collaboration skills”.

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STEM Education Shopping

JANUARY 19, 2024

But did you know that building blocks also have the ability to develop problem-solving skills? As they experiment with different combinations and structures, they are also developing their problem-solving skills. It also helps them develop their communication skills as they discuss and plan their designs.

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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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Scientix

AUGUST 21, 2024

This methodology allows them to integrate knowledge from different subject areas and stimulate the development of skills provided in the student’s profile (such as collaborative work, critical thinking, creativity or problem-solving) and soft skills required by 21st-century jobs at the end of compulsory education.

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