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Using a Student-Centered Approach to Promote Computational Thinking

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One program has set out to teach computational thinking (CT) and coding skills in a problem-centered approach, fostering a student-driven learning design. Tony Lam, head of mathematics at Marymount Primary School in Hong Kong, recognized the mindset change required to create a student-centered coding experience.

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Teachers Believe That AI Is Here to Stay in Education. How It Should Be Taught Is Debatable.

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I think the way that the data science and data literacy movement in particular is approaching this is through bite-sized modules. Try two weeks on a concept in mathematics, try this data set to cover the existing unit you already have on ecosystems in biology, teach the booms and busts of economics through data from the Federal Reserve.

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Let Students Learn From Failure

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Education pedagogists categorize these sorts of ideas as higher-order thinking and Habits of Mind –traits that contribute to critical thinking, problem solving, and thriving. These are difficult to quantify on a report card, but critical to life-long success. What to do when your Computers Don’t Work.

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Powerful Learning With Artificial Intelligence For Educators

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AI Literacy applies 21st-century skills , including communication, collaboration, critical thinking and creativity. It builds on years of work in Digital and Media Literacy and Computational Thinking , including elements of computer science, ethics and additional areas beyond science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM).

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How to Talk to a Tech Teacher

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There’s always been something mystical about people in technical professions–engineering, science, mathematics. They talk animatedly about plate tectonics, debate the structure of mathematical functions, even smile at the mention of calculus. Do try to fix your broken computer yourself (i.e.,

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Mathematics for Sustainable Development

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CC-By provided by the author The Mathematics for Sustainable Development (MaSuD) Erasmus+ project combines two educational issues: math anxiety and raising awareness on environmental issues. To address these two educational issues, we decided to create the context of learning mathematics through open-ended environment related problems.

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Hour of Code: Scratch Jr.

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It’s not about product; it’s the process–critical thinking, problem solving and creativity. This is a great tie in for the Common Core K-1 Standards for Mathematical Practice. Point them in the right direction, and let them go. They will discover everything they need. Educational Applications.