ED Surge

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

The graduate-level econometrics course I teach is required and it’s designed to foster analytical and critical thinking skills in causal research methods. Students were given a publicly available dataset and were required to develop eligibility criteria by constructing a statistical model to predict low birth weight.

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ED Surge

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

It fosters critical thinking, problem-solving skills and a deeper understanding of mathematical principles by placing students as active learners rather than passive recipients of information. Steffe’s work on the importance of students constructing their own mathematical understanding rather than passively receiving information.

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JANUARY 28, 2022

I want to see their creativity, critical thinking, and problem solving in action. This is great motivation for critical thinking and problem solving. Students work to understand and solve problems within game constructs. Construct viable arguments and critique the reasoning of others.

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AUGUST 27, 2021

In this course, teachers will use a suite of digital tools to make that possible while addressing overarching concepts like digital citizenship, internet search and research, authentic assessment, critical thinking, and immersive keyboarding. Classmates will become the core of the teacher’s ongoing Personal Learning Network.

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JANUARY 27, 2021

In this course, teachers will use a suite of digital tools to make that possible while addressing overarching concepts like digital citizenship, internet search and research, authentic assessment, critical thinking, and immersive keyboarding. Classmates will become the core of the teacher’s ongoing Personal Learning Network.

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MARCH 22, 2021

In this course, teachers will use a suite of digital tools to make that possible while addressing overarching concepts like digital citizenship, internet search and research, authentic assessment, critical thinking, and immersive keyboarding. Classmates will become the core of the teacher’s ongoing Personal Learning Network.

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JUNE 9, 2022

Debates help students grasp critical thinking and presentation skills, including: abstract thinking. analytical thinking. critical thinking. thinking on their feet—if evidence is refuted, students must ‘get back into game’. citizenship/ethics/etiquette. distinguishing fact from opinion. organization.

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ED Surge

OCTOBER 14, 2024

These standards were designed to move science education away from rote memorization and toward engaging students in practices real scientists use to explore and model the world, fostering deeper understanding of scientific concepts and developing skills like critical thinking, collaboration and communication.

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MARCH 6, 2020

In this course, teachers will use a suite of digital tools to make that possible while addressing overarching concepts like digital citizenship, internet search and research, authentic assessment, critical thinking, and immersive keyboarding. Classmates will become the core of the teacher’s ongoing Personal Learning Network.

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DECEMBER 12, 2018

… Critical-thinking skills. Critical-thinking skills. Being a computer science major involves identifying a problem and coming up with a technological solution to address it. … Problem-solving skills. … Creativity. … Resilience. Analytical Skills.

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NOVEMBER 18, 2015

Topic: Problem-solving, critical thinking, building. Where was the critical thinking and building? It goes on to say: Kids can learn creative thinking, geometry, and even a little geology as they build imaginative block structures in this refreshingly open-ended mining and construction game.

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APRIL 12, 2020

Via such games, students can acquire critical thinking skills and get valuable hands-on experience. It’s important to remember that all kinds of changes are easier to make with a constructive and manageable approach and plan in place. More on STEM. PASCO Motion Sensor–A Must for Science Classes.

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ED Surge

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

Teachers spend a lot of time teaching students to work in groups, identifying different roles and practicing how to give feedback on a game or a project in a way that's constructive. It's very much scaffolded, especially when students come into sixth grade.

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ED Surge

DECEMBER 8, 2023

They also play a crucial role in delivering in-depth, constructive feedback to students on their college essays. Beyond that, creative writing fosters critical thinking skills , helps students generate diverse ideas , and improves mental health.

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FEBRUARY 25, 2021

In this course, teachers will use a suite of digital tools to make that possible while addressing overarching concepts like digital citizenship, internet search and research, authentic assessment, critical thinking, and immersive keyboarding. Classmates will become the core of the teacher’s ongoing Personal Learning Network.

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Carly and Adam

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

This is my third school year delivering play-based professional learning to the teachers there, and the administrators asked that I focus our day of learning on critical thinking. Critical Thinking” a buzzword we hear often in the EDU world, especially in STEM spaces. Lean into the discomfort of not knowing “how.”

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NOVEMBER 10, 2023

These subjects involve critical thinking, problem-solving and a strong understanding of scientific principles. Civil Engineering Civil engineering combines creativity with analytical thinking. As a civil engineer, you will design and oversee the construction of buildings, bridges and other public infrastructures.

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JANUARY 11, 2021

In this course, teachers will use a suite of digital tools to make that possible while addressing overarching concepts like digital citizenship, internet search and research, authentic assessment, critical thinking, and immersive keyboarding. Classmates will become the core of the teacher’s ongoing Personal Learning Network.

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STEM Education Works

MAY 6, 2024

LET QUESTIONS DRIVE THE LEARNING PROCESS When constructing a STEM lesson, it’s essential to provide students with plenty of opportunities to reflect on lesson content and to thoughtfully formulate questions based on their past and present experiences.

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SEPTEMBER 27, 2019

In this course, teachers will use a suite of digital tools to make that possible while addressing overarching concepts like digital citizenship, internet search and research, authentic assessment, critical thinking, and immersive keyboarding. Classmates will become the core of the teacher’s ongoing Personal Learning Network.

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ED Surge

MAY 21, 2024

And then critical thinking, like making a decision on the basis of what you think is valid and accurate information and going forth in implementing that decision. I mean, I'm exaggerating, but this is the time for them to learn these skills, to begin to deal in constructive ways with society.

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APRIL 24, 2015

Design planets and stars, spawn life, but construct carefully–the fate of your planetary system requires keen celestial reasoning, correct mass and atmosphere for location, and an understanding of gravity. Use this game when studying space, problem solving and critical thinking. Age group: High school and college.

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STEM Everyday Podcast

OCTOBER 19, 2023

The 2024 National STEM Challenge is a nationwide initiative to foster creativity, critical thinking, and a passion for STEM subjects among middle and high school students. The Challenge invites students in grades 6-12 from across the U.S. and its territories to conceive and submit STEM innovations, inventions, and research.

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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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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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SEPTEMBER 13, 2019

In this course, teachers will use a suite of digital tools to make that possible while addressing overarching concepts like digital citizenship, internet search and research, authentic assessment, critical thinking, and immersive keyboarding. Classmates will become the core of the teacher’s ongoing Personal Learning Network.

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DECEMBER 12, 2018

… Critical-thinking skills. Critical-thinking skills. Being a computer science major involves identifying a problem and coming up with a technological solution to address it. … Problem-solving skills. … Creativity. … Resilience. Analytical Skills.

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DECEMBER 21, 2018

In this course, teachers will use a suite of digital tools to make that possible while addressing overarching concepts like digital citizenship, internet search and research, authentic assessment, critical thinking, and immersive keyboarding. Classmates will become the core of the teacher’s ongoing Personal Learning Network.

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MARCH 13, 2019

As a pedagogical strategy, it teaches critical thinking, one of those traits that is hard to teach but essential to being a productive adult. You aren’t doing this to save yourself work, rather to authentically teach students critical thinking. Remind them to take it seriously. Remind yourself of that, also.

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JULY 15, 2019

These automated humanoid bots often interact with users, require critical thinking and problem-solving, and grab the imagination of students in ways that makes everyone want to learn. Education has many disruptors–3D Printing, AR and VR, 1:1 technology, STEM, and STEAM–but a recent and wildly popular one is robotics.

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MAY 8, 2020

In this course, teachers will use a suite of digital tools to make that possible while addressing overarching concepts like digital citizenship, internet search and research, authentic assessment, critical thinking, and immersive keyboarding. Classmates will become the core of the teacher’s ongoing Personal Learning Network.

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STEM Education Shopping

AUGUST 17, 2023

As a construction enthusiast, I can’t get enough of the endless possibilities offered by magnetic ( 1 ) balls and rods building sets. By manipulating the magnetic balls and rods, children are able to construct various shapes and structures. This will encourage children to think outside the box and create unique structures.

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JANUARY 25, 2016

Do background research: Discuss why students think they handwrite faster/slower than they type. Construct a hypothesis: Following the research, student states her/his informed conclusion: i.e.: Fifth graders in Mr. X’s class handwrite faster than they type. Are students surprised by the answer? Are the answers different?

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JANUARY 29, 2016

Use this not only for physics concepts and machines, but critical thinking, sequencing, and problem solving. Players must build a city from the ground up, plotting out streets and blocks, constructing buildings, supplying power, even zoning for commercial, industrial, or residential occupancy. Educational Applications.

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Box Light

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Communication dynamics between educators in the realm of education, the art of constructive argumentative communication is crucial for the holistic development of students. Each of these components plays an integral role in shaping a student's ability to communicate their perspectives in a constructive, respectful manner.

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JANUARY 5, 2016

In this course, teachers will use a suite of digital tools to make that possible while addressing overarching concepts like digital citizenship, internet search and research, authentic assessment, critical thinking, and immersive keyboarding. Classmates will become the core of the teacher’s ongoing Personal Learning Network.

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APRIL 23, 2018

In this course, teachers will use a suite of digital tools to make that possible while addressing overarching concepts like digital citizenship, internet search and research, authentic assessment, critical thinking, and immersive keyboarding. Classmates will become the core of the teacher’s ongoing Personal Learning Network.

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