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NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Game development teaches kids valuable skills like creativity, problem-solving, and persistence—skills they’ll use for life! This open-ended approach helps kids view each problem as a creative opportunity, expanding both their problem-solving skills and imagination. And the best part? What if the background changes?

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JANUARY 16, 2025

This flavor of internet short-form content absurd, easily produced, no plot appears to be having an effect on its viewers that is being felt by schools and youth mental health experts. For one, he doesnt want to be like the kids at school who do like brain rot. Theyre not allowed at all on elementary and middle school campuses.

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NOVEMBER 19, 2024

As a result, I’ve come up with fun ways to support learning while students power through the last few days of school. At the end of the Challenge, the team with the most points gets a prize appropriate to your school culture. Post the poll on your class screen, class blog or website, or school blog or website.

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MAY 22, 2024

Here are three from the Ask a Tech Teacher team: 3 Creative Teaching Resources That Save You Time and Money Educators are increasingly expected to do more with less – ensuring that the next generation gets the quality of teaching they deserve while keeping budgets in check and making up for shortfalls in classroom resource availability.

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MARCH 9, 2023

Engagement and creativity play such important roles in the learning process, but with the myriad of other requirements and obligations, they can easily get lost in the abyss of deadlines and mandates. Creativity helps develop a deeper sense of learning, yet we keep our “creative” units until after state testing is over.

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DECEMBER 24, 2024

I also revisit insights from my second book, Reinventing Writing , and discuss how Id update it to address todays challenges with AI, attribution, and the importance of nourishing student creativity. By combining timeless strategies with modern tools, we can prepare students to think critically and communicate powerfully in any medium.

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SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

At the same time, there is a growing emphasis on fostering creativity and authenticity in student work. AI can play a pivotal role in supporting the creative process, from generating ideas to refining projects. Because a hallmark of creativity is uniqueness. AI can support any part of the creative process.

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NOVEMBER 13, 2024

As attendees from various languages that Ohio schools shared their experiences, we vented about how often we had to stand up to colleagues to prevent them from pulling students out of our classes and how that devalued our teaching. I taught him Arabic in high school, and he had since been admitted to medical school after graduating college.

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APRIL 30, 2024

AI automates grammar checking and fundamental composition, letting students focus on creativity and analysis. However, when leveraging such tools for school assignments, it’s crucial to ensure the work remains authentic because teachers always check AI% in Turnitin or other detectors.

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OCTOBER 7, 2024

With AI and automation reshaping entire industries, the skills employers once valued are being overtaken by the need for creativity, adaptability and technological fluency. But how can schools equip students with these essential competencies? Creative thinking leads the list, followed by analytical or critical thinking.

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MAY 5, 2023

Creativity is more than an artistic skill; it involves thinking differently, collaborating, developing solutions and communicating in a way that connects with others. Leveraging creativity in the classroom helps students develop a deeper understanding and make cross-curricular connections.

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JANUARY 24, 2025

An after school setting follows these basics, but adapted to a full-time exploration of the topic. Genius Hour Overview The Genius Hour Project traditionally sets aside 20% of class time to pursue a topic students are passionate about.

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JULY 15, 2024

If you poll schools, you’ll find that many continue to teach handwriting, partly because without it, how can adults sign checks and contracts? Enhanced creativity and critical thinking : The slower pace of handwriting allows for more time to think and formulate ideas, fostering creativity and critical thinking.

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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. That end-to-end process is creative thinking.

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NOVEMBER 22, 2024

They do this by mapping courses and activities to institutional competencies: critical thinking, analytical thinking, communication, social awareness and responsibility, creativity and innovation, and leadership and collaboration. “We

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JULY 21, 2022

Seeing as how art has been such a big part of Irish history and culture, I was thinking about something artistic in some way, but how on earth do I grade something creative? I want the students to do something historical, obviously—depict an event or person, perhaps—but I understand that not everyone is equally creative in the arts.

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JANUARY 13, 2025

Schools should provide a window through which all students can see the future they want for themselves. Schools should provide a window through which all students can see the future they want for themselves. Students arrive in the classroom with a diverse range of needs, and helping them succeed isnt always straightforward.

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APRIL 8, 2024

High School collects a diverse group of students into a large learning community, but it also prepares teenagers for a future as variable as any we can imagine. Yet, the one-size-fits-all model persists in many high schools. Could we expand high school options to guarantee every student’s success?

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MAY 20, 2024

Great end-of-year projects for high school students, from the Ask a Tech Teacher team: 5 Innovative Tech Projects for High Schoolers Project-based learning has gained significant popularity in recent times. In fact, students who make use of this technique tend to retain content 22% better than traditional learning.

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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. if-then thinking–actions have consequences. logic–thinking through a problem from A to Z, understanding the predictability of movements. Educational Applications. Conclusion.

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JUNE 8, 2023

It’s no secret many parents are frustrated with public schools. Are kids learning to think or just to pass tests? Consider a pedagogy that transcends rote memorization and the stock drills often found in today’s classrooms, expects critical thinking that teaches how to learn anything — not just school subjects.

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DECEMBER 13, 2024

They take lots of critical thinking, problem-solving, and are worth the effort! Let me know how these go: Holiday Newsletter A Holiday Card in KidPix A Holiday Calendar in MS Publisher for Elementary School Whered Christmas Come From T he Power of SymbolsWhat does the word Turkey mean?

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AUGUST 7, 2023

As a result, traditional teaching methods may not prepare students for the challenges and opportunities of the post-High School world. 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.

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NOVEMBER 18, 2023

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter In this episode, we welcome Billy Krakower, a nationally recognized educator with 16 years of experience and a passion for bringing technology and creativity into the classroom. Currently teaching STEM at the Middle School level in North New Jersey.

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OCTOBER 3, 2024

Warm-ups This video is from a series I taught for school districts. Creative Teaching Tools: Utilizing platforms like Smore helps educators design visually appealing and informative materials that enhance communication with students and parents, making learning more accessible. This video is from a series I taught for school districts.

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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! Let’s dive in!

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JUNE 28, 2023

The popularity of bridge building as a school activity has fluctuated over the years, once a right of passage for 8th graders and then avoided. Creativity: Bridge building requires you to be creative and come up with new ideas. You will need to be able to think outside the box and come up with innovative solutions to problems.

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MARCH 12, 2024

Word problems are popular and fun methods of teaching math and English in many schools. Critical thinking : They require students analyze information, identify relevant concepts.

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FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Graphing is an important skill for students whether they go to college after High School or start a career. Critical Thinking : Interpreting graphs requires critical thinking skills. Encouraging creativity in graphing assignments can make the learning process more engaging and enjoyable for students.

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NOVEMBER 29, 2023

AI tutors, virtual assistants, and adaptive learning platforms are being adopted by schools, colleges, and universities around the world. The traditional critical thinking, writing and social skills developed through human interaction could suffer. As well as this, here are some other cons to using AI in an educational setting.

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MARCH 22, 2022

School is not the problem. This statement was shared by a former middle school student of mine during his freshman year of high school. John* was getting all A’s and one B in stark contrast to the B’s, C’s, and D’s received in middle school. But my school doesn’t work that way. Morita, you were wrong.

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DECEMBER 4, 2023

This explains why most high schools and colleges now include extracurricular activities when evaluating admissions. Unfortunately, not all schools offer extracurricular activities. Not all schools offer extracurricular activities that suit your kids’ interests. For instance, very few schools offer piano lessons.

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JANUARY 24, 2024

Tools like ChatGPT have quickly destabilized our thoughts about the future of school and work. One role of schools is to prepare students for the future. One role of schools is to prepare students for the future. But how can teachers and schools fulfill this obligation when the future is so uncertain?

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MAY 9, 2024

Curriculum Alignment: SplashLearn aligns closely with school curricula, reinforcing classroom learning with games and activities. These games include puzzles and quizzes that enhance critical thinking skills and offer a fun break from traditional learning. These worksheets serve as excellent reinforcement tools.

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MAY 3, 2024

A laser cutter can spark creativity among students. Students, as well as teachers, enjoy using a school laser cutter. It is a perfect option for K-12 schools, colleges, universities, DIY enthusiasts, artists, professionals, etc. It is completely safe and easy to use in schools and has the capability to turn learning into fun.

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OCTOBER 7, 2021

It focuses on building student creativity, critical thinking, and independence–skills students need to become prosperous, happy adults. Its purpose is to spark student creativity and empower them to explore their passions at their own pace. If you are joining from a school already on Tract, log in will be immediate!

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OCTOBER 13, 2021

The purpose of its videos, hands-on projects, and more is to spark student creativity, empower them to explore their own passions at their own pace. Lessons are given by high school and college-age peers who clearly show their love of the subject. The importance of SEL has made it a sought-after add-on to a school’s curriculum.

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