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JANUARY 28, 2025

Showcasing art and STEM with DIY projects not only enhances learning and creativity but makes these subjects more accessible to a broader audience. By combining creativity with problem-solving, children can better understand concepts that might otherwise seem too technical or dull. Take geometry, for example.

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MAY 4, 2022

“Eighty-seven percent of teachers and 77% of parents agree teaching that inspires creativity has a bigger payoff for students” This according to Gallup research (To read more of the report, click here ). Kids don’t go to school just to learn classical subjects such as history, math, or geography. Use Fun Tools.

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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 9, 2024

Gwinnett County Public Schools (GCPS) embraced AI technology by launching a K-12 AI Ready pilot in 2019, embedding AI Ready learning across content areas through the lens of the AI Learning Framework. AI readiness ensures that students can thrive in the future as informed users and developers of emerging technologies, including AI.

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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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DECEMBER 4, 2024

Full episode at www.coolcatteacher.com/e433 Angela Cleveland : Learn how school counselors are helping more girls pursue careers in computer science. See the episode at www.coolcatteacher.com/e182 Vicki Davis : Explore 12 creative ways to teach coding during the Hour of Code.

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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 5, 2024

Interactive platforms like accredited online schools K-12 often include features that cater to diverse learning styles, such as visual, auditory, and kinesthetic. Collaborative learning nurtures social skills, builds confidence, and enhances problem-solving abilities.

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DECEMBER 2, 2024

His approach calls for a broader focus that encourages students to use technology in creative, meaningful ways — for the good of society. Humans excel at discernment, judgment, humor, civility and creativity. Culatta How are schools addressing cell phone bans in relation to digital citizenship?

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FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Endless drills, repetitive problem sets, and old-school memorization techniques can make even the most curious minds switch off. Instead of spitting out answers, these intelligent assistants provide step-by-step explanations, personalized hints, and interactive problem-solving guidance.

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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. And creativity is at the core of all of that.”

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MAY 13, 2024

High School students will soon move into college and career where digital tools are de rigeur. Here are twelve recommended by the Ask a Tech Teacher team: 12 Innovative Digital Tools to Engage High School Students In the ever-evolving landscape of education, keeping students engaged can be a challenge.

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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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FEBRUARY 24, 2025

Sallie Holloway Director of Artificial Intelligence and Computer Science for Gwinnett County Public Schools, Georgia Recently, EdSurge spoke with Sallie Holloway , the Director of Artificial Intelligence and Computer Science for Gwinnett County Public Schools. We knew we would be opening a new school due to population growth.

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SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

This article is the first of a two-part series covering key principles to consider when integrating a generative AI creativity tool into your academic setting. How can schools stay fully informed about how generative AI models are built and trained? Understand the value of creativity.

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MAY 19, 2023

Makerspaces in schools are a place where the normal rules of classroom learning are tossed aside in favor of just a couple — have fun, and don’t be afraid to make mistakes. As schools continue to grapple with a student mental health crisis , could makerspaces also present an opportunity to support students’ well-being overall?

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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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DECEMBER 14, 2022

The buzz around STEM education continues to grow as teachers discover how it builds creative problem-solving through connections to real-world applications.

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AUGUST 2, 2024

Today: K-12 Technology Curriculum Overview The K-12 Technology Curriculum is Common Core and ISTE aligned, and outlines what should be taught when so students have the necessary scaffolding to use tech for grade level state standards and school curriculum. The curriculum is used worldwide by public and private schools and homeschoolers.

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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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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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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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JULY 19, 2024

Here’s the sign-up link if the image above doesn’t work: [link] “The content presented in this blog are the result of creative imagination and not intended for use, reproduction, or incorporation into any artificial intelligence training or machine learning systems without prior written consent from the author.”

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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. You will need to be able to explain your ideas to others, listen to their feedback, and work together to solve problems.

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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. Problem Solving : Graphs provide a way to solve problems and make predictions. Encouraging creativity in graphing assignments can make the learning process more engaging and enjoyable for students.

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FEBRUARY 20, 2025

Creativity is a crucial skill in todays world, especially in STEM fields where problem-solving and innovative thinking are essential. However, research suggests that creative thinking declines with age. What are Creativity and Finish the Picture Challenges? What Is the Creativity Hall of Fame?

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NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Visual Thinking : promote creativity and help individuals see patterns and relationships in a way text cannot. Memory Aid : for some, the visual nature makes it easier to recall information Problem Solving : encourage a non-linear approach to thinking and brainstorming. Great for school. A multi-device collaboration tool.

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DECEMBER 28, 2024

Innovation is the cornerstone of progress, and creativity fuels the solutions that shape our future. Research shows that students engaged in the design […] The post Design Thinking to Build Problem-Solving Skills Among Students appeared first on STEMpedia.

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FEBRUARY 20, 2024

The Role of Mathematics in Education: What Professions You Can Get in the Future Have you ever found yourself pondering the real-world applications of those algebraic formulas or geometric theorems you spent hours trying to decipher in school? It teaches us problem-solving skills, logical reasoning, and the ability to think abstractly.

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FEBRUARY 14, 2024

As our family has been navigating the complexity of supporting our neurodivergent daughter to thrive in our local public school, I’ve found myself drawing up this metaphorical story of three young trees, which has become symbolic for me. When I requested to have her evaluated for additional support at school, I was told to give her time.

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JUNE 4, 2015

Any room in the school can be transformed into a legitimate spot for an innovative makerspace and the implications of student-made projects foster great power, complexity and creative play in each of them.

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JANUARY 24, 2024

Tools like ChatGPT have quickly destabilized our thoughts about the future of school and work. Instead of teaching specific facts and skills, teach timeless skills that allow students to adapt to any challenge or solve any problem. One role of schools is to prepare students for the future. The answer lies in zooming out.

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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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DECEMBER 12, 2018

Greg Beutler is the Director of Techscool.org , a school devoted to teaching kids this fundamental skill through the lens of robotics, coding, competitions, and more. The school’s tagline is Learn to code; Code to learn. Computer Science is an integrative subject, not siloed like other subjects taught at school.

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MARCH 21, 2023

The skills required to succeed in your post-High School life, be it college, a vocational training program, the military, or a job, are surprisingly similar. Learning how to use software or understanding HTML and Javascript are essential skills that may not have been taught in school but will prove invaluable today.

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JULY 24, 2024

They already visit web-based edutainment sites as early as preschool, use ‘Instagram’ and multi-player XBox games in elementary school, and have made text messaging and Facebook their communication of choice by Middle School. One in four did! Why does it matter?

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