Defined Learning

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Maintaining student engagement throughout the school year can be a challenge. Learn how integrating hands-on learning activities such as STEM, project-based learning (PBL), outdoor activities, gamification, and more helps maintain student engagement and develop essential skills like creativity, problem-solving, and collaboration.

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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. The best of these young coders are learning to use code creatively and developing a tangible skill set that they will use in future careers. The CodeCombat AI League takes a unique approach.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 13, 2024

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. Digital Art Platforms Digital art platforms are unlocking creative potential in students like never before.

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ED Surge

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Defining the Integration of Artificial Intelligence Integrating AI refers to the incorporation of machine-driven intelligence into various applications and processes, enabling tasks that mimic human cognitive functions like learning from data, problem-solving and recognizing patterns. But are teachers provided the support to do so?

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ED Surge

OCTOBER 24, 2022

In a fifth-grade class at Redlands Unified School District in California, students sit in pairs, building LEGO® Education robots that hop. They're also coding, measuring and problem-solving. And right now, some district leaders and researchers say that's precisely what both students and teachers need. I can do this.’"

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ED Surge

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

"There are so many amazing ways to use games, game-like experiences and the design process to engage students, not just in academic things, but in things that have to do with conflict or processing feelings." In a game-based setting, students analyze, ask questions, think critically and foster creativity.

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Stem Education News

DECEMBER 28, 2024

Innovation is the cornerstone of progress, and creativity fuels the solutions that shape our future. In an ever-changing world, how do we prepare students not just to adapt but to thrive? Design thinking is a dynamic approach that empowers learners to tackle challenges with sharpness and confidence.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

AUGUST 14, 2023

Tools like Siri, Alexa, ChatGPT, and a plethora of apps seem perfect for handling the repetitive and time-consuming aspects of education that take teachers away from the core of most lessons that require critical thinking, creativity, and problem-solving.

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ED Surge

MAY 9, 2023

By the end of the year, the Dhariwals had created a working prototype for CoCo Learn , which they describe as “a real-time, co-creative platform for young people.” Competing [in a game] doesn’t work as motivation for every student. This type of collective problem-solving is what Nagamuralee says works in regular classes too.

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ED Surge

OCTOBER 14, 2022

While it’s likely that homework completion signals student engagement, which in turn leads to academic achievement, there’s little evidence to suggest that homework itself improves engagement in learning. schools have found creative and empowering ways to showcase student merit beyond rankings and test scores.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 26, 2024

Thus, teachers should emphasise algebra fluency, rather than dwelling on problem-solving. Addressing procedural problems, particularly those that include sequences and functions – and all graphing questions, will help students perform better in this topic. Students should apply compound measures to solve these questions.

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STEM Education Shopping

AUGUST 24, 2023

Have you ever wondered how to engage students in problem solving activities that are both fun and effective? In this article, I will share a variety of classroom activities designed to help students explore solutions to problems. KEY TAKEAWAY What are problem solving classroom activities?

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STEM Education Works

JUNE 3, 2024

Test : Conduct tests to evaluate the prototype’s performance Improve : Refine and enhance the solution Overview of the 5E Instructional Model Definition: The 5E Model is an instructional design model used in education, particularly in science teaching, to promote active learning and student engagement.

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STEM Sport

APRIL 4, 2023

Many STEM careers can also be considered STEAM careers because of the need for creative thinking. In our rapidly changing world, STEM and STEAM workers are tasked with finding innovative solutions to real-world problems that help the United States and the world improve. An example of this is a shoe product designer.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 18, 2016

An intuitive website and/or app 1) has an easy-to-understand start-up screen that clearly identifies how to use the tool, 2) the process for using the tool is similar to others the students is familiar with, and 3) the student can independently launch and operate the web tool or app without requiring an adult. is it user-friendly ?

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Teach Hub

MARCH 26, 2024

This is a designated area for hands-on learning that helps to foster creativity and other essential skills among students. This concept has grown dramatically since educators are seeing how well it fosters student engagement and social interaction. What is a Makerspace? Here are a few tips on how to get started.

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STEM Everyday Podcast

JUNE 24, 2022

Kids love to be creative. Using building and coding systems, and proven hands-on methodology, teachers worldwide are seeing student engagement soar using Strawbees. Using building and coding systems, and proven hands-on methodology, teachers worldwide are seeing student engagement soar using Strawbees.

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Box Light

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Coding cultivates vital skills such as critical thinking, problem-solving, and computational thinking, applicable throughout the curriculum. It also acquaints students with technology and digital literacy. It fortifies math proficiency, enriches scientific comprehension, and instills engineering mindsets.

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Carly and Adam

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Patrick's Day STEM Centers transform the classroom into a dynamic learning environment, where students engage with science, technology, engineering, and math through themed activities. Patrick’s Day Creativity Challenges 2. Students can create their own art or be inspired from some of the included inspiration images.

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STEM Education Shopping

AUGUST 27, 2023

As an educator, I have always believed in the power of creativity to inspire and engage students. In this article, I will guide you through the importance of art integration, strategies for implementation, engaging activities, assessing outcomes, and valuable resources.

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Chillax Science

MAY 3, 2023

Ultimately, knowing a range of science education teaching methods allows competent teachers (and homeschool parents) to create a dynamic and supportive learning environment that promotes student engagement, curiosity, and achievement. What are science education teaching methods? I describe them below.

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Teach Hub

MARCH 15, 2024

Stimulates Creativity When you’re unsure about something, it’s convenient to simply “Google” it for a quick answer. However, without technology, you’re compelled to engage in critical thinking. This not only boosts their imagination but also their problem-solving skills.

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Carly and Adam

AUGUST 28, 2024

This month, we'll be diving into engineering principles, fostering a growth mindset, and celebrating creativity with International Dot Day. Here’s a week-by-week guide to help you navigate through September with exciting STEM lesson plans that will keep your students engaged and curious. Creativity 3.)

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Teach Hub

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

It also allows for more creative and comprehensive lesson plans. Collaborative Problem-Solving Having a co-teacher means someone is always there when a problem arises. According to research , co-teaching contributes to improved academic performance and overall student success.

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Carly and Adam

OCTOBER 8, 2021

STEM Challenges and Books for Elementary Students During the Month of December STEM learning is the integration of science, technology, engineering, and math. It is a hands-on way for kids to extend their learning in these subject areas while developing creativity and critical thinking skills. Get the STEM Menus here!

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STEM Sport

JULY 12, 2022

The ability to apply concepts outside of the classroom shows a higher level of curricula comprehension and benefits students as they enter the workforce. Improves creative thinking and problem solving skills. Each STEM Sports® curriculum kit is designed to promote hands-on learning and collaboration between students.

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Scientix

AUGUST 2, 2024

CC-BY, Georgia Lascaris Introduction The aim of this 3-month interdisciplinary project was to inspire students in grades 11 and 12 (focusing on girls), to become interested in STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math) by combining STEM, Space and Environmental Education.

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Carly and Adam

MARCH 5, 2023

STEM classrooms can offer students experiences to engage students in the scientific method or the engineering design process as they develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills. This inclusion alters the focus on the original content areas and infuses creativity and design.

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The Maker Mom

JANUARY 10, 2023

They just need a 1-2 minute video that effectively communicates their creativity, scientific knowledge, and persuasiveness. The annual Congressional App Challenge (CAC) is a Congressional initiative to encourage student engagement in STEM and, more specifically, computer science. Future Problem Solvers.

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PCS Edventures

JANUARY 23, 2023

Learners collaborate and use signature BrickLAB Perfect Bricks to problem-solve exhilarating science and engineering challenges. Fast-paced engineering activities encourage teamwork and problem-solving. PCS Edventures’ creative, academic design challenges task learners with problem-solving in various ways.

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STEM Sport

MAY 30, 2023

This quickly changing landscape emphasizes the need for innovative STEM curricula that teaches students the importance of adaptability, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills. This article talks about the importance of an environment that encourages creativity, problem-solving, and critical thinking.

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PCS Edventures

MAY 1, 2023

With the quality programs in our collections, you’ll see amazing growth in learners’ social skills and problem-solving skills. Problem-Solving Skills: Problem-solving skills are composed of creative thinking and critical thinking skills. References: Krutsch, E., & Roderick, V.

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Carly and Adam

MARCH 13, 2024

Don’t just teach about the Summer Olympics with your upper elementary students! Engage them in a hands-on learning experience with STEM! The Olympics offer a dynamic setting for interactive learning, particularly for students from third to fifth grade.

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CoderZ

APRIL 13, 2023

By incorporating game-based learning into the classroom, teachers can increase student engagement, help students to better retain information, and create an enjoyable learning environment. Game-based learning (GBL) is the use of interactive tools and digital games to engage students in the learning process.

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Carly and Adam

MARCH 25, 2024

Create a Device to Help Rapunzel Escape from her Tower In this STEM challenge inspired by the classic fairy tale "Rapunzel," students are invited to engineer a creative escape for Princess Rapunzel from her tower. In order to build their carriages students will can use a variety of non-consumable building materials.

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Carly and Adam

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

Challenge: Any type of hands-on extension will reinforce student understanding, as well as increase student engagement. One fun challenge is to have students build a maze using magnets. In this STEM Lesson, students design a Maze to connect 2 people using an invisible force, magnetism.

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Carly and Adam

MARCH 4, 2024

Don’t just teach about the Summer Olympics with your students! Engage them in a hands-on learning experience with STEM! After creating their course students will maneuver their kayaker using paper clips and magnet wands. They can either use the provided printable course or design their own course.

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