ED Surge

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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Carly and Adam

MARCH 22, 2023

In today's fast-paced world, creativity is a crucial skill that can empower children to be innovative problem solvers, critical thinkers, and successful individuals. As elementary teachers, we play a pivotal role in fostering creativity in our students. Integrate Arts and Creativity. Be a Role Model for Creativity.

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ED Surge

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. Understand the value of creativity. Beyond academics, creativity is also essential for career success.

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STEM Education Shopping

JANUARY 25, 2024

In today’s digital age, children are often glued to screens and technology, leaving little room for hands-on play and creativity. In this article, we will explore the magic of maker toys and how they can unleash creativity and problem-solving skills in children. However, the rise of maker toys is changing that.

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STEM Education Shopping

JANUARY 26, 2024

In today’s fast-paced and technology-driven world, it’s more important than ever for children to develop strong problem-solving skills and creativity. In this article, we will explore how STEM building blocks nurture creativity and problem-solving skills. What are STEM Building Blocks?

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Ask a Tech Teacher

AUGUST 29, 2023

It’s about solving problems kids didn’t think they could, in creative ways that feel good. The Ask a Tech Teacher crew has come up with a foundational list of tips for teaching coding. If you are preparing to teach kids how to code, there are a few things you should know.

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STEM Education Shopping

JANUARY 25, 2024

However, there is a growing movement towards maker toys, which encourage hands-on learning and creativity. These toys not only provide hours of fun, but also have the power to unlock creativity and problem-solving skills in children. Have you seen the benefits of maker toys in your child’s life?

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STEM Education Shopping

JANUARY 19, 2024

These simple, colorful blocks have the power to unlock a child’s imagination and unleash their creativity. But did you know that building blocks also have the ability to develop problem-solving skills? As they experiment with different combinations and structures, they are also developing their problem-solving skills.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 9, 2024

In these 169 tech-centric situations, you get an overview of pedagogy—the tech topics most important to your teaching—as well as practical strategies to address most classroom tech situations, how to scaffold these to learning, and where they provide the subtext to daily tech-infused education.

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STEM Education Shopping

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

Explore the impact of STEM preschool toys on young children’s problem-solving skills, paving the way for a brighter educational future through play. What if they could also nurture critical thinking and problem-solving skills? This kind of hands-on problem-solving is essential for cognitive development.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Digital citizenship teaches safe online practices for students. Games like Minecraft and Sim City can teach complex subjects effectively. Teaching proper keyboarding habits at an early age helps ensure students can focus on content rather than mechanics, supporting their overall academic performance.

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ED Surge

JUNE 5, 2024

Specifically, students experience diminished confidence in tackling mathematical problems and a decreased ability to apply mathematical reasoning in real-world situations. In addition, students may struggle with more advanced mathematical concepts and problem-solving tasks as they progress in their education.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 5, 2021

Invention Convention Worldwide is a global K-12 invention education curricular program mapped to national and state educational standards that teaches students problem-identification, problem-solving, entrepreneurship and creativity skills and builds confidence in invention, innovation and entrepreneurship for life.

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STEM Education Shopping

AUGUST 9, 2023

Photo by RDNE Stock project: [link] Boost Creativity and Problem-Solving Skills with Magic Magnetic Building Blocks Benefits – Are you looking for a fun games and educational activity for your child? They also foster creativity, problem-solving abilities, and spatial awareness.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 18, 2024

Adding monthly giving projects to STEM classes helps students learn important skills like problem-solving and teamwork while also teaching them to care about their communities. Coding Projects Example : Build a Fundraising Website Objective : Teach students how to create a simple website using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.

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ED Surge

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

Teach for Tomorrow’s Job Market Many parents want their children to study computer science. Yet, in the United States, just over half of high schools actually teach it. As the leading platform for building immersive experiences, Unity is becoming increasingly essential to technical and creative roles alike.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 29, 2024

Invention Convention Worldwide is a global K-12 invention education curricular program mapped to national and state educational standards that teaches students problem-identification, problem-solving, entrepreneurship and creativity skills and builds confidence in invention, innovation and entrepreneurship for life.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

In these 169 tech-centric situations, you get an overview of pedagogy—the tech topics most important to your teaching—as well as practical strategies to address most classroom tech situations, how to scaffold these to learning, and where they provide the subtext to daily tech-infused education.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 11, 2024

In these 169 tech-centric situations, you get an overview of pedagogy—the tech topics most important to your teaching—as well as practical strategies to address most classroom tech situations, how to scaffold these to learning, and where they provide the subtext to daily tech-infused education. Here’s a poster with the strategies.

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STEM Education Shopping

AUGUST 20, 2023

That’s why I’m thrilled to share with you an article that explores the power of playful learning and problem-solving activities for children in their early years. Just like a spark ignites a fire, these activities ignite curiosity and ignite young minds to think critically and creatively.

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ED Surge

APRIL 19, 2023

Teaching is about more than curriculum and lesson planning. Teaching, as human work, is to show the beauty and complexity of the human experience in our society. But pursuing dreams and passions requires time and space, and teaching leaves me barely any room to breathe. Teaching has consumed me. Teaching has consumed me.

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STEM Education Shopping

AUGUST 20, 2023

As an early childhood educator, I know the power of play in fostering problem solving skills. In this article, I will share research-based insights on how incorporating problem solving activities in childcare settings can support children’s learning and development.

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STEM Education Shopping

AUGUST 21, 2023

Did you know that problem solving activities have been shown to significantly enhance intellectual growth? Additionally, I will discuss how problem solving activities can unleash creativity and provide strategies for tackling complex problems.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

It teaches: Visualization and Understanding : Graphing helps students visually represent data, functions, and relationships. Problem Solving : Graphs provide a way to solve problems and make predictions. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 18, 2024

In these 169 tech-centric situations, you get an overview of pedagogy—the tech topics most important to your teaching—as well as practical strategies to address most classroom tech situations, how to scaffold these to learning, and where they provide the subtext to daily tech-infused education.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

AUGUST 7, 2023

When I first wrote this article seven years ago, remote teaching was something done on snow days, teaching from home short-changed student learning, and parents were too busy to get involved in their child’s education. Digital and media literacy: Teaching how to evaluate information and navigate the digital landscape responsibly.

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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. Let’s dive in and discover new ways to enhance problem solving in the classroom!

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STEM Minds

JULY 1, 2024

Welcome to the innovative world of game design, where creativity meets technology in exciting new ways. Developing Creative Thinking Why should you consider video game design as part of your child’s development? This storytelling aspect not only enhances creativity but also improves literacy and communication skills.

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Teach Hub

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

Co-teaching, where two educators work together to deliver instruction to a group of students is not just a growing trend in education, but an innovative approach that enhances and strengthens learning experiences for teachers , students, and the school. Here we’ll take a closer look at the numerous benefits co-teaching has to offer.

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STEM Education Shopping

AUGUST 22, 2023

As a parent, I know how important it is to nurture and stimulate my 18-month-old’s problem-solving skills. That’s why I’m excited to share with you a collection of tiny triumphs: problem-solving activities specifically designed for toddlers at this crucial stage of development.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 7, 2024

Today’s tip: Find a lost program Category: Problem-solving If a program disappears, here are two quick ways to find it more than half the time (on PCs ): Look around the screen Check the taskbar Sign up for a new tip each week or buy the entire 169 Real-world Ways to Put Tech into Your Classroom.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

AUGUST 2, 2024

You can purchase just the teacher manuals or student workbooks to serve a 1:1 environment, Google Classroom, and hybrid teaching situations. grade levels include keyboarding, digital citizenship, problem solving, digital tools for the classroom, and coding. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years.

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STEM Education Shopping

AUGUST 21, 2023

As a problem solver, I thrive on challenges and relish the opportunity to dive into problem-solving activities. Join me as we apply problem-solving techniques to real-life scenarios and discover the power of solving challenges together. KEY TAKEAWAY What are problem solving activities scenarios?

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Ask a Tech Teacher

DECEMBER 8, 2023

The idea started as a clever way to teach students to think critically and problem-solve, show them that deep thinking was fun and problem-solving exhilarating. But here’s my issue: Too often, kids forget that the goal is to practice critical thinking and problem solving, not pursue a career in programming.

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STEM Education Shopping

AUGUST 22, 2023

As a parent, I’ve always been amazed by the incredible problem-solving abilities of my 3-year-old. It’s like watching a tiny detective uncover clues and solve mysteries. That’s why I’m thrilled to share with you the world of ‘Little Achievers: Problem Solving Games for 3-Year-Olds.’

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ED Surge

JANUARY 24, 2024

Instead of teaching specific facts and skills, teach timeless skills that allow students to adapt to any challenge or solve any problem. Instead of teaching specific facts and skills, teach timeless skills that allow students to adapt to any challenge or solve any problem.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

DECEMBER 8, 2022

The idea started as a clever way to teach students to think critically and problem-solve. One hour, according to Hour of Code, would show them that deep thinking was fun and problem-solving was exhilarating. This teacher-oriented website provides everything you need to teach computer science without a computer.

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