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MAY 15, 2024

Educators face the challenge of engaging students in STEM amidst limited resources. STEM education is not just about science and math; it develops skills such as creativity, communication, empathy and critical thinking that complement technologies like generative AI and coding.

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JUNE 19, 2024

Virtual information sessions are reshaping K-12 education. Read on for more ideas from the Ask a Tech Teacher team: How Virtual Information Sessions Are Changing K-12 Education K-12 education is undergoing a digital revolution. This shift towards a resource-rich environment revolutionizes traditional education methods.

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APRIL 30, 2024

Unveil the evolving future of writing education with AI through these suggestions from the Ask a Tech Teacher team. In the fast-changing digital world, integrating AI into education is both a breakthrough and a problem. This technology will transform education by personalizing learning and meeting various student demands.

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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. And then after that — and this is what we do at Imagine Learning — ongoing support and coaching are critically helpful.

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MARCH 6, 2023

Fortunately, the education sector had time to smooth out some of these wrinkles, especially with improved connectivity and advancing technology such as artificial intelligence (AI). EdSurge: How does Qualcomm fit into the equation of advancing the education sector? We feel this is what’s next for digital education.

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JUNE 8, 2023

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. Coding Learning to code is one of the most exciting advancements in education in years.

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ED Surge

DECEMBER 20, 2023

How can educators prepare students for an evolving future influenced by artificial intelligence? Educators are encouraged to view AI not merely as a technological advancement but as a tool to enhance and augment the human experience. George is an assistant professor in the College of Education at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa.

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NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Gamification of Education This video is from a series I taught for school districts. It is now available for free, here on Ask a Tech Teacher: –summarize with NoteGPT Summary Jacqui Murray discusses the integration of technology in K-8 education, focusing on gamification to enhance learning.

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ED Surge

DECEMBER 18, 2023

In a world where technology is evolving at an unprecedented pace, education stands on the cusp of transformation. Imagine classrooms where teachers are empowered by cutting-edge technology and where students don't just learn from textbooks but co-create their educational journey. It's one thing to say: Go learn about AI.

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APRIL 12, 2020

Ask a Tech Teacher contributor, Brianna, has some general observations about STEM education in 2020: Stem Education in 2020. ” The world’s workforce lacked a lot of science specialists, that is why STEM education became more popular. So, what is STEM education? Early Childhood STEM Education.

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DECEMBER 13, 2023

The Need for AI Literacy in Education The rapidly evolving space of artificial intelligence (AI) requires school and district leaders to make sense of how emerging technology applications, including those that use generative AI (Gen AI), are being integrated into schools and districts across the United States. What Is AI Literacy?

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JULY 15, 2024

Enhanced creativity and critical thinking : The slower pace of handwriting allows for more time to think and formulate ideas, fostering creativity and critical thinking. Those are five reasons to get you thinking maybe there is still a place for handwriting in education.

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OCTOBER 2, 2023

We had been here before in the ’90s when we were all but certain that internet search engines had entirely ruined higher education. The STEM gender gap remains an area of much-needed attention that we, as educators, can actively work on improving in our daily lessons.

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OCTOBER 21, 2024

Problem Solving: Students identify common tech issues and propose solutions, fostering critical thinking. Problem-Solving Mindset: Emphasizing that problems are opportunities fosters resilience and encourages critical thinking among students.

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ED Surge

OCTOBER 5, 2023

As educators have looked to alternatives to assigning essays, one idea that has bubbled up is to bring back oral exams. But even fans of administering oral exams admit a major drawback: They’re time-consuming, and take a lot out of educators. Even so, some educators have been giving the oral exam a try.

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JUNE 18, 2024

The Ask a Tech Teacher team has ideas on how to incorporate giving into your STEM curriculum: Incorporating Monthly Giving Projects into STEM Curriculum: Inspiring the Next Generation of Philanthropists STEM equips students with critical thinking, problem-solving, and innovative skills vital for their future careers. Let’s get into it.

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MARCH 24, 2015

The ‘college and career’ students are preparing for is different so the education model must be different. Students use habits of mind like critical thinking, deep learning, and evidence-based decisions to decide on the right answers. Critical thinking Education reform Lesson plans play'

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DECEMBER 8, 2022

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. Detailed directions, project guides, educational resources, and videos can be found online in the Ward’s Science database. Ages 4 and up.

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MARCH 9, 2022

In the last two years, while schools experienced more disruption and strain than in almost any other time in recent memory, education leaders have been broadcasting one message, loud and clear and often: Education cannot go back to normal. We're closer to a reset in education than ever before.

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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. Education today is characterized by rapid technological advancements, globalization, and changing workforce demands.

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JULY 12, 2023

Children’s literature includes fairy tales, adventures, and educational literature. Critical thinking and analysis Studying literature helps students develop critical thinking and analysis. And this, along with critical thinking, is a very important skill for later adult life.

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FEBRUARY 4, 2022

Simulations and games have grown from rote drills using a computer to challenging learning experiences for students that hone problem-solving and critical thinking skills. This is why gamification and wider simulation strategies hold huge value in educational facilities across the globe. What is a Simulation?

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Cool Cat Teacher

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter I do get pretty angry as I go on forums about Artificial Intelligence in Education. As an educator, striking a balance between leveraging AI while still nurturing personal relationships is crucial. We still have to relate to educate.

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MARCH 17, 2015

With technology moving out of the lab and into the classroom, it’s becoming a challenge for some teachers to infuse their teaching with tech tools such as websites, educational games, simulations, iPads, Chromebooks, GAFE, and other geeky devices that used to be the purview of a select group of nerdy teachers.

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FEBRUARY 16, 2022

Even so, some educators are trying to get ahead of the curve to help influence what kinds of education products and services emerge in the metaverse. This week the Brookings Institution released a policy brief titled “ A Whole New World: Education Meets the Metaverse. ” So you do see potential in this technology for educators?

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Accelerate Learning

JANUARY 12, 2023

STEM education benefits students of all ages. This is because STEM — science, technology, engineering, and math — education does more than teach specific school subjects. It hones critical thinking skills and helps students learn to navigate the complexities of group work. STEM encourages students to solve problems.

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ED Surge

AUGUST 16, 2023

The integration of AI tools in English language arts (ELA) instruction has emerged as a potentially transformative pedagogical approach that could redefine the traditional landscape of education. You are still a thinking and feeling human being! You should never give up your voice and replace it with AI.

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JANUARY 11, 2023

Here are some of the tips educators find most useful. support the ‘4 C’s’–creativity, critical thinking, communication, collaboration. easily applied to a variety of educational environments. support the ‘4 C’s’–creativity, critical thinking, communication, collaboration. stand the test of time.

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SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

iCivics is an educational website that offers access to a wide variety of learning resources that include games, curriculum materials, lesson plans, webquests, and videos. These resources are designed to help promote civics education especially among middle and high school students.

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FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Critical Thinking : Interpreting graphs requires critical thinking skills. Preparation for Higher Education and Careers : Graphing skills are fundamental in many higher education disciplines and careers.

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Cool Cat Teacher

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. Training and Founding Partner at Evolving Educators.

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SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

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. Category: Pedagogy.

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AUGUST 19, 2022

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. Today’s tip: Habits of Mind.

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OCTOBER 3, 2024

Key Insights Technology Integration: Effectively using technology in education not only captivates students but also promotes a deeper understanding of the material. This feedback loop enhances the learning process and encourages critical thinking among students. Blogging fosters communication and feedback among classmates.

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JUNE 23, 2022

I spend a lot of time every week reading about current thinking in education. Math is a fundamental process in learning, not just adding and subtracting but to develops skill in problem solving and critical thinking. An article over at The Tech Edvocate caught my eye on early math.

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ED Surge

JANUARY 24, 2024

Considering how AI has rapidly entered education conversations, teachers and administrators are certainly represented in this statistic. Critical Skills in the Age of AI Which skills is the natural next question. Students learn critical skills through NXTLVL's game-based learning program.

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MAY 15, 2022

Jonathan, who wrote columns for EdSurge among his many pursuits, was a wonderful thinker, in education and in life. The recent author of the book Critical Thinking , a topic about which he cared deeply, Haber had contributed in significant ways to a variety of important education projects.

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