Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 8, 2024

The Ask a Tech Teacher team has some ideas on balancing varied learning styles with needs to provide students their best chance at success in college or career–whichever they choose: Engaging All Learners: Expanding High School Options for Success Think about Albert Einstein, who, despite his genius, struggled in traditional school settings.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 20, 2024

Saving Spree This is an educational game app where students make decisions on spending, saving, and donating, which can emphasize the consequences of their financial choices. It helps promote critical thinking about activities like money management. The app can turn complex financial activities into an exciting challenge.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

AUGUST 14, 2023

Artificial Intelligence–AI–can greatly assist many mundane education tasks. 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

MARCH 22, 2022

In this kind of learning environment, where a student’s creativity and critical thinking skills are constantly challenged, John took some time to adjust. I was utterly taken aback and realized that I must renew my commitment to advocating so that every educator can reimagine education to meet the needs of each individual learner.

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ED Surge

OCTOBER 7, 2024

Brian Johnsrud Director of Education Learning and Advocacy, Adobe To explore this challenge, EdSurge sat down with Brian Johnsrud , the director of education learning and advocacy at Adobe. EdSurge: How can educators prepare students for the future workforce and foster in-demand skills such as creativity and adaptability?

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ED Surge

MARCH 9, 2023

Recently, I met with two education leaders to discuss how to improve teacher and student engagement through creativity. Being future-ready is more than just being ready for college or securing a job; it’s thinking creatively about the problems we face as a society. How flexible were the classrooms before the pandemic?

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Ask a Tech Teacher

NOVEMBER 13, 2020

As educators struggle with the best way to teach critical thinking and problem solving, coding has proven to be an effective and flexible tool. Is it time to add ‘coding’ to the essential subjects taught at every school?

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 24, 2015

Pedagogic experts have spent an enormous amount of time attempting to unravel the definition of ‘educated’ It used to be the 3 R’s–reading, writing, and ‘rithmetic. One curated list of cerebral skills that has become an education buzz word is Arthur L. Thinking Flexibly. Thinking Flexibly.

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ED Surge

JULY 14, 2023

As educators, we know the potential that artificial intelligence (AI) has for our profession. Generative AI, a subset of AI that can generate new and original content, serves as a technology that amplifies our capabilities as educators and learners. EdSurge: What is generative AI in the context of educational experiences?

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Cool Cat Teacher

DECEMBER 24, 2024

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter The rapid evolution of AI is reshaping education, especially when it comes to teaching writing. In this episode of Cool Cat Teacher Talk , I explore how educators can balance innovation and tradition to empower students as writers in the classroom.

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ED Surge

JANUARY 30, 2023

These competencies include creativity and innovation, communication, critical thinking and problem-solving, citizenship, flexibility and adaptability, and resilience. For IPSD, these interdisciplinary skills are six core competencies that graduates need to succeed, regardless of the path a student takes after commencement.

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ED Surge

JANUARY 5, 2023

We published numerous stories about the plight of teachers today, including investigations into the experiences of educators whose mental health concerns are pushing them out of the profession and the lives of teachers who work multiple jobs to cover their basic needs. Educators Don’t Need To Cope. Thank you, as always, for reading.

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Cool Cat Teacher

MAY 4, 2023

Figjam is a cool, flexible, fun, collaborative space for student projects, presentations, and collaborations. Figjam is part of the Adobe Figma suite of tools and is free for educators and their students. How do you set up a Figma/ Figjam education account? How Do You Set Up an Education Account on Figma and Figjam?

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CoderZ

JULY 10, 2023

As educators, we eagerly anticipate the start of a new school year while using our summer break to recharge and prepare for the challenges and opportunities ahead. In this article, we will explore how embracing flexibility and innovation can enhance your robotics and computer science classes.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 19, 2019

I subscribe to lots of technology-in-education forums (here’s a list of my trusted education advisors ) and attend as many webinars as I can. is pushed out to students in flexible twenty-minute sessions at a recommended pace of two-three per week. Here are three that I found just since school opened. Everyone wins.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 24, 2017

Origo Education’s award-winning Stepping Stones 2.0 Teacher materials can be annotated with sticky notes, allowing educators to track progress with tweaks for the next year. K-6 math curriculum (with a separate program for pre-K) is versatile, easy-to-use, and nicely differentiated for varied learning and teaching strategies.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

AUGUST 23, 2017

It’s right there, as part of the education package. There are a lot of shortkeys, but not much flexibility in the toolbar setup. Excel has more types of charts, more options for formatting those charts, and more flexibility to quickly change their layouts and styles. Education applications. Evaluating options.

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Chillax Science

APRIL 25, 2023

I have been in the world of science education for over two decades, but it wasn’t until I became a mother that I started thinking that homeschooling is best. Homeschooling is one of the best methods of educating children because it allows for a safe, personalized and flexible learning experience.

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PCS Edventures

JANUARY 2, 2024

How can you create flexible learning opportunities with a self-directed STEM curriculum? Incorporating a STEM curriculum into your program is a natural way to engage learners and strengthen critical thinking and problem-solving skills. In this flexible learning environment, learners select an area of STEM to explore.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 18, 2016

You also get teacher guides and lesson plans on subjects like English ( Of Mice and Men ), school social skills (like bullying), World History, US History, Special Education, and languages (like Teaching Spanish ). Characters can be posed with flexibility at all joints, and adjusted for appearance and emotion. Education applications.

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CoderZ

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Play is a fundamental part of how learning occurs, and so it’s no surprise that fun and games have long been a cornerstone of education. Game-based learning and gamified curricula have captured the imaginations of educators and students alike.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 29, 2015

Certainly this is valuable information, but today’s lesson plans–like today’s lessons –demand less rote fill-in-the-blanks and more conceptualization, critical thinking, and collaboration. Educational Applications. Ask students to each take a subtopic and add bubbles to share their thinking.

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Cool Cat Teacher

JULY 19, 2023

Serving at Reagan High School in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Misa has made a profound impact through her dynamic approach to educational leadership. Research Quest Are you looking for engaging NGSS-aligned science lessons designed to improve critical thinking in your middle school students? Misa: The students are very invested. [00:06:57;07

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 26, 2024

Sophia Birk, a digital nomad currently living in Poland, is an international member of the AATT team of educators and a math aficionado. These papers test students over everything they learned in maths classes, from primary school through secondary education. The GCSE exam certifies their efforts.

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User Generated Education

NOVEMBER 27, 2022

I was personally excited as this was a true example of my penchant for student voice and choice (for more about this see my blog post, Today’s Education Should Be About Giving Learners Voice and Choice ). Develops Logic, Critical Thinking, and Creativity. Teaches Flexibility and How to Stay Calm Under Pressure.

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User Generated Education

DECEMBER 24, 2020

Most focusing activities take fewer than five minutes of class time and are highly flexible. Critical thinking is often activated. really don’t have any educational value but the are fun and get the students excited which wakes them up in preparation for learning. Activities are fun. Drawing Conclusions.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 4, 2018

I started by reviewing knowledgeable websites like Benchmark Education. With my fourth graders, I routinely used a popular game called Oregon Trail to teach not only westward expansion but about the problem solving and critical thinking employed by many early Americans. They are flexible.

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Teach Hub

JUNE 28, 2024

Here we’ll dive into the benefits of podcasts in education and explore some practical strategies for integrating them into the classroom. Benefits of Podcasts in Education Incorporating podcasts into the classroom can enrich the educational experience for both students and teachers.

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Cool Cat Teacher

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter In this episode, Jesse Lubinsky, a former classroom teacher and education evangelist for Adobe, shares 10 awesome free ways that teachers can use Adobe Express in their classrooms. 10:28 Tip 6. Remixable templates as a starting point for student work 11:09 Tip 7.

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STEM Sport

MAY 30, 2023

In a rapidly changing world with constant technological advancements, STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) education is constantly evolving and adapting to the new needs of society. This article talks about the importance of an environment that encourages creativity, problem-solving, and critical thinking.

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STEM Education Shopping

OCTOBER 21, 2022

Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) education gives importance in preparing the future generation successful career options for them. Different Skills Derived from STEM Education. STEM education teaches kids more than science and mathematics concepts. STEM education gives student the opportunity.

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STEM Education Shopping

JANUARY 21, 2022

Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) education gives importance in preparing the future generation successful career options for them. Different Skills Derived from STEM Education. STEM education teaches kids more than science and mathematics concepts. STEM education gives student the opportunity.

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STEM Education Shopping

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

The advanced skills received from STEM education extend beyond those needed to be successful in the STEM field; preparing students with different interests who have the ability to move into any sector to have a valuable skill set that allows them to be successful. Critical and creative thinking. Flexibility.

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User Generated Education

OCTOBER 28, 2018

To engage participants in project-based challenges that are designed to build confidence and develop extraordinary creativity, critical thinking, communication, and teamwork skills. Creative problem solving: Learn how to think, not what to think. I teach gifted students at two Title 1 elementary schools. DI MISSION.

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User Generated Education

JULY 5, 2018

As noted in USC Rossier Online, “ In order for your school and students to be fully invested in maker education, it has to be integrated into your curriculum, not squeezed in” ( [link] ). Maker education can be a tool for teaching the curriculum that you already have, At a glance, maker projects may appear disconnected from the curriculum.

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Carly and Adam

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Each center is thoughtfully designed to challenge students with problem-solving tasks, creative projects, and hands-on experiments that are both educational and enjoyable. Patricks Day STEM Activities for Kids 1. Flip a Gold Coin and Learn About Probability 12. Paddy's Day-themed puzzles.

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Cool Cat Teacher

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

Professor Emeritus at the University of Virginia’s School of Education and Human Development. Professor Emeritus at the University of Virginia’s School of Education and Human Development where she served as Chair of Educational Leadership, Foundations, and Policy, and Co-Director of the University’s Institutes on Academic Diversity.

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