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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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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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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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DECEMBER 8, 2020

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. I happen to agree. You don’t have to make anything or buy anything else. Ages 4 and up.

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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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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. Test the tool.

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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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FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Problem Solving : Graphs provide a way to solve problems and make predictions. Whether it’s analyzing trends in data, finding optimal solutions in optimization problems, or understanding the behavior of functions, graphing is a valuable tool for problem-solving.

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JANUARY 25, 2023

Examples of survey items used by students to evaluate teachers via the Network for Educator Effectiveness. Cognitive engagement: Encouraged students to think deeply about the content. Problem-solving and critical thinning: Encouraged problem-solving and critical thinking.

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

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MAY 31, 2023

It includes K-5 tech curriculum (including problem solving, productivity software, critical thinking, share/publish, mouse skills, image editing, Google Earth, Photoshop, web tools, and more), keyboarding and digital citizenship curricula, classroom posters, pedagogic articles on tech ed topics, tips and tricks, and more.

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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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MARCH 1, 2023

This set of sixty-five posters is a varied collection you can use to share critical issues dealing with technology and education. March 1-3, 2023 65 Tech Ed Posters $2.99 Print them out and hang them on your classroom walls or share them out digitally on a Twitter, Facebook, or Instagram feed.

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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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APRIL 30, 2015

According to Computer Science Education Week : There will be 1 million more computing jobs than students over the next 10 years (adding up to $500 billion in salaries). But, the reasons educators embrace coding are purer: It teaches children to think. if-then thinking–actions have consequences. Insider tips.

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OCTOBER 21, 2015

Education is no different. Education pedagogists categorize these sorts of ideas as higher-order thinking and Habits of Mind –traits that contribute to critical thinking, problem solving, and thriving. These are difficult to quantify on a report card, but critical to life-long success.

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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. Problem solving is integral to learning.

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DECEMBER 3, 2021

December 6-12th, 2021, Computer Science Education will host the Hour Of Code–a one-hour introduction to students on coding, programming, and why they should love it, designed to demystify “code” and show that anyone can learn the basics to be a maker, a creator, and an innovator. Here’s why you should participate.

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FEBRUARY 10, 2020

Constructivism 1) encourages students to use active techniques (such as experimentation and problem solving) to build their knowledge base and then reflect on and/or talk about how that is changing; and 2) encourages teachers to guide activities that address and/or build on student conceptions. Education applications.

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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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OCTOBER 9, 2023

In education, case studies are widely used as a pedagogical tool to encourage critical thinking, problem-solving skills, and the application of theoretical knowledge. Well-planned case studies can challenge students’ problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.

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MAY 5, 2023

Recently, EdSurge podcast host Carl Hooker discussed with field experts how educators can foster creativity for college and career readiness. Tacy Trowbridge Lead for Global Education Thought Leadership & Advocacy Adobe What importance does creativity play when it comes to college and career pathways?

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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! Another fantastic example is Lightbot.

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DECEMBER 4, 2023

These activities impart essential skills like time management, critical thinking, and problem-solving, which are transferable to academic work. High education aspirations: Students who actively participate outside the classroom often have higher academic aspirations.

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AUGUST 7, 2024

It includes K-5 tech curriculum (including problem solving, productivity software, critical thinking, share/publish, mouse skills, image editing, Google Earth, Photoshop, web tools, and more), keyboarding and digital citizenship curricula, classroom posters, pedagogic articles on tech ed topics, tips and tricks, and more.

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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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AUGUST 15, 2022

The benefits of jigsaw in education Jigsaw puzzles can be used in class to create meaningful learning experiences. As Barbara White noted, "Don’t just give your child a present of a jigsaw puzzle-instead give your child an educational experience and a memory that will last a lifetime."

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AUGUST 12, 2022

Fast forward to the post-pandemic environment of education. Even during the past school year, many educators who previously used the blended learning approach decided to reduce the amount of virtual learning. Here we have to acknowledge the role of technology in the educational process. –image credit Deposit Photos.

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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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NOVEMBER 3, 2023

As a lecturer at the Princeton School of Public and International Affairs, where I teach econometrics and research methods, I spend a lot of time thinking about the intersection between data, education and social justice — and how generative AI will reshape the experience of gathering, analyzing and using data for change.

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OCTOBER 30, 2020

Savvy educators have built lesson plans based on this interest for years. Today, because of the changes in education, the use of games to reinforce learning, to teach, and to engage students in their own education has become one of the most effective tools to bridge the gap between school-based and remote learning.

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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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DECEMBER 12, 2018

gives them a wide arena of problems and problem-solving skills. At a young age we can solve simple problems such as sorting different colored beads into different cups, then when we are older we can solve more complex problems such as writing a program using sorting algorithms for all sorts of items; including colored beads.,

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SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

For many years, educators have envisioned personalized learning as a way to tailor education to each student's unique needs. This approach not only boosts engagement but also prepares students for a future where creative thinking and problem-solving are indispensable skills.

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MARCH 13, 2023

How can teachers engage students to learn problem-solving skills across the curriculum? One program has set out to teach computational thinking (CT) and coding skills in a problem-centered approach, fostering a student-driven learning design. How do teachers and students benefit from a problem-centered coding curriculum?

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