ED Surge

MARCH 17, 2025

As industries evolve and workforce demands shift, schools and districts have a critical role in ensuring students are prepared for whats ahead. How Can Schools Stay Ahead? Schools are recognizing that students who can connect learning to real-world applications are more motivated, engaged and prepared for life after graduation.

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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. It is primarily designed for business school instructors.

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MARCH 24, 2015

Here are seventeen concepts you’ll want to include in your preparation: Students are graduating from high school unable to work in the jobs that are available. Besides, what you use at school may not be what students have at home. Critical thinking Education reform Lesson plans play'

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JUNE 28, 2023

The popularity of bridge building as a school activity has fluctuated over the years, once a right of passage for 8th graders and then avoided. You will need to be able to think outside the box and come up with innovative solutions to problems. Creativity: Bridge building requires you to be creative and come up with new ideas.

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OCTOBER 14, 2020

As High School seniors prepare to graduate, many will choose something about computers for their job or continued studies. Here’s a great overview from an Ask a Tech Teacher contributor of what one of those fields–working with the powerful algorithms that drive search and research–is about: What are search engine algorithms?

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FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Graphing is an important skill for students whether they go to college after High School or start a career. Whether in mathematics, science, economics, or engineering, graphs are commonly used to convey information in a concise and understandable manner. Critical Thinking : Interpreting graphs requires critical thinking skills.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 17, 2015

Don’t let those geeky tech nerds who work magic on your school’s computers intimidate you. They put a brave face on for their school community, but there are times they are only one step ahead of the learners queued up behind them. 5 Top Ways to Integrate Technology into the New School Year. Ask for help.

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NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Each project brings them closer to understanding programming concepts, building resilience, and developing critical thinking skills that go beyond the screen. Having a consistent schedule, like “coding Tuesdays” or “game-making Fridays,” helps build a habit without overwhelming other activities and school responsibilities.

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APRIL 12, 2020

A growing focus of schools is STEM. STEM is an acronym that stands for science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. They offer grants not only to students of higher education institutions but at a school level too. About two decades ago, the sciences were not so popular among younger generations. Teachers’ Lag.

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ED Surge

MAY 15, 2024

STEM identity can last a lifetime and help students thrive in school, future careers and life. As the demand for digital skills grows, schools must develop inclusive programs to engage diverse learners. Preparing future global innovators takes a district-wide team of facilitators, classroom teachers and school administrators.

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ED Surge

DECEMBER 20, 2021

Assessing Drivers of Student Interest and Engagement Amazon Future Engineer , Amazon’s global philanthropic computer science education program, recently commissioned research from Gallup to better understand student interest and engagement in the computer science field. Title I eligible schools. The study of U.S.

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ED Surge

AUGUST 3, 2023

Six months out from when it broke the internet, ChatGPT — and its numerous clones and adaptations — have drummed up great interest, and concerns, for teachers, school leaders and districts. They’re going to figure it out before we figure it out,” says Tracy Daniel-Hardy, director of technology at the Gulfport School District in Mississippi.

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MAY 3, 2024

STEM education–Science, technology, engineering, and math–sounds intimidating, but is actually one of the most satisfying learning experiences students can participate in. Students, as well as teachers, enjoy using a school laser cutter. Plaques Schools need plaques and medals for their students.

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ED Surge

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.

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ED Surge

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Heather Brantley, an instructional technologist and teacher at a Texas junior high school, recognizes the value of integrating augmented reality tools into her lessons. One of the challenges for teachers is that schools do not provide enough devices. It lends itself to natural conversations around critical thinking and curiosity.

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ED Surge

MAY 8, 2023

That’s the question the middle school class was struggling to answer. Fractions hadn’t really connected with the students, says John Barclay, a teacher in Richmond Public Schools in Virginia. It takes critical thinking and a sense for the numbers to even understand how or why a student’s approach might be wrong, Barclay says.

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ED Surge

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Or in K-12 settings, where the International Baccalaureate (IB) curriculum used by many high schools has an oral component. They’re exhausting,” says Beth Carlson, an English teacher at Kennebunk High School, in Maine, who says she occasionally does 15-minute-each oral assessments for students in the school’s IB program. “And

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ED Surge

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

The positive impact of teachers has been extensively substantiated through years of research highlighting that teacher effectiveness is the most important school-based factor related to student achievement and outcomes. Schools can’t do this work alone. But PLTW can’t do this work alone.

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ED Surge

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Gerstein teaches gifted education at a Title 1 school within Santa Fe Public Schools and graduate-level online courses for Walden and Antioch Universities. Several students asked me to do it in Spanish, and I didn't think about it then, but I would let them do it in a classroom activity in a couple of weeks.

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SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

In fact, done right, rigor fills your class with Wow , those epiphanies that bring a smile to student faces and a sense of well-being to their school day. Make the classroom a safe, non-judgmental learning environment where students can practice their critical thinking skills. Build habits that look for understanding.

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JANUARY 29, 2020

This school year, you have probably heard about dozens of new apps–all educational, rigorous, and highly-recommended–and you can’t wait to try them in your classes. Now, apps you use should require critical thinking — the M and R levels–as well as leverage learning more rigorously for both you and students.

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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. Under her guidance, the school has not only seen significant growth in its International Baccalaureate (IB) Career Program, but also received numerous awards for student achievement.

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DECEMBER 6, 2021

C-STEM Studio –download to teach computers, science, technology, engineering and math with robotics. Google Computer Science for High School –free workshops (with application) for K-12 teachers. Ted-ED Think Like A Coder –a 10-episode cartoon-based series to teach kids about coding in a game format. Coding Curriculum.

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Accelerate Learning

JANUARY 12, 2023

Students as young as kindergarten can begin reaping the positives just as easily as those in high school. This is because STEM — science, technology, engineering, and math — education does more than teach specific school subjects. STEM encourages students to solve problems.

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FEBRUARY 26, 2015

In fact, done right, rigor fills your class with Wow , those epiphanies that bring a smile to student faces and a sense of well-being to their school day. It helps students understand how to live life using brain power as the engine. Adding it to your class doesn’t mean you become boring, a techie, or overseer of a fun-free zone.

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DECEMBER 8, 2023

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. It’s easy to conflate coding with computers but its core is problem-solving and critical thinking. Hour of Code does that every year for oh-so-many students.

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ED Surge

JANUARY 3, 2023

At the same time, schools and teachers are increasingly comfortable with the idea of games in the classroom. creativity, collaboration, communication, critical thinking, problem solving, resiliency) and crosses multiple disciplines (e.g. COVID has also accelerated funding for broadband in underserved neighborhoods.

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STEM Minds

OCTOBER 1, 2024

In today’s rapidly evolving world, fostering critical thinking skills in kids is paramount to their success in the future. STEM activities—Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics—provide a solid foundation for developing these crucial abilities. Why is it important for children to engage in STEM at a young age?

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ED Surge

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. Broader research is currently underway, indicating that this is an area of growth investment for our schools. The next step is to formulate and express their own ideas on the subject matter.

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JUNE 12, 2020

Good applications not only for space but engineering, mechanics, and computer technology. Age group: High school and college. Use this simulation as part of either a space science unit or to encourage critical thinking and problem solving among students, possibly within an exercise on gamifying classroom lessons.

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STEM Education Guide

AUGUST 28, 2022

At the top of that list of innovative toys, you’ll find LEGO engineering kits. Best STEM LEGO Engineering Kits. These are some of the best LEGO sets I’ve found to spark the engineering curiosity in all kids. Remember learning about Newton’s Law in elementary school? Children of all ages can find fun in learning.

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STEM Education Guide

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

STEM subscription boxes are a fun and engaging way for kids to learn about science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. You can think of these subscription-based kits as mini classrooms sent straight to the home, giving children a hands-on approach to learning. Why subscription boxes? You can find Club SciKidz here.

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Carly and Adam

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

A few weeks ago, I was working with the amazing faculty at Belton Early Childhood School (BECS in Belton, TX. This is my third school year delivering play-based professional learning to the teachers there, and the administrators asked that I focus our day of learning on critical thinking. It’s why I included the video.

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CSTEM

DECEMBER 30, 2024

Design and test engineering prototypes in a virtual lab. Students can also experience simulations in fields such as natural history, computer programming, aeronautical engineering or astrophysics. Programming a robot in a virtual engineering lab. Build life skills in critical thinking, collaboration, and problem-solving.

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STEM Sport

MAY 24, 2022

There are budding engineers in all grade bands of the education system, even if the student might not know it yet. It is essential that we as parents and educators expose students to hands-on, engaging engineering curriculum and lessons starting at a young age. This is a great engineering gift option for any age!

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CSTEM

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

The long-term learning gaps created by COVID-19 school closures, a rapidly shifting job market, and funding cuts in the current climate make access to STEM education more essential than ever. Its the key to unlocking critical thinking, problem-solving, and adaptability skills that will define success in the workforce of tomorrow.

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PCS Edventures

MARCH 7, 2025

But what if schools could take that passion and channel it into something moresomething that enhances engagement, boosts academic performance, and builds essential skills for the future? But heres the challenge: successfully implementing esports and game design in schools requires expertise, structure, and curriculum.

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