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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. They serve as a bridge between theory and practice, promote active learning and the development of practical skills that improve their teaching methods.

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MARCH 24, 2015

Technology and the connected world put a fork in the old model of teaching–instructor in front of the class, sage on the stage, students madly taking notes, textbooks opened to the chapter being reviewed, homework as worksheets based on the text, tests regurgitating important facts. Play is the new teaching. Did I miss anything?

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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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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. An Overview of STEM – Why It’s Relevant and Important STEM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. Sound interesting? Let’s get into it.

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FEBRUARY 23, 2024

It teaches: Visualization and Understanding : Graphing helps students visually represent data, functions, and relationships. Whether in mathematics, science, economics, or engineering, graphs are commonly used to convey information in a concise and understandable manner. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years.

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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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MAY 20, 2024

These projects encourage sustainable thinking in students while exploring the principles of tech, engineering, and environmental science. Students can engineer prototypes, design artistic sculptures, and customize gadgets, all while bringing their ideas to life in a tangible way.

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JUNE 28, 2023

Critical thinking skills: Bridge building requires you to think critically about the different factors that affect the design and construction of a bridge, such as the materials used, the forces acting on the bridge, and the environment in which the bridge will be built.

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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. This teacher-oriented website provides everything you need to teach computer science without a computer.

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OCTOBER 14, 2020

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? However, for a website to fulfil its potential, it must satisfy the needs of search engine algorithms. Conclusion.

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Accelerate Learning

JANUARY 12, 2023

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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APRIL 12, 2020

STEM is an acronym that stands for science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. It is not only an object of education but a necessary and irreplaceable means of teaching STEM as well. For several years now, we observe a rapid growth of online and remote teaching, learning, and even practicing. How to Teach STEM Every Day.

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MARCH 22, 2024

Integrating engineering concepts into elementary education is a crucial topic in this day and age. It's about preparing students for a future where technology and engineering are central. Exposure to engineering concepts at a young age boosts STEM learning and builds a problem-solving mindset, which is key for tomorrow's innovators.

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NOVEMBER 29, 2023

In educational settings, AR can be used in numerous ways to enhance teaching and engage students. Throughout her educational journey, she has spanned various roles, including teaching elementary math, instructing web communications for career and technical education students and serving as an edtech consultant and speaker.

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OCTOBER 5, 2023

That’s been the case for Huihui Qi, an associate teaching professor of mechanical and aerospace engineering at the University of California at San Diego. During the height of the pandemic, she won a nearly $300,000 National Science Foundation grant to experiment with oral exams in engineering classes at the university.

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DECEMBER 13, 2023

School and district leaders have shared challenges that they are facing regarding the use of AI for teaching and learning. AI has the ability to expand what learning looks like within a particular discipline, introducing novel teaching strategies and applications for concepts. What Is AI Literacy? Read The U.S.

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MAY 15, 2024

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. As the demand for digital skills grows, schools must develop inclusive programs to engage diverse learners.

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DECEMBER 6, 2021

C-STEM Studio –download to teach computers, science, technology, engineering and math with robotics. Ted-ED Think Like A Coder –a 10-episode cartoon-based series to teach kids about coding in a game format. Osmo Coding- -a purchased game system to teach coding. Roboblockly –to teach coding and math, from UCDavis.

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JANUARY 29, 2020

The SAMR Model (click link for more information) organizes technology as Substitution and Augmentation at a beginning level and Modification and Redefinition at the critical thinking and creativity level. In this way, you teach only what students don’t know, skip what they’re already clear about.

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MAY 8, 2023

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. The conversation around math instruction suggests that not that much is really known about how to teach K-12 math. Barclay says. But that wasn’t immediately clear. isn’t working.

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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. EdSurge: How have you incorporated the teaching of AI in the classroom? Brandon Taylor I am learning how to teach AI together with students.

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FEBRUARY 28, 2025

These hands-on, inquiry-based challenges help students explore geometric concepts through creative engineering activities using sticks and dough making math come to life in a fun and meaningful way. Some key benefits include: Encourages Critical Thinking Challenges students to analyze problems, explore solutions, and think like engineers.

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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. 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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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. It teaches students how to measure items, create designs on the computer, understand the coordinate system, etc.

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SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Simply put, adding rigor creates an environment where students are: expected to learn at high levels supported so they can learn at high levels cheered on as they demonstrate learning at high levels It helps students understand how to live life using brain power as the engine. Build habits that look for understanding.

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STEM Education Works

JUNE 3, 2024

Currently, two methodologies have been at the forefront of my own exploration, and these have become the basis for which I design our STEM curriculum: The Engineering Design Process (EDP) and the 5E Instructional Model. Engineer : Apply new knowledge and skills. 5E Model Example: Teaching a lesson on ecosystems.

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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. Despite those first days of insecurity, we decided to teach ourselves to lean in to technology rather than distance ourselves from it.

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SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

And it is making a difference: 74 percent of teachers reported that PLTW Core Training made them more effective as a teacher , and 68 percent of teachers reported that PLTW Core Training has had more of an impact on their teaching practice than other professional development.

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MARCH 7, 2025

Research has shown that students who participate in esports develop better time management, resilience, and critical thinking, all of which contribute to long-term success. These skills align with in-demand career paths in software development, engineering, and the creative industries. Developing a video game is no small task.

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FEBRUARY 26, 2015

It helps students understand how to live life using brain power as the engine. Make the classroom a safe, non-judgmental learning environment where students can practice their critical thinking skills. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-8 technology for 15 years. supported so they can learn at high levels.

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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?

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AUGUST 3, 2023

For leaders like Daniel-Hardy, the introduction of generative AI to the teaching-learning process “feels different,” even though they’ve seen multiple waves of disruptive technology circle in and out through classrooms. Using AI in teaching is like learning a new skill, says Dembo, so it has to start with applying it to something familiar.

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JANUARY 8, 2024

A number of instructors in the math department at San Diego Mesa College, where she's a professor, had started exploring how to weave standards-based grading — an approach that evaluates students on how effectively they have mastered content — into the way they teach calculus.

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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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JANUARY 22, 2020

There’s always been something mystical about people in technical professions–engineering, science, mathematics. Understand that tech teachers often think trying to teach teachers to tech is like solving the Riemann Hypothesis (many consider it impossible). Distract them with an interesting problem. New Tech Teacher?

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FEBRUARY 13, 2018

Teaching technology is a difficult profession because people learn in different ways and at different rates. Besides an abundance of sources, the Internet provides ways to sift and sort through massive amounts of information through the use of search engines and advanced filters. How to Teach Research. Why Research Matters.

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MARCH 25, 2025

Instead of books or basketball teams, students learn about 16 influential scientists, engineers, and innovators. The final winner earns the title of "Trailblazer Champion"but along the way, students gain a deeper appreciation for the individuals who have shaped science, technology, engineering, and math. Plus, the format is flexible.

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