Ask a Tech Teacher

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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Ask a Tech Teacher

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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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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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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Ask a Tech Teacher

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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Carly and Adam

AUGUST 28, 2024

This month, we'll be diving into engineering principles, fostering a growth mindset, and celebrating creativity with International Dot Day. The Engineering Design Process 2.) This process not only fosters critical thinking but also encourages persistence and adaptability as students learn to iterate on their ideas.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

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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Ask a Tech Teacher

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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Ask a Tech Teacher

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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Ask a Tech Teacher

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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Vivify Stem

MARCH 3, 2023

5 Tips for Teaching STEM With Robots Guest Post by Sphero Team March 3, 2023 Robots are not quite living up to the promises of science fiction movies, but they are still doing some pretty amazing things in our everyday lives, especially in the classroom. Let’s dive in and discover what you can do with Sphero!

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STEM Education Guide

MARCH 9, 2023

At least 95% percent of the things around you were created by an engineer, or an engineer played a role in its creation. Engineers and their skills are in high demand across many sectors, and that is why they are one of the most lucrative jobs. Read on for 5 tips on how to introduce engineering to your child at a young age.

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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. If you have a child interested in engineering, this set would be ideal for them. LEGO Boost Creative Toolbox.

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ED Surge

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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ED Surge

OCTOBER 14, 2024

These standards were designed to move science education away from rote memorization and toward engaging students in practices real scientists use to explore and model the world, fostering deeper understanding of scientific concepts and developing skills like critical thinking, collaboration and communication.

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STEM Education Shopping

JULY 19, 2023

Photo by Olga Lioncat: [link] Brilliant Enginering with Our Balsa Bridge Building Kits (2023) – Looking for a hands-on and educational project that will put your engineering skills to the test? Through this process, you will develop problem-solving and critical thinking skills, as well as enhance your engineering abilities.

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ED Surge

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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STEM Education Works

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Science, technology, engineering, and math; these bad boys have been around longer than the mints in your grandma’s candy jar. Engineering? They were engineering things back when T-Rexes were the neighborhood bullies. Teaching STEM isn’t a dry recitation of textbooks and snooze-worthy lectures. Mathematics?

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STEM Education Shopping

JANUARY 17, 2022

Make engineering fun and exciting for children. Starting from toothpick towers and marble towers and marble runs to egg drops and water rockets, Awesome engineering activities for kids consists of inspiring projects that will excite and challenge kids between the age group of 5 to 10 years.

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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. 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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ED Surge

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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STEM Education Guide

APRIL 5, 2022

STEM is the study of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Here are some of the most important STEM skills that you should be teaching your kids that they will be able to carry with them in the future. Critical Thinking Skills. It’s not enough to think quickly. Problem-solving Skills.

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Vivify Stem

JUNE 28, 2023

Engineer a New Fruit! Blend engineering principles with the tantalizing world of culinary delights with this delicious STEM lab! Read on to explore how food can become the ultimate medium for engaging K-12 students in thought-provoking lessons about genetics and food engineering concepts.

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Teach Hub

JULY 19, 2024

To help make this dream a reality, we’ll explore why problem-solving skills are essential and give you some tips and strategies on teaching both younger and older students problem-solving skills. Why Students Need to Learn Problem-Solving Problem-solving is the foundation of critical thinking. Another great example blocks.

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ED Surge

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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STEM Sport

OCTOBER 11, 2023

In the innovative world of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM), working cohesively as a team is essential. For instance, a PBL project might involve students designing a basketball shoe , where they use their knowledge of engineering to create a viable design.

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Scientix

JANUARY 31, 2024

The activities carried out in this project were approached from a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) education perspective, as the tasks are grounded in the real world and provide students with opportunities to create real-world solutions.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Here are some ideal subjects for left-brain dominant individuals: Electrical or Computer Engineering Electrical or computer engineering is a perfect fit for left-brain dominant individuals. Electrical or computer engineers design, develop and test electrical systems or computer software.

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STEM Education Shopping

JANUARY 26, 2024

Engineering, and Math In today’s fast-paced world, it’s more important than ever to equip our children with the skills they need to succeed in the future. That’s where STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) education comes in. This helps them develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

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Get Caught Engineering

OCTOBER 2, 2024

One of the best ways to ignite that spark is by combining two powerful teaching tools: picture books and STEM activities. By integrating storytelling with science, technology, engineering, and math, educators can make complex concepts accessible, engaging, and meaningful for young learners. Why Picture Books?

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STEM Education Shopping

MAY 9, 2023

One way to do this is by incorporating STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) into their playtime. Toys that focus on these subjects offer children a fun and engaging way to develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and creativity skills. Science Kit. The Snap Circuits Jr.

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STEM Education Shopping

AUGUST 31, 2024

In an increasingly digital world, the demand for skills in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) is higher than ever. STEM educational toys are designed to teach children various aspects of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics through interactive and engaging methods. What Are STEM Toys?

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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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ED Surge

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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Carly and Adam

JUNE 12, 2024

For instance, students can reflect on how well they shared ideas and listened to each other (Communication), how effectively they divided tasks and worked as a team (Collaboration), the innovative solutions they developed (Creativity), and how they analyzed and solved problems encountered during the activity (Critical Thinking).

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Ask a Tech Teacher

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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Ellipsis Education

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Whether they’re troubleshooting code or working together to break down a complex problem, they practice the critical thinking skills needed in computer science. Promotes Conceptual Understanding with Real-World Connections Hands-on activities don’t just teach students how to code; they help them understand the why behind the concepts.

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