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Improving Teacher and Student Engagement Through Creativity

ED Surge

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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Teach Speaking and Listening Skills with Student Presentations–the video

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Problem Solving: Students identify common tech issues and propose solutions, fostering critical thinking. Vocabulary Development: “Speak like a Geek” allows students to teach and learn domain-specific terms. Collaboration: Students can work in groups while ensuring individual accountability.

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The Top 5 AI Quiz Builder Tools That Can Transform Your Classroom and Their Benefits

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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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Education and Artificial Intelligence: Navigating the Path to Transformation

ED Surge

Educator and edtech consultant Rachelle Dené Poth agrees, sharing how she encourages her students to use AI-powered tools in the classroom. You have to show students how [generative AI] is just a tool and let them know that this is not supposed to replace their own critical thinking, creativity and all these skills they need,” says Poth.

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Embracing Flexibility: Enhancing Robotics and Computer Science Classes

CoderZ

With the growing demand for robotics and computer science education , it’s essential to equip ourselves with versatile tools that promote flexibility and adaptability in the classroom. In this article, we will explore how embracing flexibility and innovation can enhance your robotics and computer science classes.

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3 Favorite Webtools for students (and teachers)

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They are introduced via themes to spark interest and keep students engaged. which by the way, is fee-based), students start with a placement test to determine their comprehension level and be sure they are challenged by assignments without being frustrated. Completed feedback is delivered back to students. In W.O.R.D.

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Create Flexible Learning Opportunities

PCS Edventures

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.