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Incorporating Monthly Giving Projects into STEM Curriculum: Inspiring the Next Generation of Philanthropists

Ask a Tech Teacher

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. For example, my class once built a website to raise funds for a local animal shelter, which taught us web development and the value of helping others.

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Should CS Be Required in High School?

Ellipsis Education

Learning computer science enhances critical thinking and problem- solving skills. Students who know how to think about problems and build solutions will have the upper hand when pursuing careers; studying CS can improve these critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

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The Future of Tech Careers: Why Kids Should Learn to Code Today

Career in STEM

How Coding Develops Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving Skills Coding is not just about writing lines of code; it’s about learning how to think. When children code, they break down complex problems into smaller, manageable parts and create solutions step by step.

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What are the Advantages of STEM Activities?

The STEM Laboratory

The really valuable part about STEM activities is that they harness a child’s curiosity, illustrate a real world problem and teach additional skills at the same time. Soft skills taught by STEM activities include creativity, teamwork, critical thinking, attention to detail, and collaboration, while enhancing their inquiry skills.

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Our students will need more than a great resume to land a job.

CTE Learning

A well run CTE/STEM program with a strong curriculum will equip students with valuable soft skills including critical thinking and problem-solving skills. It is “algorithmic thinking” rather than the algorithm itself that is relevant, says Carnevale. Technological tools change, but the fundamentals remain the same.

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What Stakeholders Think You Should Know About Codelicious Curriculum

Ellipsis Education

Overview of Curriculum This third-party curriculum analysis included two courses from the Codelicious catalog of curriculum: Programming 101: Introduction to Computational Thinking with Scratch, and Programming 105: Introduction to Web Development with JavaScript.

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10 Best Online Coding Classes For Kids 2023

The Maker Mom

Learning to code can help kids develop important skills such as problem-solving, critical thinking, and creativity. The Coder’s Pathways courses are available to everyone and cover topics like C#, Minecraft Modding, and web development. Each session last 1 hour to an hour and a half.