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MARCH 31, 2015

I need a map to show how best to blend my curriculum and the school’s standards, scaffold skills on each other, and connect to all stakeholders involved. In education, that’s called a Curriculum Map. What is a Curriculum Map? In an IB school, that includes the learner profiles that are satisfied.

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OCTOBER 27, 2022

College enrollment among high school grads grew during the early 2010’s, leveling off about 2017 when it began to drop to a current low of about 62%, approx. This article reviews the many benefits of providing career education for high school students and which areas are particularly valuable. 4% lower than 2019.

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AUGUST 29, 2022

But if you ask Daniel Fung, vice principal and English teacher at the Sham Tseng Catholic School in Hong Kong, he will tell you computational thinking is an entire pedagogy geared toward teaching lifelong problem-solving skills. CT curriculum is not just about coding but rather a pedagogy and mindset.

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JULY 8, 2019

Programs are geared to the particular learning of Elementary and Middle School, and Middle and High School with games and lessons aligned to state and national standards like Common Core, TEKS and MAFS. There are about 118 games, sorted by age group (grades 3-5, 6-8, and high school) and subject, including: Algebra Four.

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JANUARY 21, 2019

The High School technology curriculum prepares students for their college-and-career future not by teaching widgets and programs—though that happens—but by showing them how to use the tech they have acquired throughout their education. problem solving. problem solving. Problem Solving.

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DECEMBER 9, 2024

A school-based makerspace is a hands-on, creative environment where students can explore STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) and other interdisciplinary subjects. These spaces empower students to develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and collaborative skills while working on real-world projects.

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OCTOBER 21, 2024

Teach Speaking and Listening Skills with Student Presentations This video is from a series I taught for school districts. Problem Solving: Students identify common tech issues and propose solutions, fostering critical thinking. summarized by NoteGPT This video is from a series I taught for school districts.

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JULY 15, 2020

Today: K-12 Technology Curriculum. The K-12 Technology Curriculum is Common Core and ISTE aligned, and outlines what should be taught when so students have the necessary scaffolding to use tech in the pursuit of grade level state standards and school curriculum. Pay via PayPal or school PO. Who needs this.

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NOVEMBER 9, 2015

Start kindergartners with problem solving. Move the Turtle –programming via iPad for middle school. Middle School. Google Computer Science for High School –free workshops (with application) for K-12 teachers. If they love Legos, they’ll love coding. BotLogic –great for Kindergarten and youngers. Scratch Jr.

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APRIL 8, 2024

High School collects a diverse group of students into a large learning community, but it also prepares teenagers for a future as variable as any we can imagine. Yet, the one-size-fits-all model persists in many high schools. Could we expand high school options to guarantee every student’s success?

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MAY 31, 2023

It includes K-5 tech curriculum (including problem solving, productivity software, critical thinking, share/publish, mouse skills, image editing, Google Earth, Photoshop, web tools, and more), keyboarding and digital citizenship curricula, classroom posters, pedagogic articles on tech ed topics, tips and tricks, and more.

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NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Gamification of Education This video is from a series I taught for school districts. When students engage with games that require problem-solving and critical thinking, they learn necessary academic concepts in a fun way. This video is from a series I taught for school districts.

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JANUARY 31, 2022

Ready To Go Back To School? How Minecraft Teaches Reading, Writing and Problem Solving. She is the editor/author of over a hundred tech ed resources including a K-12 technology curriculum , K-8 keyboard curriculum, K-8 Digital Citizenship curriculum. Top 10 Hits and Misses for 2021.

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JUNE 8, 2024

How to Help Students Run a Genius Bar Modeled after Apple’s popular tech support stations, a Genius Bar in a school setting is a student-run help desk where peers provide tech support, advice on digital tools, and assistance with various tech-related issues.

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JULY 24, 2024

They already visit web-based edutainment sites as early as preschool, use ‘Instagram’ and multi-player XBox games in elementary school, and have made text messaging and Facebook their communication of choice by Middle School. For more, click K-8 Digital Citizenship Curriculum. One in four did! Why does it matter?

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AUGUST 19, 2019

K-8 Technology Curriculum. The K-8 Technology Curriculum is Common Core and ISTE aligned, and outlines what technology should be taught when so students have the necessary scaffolding to use tech in the pursuit of grade level state standards and school curriculum. Pay via PayPal or school PO. Who needs this.

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AUGUST 4, 2022

This article is for recent graduates, either from high school or college, ready to look for a first job. You can also talk about any other soft skills you might have, such as your ability to work in a team, adaptability, leadership, time management and problem-solving skills. Prepare Your References.

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DECEMBER 4, 2023

This explains why most high schools and colleges now include extracurricular activities when evaluating admissions. Unfortunately, not all schools offer extracurricular activities. Not all schools offer extracurricular activities that suit your kids’ interests. For instance, very few schools offer piano lessons.

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NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Memory Aid : for some, the visual nature makes it easier to recall information Problem Solving : encourage a non-linear approach to thinking and brainstorming. Great for school. Visual Thinking : promote creativity and help individuals see patterns and relationships in a way text cannot. A multi-device collaboration tool.

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AUGUST 7, 2023

As a result, traditional teaching methods may not prepare students for the challenges and opportunities of the post-High School world. Student-centered approach: Shifting the focus from the teacher as the primary source of knowledge to fostering critical thinking, problem-solving, and collaboration in students.

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AUGUST 7, 2024

It includes K-5 tech curriculum (including problem solving, productivity software, critical thinking, share/publish, mouse skills, image editing, Google Earth, Photoshop, web tools, and more), keyboarding and digital citizenship curricula, classroom posters, pedagogic articles on tech ed topics, tips and tricks, and more.

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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. Problem Solving : Graphs provide a way to solve problems and make predictions. It teaches: Visualization and Understanding : Graphing helps students visually represent data, functions, and relationships.

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MARCH 17, 2015

Try the problem-solving that has worked in other situations–like intuit a solution, look around the screen and see what pops out, and read the manual. I wasn’t always successful, but I came up with a good template for problem solving which works to this day. Believe problem solving is fun.

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DECEMBER 14, 2021

They take lots of critical thinking, problem-solving, and are worth the effort! A Holiday Calendar in MS Publisher for Elementary School. She is the editor/author of over a hundred tech ed resources including a K-12 technology curriculum , K-8 keyboard curriculum, K-8 Digital Citizenship curriculum.

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MAY 30, 2017

– Pre-school Math. Games are more than rote drills, intended to train critical thinking, problem-solving, and promote logic in decisions. Collaborate with teachers throughout your school who are partners in the students’ math success. – Angles. – Time. Games advance as the child progresses.

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JULY 19, 2024

She is the editor/author of over a hundred tech ed resources including a K-12 technology curriculum , K-8 keyboard curriculum, K-8 Digital Citizenship curriculum. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years.

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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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MARCH 13, 2023

How can teachers engage students to learn problem-solving skills across the curriculum? One program has set out to teach computational thinking (CT) and coding skills in a problem-centered approach, fostering a student-driven learning design. AI or ChatGPT won’t replace you any time soon, but someone using AI will.

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MARCH 21, 2023

The skills required to succeed in your post-High School life, be it college, a vocational training program, the military, or a job, are surprisingly similar. Learning how to use software or understanding HTML and Javascript are essential skills that may not have been taught in school but will prove invaluable today.

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JUNE 8, 2023

It’s no secret many parents are frustrated with public schools. Consider a pedagogy that transcends rote memorization and the stock drills often found in today’s classrooms, expects critical thinking that teaches how to learn anything — not just school subjects. Are kids learning to think or just to pass tests?

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OCTOBER 23, 2024

Knowing that SEL is valuable and requires dedicated time, my school has taken the approach of allowing me and my colleagues to stay with the same caseload of children for five years, which is a rare opportunity for counselors and educators to have in this field.

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AUGUST 21, 2024

In general terms, here’s how to run a lesson in the tech lab: Students warm up with 10 minutes of typing practice on school keyboarding Some days, youngers work instead on alphabet sites such as Starfall Letters. Cover digital citizenship and problem solving organically when required.

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OCTOBER 24, 2016

At the core of every action is problem-solving: Minecraft encourages kids to tinker. Problem Solving. Problem solving has become granular to good lesson plans. In school, many students feel that this type of activity is another word for ‘failure’ In Minecraft, they see it isn’t.

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JULY 10, 2023

Buckle up and join us on this delightful journey through tech-savvy classrooms – from elementary school to high school – we’ll unlock a treasury of innovative ideas guaranteed to amuse the young minds while also preparing them for their future. Let’s dive in! Another fantastic example is Lightbot.

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JUNE 10, 2024

At the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) , one of the largest and most diverse school districts in the United States, we constantly plan new educational programs, prioritizing equitable access and ensuring students graduate prepared for success in college, career and life. Read the other articles here and here.

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NOVEMBER 20, 2024

To explore the role of soft skills in student success and how they can be nurtured in schools, EdSurge sat down with Patrick Keeney , Senior Director of Product Management and Partnerships for Career and Technical Education (CTE) at McGraw Hill School. Are there established standards for soft skills in education?

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FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Imagine IM’s Inspire Math video Climbing Mount Everest links the drama of mountaineering to middle school work on percentages. Instead of traditional direct instruction, PBL in math encourages students to explore, discuss and understand mathematical concepts by solving problems collaboratively.

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