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JUNE 30, 2022

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 for grade level state standards and school curriculum. Pay via PayPal or school PO. Who needs this. Where do you get it.

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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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JULY 15, 2021

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 for grade level state standards and school curriculum. Pay via PayPal or school PO. Who needs this. Where do you get it.

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NOVEMBER 19, 2024

As a result, I’ve come up with fun ways to support learning while students power through the last few days of school. At the end of the Challenge, the team with the most points gets a prize appropriate to your school culture. Post the poll on your class screen, class blog or website, or school blog or website.

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AUGUST 3, 2023

Today: K-12 Technology Curriculum Overview 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 for grade level state standards and school curriculum. Lessons build on each other kindergarten through 5th grade.

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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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NOVEMBER 13, 2020

As educators struggle with the best way to teach critical thinking and problem solving, coding has proven to be an effective and flexible tool. Is it time to add ‘coding’ to the essential subjects taught at every school? But, should coding be taught in schools from an early age. Here’s what you need to know.

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NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Game development teaches kids valuable skills like creativity, problem-solving, and persistence—skills they’ll use for life! Building Problem-Solving Skills Through Game Development Game development naturally encourages kids to think critically and solve problems. And the best part?

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DECEMBER 4, 2024

Full episode at www.coolcatteacher.com/e433 Angela Cleveland : Learn how school counselors are helping more girls pursue careers in computer science. Coding Across the Curriculum Explore how coding can integrate with art, science, and math, creating interdisciplinary learning experiences that engage students.

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NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Interactive platforms like accredited online schools K-12 often include features that cater to diverse learning styles, such as visual, auditory, and kinesthetic. Collaborative learning nurtures social skills, builds confidence, and enhances problem-solving abilities.

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JANUARY 28, 2025

By combining creativity with problem-solving, children can better understand concepts that might otherwise seem too technical or dull. Whether its siblings at home or classmates in school, teamwork teaches communication and problem-solving skills that are just as valuable as the project itself.

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FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Endless drills, repetitive problem sets, and old-school memorization techniques can make even the most curious minds switch off. Instead of spitting out answers, these intelligent assistants provide step-by-step explanations, personalized hints, and interactive problem-solving guidance.

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MAY 13, 2024

High School students will soon move into college and career where digital tools are de rigeur. Here are twelve recommended by the Ask a Tech Teacher team: 12 Innovative Digital Tools to Engage High School Students In the ever-evolving landscape of education, keeping students engaged can be a challenge.

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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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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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MARCH 3, 2025

Early numeracy encompasses fundamental mathematical concepts and skills young learners acquire before formal schooling. Just as early literacy sets the stage for reading comprehension, early numeracy establishes a critical foundation for mathematical thinking and problem-solving.

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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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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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FEBRUARY 24, 2025

Sallie Holloway Director of Artificial Intelligence and Computer Science for Gwinnett County Public Schools, Georgia Recently, EdSurge spoke with Sallie Holloway , the Director of Artificial Intelligence and Computer Science for Gwinnett County Public Schools. We knew we would be opening a new school due to population growth.

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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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JANUARY 23, 2025

An instructional coach for K-5 math teachers in Milwaukee Public Schools in Wisconsin, Robinson can find herself zipping around several of the schools she works with in the city to assist teachers, give workshops or try to help vice principals grasp the nuances of math instruction. Its about being persistent and problem-solving.

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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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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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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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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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DECEMBER 13, 2024

They take lots of critical thinking, problem-solving, and are worth the effort! Let me know how these go: Holiday Newsletter A Holiday Card in KidPix A Holiday Calendar in MS Publisher for Elementary School Whered Christmas Come From T he Power of SymbolsWhat does the word Turkey mean?

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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