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OCTOBER 18, 2024

In these 169 tech-centric situations, you get an overview of pedagogy—the tech topics most important to your teaching—as well as practical strategies to address most classroom tech situations, how to scaffold these to learning, and where they provide the subtext to daily tech-infused education.

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DECEMBER 4, 2024

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Today, we’re exploring one of the most exciting and relevant topics in education— teaching kids to code. Visit www.coolcatteacher.com/e202 Aditya Batura : Explore simple steps for teaching coding, including unplugged activities.

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MARCH 18, 2025

It’s useful for teaching a plethora of subjects, from history to math to geology to tech skills. Just as important, it’s that rare fun lesson that teaches problem solving and critical thinking without the usual pain. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years.

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MARCH 21, 2025

Invention Convention Worldwide is a global K-12 curricular program mapped to national and state educational standards that teaches students problem identification, problem solving, entrepreneurship, creativity skills, and confidence. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years.

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AUGUST 2, 2024

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. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years.

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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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FEBRUARY 25, 2025

Promoting Problem-Solving and Critical Thinking Play inherently includes challenges and impediments, which allow youngsters to solve problems and think critically. Conclusion: How to Pick the Game That Enhances Creativity, Problem-Solving, and More!

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SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

. “No problem can withstand the assault of sustained thinking.” I’ve discussed problem-solving before (see How to Teach Students to Solve Problems ). To me, problem-solving is one of life’s great highs. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years.

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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. This is where incorporating philanthropy into the STEM curriculum can make a difference. Sound interesting? Let’s get into it.

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JANUARY 14, 2025

Natural disasters is a related discussion to any number of topics–geography, ecology, Earth Day, even problem solving. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years.

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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. The curriculum is used worldwide by public and private schools and homeschoolers.

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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. Here’s a thoughtful addition to that conversation: Should Coding be a Part of the Modern School’s Curriculum? Here are some of the benefits of coding for kids.

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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. The curriculum is used worldwide by public and private schools and homeschoolers.

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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. link] Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years.

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NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Teaching the days before big holidays is challenging. Thinking Games Time required: Optional Pre-holiday school days are great for supporting school goals surrounding Habits of Mind, problem-solving, and critical thinking with websites that focus on those skills. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years.

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JUNE 23, 2022

Math is a fundamental process in learning, not just adding and subtracting but to develops skill in problem solving and critical thinking. Here’s The Tech Edvocate’s article: Teaching Early Geometry Concepts. Teaching Math. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years.

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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. For starters, it teaches kids how to think critically. Theyre not just memorizing facts; theyre solving problems, experimenting, and discovering new ways to create.

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FEBRUARY 10, 2025

If you’re wondering where to start, here are some good basics from the Ask a Tech Teacher international team: Integrating Technology in Education for Modern Classrooms Embracing technology is crucial for modern educators aiming to enhance their teaching methodologies and foster student engagement.

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NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Collaborative learning nurtures social skills, builds confidence, and enhances problem-solving abilities. By using technology tools, you can monitor their progress in real time and adjust teaching strategies as needed. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years.

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FEBRUARY 23, 2025

Research has shown that hands-on tasks improve problem-solving abilities, focus, and confidence. Exposing kids to trades isnt just about preparing them for jobsits about strengthening their minds and teaching them valuable life skills. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years.

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APRIL 5, 2021

Invention Convention Worldwide is a global K-12 invention education curricular program mapped to national and state educational standards that teaches students problem-identification, problem-solving, entrepreneurship and creativity skills and builds confidence in invention, innovation and entrepreneurship for life.

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NOVEMBER 20, 2024

In contrast, soft skills are not specialized; they are the everyday skills we need to be successful and contribute to our communities, such as communication, problem-solving, collaboration and empathy — all important. What are some effective strategies for integrating soft skills into curriculum and instruction?

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FEBRUARY 12, 2025

With the disturbing news about plummeting math scores here in the US, it’s good to review math teaching in your classroom and consider better ways to deliver lessons to students. The problem is that most teaching methods do not expose these fascinating aspects of mathematics. Want to teach fractions?

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FEBRUARY 4, 2022

Simulations and games have grown from rote drills using a computer to challenging learning experiences for students that hone problem-solving and critical thinking skills. They are fun for students, keep them engaged, and teach the foundational pieces of a lesson. What are the Advantages of Simulation in Teaching?

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AUGUST 29, 2023

The Ask a Tech Teacher crew has come up with a foundational list of tips for teaching coding. Share in comments what your secret techniques are: 6 Tips for Teaching Kids Coding If you were around when the internet first came out, you may have seen how coding was a career for specialized professionals.

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MARCH 2, 2025

Have your child explain what they learned, apply it in real life, or teach it back to you. Step In When Needed : AI can provide answers, but it shouldnt replace problem-solving. Use AI for Practice, Not Teaching : AI is great for reinforcement. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years.

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OCTOBER 30, 2020

Today, because of the changes in education, the use of games to reinforce learning, to teach, and to engage students in their own education has become one of the most effective tools to bridge the gap between school-based and remote learning. It simply means teachers include games in their lesson plans to teach curricular concepts.

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MARCH 3, 2025

Just as early literacy sets the stage for reading comprehension, early numeracy establishes a critical foundation for mathematical thinking and problem-solving. It contributes to cognitive development, problem-solving abilities and logical reasoning essential skills across all subjects and future career paths.

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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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JULY 8, 2019

When students can automate the recall of basic math facts, it frees up their cognitive resources for more complex problem solving. 10 Articles on Using Tech to Teach Math. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years. They vary in complexity, cost, and collection of data.

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DECEMBER 3, 2021

Anytime I can show students how to complete math skills without doing math, it’s a plus (because they don’t expect a discussion on problem-solving or Minecraft to help with math). Kid-created Games That Teach. Should Coding be a Part of the Modern School’s Curriculum? Hour of Code–Is it the right choice?

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APRIL 11, 2019

I’ve been teaching technology for over fifteen years. While student familiarity with this tool has improved, one thing that never varies is the myths surrounding teaching with it. You don’t have to teach keyboarding. Teach the digital tool and then use it. ” But that’s not true. Math is like that.

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JUNE 6, 2022

In these 169 tech-centric situations, you get an overview of pedagogy—the tech topics most important to your teaching—as well as practical strategies to address most classroom tech situations, how to scaffold these to learning, and where they provide the subtext to daily tech-infused education. Category: PCs, Problem-solving.

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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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APRIL 26, 2021

In these 169 tech-centric situations, you get an overview of pedagogy—the tech topics most important to your teaching—as well as practical strategies to address most classroom tech situations, how to scaffold these to learning, and where they provide the subtext to daily tech-infused education. Category: Maintenance, Problem-solving.

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OCTOBER 9, 2024

In these 169 tech-centric situations, you get an overview of pedagogy—the tech topics most important to your teaching—as well as practical strategies to address most classroom tech situations, how to scaffold these to learning, and where they provide the subtext to daily tech-infused education. Just have students fill them in digitally.

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JANUARY 23, 2025

Teachers with math anxiety spend fewer hours teaching it in the classroom, so its important to end that cycle now, Robinson says. Much later, as a middle school math teacher, Robinson would cram before teaching a lesson; she was still hearing that long-ago teachers voice in her head saying she couldnt grasp the material.

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