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

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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. Activity : Students collect and analyze data on the impact of donations over time. Encourage collaborative and team-based approaches to problem-solving.

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The Role of Mathematics in Education

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Mathematics is not just about solving equations or memorizing formulas; it’s a way of thinking. It teaches us problem-solving skills, logical reasoning, and the ability to think abstractly. Problem-Solving Skills Mathematics is akin to a gym for the mind.

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How Students Use AI to Design Solutions for Their Community

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Youth today are significant users of technology and have dominated AI-related conversations, so it’s essential to provide opportunities for them to design and problem solve the tools that are shaping their future. Students researched and chose an AI model that was appropriate for the problem they were trying to solve.

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What’s Changed in Lesson Planning

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For example, spreadsheets should teach critical thinking and data analysis, not Excel or Sheets. Problem solving is integral to learning. Lesson plans must reflect those skills. Lesson plans must be platform-neutral, not a cheerleader for the school’s favorite tool. Conflate ‘knowing’ with ‘understanding’.

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What is the 21st Century Lesson Plan?

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For example, when teaching spreadsheets, make the software or online tools a vehicle for practicing critical thinking, data analysis, and evidence-based learning, not for learning one brand of software or a particular spreadsheet tool. Problem solving is integral to learning.

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Education and Artificial Intelligence: Navigating the Path to Transformation

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Defining the Integration of Artificial Intelligence Integrating AI refers to the incorporation of machine-driven intelligence into various applications and processes, enabling tasks that mimic human cognitive functions like learning from data, problem-solving and recognizing patterns.

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Elevating Intellectual Growth: Problem Solving Activities for Gifted Students

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Did you know that problem solving activities have been shown to significantly enhance intellectual growth? Additionally, I will discuss how problem solving activities can unleash creativity and provide strategies for tackling complex problems. KEY TAKEAWAY What are problem solving activities for gifted students?