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SEPTEMBER 27, 2016

One of the wonderful Ask a Tech Teacher contributers, Jenny Wise, is a busy homeschooler who suggested I publish an article about the benefits of technology for the homeschooler. I asked Jenny if she would share how she came to homeschool her children, how technology contributes to her success, and then share resources.

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OCTOBER 22, 2018

In considering the question, Is technology outpacing you? , let’s first look at technology’s place in the current education landscape. We darkly predict that the day will soon arrive when technology erases the need for teachers. But truthfully, technology is less a magic wand than a unicorn. replace teachers.

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MARCH 22, 2024

Integrating engineering concepts into elementary education is a crucial topic in this day and age. It's about preparing students for a future where technology and engineering are central. Engineering makes the world of technology clear and interesting to young learners.

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JUNE 28, 2023

Recent years have seen a resurgence for some great reasons: Problem-solving skills: Bridge building requires you to identify and solve problems, such as how to make a bridge strong enough to support a certain weight or how to make a bridge that is aesthetically pleasing.

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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. To be effective in Minecraft worlds requires science, technology, engineering, and math — or STEM. Minecraft Resources.

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DECEMBER 8, 2020

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. It’s easy to conflate coding with computers but its core is problem-solving and critical thinking.

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JULY 19, 2024

Imagine a classroom where students were creative thinkers and had the confidence to solve problems and develop innovative solutions easily. To help make this dream a reality, we’ll explore why problem-solving skills are essential and give you some tips and strategies on teaching both younger and older students problem-solving skills.

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NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Careers across all fields continue to become more integrated with, and dependent on, rapidly evolving digital technologies. Students need to develop technological skills combined with critical, creative and social-emotional mindsets to solve complex problems and succeed in today’s postsecondary environment and workforce.

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OCTOBER 9, 2023

In education, case studies are widely used as a pedagogical tool to encourage critical thinking, problem-solving skills, and the application of theoretical knowledge. Well-planned case studies can challenge students’ problem-solving and critical-thinking skills. And you can find them online on UBC’s open case study page.

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DECEMBER 8, 2023

The idea started as a clever way to teach students to think critically and problem-solve, show them that deep thinking was fun and problem-solving exhilarating. But here’s my issue: Too often, kids forget that the goal is to practice critical thinking and problem solving, not pursue a career in programming.

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MAY 15, 2024

Inclusive STEM programs widen job opportunities for the growing technology sector, support students in building digital literacy skills and empower young people to become creators — not just consumers — of technology. STEM+CS instruction will always be bringing new technology into the K12 classroom.

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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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MARCH 28, 2019

Which got me thinking about how these problems that bring learning to a screeching halt really aren’t that complicated They don’t require a Ph.D in engineering or years of experience in IT. So why not teach kids how to troubleshoot their own problems? More on tech problem-solving. I started with a list.

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NOVEMBER 2, 2024

Post by Lauren Kelly November 2, 2024 If you're a Texas educator, you’ve likely heard about the new science standards that now include engineering practices. In this post, we’ll explore what Scientific and Engineering Practices (SEPs) are, why they’ve been added, and how you can seamlessly incorporate them into your classroom.

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NOVEMBER 10, 2023

You excel in subjects that require problem-solving skills and have a strong understanding of numbers and patterns. Here are some ideal subjects for left-brain dominant individuals: Electrical or Computer Engineering Electrical or computer engineering is a perfect fit for left-brain dominant individuals.

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OCTOBER 6, 2015

That means new teachers must learn how to teach science, technology, engineering and math on-the-job. Knowing that, there are six Best Practices teachers in the trenches suggest for integrating technology into classroom instruction: Digital Citizenship. Problem Solving. Humor that Inspires–for Teachers!

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JUNE 21, 2022

Players must program a backend strategy and use their coding and problem-solving skills to outsmart competitors. Preparing a generation of programmers who can think creatively about code and problem solving in non-traditional ways opens up so much opportunity. The CodeCombat AI League takes a unique approach.

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SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Simply put, adding rigor creates an environment where students are: expected to learn at high levels supported so they can learn at high levels cheered on as they demonstrate learning at high levels It helps students understand how to live life using brain power as the engine. Expect problem solving. Because no project does.

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MAY 3, 2024

STEM education–Science, technology, engineering, and math–sounds intimidating, but is actually one of the most satisfying learning experiences students can participate in. The most important thing is the science behind the state-of-the-art technology, which is CO2 laser, diode laser, etc.

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OCTOBER 3, 2023

The need to strengthen the science, technology, math and engineering (STEM) careers pipeline has received renewed interest lately. Teach it as a language used to describe things and as a tool for real life problem solving.” So what would it take to make STEM truly open to would-be future scientists?

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DECEMBER 6, 2021

C-STEM Studio –download to teach computers, science, technology, engineering and math with robotics. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years. 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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MARCH 24, 2015

Technology and the connected world put a fork in the old model of teaching–instructor in front of the class, sage on the stage, students madly taking notes, textbooks opened to the chapter being reviewed, homework as worksheets based on the text, tests regurgitating important facts. Problem solving is integral to learning.

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FEBRUARY 26, 2015

It helps students understand how to live life using brain power as the engine. Expect problem solving. Don’t jump in to solve problems. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-8 technology for 15 years. Simply put, adding rigor creates an environment where students are: expected to learn at high levels.

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MARCH 10, 2017

STEM is the acronym for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. Technology includes the iPads toddlers play on, the smartphones we use to guide our days, the apps that turn our lights on and off–or start our car. When you talk about math, science, engineering, or technology, add excitement to your voice.

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OCTOBER 24, 2022

They're also coding, measuring and problem-solving. LEGO® Education SPIKE™ Essential and SPIKE™ Prime sets were offered to interested teachers last year as part of a districtwide plan to provide every student with equitable access to coding, robotics and engineering instruction. It's a way of problem-solving.

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SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

PLTW strives for students to experience an engaging, hands-on way to learn about engineering, computer science and biomedical science. Additionally, students hone employability skills such as critical thinking, problem solving and collaboration in their PLTW classroom.

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JANUARY 3, 2023

creativity, collaboration, communication, critical thinking, problem solving, resiliency) and crosses multiple disciplines (e.g. art, design, technology, sound/music, project management). Making games cultivates a range of hard skills (e.g. coding) and soft skills (e.g.

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DECEMBER 20, 2023

Educators are encouraged to view AI not merely as a technological advancement but as a tool to enhance and augment the human experience. The activity develops students’ problem-solving, critical thinking, communication and collaboration skills. They developed a pollination device using robotics to pollinate flowers.

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SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

Engineering learning is a lifelong process that starts from a very young age as children discover the world through tinkering, touching, and being curious. Some refer to children as natural engineers (Dorie et al., Young children naturally and informally engage in engineering-related behaviors and activities (Petroski, 2003).

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AUGUST 28, 2022

At the top of that list of innovative toys, you’ll find LEGO engineering kits. Best STEM LEGO Engineering Kits. These are some of the best LEGO sets I’ve found to spark the engineering curiosity in all kids. If you have a child interested in engineering, this set would be ideal for them. LEGO Boost Creative Toolbox.

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JUNE 12, 2020

Good applications not only for space but engineering, mechanics, and computer technology. Use this simulation as part of either a space science unit or to encourage critical thinking and problem solving among students, possibly within an exercise on gamifying classroom lessons. Cost: Free. Age group: MS and HS.

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APRIL 12, 2023

In an education landscape awash in technology, what impact could something as analog as a coloring book make? Nia Asemota, “Black Girls Code the Future” coloring book creator Culturally speaking on both sides, it's like, “[Become a] doctor, lawyer, engineer,” but very heavily on doctor. I was like, “OK, how do I combine that?”

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MAY 8, 2023

Since math classes progress in a mostly linear way, students have to get fractions to set them up for algebra; and how they do in algebra will likely influence whether they even get to try for advanced courses like calculus, a traditional weed-out metric for lucrative science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) careers.

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NOVEMBER 7, 2019

One of the most difficult skills to teach in school is problem solving. We talk about what that means–problem solving, critical analysis, logical thinking–but often, that sounds hard to them–too hard. They are a toolkit of life skills such as problem-solving, coding and thinking.

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OCTOBER 21, 2020

With information technology playing an integral role in all our lives and with even the smallest of businesses having a website, we have seen an increasing trend in the number of students who wish to become web designers. Level 3: Diploma in Information Technology (Specialist). Level 2: Certificate in Interactive Media. Branching out.

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NOVEMBER 15, 2022

How are control engineers improving the sustainability of irrigated agriculture? In Australia, control engineers from the University of Melbourne and Rubicon Water have developed a system that automatically adjusts water supply to more efficiently meet demand. TALK LIKE A CONTROL ENGINEER. ABOUT CONTROL ENGINEERING.

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MARCH 21, 2018

If you’re familiar with the SAMR Model, you know it refers to the way technology tools can be used to enrich classrooms. This starts at a basic level of replacing traditional tools (like an atlas) and ends where technology provides experiences students couldn’t get without technology. 2 Crash course.

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