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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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MARCH 11, 2024

Today’s tip: Solutions to unusual problems Category: Problem-solving Whether you follow Habits of Mind, Common Core, Depth of Knowledge, IB, or another K-12 learning strategy, every student must learn problem-solving to become a functioning, contributing adult.

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JUNE 20, 2022

Category: Problem-solving. 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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OCTOBER 21, 2024

Problem Solving: Students identify common tech issues and propose solutions, fostering critical thinking. Problem-Solving Mindset: Emphasizing that problems are opportunities fosters resilience and encourages critical thinking among students.

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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). It feels like: When it should feel like: Coding is a great tie-in to Common Core Math Standards.

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JUNE 6, 2022

Category: PCs, Problem-solving. A: Go into the Updates list and uninstall the one addressing your problem program. Today’s tip: Rollback Windows Updates. Q: Windows automatically updated and now one of my programs freezes. What do I do?

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APRIL 14, 2022

Category: Problem-solving. 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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APRIL 21, 2022

Category: MSO, Problem-solving, Keyboarding. Today’s tip: Create a Macro. Here are basic steps for MS Word : Click View – Macros – Record Macros. Specify a name for the macro. Choose whether it should be a keyboard shortcut or a button.

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FEBRUARY 20, 2024

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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MARCH 7, 2024

Today’s tip: Find a lost program Category: Problem-solving If a program disappears, here are two quick ways to find it more than half the time (on PCs ): Look around the screen Check the taskbar Sign up for a new tip each week or buy the entire 169 Real-world Ways to Put Tech into Your Classroom.

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OCTOBER 9, 2024

Today’s tip: Compare-contrast Digital Tools Category: Problem-solving Have students use these tables to compare-contrast digital tools available for their education: Set them up in your spreadsheet program and add only the labels. Show it on the class screen and have students suggest what data fills in the cells.

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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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DECEMBER 9, 2024

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

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MARCH 29, 2024

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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DECEMBER 31, 2021

How Minecraft Teaches Reading, Writing, and Problem Solving. Digital Literacy. Managing Difficult Parents. YouTube Features for Teachers. Google Earth Lesson Plans. Teaching Math. Here’s the sign-up link if the image above doesn’t work: [link]. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years.

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JANUARY 25, 2023

Problem-solving and critical thinning: Encouraged problem-solving and critical thinking. The results showed that yes, students across grade levels rated caring teachers highly in the areas of cognitive engagement, problem-solving, and instructional monitoring.

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AUGUST 7, 2023

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. Project-based learning: Engaging students in real-world projects and activities that encourage them to apply their knowledge to authentic problems.

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AUGUST 2, 2024

Each grade-level PDF or print book (both are available) is between 175 and 252 pages and includes lesson plans, assessments, domain-specific vocabulary, problem-solving tips, Big Idea, Essential Question, options if primary tech tools not available, posters, reproducibles, samples, tips, enrichments, entry and exit tickets, and teacher preparation.

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OCTOBER 18, 2024

Today’s tip: Google Street View Category: Problem-solving Q: I can’t find enough detail about a geographic area we’re studying. Any suggestions? A: That’s much easier than it used to be, thanks to Google Earth’s Street View. Students can walk down the street they just read about or see their home on the internet.

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FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Instead of traditional direct instruction, PBL in math encourages students to explore, discuss and understand mathematical concepts by solving problems collaboratively. It encouraged teachers to design learning experiences that engaged students in meaningful mathematical thinking and problem-solving.

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SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

Students learn problem solving, communication and how to bounce back from failure. I never would have taken the computer science class if I didn’t have to, but now I really like coding and problem solving,” Addison McCune, a Nevada 7th grader, is quoted as saying in the report. “I I like the challenge.”

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NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Category: Problem-solving. 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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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 14, 2022

The buzz around STEM education continues to grow as teachers discover how it builds creative problem-solving through connections to real-world applications.

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JANUARY 31, 2022

How Minecraft Teaches Reading, Writing and Problem Solving. 7 Fun Lesson Ideas To Start The New Year. 4 (free) Posters About Reading. Practices of Tech-savvy Teachers. 23+ Websites on Animals. 5 YouTube Features for Teachers. Google Earth Lesson Plans. Here’s a preview of what’s coming up in February: Groundhog Day.

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MARCH 10, 2022

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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FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Problem Solving : Graphs provide a way to solve problems and make predictions. Whether it’s analyzing trends in data, finding optimal solutions in optimization problems, or understanding the behavior of functions, graphing is a valuable tool for problem-solving.

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AUGUST 19, 2021

Category: MS Office, Problem-solving, Keyboarding. Today’s tip: Create a Macro. Here are basic steps for MS Word : Click View – Macros – Record Macros. Specify a name for the macro. Choose whether it should be a keyboard shortcut or a button.

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SEPTEMBER 6, 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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AUGUST 4, 2022

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. References can help talk about your problem-solving and teamwork skills. Prepare Your References. Leverage the Power of Digital Portfolio Sites.

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AUGUST 19, 2022

Habits of Mind are learning skills that address the most granular problem-solving and critical thinking abilities required to prepare a student for college or career. Today’s tip: Habits of Mind. Category: Pedagogy. They concentrate on the practical strategies of ‘analysis, evaluation, synthesis.

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JUNE 30, 2022

Each grade-level PDF is between 175 and 252 pages and includes lesson plans, assessments, domain-specific vocabulary, problem-solving tips, Big Idea, Essential Question, options if primary tech tools not available, posters, reproducibles, samples, tips, enrichments, entry and exit tickets, and teacher preparation. Who needs this.

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DECEMBER 4, 2023

These activities impart essential skills like time management, critical thinking, and problem-solving, which are transferable to academic work. Key life skills acquired from most of these activities include problem-solving, creative, technical, time-management, and practical skills.

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FEBRUARY 17, 2023

Today’s tip: How to fix a tilted screen Category: Problem-solving Q: My screen is sideways 90 degrees. How do I fix that? A: If you ever needed this, you’re going to bless me. I run a tech lab and there are always those pesky prodigies who want to outsmart me.

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APRIL 5, 2023

Today’s tip: Try this if you saved over a doc Category: Problem-solving Q: A student saved a blank document over their files. Instead of ‘open’, they use the menu command ‘save-as’ and lose all their work. Is there any way to retrieve the file?

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FEBRUARY 14, 2020

Sub-category: Problem-solving. All I know is it works often enough, it’s my first line of defense to problem-solving this particular problem. Today’s tip: My Internet Won’t Work. Category: Internet. Q: My internet stopped for no reason. I’m in the middle of something important. What can I do?

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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. Visual Thinking : promote creativity and help individuals see patterns and relationships in a way text cannot.

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