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Improving Teacher and Student Engagement Through Creativity

ED Surge

Recently, I met with two education leaders to discuss how to improve teacher and student engagement through creativity. Being future-ready is more than just being ready for college or securing a job; it’s thinking creatively about the problems we face as a society. Why does creativity matter?

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How to Improve Student Engagement

Cool Cat Teacher

00:19 – 01:26 – Interview with Dr. Jennie Nash from Lego Education Play-Based Learning in Schools Dr. Jennie Nash discusses the importance of hands-on learning and how playful education can transform student outcomes. 15:13 – 17:03 – Compliance vs. Engagement Eric Shannon Jr. Engagement Eric Shannon Jr.

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Teach Speaking and Listening Skills with Student Presentations–the video

Ask a Tech Teacher

Structured Approach: Students present on three topics across grading periods, emphasizing quick research. Google Earth Tours: Students explore locations, sharing fascinating facts with peers. Problem Solving: Students identify common tech issues and propose solutions, fostering critical thinking.

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4 Critical Pieces of Every Lesson and How to Gamify Them video

Ask a Tech Teacher

Encouraging research and inquiry through dedicated projects like Genius Hour fosters a sense of ownership in learning, allowing students to pursue their interests and develop critical thinking skills. When students engage with games that require problem-solving and critical thinking, they learn necessary academic concepts in a fun way.

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4 Student Engagement Boosters for the Fall!

Defined Learning

Maintaining student engagement throughout the school year can be a challenge. Learn how integrating hands-on learning activities such as STEM, project-based learning (PBL), outdoor activities, gamification, and more helps maintain student engagement and develop essential skills like creativity, problem-solving, and collaboration.

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This Is Your Brain on Math: The Science Behind Culturally Responsive Instruction

ED Surge

I refer to those epiphanies, when the metaphorical light bulb above a student’s head switches on, as “luminations.” Many of those luminations surfaced because the lessons my students engaged with were designed to promote student inquiry and prioritize cultural relevance.

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Elevating Math Education Through Problem-Based Learning

ED Surge

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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