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Devices Need to Support Learning

A Principal's Reflections

When it comes to educational technology I often get the feeling that the learning is often secondary. Using technology just for the sake of using it equates to a huge waste of instructional time that could be dedicated to deep, meaningful learning. Technology can become a nice pedagogical fit when viewed this way.

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Elevating Math Education Through Problem-Based Learning

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It fosters critical thinking, problem-solving skills and a deeper understanding of mathematical principles by placing students as active learners rather than passive recipients of information. It encouraged teachers to design learning experiences that engaged students in meaningful mathematical thinking and problem-solving.

Education 115
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Common Misconceptions of Educators Who Fear Technology

A Principal's Reflections

We are beginning to see some schools across the country take the lead in merging sound pedagogy with the effective integration of technology. These skill sets include critical thinking/problem solving, media literacy, collaboration, creativity, technological proficiency, and global awareness.

Education 381
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Unlocking the Power of Creativity and AI: Preparing Students for the Future Workforce

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Many standards and curricula don’t call out creativity explicitly, and teachers aren’t often trained on how to teach and assess creative thinking. As such, many students enter college and the workforce not having enough practice in key critical thinking skills that they need to be innovative problem-solvers and effective communicators.

Pedagogy 124
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Good vs Great Teachers: My Ravitch Response

A Principal's Reflections

Designs lessons that foster critical thinking skills and cognitive growth through authentic-based practices. I could go on and on, but I think you get the point. Thank you to all the great teachers, administrators, parents, and educational stakeholders that are actively accepting this challenge.

Pedagogy 268
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Using a Student-Centered Approach to Promote Computational Thinking

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CoolThink is a milestone in STEM education in Hong Kong, providing a comprehensive and proven framework for computational thinking and coding education. We guide [students] to observe, think about critical features and problem-solve before they start to code. The CoolThink Pedagogy.

Pedagogy 103
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Math Instruction Isn’t Working. Could Better Teacher Training Help?

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It takes critical thinking and a sense for the numbers to even understand how or why a student’s approach might be wrong, Barclay says. It ends up pressuring teachers to force students to stay on track with a generic schedule rather than engage students in critical thinking, which takes time. Barclay says.

K-12 125