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The Future is Now: Preparing Our Youngest Scholars for a Digital World

The CoolCatTeacher

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Early exposure to technology can help children develop digital literacy skills. And how much is too much? If you want to know how to start helping little ones learn about technology, this podcast resource is for you to get started.

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Kids’ Computer Posture Explored

Ask a Tech Teacher

Here’s a great article on a topic I don’t talk about enough–proper posture at the computer. Written by “Karen Weaver a 3rd grade elementary school teacher and author of the upcoming children’s book “The Magic Pencil”, it covers all the basics. You are not alone. have poor posture, while 3.7%

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Shaping young minds: 3D printing solutions for education

Neo LMS

In this age of human ingenuity and innovation, education has acquired an added importance in shaping the leaders of tomorrow. Technology plays a crucial role in making education more appealing and interesting for teachers and students alike. Read more: 3D printing in schools: Is it worth it? What is 3D printing?

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CSEd Week 2023: Activities, Insights, and MindSpark's Support

MindSpark

by Rachel Bull Computer Science Education Week (CSEd Week) is here! It holds immense importance, igniting the curiosity of K-12 students and encouraging them to explore the wonders of Computer Science. As technology evolves, Artificial Intelligence (AI) is fundamentally reshaping the realm of Computer Science.

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100+ Philosophical Questions to Enrich Classroom Discussions and Boost Critical Thinking

Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

Infusing classroom discussions with philosophical questions can significantly elevate the depth of thinking among students. It’s fascinating to see how different students interpret the same question, and you often end up learning as much from them as they do from you. So, what’s my personal take on all this?

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Open Organ Resources? Lessons from Sharing

Iterating Toward Openness

In 2001, MIT President Charles Vest’s annual report was titled Disturbing the Educational Universe: Universities in the Digital Age — Dinosaurs or Prometheans? This is perhaps the only thing I remember from the weeks our high school English teacher spent dragging us yawning and snoring through Edith Hamilton’s Mythology.

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Make the Most of Your Budget with These Great Products: Makerspace Product Roundup 2018

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Audience: Ages 8+ What it Does: Each Maker Kit contains 17 assorted magnetic components and color-coded modules that students can use to build and create circuit activities. The Circuit Scribe site has teacher and student dashboards. Teachers can assign activities for students to complete.