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6 Digital tools that encourage computational thinking

Neo LMS

Computational thinking is an innovative approach to teaching that redesigns the STEM and ELA curriculums on a new framework. This framework focuses on turning students from consumers to content creators through game-based learning and computational thinking (CT) skills while developing their critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

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XplorLabs Fire Forensics: A Free STEM Module for Middle School Science

The CoolCatTeacher

For example, their Fire Forensics: Claims and Evidence unit is a safe way to educate middle school students about fire. Generally speaking, this free interactive STEM lab takes 2-4 days to complete and includes extension science experiments that you could add to the unit. Fire Forensics: A Free STEM Module for Middle School Science.

STEM 193
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Virtual Reality (VR) as a New Educational Paradigm

The CoolCatTeacher

They are examples of things he is using and that he has presented about virtual reality. Vicki: So what are some of your favorite examples when you’re trying to convince people that this is a great model? Enrique: Well, some examples that I’ve either done or suggested to them in the past have been….

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Legends of Learning: The Game-Based Science Platform for Grades 3-8

The CoolCatTeacher

Sponsored by Legends of Learning From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Students love to play games, and they also need real-world examples to help science come alive. With this in mind, Legends of Learning is a fantastic platform full of NGSS aligned science games that does both.

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Breakout EDU Digital is Awesome (and Free) #breakoutedu

The CoolCatTeacher

Some examples of the most popular breakout edu games. In today’s show, Mari Venturino talks about Breakout EDU digital: Explaining what breakout edu digital is. What it teaches. The challenges teachers have with it. How to use it in the classroom. I hope you enjoy this episode with Mari Venturino!

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We Asked Teachers What They Want From Edtech. Here’s What They Said.

Edsurge

For example, Propel Schools, one of the fastest growing charter networks in Pittsburgh, is using shared Chromebooks and Google for Education to guide middle school students through every stage of the writing process—from research to revision. Consider the ways that technology can streamline these processes for teachers.

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23 GSuite Ideas to Excite Your Students about Learning with Eric Curts

The CoolCatTeacher

And then there’s a lot of other possible neat examples. they are a big time saver for students and teaches on long documents, for example, if you’re writing a book. Emojis can be a great way to replace variables to bring a better concrete understanding of what you’re doing when solving math problems. But that’s a fun thing.

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