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12 Tools to explore during Computer Science Week

Neo LMS

The Hour of Code takes place annually during Computer Science Education Week. The purpose of participating in Hour of Code is to show that anyone can code and highlight how vital computer science knowledge is for today’s students. There are many helpful resources for teachers and students to get started. Grasshopper.

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3 Attributes of a Dynamic Classroom

The Electric Educator

Such planning limits the spontaneous discussion, questions, and think time that is needed for student engagement. Provide time for students to think, ponder, and explore on their own. While factories are great for building cars and iPhones, they aren't the best for educating students for the diverse needs of the 21st century.

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Technology Integration in a 21st Century Science Classroom

EdTechTeam

However, we need to equip our students with basic skills for data acquisition, but also teach them how to apply those skills to current technology to see the real power of science in the lab. As described in NGSS, “students engage in practices to build, deepen, and apply their knowledge of core ideas and crosscutting concepts.”

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Epic Guide To Game Based Learning

The CoolCatTeacher

As shown below, well-designed serious games can teach, educate, and inspire. In summary, serious games done right can engage students and help us become better teachers. Not only do we want our students to be excited about learning but we also want them to be intrinsically motivated. We should learn how to do it right.