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Explore Interactive Announces Partnership with Award-Winning Curriculum Developer, EiE

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MindLabs by Explore Interactive brings state-of-the-art technology that, combined with award-winning EiE curricula, will provide teachers with standards-aligned, engaging activities to help students build skills in problem-solving, critical thinking, engineering design, and team collaboration — all skills required for jobs in the 21st century.

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Prepared for tomorrow: Reimagining readiness in Indiana education

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The other, from the president and CEO of Project Lead The Way (PLTW), a national nonprofit organization that provides schools with innovative, hands-on, project-based STEM curriculum designed to develop critical skills and knowledge, while preparing students for careers beyond the classroom.

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Friday 5: STEAM education in action

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The benefits of STEAM education and STEM learning help students develop much-needed skills such as problem-solving, critical thinking, and collaboration. Students learn how to navigate challenging situations regardless of what career field they pursue. STEM learning benefits are invaluable.

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4 ways to build engineering into your curriculum

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Here are just a few strategies that teachers can use to build engineering into their classroom curriculum: 1. Start Simple: Engineering doesn’t have to be complex to challenge student creativity and critical thinking.

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Mesa Public Schools and S.A.V.E. Consortium Name CoderZ as Approved Vendor

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The suite includes scaffolded and leveled, standards-aligned curriculum designed to support STEM, computer science, coding, robotics, and SEL in engaging ways, and to embrace all learners from any and every background. The courses and curriculum engage students in solving gamified challenges by coding a virtual robot.

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What are the Benefits and Risks of Artificial Intelligence in Education?

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AI-powered tools can aid in identifying gaps in curriculum design, helping institutions refine their teaching strategies. Dependence on technology: Overreliance on AI may diminish critical thinking and problem-solving skills in students, as they become accustomed to technology-driven solutions.

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A Serious Look at Game-Based Learning

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I didn't have any background in games and learning, but I did have a background in curriculum design, school design and educational technology. That school, Quest to Learn , was interesting because it was all about using games in the classroom, really thinking about why games are engaging. So, I joined her team.