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How to incorporate real-world connections into any subject area

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For instance, when discussing natural resources in geography, I pose a thought-provoking question: What is something you cannot live without? As students investigate everyday items, I emphasize that most of these products originate from nature at some point, prompting a discussion on the true cost of these goods. link] Moser, K.

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Real Talk about AI

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Changing Perceptions: The discussion challenges preconceived notions about AI, acknowledging shifts in attitudes among educators and students toward embracing technology as a valuable supplement to traditional teaching methods.

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Critical Thinking Development in Middle School Education

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Critical Thinking Development in Middle School Education Fostеring critical thinking skills in middlе school еducation is paramount to equipping studеnts with thе intеllеctual tools necessary for succеss. Sеvеral kеy componеnts constitutе critical thinking.

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AI as an Educational Ally: Innovative Strategies for Classroom Integration

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In this context, AI serves as a companion that guides students in their tasks, enhancing their critical thinking and problem-solving skills. One student posited that AI could extend and enrich student learning by assisting in generating ideas, discussion points, and encouraging critical thinking.

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Want to Rethink Education After COVID-19? Creative Solutions Mean Taking More Risks

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Now, in 2020, as educators struggle to cope with the pandemic that forced K-12 schools to deliver instruction online, we should, like the leaders in New Orleans, take this tragic opportunity to think entrepreneurially about reopening public schools. And I, in turn, learned a lot from them through our online discussions.

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The Censored and the Curious: Using Banned Books to Foster Connections and Critical Thinking in Freshmen

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I thought this topic was ripe for discussion, had its roots in many different disciplines, and would interest a variety of students. Choose an interdisciplinary topic for broader appeal Freshmen often have not yet decided what their major would be, nor should they! The topics of the debate were student-generated.

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The Impact of Creativity on College and Career Readiness

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Recently, EdSurge podcast host Carl Hooker discussed with field experts how educators can foster creativity for college and career readiness. Research indicates that Generation Z students are technologically savvy and appreciate interdisciplinary, project-based learning experiences. What creative skills are employers looking for?