AI is perceived by many as students as a tool for cheating on school assignments. However, this is a limited view of this powerful technology. With well-designed lessons the use of Gen AI can personalize learning. Instantly, students have access to a research assistant, tutor, co-creator, editor, or project planner. By having students envision AI […]
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I have many bookmarked mindfulness videos for kids that I use when teaching. However, there are only a few that I return to again and again with primary students. I wanted to share my favorites in case you would like to use them too. There are many reasons I will put on a breathing exercise
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Data literacy may seem like a big concept for kindergarten, but teaching it can be as simple as asking a daily question. Many primary classrooms include Question of the Day as part of the morning routine. This quick activity provides an easy and effective way to integrate STEM into your day. What is Question of
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Being able to use coding terms to explain a program is one way students demonstrate their understanding of key concepts. Correct terminology shows that students are not simply following steps to write code, but that they understand and can communicate using the language of computer science. During interactions with students, actively modeling computer science terminology
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Use this coding glossary to define common computer science terminology. The wording is designed especially for kids. These simple descriptions help students understand each term’s meaning and apply it when describing their programming experiences in coding journal entries or coding presentations. TechnoKids coding courses such as TechnoArcade and TechnoTurtle encourage students to communicate using the
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Gen AI offers many benefits for learning. However, it also presents inherent risks for students. Like any digital tool, it must be used responsibly. Educators play a key role in teaching ethical and appropriate use. What is Gen AI? Gen AI, short for Generative AI, refers to artificial intelligence systems that can create new content
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Artificial intelligence (AI) is changing how students learn, create, and solve problems. Educators everywhere are asking the same question: How do we teach in a way that prepares students for this future? In our recent TechnoKids webinar Prepare Students for AI: Project-Based Learning in an AI World, attendees explored why Project-Based Learning (PBL) is uniquely
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Project-based learning, or PBL for short, empowers teachers to address the challenges of artificial intelligence while thoughtfully integrating AI tools into learning. Teachers are worried that students’ use of AI tools could weaken learning. However, with PBL this concern fades away. What is Project-Based Learning? Project-based learning is an instructional approach where students gain knowledge
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Artificial intelligence opens new possibilities for creativity, storytelling, and critical thinking in the classroom. TechnoFuture AI is a new artificial intelligence course for high school grades that introduces generative AI through project-based learning and ethical exploration. Instead of learning AI concepts in isolation, students build an interactive science fiction story that imagines the life of
You can integrate STEM in kindergarten with just one iPad and ScratchJr. ScratchJr is a free block-based coding app designed for young learners in kindergarten and the primary grades. Make sure it is installed on your device before teaching this STEM lesson. You may already be using offline coding activities with your students. If not,
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