Critical Thinking / Problem Solving Archives

Students posing for a picture in the classroom.

Written By Ashley Johnson Blog Instruction

22 Mar: Cross Curricular Collaboration in the CTE Classroom

Ashley had the spark of an idea which quickly grew into a cross-curricular project her students will not soon forget!

Two male middle schoolers and two female middle schoolers workin

Written By William Bryant Rozier Blog Education Instruction

22 Feb: The Arts Integration Board Game

Kids love games. How do you combine games, with English class principles, with film making? William Bryant Rozier has a lesson ready to go!

Written By Corey Hall Blog Instruction

15 Feb: Sustaining Your 3D Printing Program

Dr. Corey Hall concludes her series on 3D printing in schools. How do you make sure your program is sustainable?

Written By Jordan Nommay

15 Feb: Podcast Hightlight: Math is Figureoutable Episode 122: How to Help Students Choose Which Operation in a Word Problem

Written By Jessica Zepik Blog Instruction

08 Feb: Enhancing Employability Skills through Escape Games

Discover how a counselor and STEM Specialist partnered up to give students an opportunity to learn about and practice employability skills while enjoying an engaging escape game.

Written By Nicole Nelson Blog Instruction

16 Nov: Using Kami for Synchronous & Asynchronous Instruction

Tools that work in both synchronous & asynchronous settings are a challenge to find sometimes especially when layering in an LMS. Virtually Different Digital Learning Coach Nicole Nelson demonstrates the power and flexibility of Kami.

Close-up of high school girl conducting science experiment

Written By Dr. Stacy Hootman Blog Education

28 Oct: Who lectured to Isaac Newton?

In June of 2022, Indiana adopted the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS). Some may question why such a change was necessary. In this blog, Dr. Stacy Hootman speaks from her own experience as both a science student and a science teacher. She describes the Three Dimensions of the NGSS, where teachers can turn for resources on both a national and state level, and why this change is necessary for Indiana.