eSchool News

JUNE 12, 2024

With constantly evolving technology, educators have access to an ever-expanding array of digital tools and apps designed to create engaging learning experiences. So, let’s take the plunge and turn our classrooms into hubs of curiosity, creativity, and critical thinking!

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eSchool News

APRIL 4, 2025

There are many ways teachers can bridge language barriers for multilingual learners (MLs) while also making math more accessible and engaging for all learners. Digital platforms also offer embedded language supports and accessibility features for diverse learners. Here are a few: 1.

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Catlin Tucker

MAY 20, 2023

Metacognitive skill building is a critical component of cultivating the profile of an expert learner. Making formative assessment data accessible to students is essential to foster a learning environment that prioritizes autonomy, self-regulation, and reflection.

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eSchool News

APRIL 23, 2025

The absence of computers can be an opportunity to focus on the logic and thinking that underpins programming, allowing students to engage in activities that foster critical thinking, collaboration, and creativity. This type of activity not only introduces programming logic but also encourages creativity and critical thinking.

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Catlin Tucker

OCTOBER 29, 2021

They conducted research, investigated topics, and accessed online texts, resources, and tools. When I work with teachers, I encourage them to design their online station to prioritize at least one of the 4Cs of 21st-century learning: (1) critical thinking, (2) communication, (3) collaboration, and (4) creativity.

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eSchool News

APRIL 17, 2023

STEM education is a critical part of a comprehensive K-12 education–it helps students build and improve critical thinking skills, problem solving skills, and it teaches students to be persistent when presented with a challenge.

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eSchool News

JULY 30, 2024

Putting the ‘E’ in integrative STEM instruction For more news on STEAM, visit eSN’s STEM & STEAM hub According to the National Math and Science Initiative , STEM education helps students develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills, fosters communication, and bolsters teamwork.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

Student teams–comprising 8 to 10 classes from far-flung cities in e-classrooms of approximately 300 students–have developed responses to such issues as climate change and access to clean water.

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eSchool News

JUNE 24, 2020

Prioritizing equitable library access for students. All students deserve access to a school library. Libraries support students’ literacy and lifelong learning, help develop their empathy, build their critical thinking skills, and empower them with skills to navigate their world.

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eSchool News

MAY 13, 2025

This enhances critical thinking and empathy. One of the main advantages of DEI in education is the promotion of a more inclusive and representative curriculum. Students gain a broader understanding of the world by integrating diverse perspectives into course materials.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

Heres how For more news on science engagement, visit eSN’s STEM & STEAM hub More than half of science teachers believe the most important value of science education is how it contributes to students curiosity, critical thinking, and creativity, according to a new report from LEGO Education.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Passive learning doesn’t help students develop future-ready skills, like critical thinking or creativity, in the same way active learning does.

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k12 Digest

MAY 28, 2025

What makes this continuum so effective is how it blends critical thinking with character education. Critical thinking isnt something we teach once, says Ms. Theres something for everyoneacademic clubs like Debate, DECA, HOSA, and Model UN challenge critical thinking and sharpen presentation skills.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2024

Educators can access the course at commonsense.org/education/training/chatgpt-k12-foundations For more information about Common Sense’s AI initiatives, visit www.commonsense.org/ai. This press release originally appeared online.

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eSchool News

MARCH 11, 2021

As technology users, students access technology for entertainment, communication, and learning. Students apply creativity, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills–competencies that are important in preparing students for the future and are applicable to any career, whether it’s in technology or not.

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eSchool News

JULY 15, 2022

Having access to the skills needed to decode text and other media impacts our students now and forever. All our students should have access to a school library and a certified librarian to help improve reading levels and foster critical thinking and source analysis.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

As teaching methods progress from more traditional learning environments to more dynamic and active, educators are seeking new ways to help students build important 21st-century skills such a critical thinking and problem solving, according to a new survey from 3D printer manufacturer MakerBot.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2024

Key points: One example of digital literacy skills includes critical thinking Learn more about digital literacy skills for students Learning is evolving–stay updated on learning in the digital age In the 21st century, students must develop digital literacy skills to thrive in a technology-dominated landscape.

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eSchool News

APRIL 23, 2025

These resources map to 14 National Career Clusters and connect classrooms with Career Connect , which offers students virtual access to industry professionals. million educators and 45 million students worldwide, and its resources are accessed in over 100 countries and territories. Discovery Education serves approximately 4.5

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eSchool News

JULY 16, 2024

Creative projects help students connect new information to prior knowledge through critical thinking and problem solving. Technology has made creative opportunities more accessible for teachers and students. Why creativity? Creativity is an essential skill for all students to have.

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eSchool News

JULY 26, 2021

As our world continues to become more connected through technology, today’s students have boundless access to a wealth of information. We no longer rely on the limits of our single mind to access the information resources we need to solve problems. Critical thinking. Critical thinking is needed in all walks of life.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

Numerous applications and platforms can facilitate engaged learning and critical thinking , helping students consume information and analyze, evaluate, and create content responsibly. Some are more accessible than others, so pick one that suits you and your students best.

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Catlin Tucker

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Technology access can be another barrier. Students asked to produce writing on digital documents may not have access to a device and a reliable internet connection to complete that work and submit it digitally. In the classroom, students have the advantage of access to teacher guidance, peer interactions, and instructional supports.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 11, 2021

As our world continues to become more connected through technology, today’s students have boundless access to a wealth of information. We no longer rely on the limits of our single mind to access the information resources we need to solve problems. According to educator Thomas Hoerr, the very notion of intelligence has changed.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Those are the ability to personalize teaching, foster critical thinking, and inspire a passion for learning. Fostering critical thinking and problem-solving depends on using intentional tutoring strategies and practices. We also know there are three essential instructional skills that support effective learning.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 28, 2025

Moreover, issues like digital dividewhere not all students have equal access to technologyraise concerns about equity in education. Ultimately, while online learning’s popularity is undeniable , it’s essential to analyze its limitations and implications critically.

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Catlin Tucker

DECEMBER 22, 2021

What aspects of a teacher’s work lead them to engage in problem-solving, critical thinking, and reflection? What accessibility features might make this space more user-friendly? What do teachers find mentally stimulating about their work? What causes teachers to invest their mental energy and time resources in a task?

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Faculty Focus

MAY 11, 2025

I admit that I did not have the most thoughtful or eloquent answer as I discussed trying to keep up with advances, to recognize the utility of AI, but also to continue to foster critical thinking skills in my students. He said that students have had access to the information we teach prior to AI.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 22, 2025

Instead, technology has allowed students to have almost instant access to different types of information, tools, and more in today’s day and age. This process pushes students to engage with skills like critical thinking, creativity, collaboration, communication, empathy, and problem-solving. How do I use design thinking?

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Edsurge

MAY 9, 2025

Not only do these courses offer students a jump-start on credits once they get to college, but they also equip them with skills like time management, critical thinking and study habits that researchers say encourage them to enroll and stay in college. Barriers to access vary from state to state, Fink says.

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eSchool News

JUNE 10, 2020

As our world continues to become more connected through technology, today’s students have boundless access to a wealth of information. We no longer rely on the limits of our single mind to access the information resources we need to solve problems. According to educator Thomas Hoerr, the very notion of intelligence has changed.

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k12 Digest

MAY 19, 2025

Additionally, providing appropriate scaffolds for students to access the content and skills they are learning also increases the likelihood of maintaining the state of relaxed alertness and minimizing the risk of engaging the amygdala and decreasing access to the prefrontal cortex.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

Programs tailored for K-12 students often provide equitable access to resources and opportunities, creating a more inclusive pipeline for future scientists, engineers, and innovators. Introducing STEM education at an early age fosters curiosity and the ability to tackle real-world challenges.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2025

Student success is a critically important issue for school districts–and not simply because districts want students to perform well. Improving student learning and student success is necessary for students to compete in a rapidly changing world that requires critical thinking, creativity, and adaptability.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

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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eSchool News

MAY 1, 2024

The power of connectivity Verizon’s commitment to education extends beyond providing network access. Innovations nurture essential skills such as critical thinking, problem-solving, collaboration, creativity, and adaptability. Mobile apps that enhance communication, collaboration, and access to educational resources.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Additionally, it equips students with essential 21st-century skills, including digital literacy and critical thinking, preparing them for a technology-driven world. Interactive whiteboards, educational apps, and online resources engage students, making complex concepts more accessible.

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