Faculty Focus

AUGUST 8, 2023

For instance, in a language learning course, students can engage in vocabulary-building games that involve matching words to their corresponding meanings or completing sentence exercises. Simulations are particularly beneficial for STEM subjects, allowing students to gain hands-on experience and develop critical thinking skills.

Active Learning 98

Active Learning Achievement Activities Quizzes 98

eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

It draws on research from psychology, linguistics, neuroscience, and education to understand how individuals learn to read, how the brain processes written language, and how best to teach reading effectively. Introducing robotics and coding into the curriculum helps students develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

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Faculty Focus

AUGUST 8, 2023

For instance, in a language learning course, students can engage in vocabulary-building games that involve matching words to their corresponding meanings or completing sentence exercises. Simulations are particularly beneficial for STEM subjects, allowing students to gain hands-on experience and develop critical thinking skills.

Active Learning 98

Active Learning Achievement Activities Quizzes 98

Edsurge

MAY 15, 2024

STEM education is not just about science and math; it develops skills such as creativity, communication, empathy and critical thinking that complement technologies like generative AI and coding. Iterate on what works and learn from what doesn’t.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 11, 2019

He says adding M:EE to the district’s robust technology arsenal is helping students master the oft-cited Four Cs of education—critical thinking, communication, collaboration, and creativity. Not just excited about playing a game—excited about learning. How did you achieve that? Kids open up with Minecraft.

Teachers 167

Teachers Game-Based Learning Skills Elementary School 167

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 12, 2019

Research has shown our brains are “ wired for pleasure ,” and that games are an effective way to learn because they simulate adventure and keep our brains engaged and happy. But what exactly do we learn from them? The answer is likely yes, but, much like games themselves, it’s complicated.

Skills 168

Skills Critical Thinking Game-Based Learning Failure 168

EdTech Magazine

MARCH 16, 2018

Tulare’s mission is to actively engage students in critical thinking and problem-solving with the assistance of technology. “We Switching to gamified PD through a partnership with game-based learning company Alludo was a no-brainer. We want to engage every student in meaningful work every day,” said Douglas.

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Accessibility Coaching Game-Based Learning Critical Thinking 131

Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 18, 2017

The tech sector is responding to the need for lifelong learning with online services focused on adult learners, an approach that is important and useful. In mathematics, learning advanced subject matter often depends on the depth of understanding of certain earlier subject matter.

Math 167

Math Beliefs STEM Motivation 167

Edsurge

JANUARY 22, 2018

If we want technology to finally transform education and teach the 21st century skills our students need to succeed, we need to design tools with the understanding that teachers are activators of learning and the secret to achieving better student outcomes. Consider the ways that technology can streamline these processes for teachers.

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Teachers Writing Feedback Assignments 166

Edsurge

MAY 21, 2020

As the world has come to accept that being a professional competitive gamer is a legitimate career path and an achievable goal for anyone, young gamers are starting to hone their skills in high school and college with ProGuides helping them along the way. Gaming at a high level requires strong critical thinking ability, dedication and focus.

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Coaching Teaching Schools Quizzes 165

eSchool News

DECEMBER 23, 2022

AR and VR, for instance, brings a fun element to a lesson and can help students develop critical thinking skills. We’ll continue to see schools and educators creating experiential lessons to better engage students and get them excited to be in school learning. –Nick Gaehde, President, Lexia Learning.

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Hybrid Learning Communication Accessibility Language 282

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 27, 2017

Low-achieving, high-poverty schools face twice the annual leadership turnover rates of other schools—and generally fill positions with the least experienced leaders. Successful simulations enable participants to: Exercise critical thinking and decision making Experience consequences Receive feedback.

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Evaluation Schools Coaching Participation 103

eSchool News

OCTOBER 7, 2024

Our students are so completely invested in their characters and storylines that they often don’t even realize they are practicing math, language arts, and critical thinking along the way. For me, D&D is more than just a game or pop culture nostalgia; it’s a powerful tool that helps my students thrive.

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Curriculum Education English Critical Thinking 300