Faculty Focus

JULY 8, 2025

The three panelists shared their perspectives, borne out in an April 2025 Gallup survey : they want to learn to use AI tools in appropriate ways, they’re anxious about the potential negative impact on their critical thinking skills, and they want explicit guidance from their faculty members—which they’re not consistently getting.

Critical Thinking 127

Critical Thinking Assignments Academic Integrity Intelligence 127

Faculty Focus

JULY 13, 2025

The critical thinking model developed by Dr. Richard Paul and Dr. Linda Elder is pragmatic and fosters the critical thinking skills needed to navigate AI. Critical thinking is defined by Paul and Elder as “the art of analyzing and evaluating thought processes with a view to improving them” (Paul and Elder 2020, 9).

Critical Thinking 98

Critical Thinking Intelligence Education Learning 98

eSchool News

JUNE 25, 2025

Core5 accelerates the foundational and advanced literacy skills for all students—from at-risk to on-level and advanced—in elementary grades. Our study evaluated Core5’s impact on more than one million California elementary students’ ELA achievement during the 2022-23 school year. points and 3.04

English 161

English Languages Language Art 161

Faculty Focus

JULY 13, 2025

The critical thinking model developed by Dr. Richard Paul and Dr. Linda Elder is pragmatic and fosters the critical thinking skills needed to navigate AI. Critical thinking is defined by Paul and Elder as “the art of analyzing and evaluating thought processes with a view to improving them” (Paul and Elder 2020, 9).

Critical Thinking 128

Critical Thinking Intelligence Education Learning 128

eSchool News

MAY 5, 2025

These false assumptions are holding back achievement for far too many students. So how can we help students achieve positive orientations to math education? Some have parents or guardians who have introduced them to foundational concepts and skills. With the right instructional approach, everyone can learn and do math.

Math 176

Math Beliefs Culture Ethics 176

Teach Thought

JULY 10, 2025

Through increased visibility of nuance, documentation of progress, and rewarding of seemingly minor (but critical) behaviors, a specific outcome can be achieved. Here is the goal, here are the criteria being used to establish the terms of quality, now give it a shot and I’ll evaluate how well I think you did.

Gamification 105

Gamification Learning Motivation Learning Styles 105

Faculty Focus

JUNE 22, 2025

It fosters social responsibility, strong intellectual and practical skills, and the ability to think critically to apply knowledge in real-world settings, combining general education with specialized study (Barker, 2000). Systems thinking provides tools to evaluate the reliability and relevance of data.

Art 114

Art Curriculum Interdisciplinary Teaching 114

Faculty Focus

JULY 8, 2025

The three panelists shared their perspectives, borne out in an April 2025 Gallup survey : they want to learn to use AI tools in appropriate ways, they’re anxious about the potential negative impact on their critical thinking skills, and they want explicit guidance from their faculty members—which they’re not consistently getting.

Critical Thinking 98

Critical Thinking Assignments Academic Integrity Intelligence 98

k12 Digest

JUNE 24, 2025

Programs like ASDAN, BTEC, and the Duke of Edinburgh International Award give students additional pathways to develop leadership, problem-solving, and real-world skills. A key part of this approach is the ASDAN curriculum, which is designed to develop practical skills, social integration, and emotional intelligence.

Exams 137

Exams Counselling Education Schools 137

k12 Digest

JUNE 23, 2025

This process showed me that students flourish not only when they achieve academically but when their mental health, emotional resilience, and relationships are nurtured. This helped them apply knowledge, develop communication skills, and see themselves as active citizens.

Interdisciplinary 144

Interdisciplinary Learning Feedback Culture 144

Faculty Focus

JUNE 1, 2025

In my more recent students evaluations, students say they are less stressed, they are more motivated, and they understand assignment expectations at the beginning of the semester. In evaluations, students say they are less stressed, they are more motivated, and they understand assignment expectations better.

Grades 75

Grades Evaluation Assignments Instructors 75

Faculty Focus

JUNE 17, 2025

We also explore the role of continuous evaluation and stakeholder engagement in maintaining an AI framework that remains true to an institution’s mission over time. Assessing Effectiveness: KPIs for AI Initiatives To ensure that AI initiatives are achieving their intended outcomes, institutions must establish clear metrics for success.

Ethics 118

Ethics Education Evaluation Fairness 118

Faculty Focus

JUNE 22, 2025

It fosters social responsibility, strong intellectual and practical skills, and the ability to think critically to apply knowledge in real-world settings, combining general education with specialized study (Barker, 2000). Systems thinking provides tools to evaluate the reliability and relevance of data.

Art 97

Art Curriculum Interdisciplinary Teaching 97

Faculty Focus

JUNE 17, 2025

We also explore the role of continuous evaluation and stakeholder engagement in maintaining an AI framework that remains true to an institution’s mission over time. Assessing Effectiveness: KPIs for AI Initiatives To ensure that AI initiatives are achieving their intended outcomes, institutions must establish clear metrics for success.

Ethics 75

Ethics Education Evaluation Fairness 75

Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 28, 2025

Not all online platforms deliver quality education, and the lack of face-to-face interaction can hinder social development and collaborative skills. Relevance to Real-World Applications : Students increasingly seek curricula that align with their career aspirations and life skills.

Hybrid Learning 139

Hybrid Learning Learning Styles Study Critical Thinking 139

Cult of Pedagogy

MAY 11, 2025

Consider these definitions that I share in my book, AI with Intention: Principles and Action Steps for Teachers and School Leaders : Cheating is using a tool or resource to misrepresent ones knowledge and skills to receive undue credit for a task. The accuser needs to support a claim about cheating with evidence that cheating occurred.

Academic Integrity 92

Academic Integrity Learning Assignments Feedback 92

eSchool News

MAY 23, 2025

This is where AI-powered educational tools step in, not as a replacement for the teacher, but as a skilled accompanist, tuning into each learners individual tempo and helping them find their own melody. For them, learning can feel like trying to play an instrument that was never built for them. Still, AI is not a silver bullet.

Multidisciplinary 286

Multidisciplinary Evaluation Reading Feedback 286

Ask a Tech Teacher

SEPTEMBER 5, 2017

If you’re evaluating math programs at your school, a good option to consider is ORIGO Education’s Stepping Stones. Here’s one educator’s story about how Stepping Stones made a big difference with his students’ math skills: How Magnolia ISD has ‘leveled the playing field’ for students in math.

Math 224

Math Exams Coaching Elementary School 224

Catlin Tucker

MARCH 8, 2015

My students begin the year developing and practicing their online communication skills with online icebreakers. What I find amazing is how fluidly the skills honed in our online discussions transfer into our classroom conversations. This is an important life skill. Starting with Online Discussions.

Discussions 419

Discussions Achievement Students Participation 419

eSchool News

DECEMBER 9, 2024

By equipping students with the skills, knowledge, and competencies they need to succeed, we can create a highly skilled and adaptable workforce that is capable of meeting the demands of a rapidly changing global economy. Recent research has shown that generative AI tools have the potential to help bridge these gaps.

Achievement 287

Achievement Education Ethics Evaluation 287

eSchool News

JULY 18, 2022

A new effort to evaluate the “durable” skills that lead to success and achievement in the 21 st century workforce was launched this spring by nonprofit organizations America Succeeds and CompTIA.

Skills 260

Skills Critical Thinking Evaluation Achievement 260

eSchool News

DECEMBER 31, 2024

Key points: Digital literacy is a key skill–but it remains a challenge for U.S. students Enhancing media literacy skills in the age of AI 5 strategies to close the critical thinking gap For more news on durable skills, visit eSN’s Innovative Teaching hub U.S. The average U.S. For computational thinking, the U.S.

Skills 269

Skills Grades Internet Participation 269

Catlin Tucker

MARCH 23, 2022

Most teachers dedicate significant time and energy to their instructor role, explaining complex concepts and processes and modeling specific strategies and skills. Hattie’s and Timperley’s (2007) research on feedback identified it as having a significant impact on student achievement and learning. 77, 81–112. Valiandes, S.

Blended Learning 498

Blended Learning Feedback Learning Instructors 498

Catlin Tucker

APRIL 10, 2018

I wanted to shift the conversation from points to the development of skills. I wanted students to take ownership of their progress and skill development. That’s why my students spend time each week reflecting on the skills they are developing in our class. I do not believe grades should happen to students.

Students 420

Students Grades Achievement Evaluation 420

eSchool News

JUNE 4, 2024

Key points: Critical thinking should not be separate from and on top of what teachers are doing in the classroom How to help students build critical success skills 3 lessons on perseverance from Stoffel the honey badger For more news on durable skills, visit eSN’s Innovative Teaching hub Achievement discrepancies among U.S.

Critical Thinking 329

Critical Thinking Metacognitive Skills Knowledge Achievement 329

Edsurge

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

While mastering technical skills is essential, students must also develop soft skills like communication, collaboration and critical thinking to thrive beyond the classroom. As the workforce continues to shift, Keeney argues, equipping students with soft skills that can adapt to any career path is more important than ever.

Skills 196

Skills Middle School Middle School Communication 196

Catlin Tucker

MAY 23, 2017

Grades did not necessarily reflect mastery of grade-level skills. Grades and the development of skills should be an ongoing conversation between the teacher and student. Ironically, students are rarely asked to evaluate their work and reflect on what is says about their learning. Traditional Grades Happen To Students.

Grades 420

Grades Assignments Skills English 420

eSchool News

OCTOBER 9, 2024

The AI Education Project on Wednesday released its AI Readiness Framework , a comprehensive way for students, teachers and school leaders to think about building AI Readiness in America’s schools and evaluating what being “AI Ready” means in a time of rapid technological change. aiEDU’s framework has three parts.

Interdisciplinary 273

Interdisciplinary Education Ethics Evaluation 273

eSchool News

OCTOBER 8, 2024

But there’s a similar learning disability that is holding back the achievement of students in mathematics, and it’s much less widely known. Public Schools are using this tool as part of a districtwide initiative called the DCPS Road to Equity & Achievement in Math (DREAM). Public Schools.

Math 305

Math Disabilities Learning Disabilities Achievement 305

eSchool News

OCTOBER 5, 2020

Texthelp ®, a leading education technology company focused on helping learners of all ages and abilities improve their reading, writing, and math skills, today announced the launch of WriQ ®, a cloud-based writing assessment and achievement tool. “WriQ, has been designed with those needs in mind. .”

Writing 253

Writing Gamification Motivation Evaluation 253

eSchool News

OCTOBER 23, 2020

Writing is often difficult for educators to teach, challenging for students to do, and hard for administrators to monitor and evaluate. The software automates and accelerates many aspects of the writing-evaluation process, though each teacher’s grading and feedback also remain crucial parts of the process.

Writing 274

Writing Distance Learning Evaluation Feedback 274

Catlin Tucker

AUGUST 12, 2019

The summer break gives us time to recharge and re-evaluate why we do this challenging work. What do we hope to achieve? We must explicitly teach these skills and give students time in class to practice them. Do your grades evaluate knowledge, skills, compliance? What is our purpose? What drives us?

Metacognitive Skills 367

Metacognitive Skills Schools Blended Learning Evaluation 367

eSchool News

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Key points: Critical thinking should not be separate from and on top of what teachers are doing in the classroom How to help students build critical success skills 3 lessons on perseverance from Stoffel the honey badger For more news on durable skills, visit eSN’s Innovative Teaching hub Achievement discrepancies among U.S.

Critical Thinking 261

Critical Thinking Metacognitive Skills Education Knowledge 261

Faculty Focus

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Tutoring practices that include non-evaluative feedback and mindful approaches support writers’ growth holistically. I don’t start from a deficit approach, but rather, I listen to writers’ concerns and accompany them through their academic journey with a non-evaluative and mindful approach.

Evaluation 119

Evaluation Feedback Writing Language 119

eSchool News

JANUARY 1, 2024

BALTIMORE, Maryland — IXL Learning , developer of personalized learning products used by millions of people globally, has unveiled the findings of a Johns Hopkins University study that affirms IXL Math’s effectiveness in boosting student achievement. ” Visit our research page for more information about IXL’s studies.

Math 254

Math Achievement English Evaluation 254

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

While the primary goal of standardized testing is to measure student achievement and set benchmarks for educational standards, it carries unintended consequences. Teachers now find themselves navigating a shift away from the immersive experience of novels towards a regimen of skill-and-drill exercises.

Testing 269

Testing Critical Thinking Evaluation Essay 269

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

offers more opportunities for skills-based hiring and advancement, microcredentials and learning and employment records (LER) can certify student learning and success and comprise lifelong learning data. Microcredentials are digital certifications that verify an individual’s competence in a specific skill or set of skills.

History 294

History Evaluation Skills High School 294