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Why Higher Ed Needs to Bridge the Critical Thinking Skills Gap

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Critical thinking is a tremendously important skill. But, it turns out, teaching this skill is no easy task. The most recent results of the Collegiate Learning Assessment Plus (CLA+) test—a standardized testing initiative designed to measure college students’ critical thinking skills—are not encouraging.

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Beyond Digital Literacy: How EdTech Fosters Children’s Social-Emotional Development

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These include acquiring 21st-century skills, stronger peer relationships, and a greater motivation to learn. A child’s emotional well-being and self-confidence is essential to social and intellectual development. Importance of Social-Emotional Development. Understanding What Boosts Social and Emotional Learning.