Active Learning, Collaborative Learning and Critical Thinking

5 strategies to close the critical thinking gap

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.

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5 ways educators can shrink the critical thinking gap

eSchool News

DECEMBER 17, 2024

On the 2nd Day of Edtech, our story focuses on critical thinking. To make real gains, teachers need to address the underlying problem: the critical thinking gap. These five critical thinking strategies can help. Why focus on critical thinking? Here are some ways teachers can get started: 1.

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Bridging the Gap: Active Learning Strategies for Traditional and Online Classrooms

Faculty Focus

MAY 4, 2025

These parallel yet distinct teaching environments demand intentional strategies that can adapt while maintaining their power to actively engage students in the learning process. Instead, we need to reimagine active learning for both spaces, maintaining the core principles while adapting the execution.

Active Learning

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MiEN Company Releases White Paper on How Flexible Furniture Creates Active Learning Environments

eSchool News

JANUARY 5, 2021

Districts and schools are increasingly adopting active learning practices in order to address businesses’ demand for employees capable of creative and collaborative work. However, research shows that the physical space that supports active learning is quite different from one designed for lecture-focused teaching.

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Active Learning Strategies for Students

eSchool News

APRIL 5, 2024

Key points: Engage students actively for deeper learning and enhanced academic outcomes Enhance learning through active participation, collaboration, and critical thinking skills Stay up to date on the latest in classroom learning trends Active learning strategies engage students in the learning process, fostering deeper understanding and retention.

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What YouTube and Hollywood Divas Can Teach You About Active Learning

Edsurge

OCTOBER 29, 2018

These active learning strategies can work in any course—for any major, in any discipline. Some of the most dynamic thinkers and doers in education today are pioneers in active learning. Some of the most dynamic thinkers and doers in education today are pioneers in active learning. A tattoo writing exercise.

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MiEN Company Releases New Guide on Creating Active Learning Spaces

eSchool News

JUNE 24, 2021

To help educators make the most of new teaching strategies and tools, MiEN Company has published “ A Guide to Creating Dynamic Active Learning Spaces.”. To further help educators, the guide includes a checklist of questions to ask when evaluating which spaces to redesign for active learning. About MiEN Company.

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Bridging the Gap: Active Learning Strategies for Traditional and Online Classrooms

Faculty Focus

MAY 4, 2025

These parallel yet distinct teaching environments demand intentional strategies that can adapt while maintaining their power to actively engage students in the learning process. Instead, we need to reimagine active learning for both spaces, maintaining the core principles while adapting the execution.

Active Learning

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Understanding cognitive development in students via Piaget’s Theory

eSchool News

AUGUST 13, 2024

Hands-on activities (i.e., experiments, manipulatives, and real-world problem-solving tasks) require logical thinking and reasoning, which helps students grasp complex concepts. Group work fosters collaborative learning through projects and discussions, thereby encouraging students to consider different viewpoints and ideas.

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What are Active Study Strategies?

eSchool News

APRIL 5, 2024

What are active study strategies? These strategies empower students to take an active role in their learning, enhancing comprehension, critical thinking, and academic success. What are active study strategies? What are the active learning strategies? What are 4 study strategies?

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Tried and True Active Learning Strategies

Teach Hub

APRIL 3, 2025

Here are a few tried-and-true active learning strategies to keep students engaged and learning. Think-Pair-Share: A Simple Yet Powerful Tool This strategy is a favorite among teachers who incorporate cooperative learning in their classrooms.

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What are Some Examples of Teaching Techniques?

eSchool News

APRIL 5, 2024

Effective teaching strategies encompass a variety of approaches tailored to engage students and promote meaningful learning experiences. One such technique is active learning, where students participate actively in the learning process through discussions, problem-solving tasks, and hands-on activities.

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What are the 5 methods of teaching?

eSchool News

APRIL 5, 2024

From traditional classroom learning approaches like lectures and textbooks to innovative methodologies such as active learning and technology integration, these methods aim to promote effective and dynamic learning experiences. Critical Thinking : Encouraging critical thinking skills is paramount in education.

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Would You Rather: Making Meaning

Catlin Tucker

JUNE 4, 2024

Barriers to Student-led Meaning-Making Whole-group instruction often limits students’ opportunities to interact meaningfully with each other and their teacher, reducing the chances for collaborative learning, peer discussions, and immediate feedback, all of which are crucial for making meaning.

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BenQ Boards Create Affordable, Future-Ready Learning Pathway for Paso Robles Joint Unified School District

eSchool News

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Rather than sit-and-get lectures, EZWrite encourages students to manipulate content, explore concepts, and solve problems, fostering critical thinking and problem-solving skills. With its multiple touch points, EZWrite lets several students work together simultaneously for hands-on, collaborative learning.

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How can Teachers Increase Social Learning While Teaching Online?

Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 13, 2018

Developing critical thinking. Gamification is a live application of some learning theories such as social learning, collaborative learning, active learning, problem-targeted learning and constructivist theories. Talk and discuss strategies for winning/playing.

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Enhancing Access, Engagement, and Inclusion in Online Education

Faculty Focus

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Collaborative Learning: Encouraging collaborative learning through group projects, discussion forums, and peer reviews can enhance student engagement. Online platforms should facilitate easy communication and collaboration among students. These activities promote critical thinking and application of knowledge.

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Enhancing Access, Engagement, and Inclusion in Online Education

Faculty Focus

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Collaborative Learning: Encouraging collaborative learning through group projects, discussion forums, and peer reviews can enhance student engagement. Online platforms should facilitate easy communication and collaboration among students. These activities promote critical thinking and application of knowledge.

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Strategies for Teaching Complex Subjects in Large Hybrid Classrooms Across Campus: Bridging Engagement and Equity Across Modalities

Faculty Focus

MARCH 4, 2025

Students in smaller classes often feel more comfortable asking questions and engaging in discussions, fostering a collaborative learning environment. This “think-pair-share” approach not only fostered critical thinking but also ensured everyone had a voice.

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Strategies for Teaching Complex Subjects in Large Hybrid Classrooms Across Campus: Bridging Engagement and Equity Across Modalities

Faculty Focus

MARCH 4, 2025

Students in smaller classes often feel more comfortable asking questions and engaging in discussions, fostering a collaborative learning environment. This “think-pair-share” approach not only fostered critical thinking but also ensured everyone had a voice.

Teaching

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Bridging the Gap: Overcoming Barriers in Higher Ed for Students with Disabilities including Neurodivergent Learners

Faculty Focus

AUGUST 13, 2023

Several strategies can help learners participate more fully in the learning environment, including collaborative learning, visual/spatial supports, and individualized instruction. Furthermore, collaborative learning can greatly benefit neurodiverse learners.

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Bridging the Gap: Overcoming Barriers in Higher Ed for Students with Disabilities including Neurodivergent Learners

Faculty Focus

AUGUST 13, 2023

Several strategies can help learners participate more fully in the learning environment, including collaborative learning, visual/spatial supports, and individualized instruction. Furthermore, collaborative learning can greatly benefit neurodiverse learners.

Disabilities

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Supporting Non-Major Biology Students: Making the Classroom YOUnique

Faculty Focus

MARCH 11, 2025

Active learning strategies, where students actively engage in the learning process, promote participation and retention (Freeman et al. These include group discussions, hands-on experiments, problem-solving activities, and creative assessments that encourage critical thinking and peer collaboration.

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Supporting Non-Major Biology Students: Making the Classroom YOUnique

Faculty Focus

MARCH 11, 2025

Active learning strategies, where students actively engage in the learning process, promote participation and retention (Freeman et al. These include group discussions, hands-on experiments, problem-solving activities, and creative assessments that encourage critical thinking and peer collaboration.

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5 strategies to close the critical thinking gap

5 ways educators can shrink the critical thinking gap

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Bridging the Gap: Active Learning Strategies for Traditional and Online Classrooms

MiEN Company Releases White Paper on How Flexible Furniture Creates Active Learning Environments

Active Learning Strategies for Students

What YouTube and Hollywood Divas Can Teach You About Active Learning

MiEN Company Releases New Guide on Creating Active Learning Spaces

Bridging the Gap: Active Learning Strategies for Traditional and Online Classrooms

Understanding cognitive development in students via Piaget’s Theory

What are Active Study Strategies?

Tried and True Active Learning Strategies

What are Some Examples of Teaching Techniques?

What are the 5 methods of teaching?

Would You Rather: Making Meaning

BenQ Boards Create Affordable, Future-Ready Learning Pathway for Paso Robles Joint Unified School District

How can Teachers Increase Social Learning While Teaching Online?

Enhancing Access, Engagement, and Inclusion in Online Education

Enhancing Access, Engagement, and Inclusion in Online Education

Strategies for Teaching Complex Subjects in Large Hybrid Classrooms Across Campus: Bridging Engagement and Equity Across Modalities

Strategies for Teaching Complex Subjects in Large Hybrid Classrooms Across Campus: Bridging Engagement and Equity Across Modalities

Bridging the Gap: Overcoming Barriers in Higher Ed for Students with Disabilities including Neurodivergent Learners

Bridging the Gap: Overcoming Barriers in Higher Ed for Students with Disabilities including Neurodivergent Learners

Supporting Non-Major Biology Students: Making the Classroom YOUnique

Supporting Non-Major Biology Students: Making the Classroom YOUnique

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