eSchool News

JUNE 26, 2025

Administrative or time-saving functions With students, during class activities or for homework I’m using AI equally for my own tasks and with students I’m not using AI Δ A fundamental principle of cognitive science is that knowledge builds on prior knowledge. This metacognitive awareness is an advantageous skill in and out of school.

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Math Metacognitive Skills Motivation Knowledge 177

Catlin Tucker

SEPTEMBER 7, 2020

Engagement Active involvement in learning that is relevant, valuable, and interesting Representation Access to multiple ways to experience or receive information Action and Expression Set goals, monitor and track progress toward goals, engage in metacognitive skill-building through self-assessment and demonstrate knowledge in a variety of ways.

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Universal Design Blended Learning Metacognitive Skills Learning 545

eSchool News

JUNE 4, 2024

Students need to activate higher-order thinking skills and metacognition to effectively master and retain new content knowledge, synthesize it with prior knowledge, and apply it to new scenarios and domains. This supports the growth of automaticity in activating cognitive skills.

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Critical Thinking Metacognitive Skills Knowledge Achievement 334

eSchool News

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Students need to activate higher-order thinking skills and metacognition to effectively master and retain new content knowledge, synthesize it with prior knowledge, and apply it to new scenarios and domains. This supports the growth of automaticity in activating cognitive skills.

Critical Thinking 264

Critical Thinking Metacognitive Skills Education Knowledge 264

Catlin Tucker

AUGUST 12, 2019

The summer break gives us time to recharge and re-evaluate why we do this challenging work. Second, icebreakers and community building activities are critical to helping students develop their social presence in the classroom and online. We must explicitly teach these skills and give students time in class to practice them.

Metacognitive Skills 367

Metacognitive Skills Schools Blended Learning Evaluation 367

Catlin Tucker

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Part IV: Thinking About Thinking This is part four of a five-part series focused on using thinking routines to drive metacognitive skill building. To recap, metacognition is a cognitive ability that allows learners to consider their thought patterns, approaches to learning, and understanding of a topic or idea.

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Questions Metacognitive Skills Ethics Math 415

Catlin Tucker

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Focus on Process-based Feedback Process feedback focuses on evaluating and improving the steps, strategies, or techniques that students employ during the learning process. Process feedback is vital in enhancing student learning by honing their metacognitive skills , guiding their efforts, boosting motivation, and fostering a growth mindset.

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Feedback Blended Learning Metacognitive Skills Failure 363