k12 Digest

MAY 15, 2025

Knowledge grows in bits. This fundamental truth about human cognition has finally found its perfect technological match in the form of microlearning. The implications stretch far beyond convenience or novelty- they represent a fundamental shift in how knowledge transfers from source to student.

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Education Learning Knowledge Feedback 152

k12 Digest

MAY 19, 2025

Technology has permeated every facet of our lives, making many tasks easier, and even doing some of our work for us. The impact of technology on the human brain is still being studied, but there is a body of research which is decades old and has increased its capacity to inform education with advances in medical imaging technology.

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k12 Digest

JUNE 23, 2025

Nam is the co-founder of the Vietnam Innovative Educators Foundation (VIEF), a professional network of over 157,000 educators committed to advancing technology-enhanced and student-centered teaching practices nationwide. In a recent interview with K12 Digest, Nam Ngo Thanh discussed his experience with technology, innovation, and education.

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Interdisciplinary Learning Feedback Culture 145

eSchool News

MAY 7, 2025

Key points: Edtech tools support student learning while boosting engagement 5 vocabulary strategies powered by technology Edtech tools for station rotation in early learning For more on edtech tools, visit eSN’s Digital Learning hub Have you ever wondered what it takes to be a brilliant scientist?

STEM 247

STEM Students Feedback Knowledge 247

Faculty Focus

JULY 13, 2025

In a digitally-driven world, artificial intelligence (AI) has become the latest technology that either will save or doom the planet depending on who you speak with. Artificial intelligence is no different, but how can we ease the minds of those educators who have trouble embracing the newest innovation in emerging technologies?

Critical Thinking 97

Critical Thinking Intelligence Education Learning 97

Edsurge

JUNE 16, 2025

Meeting the Growing Demand for CS Skills Alexis Johnson First Grade Teacher, Canyons School District Computing and technology shape how we communicate, work and learn. Her colleague, Kelli Cannon, a digital learning specialist, added, “It was my first year in the digital specialist role, and I wanted to expand my knowledge.”

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Science Teachers Critical Thinking STEM 139

eSchool News

APRIL 30, 2025

Administrative or time-saving functions With students, during class activities or for homework Im using AI equally for my own tasks and with students Im not using AI Δ While the framework is targeted to higher education, K-12 students are developing AI skills and will need competencies as they enter higher education or the workforce.

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Ethics Critical Thinking Intelligence Evaluation 230

Teachers Pay Teachers

JUNE 4, 2025

STEM isnt just the latest teaching topic: Its an innovative, cross-curricular way to strengthen problem-solving and critical thinking skills across science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Check out STEM activities for middle school that are sure to catch teenagers attention and inspire them to learn more.

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Faculty Focus

JULY 1, 2025

In the digital era, especially post-pandemic, this strategy has gained renewed importance for fostering active learning, critical thinking, and academic resilience. a pedagogy that not only retains the foundational principles of the original model but enhances them with modern technologies and learner-centered practices.

Critical Thinking 89

Critical Thinking Student Engagement Lecturing Quizzes 89

Faculty Focus

JULY 13, 2025

In a digitally-driven world, artificial intelligence (AI) has become the latest technology that either will save or doom the planet depending on who you speak with. Artificial intelligence is no different, but how can we ease the minds of those educators who have trouble embracing the newest innovation in emerging technologies?

Critical Thinking 126

Critical Thinking Intelligence Education Learning 126

Faculty Focus

JULY 1, 2025

In the digital era, especially post-pandemic, this strategy has gained renewed importance for fostering active learning, critical thinking, and academic resilience. a pedagogy that not only retains the foundational principles of the original model but enhances them with modern technologies and learner-centered practices.

Critical Thinking 80

Critical Thinking Student Engagement Lecturing Quizzes 80

k12 Digest

JULY 24, 2025

These comic books, videos, and activities are Colleen’s gift to all future scientists – one that will help them succeed in college chemistry. Activities such as sorting, matching, and pattern recognition can lay the groundwork for understanding chemical relationships, akin to phonics instruction in language learning.

Education 130

Education Cognitive Development Languages Language 130

k12 Digest

JUNE 24, 2025

We are shaping individuals who are not only knowledgeable but also compassionate, resourceful, and ready to take on the challenges of a global society,” Llana explains. The school prepares students from an early age, gradually building their knowledge and confidence. We don’t just prepare students for exams,” Llana explains.

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eSchool News

MAY 2, 2025

Students are no longer just attending school to pass tests–they are actively seeking knowledge and skills to help them achieve their dreams. But its the convergence among educators, employers, policymakers, and technology providers that will ultimately ensure that every student has the opportunity to realize their full potential.

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Learning Motivation Achievement Knowledge 258

Faculty Focus

APRIL 22, 2025

Instead of fearing AI, we should actively explore its potential in the classroom, emphasizing how it can enrich the learning experience. Strategic Approaches to AI Integration One effective strategy is to intentionally redesign classroom activities and assignments to incorporate AI tools.

Ethics 81

Ethics Plagiarism Education Intelligence 81

Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 28, 2025

Moreover, virtual classrooms often utilize a variety of technological tools that enhance interactivity and collaboration. Research indicates that active participation leads to higher retention rates, which can be upwards of 60% for students engaged in interactive learning. Another concern is the varying levels of access to technology.

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Hybrid Learning Learning Styles Study Critical Thinking 128

Faculty Focus

APRIL 27, 2025

With funding from the National Science Foundations Scholarships in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (NSF S-STEM) program, we provide scholarships and support students with co-curricular activities to enhance their educational experience. Guest speakers open their eyes to the different possibilities.In

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STEM Science Activities Student Engagement 53

Teach Thought

MAY 27, 2025

Integrating AI Into Bloom’s Taxonomy AI tools like ChatGPT are reshaping how students access and interact with knowledge—but where do they fit within Bloom’s framework? Explore our companion list of 126 Bloom’s Digital Verbs For Technology-Rich Teaching. Check out 126 Bloom’s Digital Verbs For Technology-Rich Teaching.

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Evaluation Critical Thinking Knowledge Reading 52

Faculty Focus

MAY 11, 2025

We cannot compete with the other resources available to our students in our fundamental content knowledge. This was our role as instructors prior to the advent of AI. As instructors, our role is not just to provide access to content. Our role is to excite our students about the content.

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Instructors Motivation Critical Thinking Students 95

Faculty Focus

JULY 20, 2025

Empathy in Practice : Demonstrate empathy by actively listening and responding to customer concerns, showing understanding of their emotions. She is being asked to use the knowledge and skills she has developed at work to scaffold new information related to the field of psychology.

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Faculty Focus

MAY 15, 2025

Emily Tarconish, a teaching professor in the College of Education, contributed her deep knowledge of Universal Design for Learning and accessible course design. Dr. Tony Zhang from Gies College of Business offered perspective on AI, ChatBot technology, and ethical academic support tools. Their contributions werent theoretical.

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Disabilities Course Design Students Lecturing 53

Dangerously Irrelevant

MAY 8, 2025

In our Day 1 workshop, we will use the free 4 Shifts Protocol to redesign lessons, units, and other instructional activities for critical thinking and problem solving, greater student agency, more real-world authentic work, and robust technology infusion. Please bring your own examples and use cases of how you’re using AI!

Ethics 52

Ethics Teachers Plagiarism Critical Thinking 52

k12 Online Schools

JUNE 24, 2025

As technology continues to evolve and permeate every aspect of life, understanding how to navigate the digital landscape is crucial not only for academic success but also for career readiness and responsible citizenship. The importance of digital literacy is evident in how children interact with technology daily.

Skills 52

Skills Critical Thinking Evaluation Discussions 52

k12

JULY 10, 2025

There are proven tools, techniques, and activities that can enhance the engagement and effectiveness of online learning for students. Active, engaged learners retain information better, participate more fully, and develop a deeper understanding of the material. That’s true in traditional classrooms and also true in online settings.

Online Learning 52

Online Learning Quizzes Learning Motivation 52

Faculty Focus

JULY 20, 2025

Empathy in Practice : Demonstrate empathy by actively listening and responding to customer concerns, showing understanding of their emotions. She is being asked to use the knowledge and skills she has developed at work to scaffold new information related to the field of psychology.

Syllabus 89

Syllabus Education Ethics Instructors 89

Teachers Pay Teachers

JULY 15, 2025

Let robots help with daily activities 10. Build the sturdiest bridge in class One of the classic STEM activities for middle school , this team project uses elements of both mechanical and civil engineering, as well as teamwork. Let robots help with daily activities What chores would you give a robot to complete?

Middle School 52

Middle School Middle School Schools Science 52

k12

JULY 18, 2025

Luckily, with some preparation and guidance, you can ensure your young learner enters the classroom—and later, the workforce—confident and comfortable with computers and other standard technology. This might seem straightforward, but what constitutes a computer skill evolves in tandem with technology. What are computer skills?

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eSchool News

JUNE 30, 2025

For decades, the federal government believed getting more students interested in science, math, and technology was a national security priority. For example, a 1980 law calls for NSF to fund a “comprehensive and continuing program to increase substantially the contribution and advancement of women and minorities” in science and technology.

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STEM Science Middle School Middle School 225

eSchool News

APRIL 24, 2025

These chapters provide a platform for education technology leaders to collaborate, share best practices and advocate for innovative solutions in their regions. We eagerly anticipate collaborating with existing educational organizations in Kansas to contribute meaningfully to strategic leadership and system-level technology planning.

Educational Technologies 160

Educational Technologies Knowledge Technology Activities 160

Faculty Focus

JUNE 19, 2025

These diversified interests may create new possibilities in state government policy development, technology, or research efforts. Tenure is nice, but diversified interests, your passion, a record of leadership in state and national professional activities, and a history of a strong work ethic will prove highly beneficial.

Teaching 61

Teaching Ethics Teaching Evaluations Evaluation 61

Faculty Focus

JUNE 19, 2025

These diversified interests may create new possibilities in state government policy development, technology, or research efforts. Tenure is nice, but diversified interests, your passion, a record of leadership in state and national professional activities, and a history of a strong work ethic will prove highly beneficial.

Teaching 54

Teaching Ethics Teaching Evaluations Evaluation 54

Elevate k12

JUNE 20, 2025

High workload: Besides teaching classes, grading assignments and exams, and providing feedback, full-time teachers must plan lessons, attend meetings and professional development programs, and organize extracurricular activities. Retired teachers may not be up-to-date with the latest teaching methods, strategies, and technologies.

Teachers 52

Teachers Education Attention Coaching 52

Teacher Toms Blog

JUNE 19, 2025

"(L)earning is the human activity which least needs manipulation by others. But most people acquire most of their knowledge outside school, and in school only insofar as school, in a few rich counties, has come their place of confinement during an increasing part of their lives.” Most learning is not the result of instruction.

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Motivation Testing Failure Grades 99

Ask a Tech Teacher

SEPTEMBER 28, 2017

When students become involved in ventures that give of their time and knowledge, they understand how important helping others is, not in an academic way but in a hands-on practical sense. A popular service learning endeavor is teaching technology skills to those who don’t have them. Build strong content knowledge.

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Teachers Languages Language Internet 168

Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 10, 2017

That includes everything from Common Core to the IB philosophy, from Depth of Knowledge to Project-based Learning. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-8 technology for 20 years. They all worked for a while and then, maybe when the novelty wore off, I was back to the same Bell curve of successes, failures, and those in between.

Learning 183

Learning Failure Evaluation Feedback 183

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 7, 2018

The LearnLab brings together K-12 classroom teachers and university researchers for research collaborations, introducing evidence-based education technologies into the classroom. Vincent College's Fred Rogers Center for Early Learning and Children’s Media to study interactions between teachers and students through the use of technology.

Learning 321

Learning STEM Motivation Culture 321

Edsurge

APRIL 23, 2025

Leveraging Technology for Career Exploration Technology can bridge this gap in support in many ways. These platforms aim to move beyond static assessments, offering a gamified, role-playing experience that actively engages students in discovering their future. Visit pearson.com/ccr to learn more.

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High School High School Gamification Middle School 141