eSchool News

APRIL 28, 2020

In this vein, as a high school social studies educator, I have devised strategies to ensure that collaboration is incorporated into the classroom with an emphasis on critical thinking, problem solving, and inquiry. Collaborative song writing and art.

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Edsurge

MAY 21, 2019

But at its core, computational thinking is simply a way to process information using higher-order or critical thinking, says Julie Oltman, who also teaches at Lehigh and is collaborating with Hammond on a related social studies curriculum. If I was in literature or English language arts, I might come up with a different framing.”

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eSchool News

JANUARY 23, 2025

Teaching students to ask the right questions The art of questioning is transformative–not just for AI use but for fostering critical thinking and lifelong learning. This iterative process not only enhances the quality of AI-generated results but also strengthens their critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

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eSchool News

APRIL 23, 2025

Launching with four exciting episodes featuring lessons on run-on sentences, context clues, and writing purpose, the series is a go-to resource for differentiated ELA instruction.

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eSchool News

MAY 7, 2019

Anyone who says you can’t apply computational thinking and digital learning strategies to strengthen students’ writing skills is wrong. To the contrary, this innovative learning style helps students hone critical-thinking skills across every discipline. Collecting data. This lesson is also true for students.

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Catlin Tucker

AUGUST 5, 2023

Whether exploring scientific phenomena, literary works, historical events, or visual art, observation is the foundation of deeper exploration and understanding. Next, students progress to the stage of “thinking.” Art Analysis: Display a piece of art or a photograph and guide students through the routine.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 28, 2024

Essay writing is a crucial skill for academic and professional success because it teaches clear, logical, and persuasive communication. In this blog post, we’ll unlock the secrets to successful essay writing and share 10 proven tips to help you level up your writing game. What is Effective Essay Writing?

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eSchool News

JULY 30, 2024

Putting the ‘E’ in integrative STEM instruction For more news on STEAM, visit eSN’s STEM & STEAM hub According to the National Math and Science Initiative , STEM education helps students develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills, fosters communication, and bolsters teamwork.

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eSchool News

APRIL 1, 2015

Students and educators will have access to a collection of more than 1 million online textbooks and image databases that can be used for instruction on subjects, such as social studies, the language arts, and science.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 28, 2025

Showcasing art and STEM with DIY projects not only enhances learning and creativity but makes these subjects more accessible to a broader audience. These activities encourage hands-on learning and spark curiosity, making art a natural gateway into the exciting world of STEM. What is STEAM and Why Does Art Matter in STEM?

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Teachers Pay Teachers

JUNE 2, 2025

High schoolers write a lot every school day. How can you help them improve their writing skills and have fun at the same time? Thats where daily writing prompts come in! Write a thank-you note to someone in your life. Have students write to the prompt before class begins. Do you like watching sports live or on TV?

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Edsurge

AUGUST 16, 2023

The integration of AI tools in English language arts (ELA) instruction has emerged as a potentially transformative pedagogical approach that could redefine the traditional landscape of education. Students who may never have paused to reflect and consider their writing can now do so at the touch of a button.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

However, here’s a thought: What if these AI systems could handle some of the more mundane tasks, leaving you to explore the art of teaching, to inspire curiosity, and ignite passion? You could probably write a whole curriculum around the worries of AI in education, and perhaps that is something to consider. There will be some.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 20, 2024

If you then encourage students to research topics that interest them, they’ll be even more motivated to read and write–and they may even have some fun. Helping students uncover their passions I once had a student who insisted on writing her research paper on body piercings.

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eSchool News

JUNE 27, 2024

Mental health: Research shows that being creative through the arts helps heal the mind and body. Educators talk about writing across the curriculum–what about arts across the curriculum? This is where PBL and maker education intersect. Why maker education?

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Edsurge

MARCH 12, 2018

“I love teaching and helping kids grow,” she added, “but I hate that writing instruction takes up hours and hours of my life.” A 2016 study of 3rd to 8th grade educators found that only 55% of teachers said they enjoy teaching writing. I spent years working at Google, and the skills that were critical to my success may surprise you.

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eSchool News

JUNE 5, 2018

Using Serial turned out to be a huge academic success for a variety of reasons , most of them related to critical thinking, listening comprehension, and the art of storytelling. Like almost everybody, they were hooked by the pilot episode and begged me for more.

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 26, 2017

Whether text, video or something else entirely, each of these mediums encompasses a form of writing. The ubiquity and impact of digital writing can’t be ignored. The ubiquity and impact of digital writing can’t be ignored. Increasingly, writing doesn’t mean a five paragraph essay written by hand. engagement and passion.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 11, 2020

Great content is critical to effective assessments and her in-depth knowledge and experience in assessment, coupled with her outstanding writing and editing skills, strengthen our mission.”. Sparks holds a B.A. in English Literature from Princeton University and a degree in librarianship from the University of Wales.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

Through the launch, DreamBox is bringing its patented, state-of-the-art adaptive platform for the first time to PreK-2 readers, offering personalized learning paths that adapt in real-time to every interaction, both within and between lessons, in a playful, engaging learning environment. Reading scores have been flat in the U.S.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

Here’s the list of Kindergarten websites I use most often during the school year.

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eSchool News

MAY 25, 2017

It allows us to reach students with high-level thinking and reasoning, regardless of their reading level. I love the way the CERCA Framework (which stands for Claim, Evidence, Reasoning, Counterargument, Audience) builds students’ critical thinking and argumentative writing skills.

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eSchool News

JULY 28, 2021

Children self-reported helping more around the house, reading for fun, and doing arts or crafts. The Let Grow Play Club promotes social-emotional growth in children, as well as the development of real-world skills like critical thinking. There’s so much pressure on children to succeed from an early age,” said Dr. Gray. “I

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Edsurge

MARCH 28, 2017

In order to meet these goals while also responding to testing demands, I needed a new resource: one that would provide my students with a strong framework for writing and use technology as the primary composing tool. Fortunately, I found everything I was looking for (and more) in the online reading and writing program ThinkCERCA.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 12, 2016

MCSD narrowed the gap between its test scores and the state averages on 12 tests this year: third-grade English language arts, science, and social studies. fifth-grade English language arts, math, science, and social studies. fourth-grade science and social studies. seventh-grade science. eighth-grade social studies.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 1, 2022

In addition to the numerous social, emotional, and creative benefits Dungeons & Dragons provides, kids get hands-on practice with math, reading, and writing.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 19, 2018

That’s what writing is about–taking what you know and putting it out there for all to see. When students hear the word “writing”, most think paper-and-pencil, maybe word processing, but that’s the vehicle, not the goal. If they are spatial (art) learners, a drawing program is a better choice.

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Catlin Tucker

APRIL 22, 2025

This strategy provides students with the opportunity to deepen their understanding while developing self-direction and critical thinking skills that are valuable far beyond testing season. #2 Writing a diary entry from that persons perspective. Designing a digital trading card with stats and accomplishments.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2020

Using Serial turned out to be a huge academic success for a variety of reasons , most of them related to critical thinking, listening comprehension, and the art of storytelling. Like almost everybody, they were hooked by the pilot episode and begged me for more. The eSchool News Multimedia Presentation Systems Guide is here!

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Critical Thinking Students English Evaluation 177

Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 19, 2016

That’s what writing is about–taking what you know and putting it out there for all to see. When students hear the word “writing”, most think paper-and-pencil, maybe word processing, but that’s the vehicle, not the goal. If they are spatial (art) learners, a drawing program is a better choice.

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 13, 2023

AI Literacy applies 21st-century skills , including communication, collaboration, critical thinking and creativity. It builds on years of work in Digital and Media Literacy and Computational Thinking , including elements of computer science, ethics and additional areas beyond science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM).

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Intelligence Education Learning Ethics 204

Ask a Tech Teacher

DECEMBER 8, 2022

But here’s my issue: Too often, kids forget that the goal is to practice critical thinking and problem solving, not pursue a career in programming. Code.org, the grandfather of Hour of Code offerings, recognizes the importance of critical thinking outside of coding and programming. Ages 4 and up. Ages 12-17.

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eSchool News

MAY 31, 2016

classrooms will now have access to CodeMonkey’s coding curriculum, including software programming and critical thinking. Software programming and critical thinking are the new building blocks for our children to compete within a 21st century global workplace.

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Faculty Focus

JUNE 11, 2023

These courses are geared towards supporting freshmen in their transition to college by introducing them to academic discourse and college-level writing and research, among other skills. Many colleges and universities around the country offer First-Year Seminars (FYS) or First-Year Experiences (FYE).

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 27, 2021

Teach Writing with Tech. Experiment with a wide variety of available digital writing tools to help your students develop their inner writer. Understand the secrets to picking good digital writing tools while working with classmates in a hands-on and non-threatening writer’s workshop format. Click to view slideshow.

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Edsurge

JUNE 16, 2020

For example, teachers should encourage students to talk to one another about different debugging strategies, reframe frustrating moments as a time for critical thinking and build classroom culture by sharing and celebrating student work. The art and power of coding resembles the art and power of literacy.

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Teach Hub

MAY 24, 2024

In today’s technology-driven classrooms , art remains an important component of student development. Despite often being the first to be cut from the curriculum in some schools, dismissed as a luxury, or merely a source of fridge-worthy projects, art education holds profound benefits. This freedom promotes innovative thinking.

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