k12 Digest

MAY 19, 2025

Teachers are constantly battling for students attention, often losing that battle to smart phones. Higher levels of motivation and engagement build resilient learners willing to engage in critical thinking, synthesis and analysis, and increases intrinsic motivation because of the release of dopamine.

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Science Education Motivation Lecturing 130

Faculty Focus

JUNE 5, 2025

The initial enthusiasm for learning a foreign language may wane as other courses with demanding assignments compete for their attention. Rooted in interaction and real-world application, the communicative approach prioritizes meaningful engagement over rote memorization, helping students develop fluency in natural, immersive ways.

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Languages Language Instructors Culture 65

k12 Digest

JUNE 23, 2025

Only when I’m clear on the objective—whether it’s collaboration, reflection, critical thinking, or empathy—do I select the technology that best supports that goal. This helped them apply knowledge, develop communication skills, and see themselves as active citizens.

Interdisciplinary 144

Interdisciplinary Learning Feedback Culture 144

Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 28, 2025

Without face-to-face communication, building relationships with peers and instructors becomes challenging, hindering collaboration and support. In this new paradigm, collaboration and critical thinking are essential. The use of digital tools fosters collaboration and interaction, which can enhance critical thinking skills.

Hybrid Learning 135

Hybrid Learning Learning Styles Study Critical Thinking 135

k12 Digest

MAY 28, 2025

Small class sizes ensure that every student receives the individual attention they need. For many students, developing social awareness, confidence, and communication skills requires structured support. Effective communication is a key aspect of the BIC System. Communication is at the heart of this partnership.

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Skills Schools Learning Students 137

Teachers Pay Teachers

JUNE 2, 2025

What is your favorite way to communicate with friends? Psychology “Do Now” Writing Prompts & Slides By Loosli Learning Grades: 9th-12th Subjects: Psychology Ideal for psychology classes or any subject focused on critical thinking, these do now writing prompts are an intriguing way to start the day.

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High School High School Writing Essay 52

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

This “cookbook recipe” teaching style not only stifles creativity, but it can also hinder critical thinking skill development. At the age level I teach, pretty much everyone needs my attention at the same time, but I only have two hands. It gets students thinking about future career paths. I only have two hands.

Science 309

Science Critical Thinking STEM Textbooks 309

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

However, these addictive platforms lead to excessive screen time and decreased attention spans, challenging students’ abilities to focus. Numerous applications and platforms can facilitate engaged learning and critical thinking , helping students consume information and analyze, evaluate, and create content responsibly.

Skills 294

Skills Ethics Critical Thinking Evaluation 294

eSchool News

JANUARY 22, 2025

With infinite information at their fingertips, how do we equip this new type of student with the skills to interpret, problem solve, and think critically about the information they encounter when we are not always the ones delivering it to them? What is design thinking? How do I use design thinking?

Failure 294

Failure Critical Thinking Essay Feedback 294

eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Additionally, it equips students with essential 21st-century skills, including digital literacy and critical thinking, preparing them for a technology-driven world. These tools also enhance collaboration, encouraging students to work together on projects and fostering a sense of community.

Technology 254

Technology Teaching Learning Styles Critical Thinking 254

eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2025

Student success is a critically important issue for school districts–and not simply because districts want students to perform well. Improving student learning and student success is necessary for students to compete in a rapidly changing world that requires critical thinking, creativity, and adaptability.

Learning 309

Learning Students Critical Thinking Math 309

Catlin Tucker

APRIL 22, 2024

Completing hands-on tasks or projects to evaluate their skills, collaboration, and attention to task requirements. Collaboration: How effectively does the student work with peers, share responsibilities, and communicate? Problem-solving: Can students apply critical thinking and problem-solving strategies to overcome challenges?

Feedback 431

Feedback Quizzes Coaching Discussions 431

eSchool News

DECEMBER 2, 2024

This process reinforces scientific inquiry and builds critical thinking skills as students see, touch, and analyze real results from their experiments. PBL also encourages collaboration and communication, as many projects are best completed in teams.

Middle School 324

Middle School Middle School STEM Interdisciplinary 324

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Calvin Taylor, who researched the thinking skills people need to be successful in the world of work. Specifically, the Talents Unlimited model identified the following five key thinking abilities that lead to success: Productive Thinking, Communication, Forecasting, Decision Making, and Planning.

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Students Learning Communication Discussions 305

eSchool News

AUGUST 29, 2022

“We should expect, welcome, and embrace critical questioning and engagement from students,” said Edson Barton, Founder and CEO of YouScience. “It This dichotomy is rarely communicated to students who need this kind of guidance, nor is it placed at the center of their education.

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Students Learning Student Engagement Critical Thinking 288

Gaggle Speaks

JULY 6, 2015

The immediacy of text messaging and social media can make it seem as if we’re robbing students of the opportunity to stop and think critically. But there are still ways to help students work on their communications skills without having to force them away from their tablets or other devices. Thesis Building. Credibility.

Communication 111

Communication Skills Students Critical Thinking 111

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 16, 2016

” Her experiences with the new and growing field of global education caught the attention of Julie Lindsay, an Australian teacher, author and founder of Flat Connections , an online collaboration program. “It teaches them to use 21st-century skills of communication, collaboration and critical thinking,” Olivieri-Barton said.

Elementary School 271

Elementary School Elementary School Critical Thinking Communication 271

eSchool News

DECEMBER 20, 2022

Provide personal questionnaires, pay attention to the extracurriculars students participate in and their behavior with other students. Communicating clear expectations came in as the third most important instructional practice for driving engagement, with an average score of 4.34 2: Relevant course content. 3: Clear expectations.

Student Engagement 288

Student Engagement Hybrid Learning Students Participation 288

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 11, 2020

“I look forward to combining our creative and technical talent to meet our clients’ needs with imagination, rigor, and meticulous attention to detail.”. Sparks holds a B.A. in English Literature from Princeton University and a degree in librarianship from the University of Wales.

Secondary Education 211

Secondary Education English Critical Thinking Knowledge 211

eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2024

Collaborative online platforms promote peer interaction, critical thinking, and teamwork–essential skills for success in the modern world. Collaboration: Utilizing online platforms and tools that facilitate collaborative learning, communication, and teamwork among students and educators.

Learning 254

Learning Learning Styles Critical Thinking Accessibility 254

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 18, 2022

The platform also features a full range of other licensed games, activities, and worksheets, as well as an interactive whiteboard and mouse controls to help redirect or refocus students’ attention during therapy sessions. The first Hasbro game to be developed allows clinicians to engage students with a 2D version of Potato Head.

Special Education 246

Special Education Languages Language Critical Thinking 246

eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Teachers can incorporate multimedia elements into their lessons, and collaborative tools enable students to work together on projects, fostering teamwork and communication skills that are crucial for their future success. Classroom dynamics have evolved with the introduction of interactive whiteboards, tablets, and other devices.

Technology 237

Technology Education Textbooks Learning Styles 237

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

They instill important leadership, critical thinking, and communication skills that students carry with them throughout their education journey. I’ve seen kids be more attentive to their grades. Teachers and administrators in schools from coast to coast are recognizing the same lesson. “I

Coaching 309

Coaching STEM Students High School 309

Faculty Focus

OCTOBER 1, 2023

Amid the technological advancements shaping education, the emergence of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and conversational agents like ChatGPT have further expanded the possibilities for learning and communication (Alam, 2023). Computers and Education: Artificial Intelligence , 100118.

Communication 135

Communication Ethics Intelligence Learning 135

eSchool News

JANUARY 2, 2023

As we continue to recover from the impacts of COVID learning disruptions, parent communication and engagement will continue to be a strategic imperative for all schools. Parents have become used to increased information and communication from schools. Most importantly, ongoing, meaningful school-home communication is paramount.

Coaching 329

Coaching Special Education Disabilities Communication 329

Edsurge

OCTOBER 10, 2023

But it’s not because students aren’t good at critical thinking, argues Mike Caulfield, a research scientist at University of Washington’s Center for an Informed Public. There wasn't suddenly a massive decline in critical thinking,” Caulfield says. What is critical ignoring and why is that something you're highlighting?

Internet 215

Internet Attention Students Evaluation 215

Catlin Tucker

AUGUST 17, 2022

What strategies might help students develop their critical thinking and problem-solving skills? How can a regular practice of reflection help students understand the impact of their actions and choices on themselves, the people around them, and their communities? Some important tasks are urgent, while others are not.

Learning 370

Learning Syllabus Evaluation Discussions 370

Edsurge

DECEMBER 16, 2020

From increased anxiety and depression related to unhealthy usage of social media , to our students’ decreased attention spans , it’s time to take a “less is more” approach. Building critical-thinking and problem-solving skills in math. That may seem counterintuitive.

Distance Learning 218

Distance Learning Multiple Choice Questions Learning Critical Thinking 218

eSchool News

JANUARY 31, 2016

Educators are grappling — either by choice or decree — with how to incorporate digital devices, new learning standards, and more collaboration and critical thinking into the already-packed school day. Now, people have accepted that. We needed to rethink the “what” of learning.

Curriculum 189

Curriculum Critical Thinking Knowledge STEM 189

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.

Active Learning 137

Active Learning Activities Critical Thinking Quizzes 137

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Interactive tools, such as educational apps and multimedia presentations, captivate students’ attention, making lessons more dynamic and enjoyable. Personalized learning is another critical advantage of integrating technology. One of the foremost benefits is increased engagement.

Technology 130

Technology Critical Thinking Learning Styles Attention 130

Faculty Focus

OCTOBER 1, 2023

Amid the technological advancements shaping education, the emergence of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and conversational agents like ChatGPT have further expanded the possibilities for learning and communication (Alam, 2023). Computers and Education: Artificial Intelligence , 100118.

Communication 111

Communication Ethics Intelligence Learning 111

Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

As the director and a principal investigator at PIL with 25 years of experience as a professor of new media and communication theory, I'm focused on investigating what it’s like to be a student in the digital age. Earlier this year, we surveyed nearly 1,600 undergraduate students from nine U.S.

Beliefs 200

Beliefs Attention Students Discussions 200

eSchool News

APRIL 5, 2024

These strategies empower students to take an active role in their learning, enhancing comprehension, critical thinking, and academic success. Peer teaching encourages collaboration, communication skills development, and deeper comprehension. This promotes teamwork, communication skills, and peer learning.

Study 130

Study Activities Critical Thinking Active Learning 130

eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Online collaboration tools and platforms let students work together seamlessly, helping them build teamwork and communication skills that are essential for the future. Introducing robotics and coding into the curriculum helps students develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

Learning Styles 275

Learning Styles Intelligence Blended Learning Gamification 275

Edsurge

OCTOBER 2, 2023

The STEM gender gap remains an area of much-needed attention that we, as educators, can actively work on improving in our daily lessons. Support for People Learning English as a Second Language AI offers people who are learning English new and improved avenues for more effective communication.

Education 211

Education English Students Languages 211

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. A well-written essay captures the reader’s interest and communicates its message effectively. It encourages critical thinking, self-reflection, and the articulation of your views.

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Essay Writing Plagiarism Communication 157