k12 Digest

JUNE 24, 2025

With smaller class sizes and dedicated special education professionals, students receive focused attention in a nurturing environment. ProEd Global School undergoes regular evaluations of its curriculum, teaching methodologies, and student outcomes to ensure that it meets the highest international standards.

Exams 137

Exams Counselling Education Schools 137

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. I view every classroom interaction as a form of dialogue, and I pay close attention to how students respond emotionally and behaviorally to what and how we teach.

Interdisciplinary 144

Interdisciplinary Learning Feedback Culture 144

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. Building on this tradition, the activity we will share here not only incorporates music but also integrates artificial intelligence, adding a new layer of engagement and critical thinking.

Languages 65

Languages Language Instructors Culture 65

Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 28, 2025

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. To summarize, while hybrid learning models offer promising solutions, their success hinges on thoughtful execution and consistent evaluation.

Hybrid Learning 139

Hybrid Learning Learning Styles Study Critical Thinking 139

k12 Digest

MAY 28, 2025

Small class sizes ensure that every student receives the individual attention they need. Thats why AEF schedules quarterly conferences where teachers, staff, and parents sit down to discuss student progress, strengths, and areas that need extra attention. But communication isnt just about updatesits about meaningful conversations.

Skills 137

Skills Schools Learning Students 137

eSchool News

JANUARY 10, 2024

Building Inquiry-Based Instruction : This session is designed to support educators in creating inquiry-based lessons with a focus on critical thinking and problem-solving skills; both of which enhance student performance in and out of the classroom. The Magic of Merlyn: How AI Can Create wonders in Your Classroom?

Attention 273

Attention STEM Assistive Technology Critical Thinking 273

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

Media literacy empowers students to critically evaluate sources, assess the intent behind content, and engage with diverse perspectives. However, these addictive platforms lead to excessive screen time and decreased attention spans, challenging students’ abilities to focus.

Skills 292

Skills Ethics Critical Thinking Evaluation 292

Catlin Tucker

DECEMBER 22, 2021

What aspects of a teacher’s work lead them to engage in problem-solving, critical thinking, and reflection? A teacher’s cognitive engagement is the degree of attention to and investment in their work (Klassen, Yerdelen & Durksen, 2013). Too often, teachers take practice and review home to grade for accuracy.

Blended Learning 535

Blended Learning Teachers Learning Grades 535

eSchool News

AUGUST 15, 2024

It equips them with the knowledge to critically evaluate information, understand scientific concepts, and make informed decisions in a rapidly changing world. Each day, we are bombarded with content from websites, social media, and a hundred other sources that demand our attention and seek to influence our behavior.

Science 297

Science STEM Evaluation Critical Thinking 297

Catlin Tucker

APRIL 22, 2024

Unlike summative assessment, which typically occurs at the end of a learning cycle to evaluate students’ overall progress toward the unit’s desired results, formative assessment is ongoing and designed to inform instruction, indicate areas where additional differentiation is needed, and guide learning. Check for understanding.

Feedback 431

Feedback Quizzes Coaching Discussions 431

Catlin Tucker

AUGUST 17, 2022

Think about and evaluate the consequences of a particular choice or decision. To help cultivate responsible decision-making in classrooms, educators should consider the following questions: How can I help students evaluate situations to identify the potential benefits and consequences of different decisions?

Learning 370

Learning Syllabus Evaluation Discussions 370

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

eSchool News

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Meanwhile, 80 percent of teachers across the nation are reporting critically low student engagement, signifying a lack of connection with the material, the methodology, or both. Is there a lesson in that? This leads to a culture of experimentation, creation, and inquiry.

Teaching Methods 297

Teaching Methods Lecturing Schools Beliefs 297

eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2024

Collaborative online platforms promote peer interaction, critical thinking, and teamwork–essential skills for success in the modern world. K-12 students are exposed to coding, digital media creation, and critical evaluation of online information.

Learning 253

Learning Learning Styles Critical Thinking Accessibility 253

eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Virtual simulations, educational games, and multimedia presentations captivate students’ attention, making complex concepts more accessible and enjoyable. They develop digital literacy, critical thinking, problem-solving, and collaboration skills that are increasingly crucial in today’s workforce.

Technology 239

Technology Education Textbooks Learning Styles 239

eSchool News

JUNE 7, 2024

Even if they don’t become a scientist or some other kind of “science person,” I want them to understand how science works, how it affects their lives, and how it can help them build their critical thinking skills. Phenomena-based instruction provides an opportunity to practice all of that.

Science 315

Science STEM Testing Questions 315

Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 8, 2023

Consider a pedagogy that transcends rote memorization and the stock drills often found in today’s classrooms, expects critical thinking that teaches how to learn anything — not just school subjects. It should be new approaches that evaluate what they are doing and come up with a different path to success.

Critical Thinking 148

Critical Thinking Evaluation Fairness Math 148

Edsurge

MAY 19, 2022

Blockchain has gotten plenty of attention lately as a new mode of exchange, allowing experimental cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and the sale of NFTs in ways that leave an unalterable, fully transparent public record that tracks the transfer and ownership of digital things.

Learning 217

Learning Motivation Quizzes Elementary School 217

Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

Hannah Ritchie, senior researcher in the Programme for Global Development at the University of Oxford and deputy editor at “Our World in Data” refers to the growing attention to do something about climate change as “urgent optimism.” This finding confirms the success of librarians’ research instruction with students.

Beliefs 198

Beliefs Attention Students Discussions 198

eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Students must be proficient in navigating digital tools, critically evaluating online information, and using technology responsibly. Building workforce-ready skills–including digital literacy, critical thinking, communication skills, collaboration skills, and more–is another big part of today’s education.

Learning Styles 273

Learning Styles Intelligence Blended Learning Gamification 273

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

Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 28, 2022

A nod from a top science magazine to the game many parents wish their kids had never heard of should catch the attention of teachers. Let’s evaluate the Common Core Reading Standards and their good fit with games: What Common Core Expects. Integration and evaluation of content. On the surface, it’s not so surprising.

Writing 199

Writing Reading Teaching Evaluation 199

eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

School libraries have evolved from strict, quiet, hush-hush rooms to more interactive spaces with flexible seating, readily-available edtech tools, and educators on hand to help with research, critical resource evaluation, makerspaces. Work smarter, not harder.” All students deserve access to a school library.

Schools 246

Schools Languages Language Reading 246

Ask a Tech Teacher

AUGUST 28, 2023

Self-Motivation & Critical Thinking Self-motivation is a skill that will come in handy many times in your lifespan. Plus, when you combine self-motivation and critical thinking, you have a skill set that’s difficult to ignore. Therefore, it’s best to learn how to focus on one thing at a time.

Study 147

Study Skills Motivation Critical Thinking 147

Edsurge

JANUARY 26, 2018

Evaluating (learner can scrutinize and debate the topic). And innovation does not result from filling in multiple choice bubbles or finding the right set of synonyms to parrot back what you skimmed in last night’s assigned reading—it comes from applying, analyzing, evaluating, and creating.

Textbooks 146

Textbooks Evaluation Feedback Languages 146

Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

Jett spoke in the interview about the ways in which course evaluations contained biases and were not always helpful in informing her teaching approaches. Hoping to put more emphasis on critical thinking, Andersen prompts students to consider about each graph: What does the graph mean? Are there any inconsistencies on the axes?

Teaching 161

Teaching Attention Course Evaluations Writing 161

Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 18, 2023

Understanding the Requirements as a Key to Success in IB Extended Essay Writing One of the mistakes university students make is ignoring the extended essay brief or paying little attention to the requirement. Main body Use the body to elaborate and concentrate on research, investigation, discussion, and evaluation.

Essay 148

Essay Writing Plagiarism Evaluation 148

Edsurge

OCTOBER 14, 2024

These standards were designed to move science education away from rote memorization and toward engaging students in practices real scientists use to explore and model the world, fostering deeper understanding of scientific concepts and developing skills like critical thinking, collaboration and communication.

Science 161

Science Motivation Learning STEM 161

Edsurge

NOVEMBER 4, 2019

“We have divided mathematics, Chinese, English and physics learning into a large number of abilities, and we hope to help students not only to improve grades but also cultivate their inquiry, critical thinking and other skills through our innovative Modes of Thinking, Capacity, and Methods (MCM) model.” Source: Squirrel AI.

Teachers 167

Teachers Intelligence Coaching Failure 167

Faculty Focus

AUGUST 22, 2023

I had been teaching for nearly 30 years when I discovered that I had failed to instruct my students in the basics of critical thinking. Students don’t necessarily internalize basic critical thinking skills just by taking our courses. Identify the thinking challenges embedded in your assignments.

Evaluation 98

Evaluation Critical Thinking Assignments Students 98

Faculty Focus

AUGUST 22, 2023

I had been teaching for nearly 30 years when I discovered that I had failed to instruct my students in the basics of critical thinking. Students don’t necessarily internalize basic critical thinking skills just by taking our courses. Identify the thinking challenges embedded in your assignments.

Evaluation 98

Evaluation Critical Thinking Assignments Students 98

k12 Digest

MARCH 4, 2025

While technology can enhance learning, it also brings distractions, shortens attention spans, and can negatively affect students social skills. While evaluations are important, an overemphasis on standardized testing often limits creativity and critical thinking.

Education 130

Education Culture Critical Thinking Evaluation 130

Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 21, 2015

Education pedagogists categorize these sorts of ideas as higher-order thinking and Habits of Mind –traits that contribute to critical thinking, problem solving, and thriving. These are difficult to quantify on a report card, but critical to life-long success. Observe students as they work.

Failure 155

Failure Learning Students Critical Thinking 155

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 4, 2020

At the same time, tools such as art centers, sand tables and dress up clothes, which encourage curiosity, critical thinking and social skills, get used less in order to emphasize academics. In truth, my evaluation score—and job security—depends on it. Even snacktime has disappeared in favor of extra reading practice.

Testing 218

Testing Fairness Languages Language 218

Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 24, 2015

Pay attention to and do not dismiss another person’s thoughts, feelings, and ideas. Henry Ford said: “Thinking is the hardest work in the world, which is why so few engage in it.” When listening to speakers, students are expected to come prepared to listen attentively and ask relevant questions.

Critical Thinking 138

Critical Thinking Knowledge Failure Communication 138

Edsurge

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Culatta aptly observes that while most discussions primarily focus on the first facet, there is a concerning lack of attention given to the equally vital second dimension. I think it is really important for humans to figure out in all realms of life how to team up with AI to amplify [their] capabilities.

Intelligence 215

Intelligence Education Instructors Confidentiality 215

eSchool News

JANUARY 1, 2024

Virtual learning assistants, or mentors, will, with human overseers, autonomously support personalized development: Imagine personalized learning journeys powered by AI agents that bring relevant topics to your students’ attention, based on your interests.

Gamification 359

Gamification Intelligence Reading Ethics 359