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? How do I use design thinking?

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 24, 2024

We also know there are three essential instructional skills that support effective learning. Those are the ability to personalize teaching, foster critical thinking, and inspire a passion for learning. Fostering critical thinking and problem-solving depends on using intentional tutoring strategies and practices.

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eSchool News

APRIL 23, 2025

Designed to work alongside innovative product enhancements announced earlier this year , these new resources empower teachers to create personalized learning experiences with inquiry, excitement, and exploration that will hold students attention while challenging them academically.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 15, 2024

Key points: Building science literacy skills takes creativity and grit 3 free STEAM education resources to nurture student curiosity 4 essential resources for building research skills in high school For more news on STEM learning, visit eSN’s STEM & STEAM hub Science literacy is a crucial skill for modern students.

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Catlin Tucker

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Competence: Students may not feel confident in their writing skills generally or their ability to answer a particular question specifically. Family members might not be fluent in the language of the writing assignments, or they may lack the necessary writing skills to assist their students effectively. Pre-order Available!

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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). Where are they seeing growth in their skills and/or content knowledge?

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Catlin Tucker

MAY 13, 2024

Shifting from teacher-led to student-led learning requires that teachers equip students with the skills necessary to assume responsibility for specific learning activities in the classroom. What if they aren’t paying attention and don’t get the important information? The purpose of using media in this way is twofold.

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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. –Dr. .

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 7, 2018

And even if students don’t pursue a STEAM field in college, that’s OK–the skills they learn in K-12, such as collaboration and critical thinking, will serve them well in whatever career path they take. In fact, early exposure is key to keeping students engaged in progressively challenging material.

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eSchool News

JUNE 14, 2021

Technology can engage students and enhance their literacy skills. Practicing reading and getting comfortable with language helps you become a better writer, helps you become a better critical thinker, and allows you to express yourself better when you’re speaking,” he explained. Phalen is a firm believer in the power of literacy.

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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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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

Higher-order thinking skills are essential for success, so we should use edtech to drive that thinking Artificial intelligence (AI) is impacting the education landscape. However, lower-order skills are the floor, not the ceiling, of student learning, and now more than ever before, the floor is not enough.

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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. Introduce edtech tools to enhance learning Integrating edtech tools is an effective way to capture (and keep) students’ attention and enhance learning.

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eSchool News

MARCH 5, 2019

Introducing a robot into the classroom is a surefire way to grab students’ attention–but robots do more than excite. When educators use programmable robots for K-12 learning, they’re helping students develop important skills such as critical thinking and teamwork.

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

Vallon: When I found out about Quest to Learn, what caught my attention wasn't just the game-like learning but the view on wellness. What stood out was that our middle and high school students achieved significant growth in 21st-century skills, such as critical thinking, reasoning, problem-solving and communication.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

How can we harness their skills to create world-changing technologies? Embrace hands-on projects to foster creativity and problem-solving skills For kids to think creatively, they need to take risks and make mistakes. This encourages attention to detail and creative problem-solving.

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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. Additionally, it cultivates essential 21st-century skills in students, including digital literacy, critical thinking, and problem-solving.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

AUGUST 28, 2023

The Ask a Tech Teacher crew has ideas on those skills that will not only serve you well in your academics but beyond: 4 Highly Important Study Skills to Develop During College and Beyond We spend a lifetime learning, so it makes sense to develop a few study skills that will make our lives easier.

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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 The second is the fact that the majority ( 79% ) of employers believe that a candidate having the right skill set is more important than their college major and alma mater.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

This use of AI at school will impact how students learn and use their creativity as innovation, which will be increasingly necessary in the future as even higher-order thinking skills become standard. Their eagerness to showcase their unique skills will position them to have a positive impact in whatever sector they choose to enter.

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eSchool News

MARCH 7, 2024

Central to this approach are the hooks – strategies that captivate students’ attention and foster excitement for learning. These strategies encourage curiosity and critical thinking, setting the stage for deeper exploration of the day’s lesson. in teaching.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 29, 2025

This careful planning lets teachers supercharge student creativity and critical thinking with fresh AI-infused teaching methods while keeping their information private. This frees up teachers to plan better lessons and spend quality time with students who need one-on-one attention. Will AI replace teachers?

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Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 28, 2025

Not all online platforms deliver quality education, and the lack of face-to-face interaction can hinder social development and collaborative skills. Relevance to Real-World Applications : Students increasingly seek curricula that align with their career aspirations and life skills.

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Catlin Tucker

APRIL 22, 2024

As students move through a lesson, some acquire information and skills more quickly than others. Some students will need additional support, scaffolds, feedback, or reteaching to understand key concepts and apply specific strategies, processes, or skills. Use of Resources: Is the student effectively utilizing available resources (e.g.,

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eSchool News

APRIL 18, 2024

More than 48 percent of those queried believe that hard skills will become less important and soft skills, such as reasoning and creativity, will increase in demand, according to the survey, conducted in March by Philadelphia-based Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics (SIAM).

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eSchool News

JULY 13, 2017

Some students will dig deeper and truly use critical thinking and problem-solving skills to find an answer, but others may give up, convinced that they just can’t do it. These skills are usually embedded in their daily teaching environment, but there is no guarantee that students use them effectively to attain their goals.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 17, 2019

Research has demonstrated that an engaging learning experience increases students’ attention and focus and motivates them to practice higher-level critical thinking skills. Related content: 5 online discussion tools to fuel student engagement.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

The Talents Unlimited approach to education was created by Dr. Calvin Taylor, who researched the thinking skills people need to be successful in the world of work. Nurturing and expanding these talents can help students develop creative and problem-solving skills. Giving many, varied, single words to describe feelings.

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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. What skills do you want the team to develop? I haven’t seen any drawbacks to it. How many students can you accommodate?

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 23, 2021

Technology can engage students and enhance their literacy skills. Practicing reading and getting comfortable with language helps you become a better writer, helps you become a better critical thinker, and allows you to express yourself better when you’re speaking,” he explained. Phalen is a firm believer in the power of literacy.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Parents also expressed concerns about dependence on AI, including the potential for a lack of human interaction (56 percent), negative impacts on critical thinking skills (48 percent), and the risk of students using AI to cheat (48 percent). public middle and high school students.

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Catlin Tucker

AUGUST 17, 2022

The next social-emotional skill is responsible decision-making. What strategies might help students develop their critical thinking and problem-solving skills? Learning to decipher between what is important and what is urgent is a critical skill for students when deciding how to use their time and focus their energy.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 18, 2022

PresenceLearning has modified the traditional games to facilitate cooperative play, problem-solving skills, and visual perception skills. When children carry over content experiences from their therapy sessions into their play at home, it helps them to make connections and practice skills that can support their progress.”.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

This inequity extends beyond access to include variations in digital literacy skills. This targeted approach enhances understanding and skill development, fostering a more efficient and effective learning process.

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Technology Education Internet Critical Thinking 240

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.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Teachers could focus their attention on areas where it’s needed most, providing support that goes beyond the basics and allows each student to thrive. Teachers bring irreplaceable knowledge and skill, and AI should support–not replace–the professionalism that makes them essential.

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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?

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