k12 Digest

MAY 21, 2025

When staff feel secure in their learning community, they are more likely to reflect honestly on their beliefs and biases. When teachers model critical thinking about justice, students are empowered to do the same in their own lives. Who is left out? Are we reinforcing or disrupting inequity?

Confidentiality 130

Confidentiality Culture Discussions Beliefs 130

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 11, 2015

Over time leaders from a broad spectrum of business and education communities narrowed the focus to concentrate on a set of skills that came to be known as the 4Cs—communication, collaboration, critical thinking, and creativity.

Skills 279

Skills Laboratory Beliefs Critical Thinking 279

eSchool News

MAY 4, 2022

Similar to the Common Core standards in other states, we focus on developing the critical-thinking, problem-solving, and analytical skills that students need to be successful. They found that attitudes, beliefs, and emotions are the major influencers. Our view is that the real power to learn rests with the learner.

Math 257

Math Education Beliefs Schools 257

Catlin Tucker

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

It should clearly communicate the strengths and areas in need of development or revision in their work and suggest specific strategies the students can use to make improvements. User-friendly (more specifically, student-friendly): It’s important that the feedback is communicated to students in language they can understand.

Feedback 363

Feedback Blended Learning Metacognitive Skills Failure 363

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Having a globalized curriculum would culturally enrich students because it encourages critical thinking about global challenges such as climate change, poverty, and international conflicts. Having students work together is crucial, not only for their personal development, but also to enhance their communication with others.

Curriculum 303

Curriculum Students Culture Intelligence 303

eSchool News

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Even if a student doesn’t select a career in STEM, the soft skills they will learn at a STEM-focused school (critical thinking, teamwork, problem-solving and more) will serve them well in whatever they choose to do in life. The department also noted that STEM jobs often pay substantially more than jobs in other fields.

STEM 318

STEM Interdisciplinary Schools Fairness 318

eSchool News

JUNE 9, 2017

Communicate with Families. She holds firm to the belief that student access to technology is the great equalizer. As a result of that belief, Arthur Elementary achieved a 14-point gain on the state school report card given by the Oklahoma State Department of Education—the largest gain in the district.

Internet 212

Internet Beliefs Elementary School Elementary School 212

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 202

Beliefs Attention Students Discussions 202

Catlin Tucker

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

In my work helping teachers to shift from whole group, teacher-led lessons to differentiated small group student-centered learning experiences, I am asked questions that seem grounded in the belief that students cannot learn without the teacher. Create An Analogy: Encourage students to make a comparison or create an analogy.

Critical Thinking 195

Critical Thinking Knowledge Beliefs Participation 195

eSchool News

JANUARY 18, 2016

have joined forces to help students attain the 21st-century communication and collaboration skills they need to succeed in the world. A recent study by Wainhouse Research reinforces the belief that schools need to put greater emphasis on these important “soft skills.” SMART Technologies, Inc.

Beliefs 134

Beliefs Critical Thinking Communication Skills 134

Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 18, 2017

This belief is wrong. Specifically, we must improve depth of mastery in fundamental critical thinking, problem solving, and mathematical understanding during the most effective period for learning in our lifetimes—childhood. It’s common to hear well educated adults declare themselves “not a math person,” sometimes proudly.

Math 167

Math Beliefs STEM Motivation 167

eSchool News

AUGUST 27, 2024

For some, this may be a struggle to embrace due lack of access or belief that paper is better. Approaches to handle bullying: Enforcing rules around behavior in schools, establishing communications between families and schools, and having open conversations about bullying with children have been shown to decrease bullying.

Schools 335

Schools Coaching STEM Evaluation 335

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

It fosters critical thinking, problem-solving skills and a deeper understanding of mathematical principles by placing students as active learners rather than passive recipients of information. It encouraged teachers to design learning experiences that engaged students in meaningful mathematical thinking and problem-solving.

Problem-Based Learning 191

Problem-Based Learning Math Education Learning 191

Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 9, 2022

Debates help students grasp critical thinking and presentation skills, including: abstract thinking. analytical thinking. critical thinking. thinking on their feet—if evidence is refuted, students must ‘get back into game’. citizenship/ethics/etiquette. distinguishing fact from opinion. organization.

Activities 202

Activities Schools Writing Knowledge 202

Faculty Focus

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Teachable moments and opportunities for critical thinking can sometimes be found in the midst of a charged discussion. Their job is to steer the conversation but avoid pushing their own beliefs onto students. Students should be encouraged to think about their own biases and consider viewpoints that contrast with their own.

Discussions 119

Discussions Instructors Beliefs Education 119

Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 24, 2015

Thinking Flexibly. Thinking about Thinking. Thinking and Communicating with Clarity and Precision. Henry Ford said: “Thinking is the hardest work in the world, which is why so few engage in it.” Thinking and Communicating with Clarity and Precision. Striving for Accuracy.

Critical Thinking 130

Critical Thinking Knowledge Failure Communication 130

Faculty Focus

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Teachable moments and opportunities for critical thinking can sometimes be found in the midst of a charged discussion. Their job is to steer the conversation but avoid pushing their own beliefs onto students. Students should be encouraged to think about their own biases and consider viewpoints that contrast with their own.

Discussions 111

Discussions Instructors Beliefs Education 111

Edsurge

JANUARY 21, 2019

Other soft skills include critical thinking, collaboration, and negotiation. Carol Tang, executive director at Children’s Creativity Museum: Creativity is a set of skills, behaviors, attitudes, and beliefs—more akin to a mindset than a discrete skill. You must use creativity to think of new ways to define and solve problems.

Skills 168

Skills Art Critical Thinking Writing 168

Faculty Focus

JANUARY 21, 2025

Recognizing diverse participation and communication styles builds inclusivity and reduces the pressure to perform in a single, narrow way (Gay, 2018; Dweck, 2006). Grading and Feedback: Support and Guide, Don’t Punish and Penalize Grading practices should reflect the belief that students can grow and improve. Corwin Press.

Plagiarism 121

Plagiarism Syllabus Ethics Feedback 121

Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 14, 2023

Participation in community science undertakings allows these groups to become more acquainted with these nuanced features of scientific research. Popularizing Science Citizen science projects have been instrumental in communicating the importance of scientific research to both students and community members.

Science 142

Science Participation Laboratory Interdisciplinary 142

Edsurge

AUGUST 23, 2016

She laid out their belief that in a world of constant change, those who are best equipped are those who generate new ideas when the path is unclear. According to Katzman, Minerva strives for four core competencies: creative thinking, critical thinking, effective communication and effective interaction.

Teaching Assistants 107

Teaching Assistants Learning Beliefs Teaching Methods 107

Faculty Focus

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Literature review Writing assignments have traditionally served as a means to support the development of critical thinking skills in higher education. Unlike humans, LLMs do not (presumably) have beliefs or sensory information beyond prompts. AI writing tools are more properly classified as Large Language Models (LLMs).

Essay 126

Essay English Lecturing Writing 126

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 21, 2018

Core to the charter network’s vision is a belief that students can be empowered to make choices that direct their learning, with guidance from teachers and access to real-time data. What sets Summit apart is how they combine the technology and an instructional model around a belief that students such as Pozo can become self-directed learners.

Beliefs 135

Beliefs Schools Assignments Grades 135

Faculty Focus

JANUARY 21, 2025

Recognizing diverse participation and communication styles builds inclusivity and reduces the pressure to perform in a single, narrow way (Gay, 2018; Dweck, 2006). Grading and Feedback: Support and Guide, Don’t Punish and Penalize Grading practices should reflect the belief that students can grow and improve. Corwin Press.

Plagiarism 98

Plagiarism Syllabus Ethics Feedback 98

Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 25, 2016

Communicate results: Share results with other classes and other grade levels. Overall, encouraging students to test their own hypothesis and challenge their beliefs, went well-beyond simply my goal of encouraging the development of typing skills. Did this change from last year’s results?

Beliefs 94

Beliefs Writing Testing Essay 94

Faculty Focus

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Literature review Writing assignments have traditionally served as a means to support the development of critical thinking skills in higher education. Unlike humans, LLMs do not (presumably) have beliefs or sensory information beyond prompts. AI writing tools are more properly classified as Large Language Models (LLMs).

Essay 111

Essay English Lecturing Writing 111

k12 Digest

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

Fahad Altuwaijrys journey from academia to executive leadership is a testament to his belief in educations transformative power. “Every decision we make is rooted in the belief that education changes lives,” Dr. Altuwaijry shares. Yet, behind the impressive scale lies a heartfelt mission.

Education 130

Education Culture Evaluation Beliefs 130

Teachers Pay Teachers

APRIL 18, 2025

Get students invested in identifying their goals Ask students goal-setting questions to encourage introspection, critical thinking, and deeper engagement. Students learn how to identify, communicate, and advocate for their learning needs. Accomplishing self-set goals can build up self-efficacy and, by proxy, self-esteem.

High School 81

High School High School Teaching Counselling 81

Faculty Focus

AUGUST 6, 2023

These are two ends of a spectrum with varying degrees of understanding about human agency and a range of cultural beliefs about innovation in between. Reflection Providing students the space to reflect individually or in groups on the annotated timeline provides opportunities for critical thinking.

Interdisciplinary 98

Interdisciplinary Assignments Culture Beliefs 98

Faculty Focus

AUGUST 6, 2023

These are two ends of a spectrum with varying degrees of understanding about human agency and a range of cultural beliefs about innovation in between. Reflection Providing students the space to reflect individually or in groups on the annotated timeline provides opportunities for critical thinking.

Interdisciplinary 98

Interdisciplinary Assignments Culture Beliefs 98

Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 26, 2018

Here are two gamified options that can be tweaked to address any topic: Digital Breakouts — Players of all ages use teamwork and critical thinking to solve a series of challenging puzzles that ultimately enable them to achieve a goal. Instead, they focus on communicating with creativity. Kodable (an app).

Blended Learning 79

Blended Learning History Math Learning 79

Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 7, 2017

Debates help students grasp critical thinking and presentation skills, including: abstract thinking. analytical thinking. critical thinking. thinking on their feet—if evidence is refuted, students must ‘get back into game’. citizenship/ethics/etiquette. distinguishing fact from opinion. organization.

Activities 82

Activities Schools Writing Knowledge 82

k12

MAY 2, 2025

These everyday moments can shape a students values and beliefs in subtle but lasting ways. How Teachers Influence Academic and Emotional Growth While teachers are responsible for delivering content and meeting educational standards, they also teach critical thinking, empathy, teamwork, and resilienceessential life skills.

Teachers 52

Teachers Education Failure Beliefs 52

Teach Thought

MAY 18, 2025

Skip to content Read Menu Toggle Critical Thinking Posts Learning Posts Literacy Posts Recent Newsletter Support Us? The goal is not the acquisition of knowledge via the expert; the aim is student understanding via active thinking out loud and probing of ideas by all students.”

Critical Thinking 52

Critical Thinking Coaching Discussions Evaluation 52

Faculty Focus

AUGUST 13, 2023

ii] Contrary to common belief, neurodiverse students represent a significant proportion of the higher education population. By designing active learning experiences, students’ engagement, critical thinking, and overall learning outcomes are optimized (Allen & Katz, 2023). For instance, in 2019, 6.2%

Disabilities 98

Disabilities Learning Spaces Universal Design Learning Disabilities 98

Faculty Focus

AUGUST 13, 2023

ii] Contrary to common belief, neurodiverse students represent a significant proportion of the higher education population. By designing active learning experiences, students’ engagement, critical thinking, and overall learning outcomes are optimized (Allen & Katz, 2023). For instance, in 2019, 6.2%

Disabilities 98

Disabilities Learning Spaces Universal Design Learning Disabilities 98

k12

APRIL 14, 2025

Elementary students begin to explore the world around them, ask big questions, and develop the critical thinking skills that make STEM subjects so exciting. These experiences help students develop communication skills and learn how to collaborate. Looking for a flexible, engaging way to support your childs love for STEM?

STEM 52

STEM Science Elementary School Elementary School 52