Edsurge

JUNE 28, 2021

or ask a quick question such as, “What happens to the shadow when you move the lamp?” Asking a quick question prompts only shallow processing—in this case, David would likely respond, “My shadow changes.” By asking a better question, the teacher can prompt David to take a deep dive into the concept: “Which shadow is longer?

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eSchool News

JULY 15, 2022

They are distant during class, uninterested in engaging with the material, and their beliefs confirmed every time they get a question wrong – “I can’t do math.” How can teachers combat this belief? Picture this: a student enters your classroom, a negative attitude at the ready.

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k12 Digest

MAY 28, 2025

There was no fanfarejust a vision, a small classroom, and a deep belief in what girls could achieve when given the right environment to grow. Teachers regularly use technology, not just to teach, but to help students think deeper, ask better questions, and tell their own stories. Every student has their own MacBook or iPad.

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Catlin Tucker

APRIL 11, 2021

I fear schools will revert to what is comfortable and what aligns with existing mental models instead of questioning the status quo, taking inventory of the lessons learned this year, and paving a new path forward. The answers to these questions are likely reflections of our past experiences in school systems. Stagnation or Progress.

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Mental Models Education Hybrid Learning Blended Learning 541

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

” Math students have been asking educators this very question for decades. It is a commonly-held belief that algebraic concepts are directly related to critical thinking skills. ” is no longer an adequate question to address the future of our students. Asking students, “What do you want to be when you grow up?”

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Faculty Focus

MAY 4, 2023

i] Beliefs are called mindsets when they filter how we make sense of the world and ourselves. iv] Four positive mindset beliefs and how to support them Four characteristics of positive academic mindsets have been identified and are presented from a college student’s point of view. [v] Students look for acceptance-affording cues.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

Gallup ) Students experience an “answer-centric” learning environment, where getting the answer right is more important than what questions the student may have. It is my belief that all three need to be consistently present and observable on any given day of learning, to keep the student-centered learning journey moving forward.

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Beliefs Learning Students Motivation 332

eSchool News

OCTOBER 23, 2018

Dweck’s work compares the effects of how a fixed mindset, or the belief that skills, talents, and intellect are unchangeable, to that of a growth mindset—the belief that skills, talents and intellect can be developed through hard work and persistence. The power of words. She asked, “What did you do to get this higher grade?”

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Catlin Tucker

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Enhances Self-Efficacy Process feedback can bolster students’ self-belief and confidence. When they receive feedback that acknowledges their effective strategies and effort, it reinforces the belief that they can succeed. The first question Hattie poses is deceptively simple yet profoundly significant: Where am I going?

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 2, 2020

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Faculty Focus

MAY 4, 2023

i] Beliefs are called mindsets when they filter how we make sense of the world and ourselves. iv] Four positive mindset beliefs and how to support them Four characteristics of positive academic mindsets have been identified and are presented from a college student’s point of view. [v] Students look for acceptance-affording cues.

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Beliefs Motivation Instructors Students 98

eSchool News

OCTOBER 28, 2024

As educational AI research tries to keep up with AI development, questions remain surrounding the impact of AI use on student motivation and overall learning. These questions are particularly significant for students of color, who consistently encounter more systemic barriers than their white peers ( Frausto et al.,

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Motivation Essay Learning Beliefs 332

eSchool News

AUGUST 9, 2024

While 89 percent of teachers reported in a recent survey that they believe generative AI will have an impact on teaching, recent reporting in the Wall Street Journal and The74 have rightly identified some of AI’s limitations in education, questioning the technology’s ability to serve as, for example, an effective tutor.

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Teaching Essay Teaching Methods Intelligence 325

Faculty Focus

JANUARY 12, 2023

In his Letters to a Young Poet , Rainer Maria Rilke urged the younger correspondent to learn to love questions, even those that were unanswered. This admonition has stuck with me for several decades, especially in times when I am seeking answers to seemingly tough questions. The most important questions: Who are you?

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eSchool News

APRIL 15, 2019

Scientists at the University of California, Davis, found that brain activity increased when participants were more curious about certain questions, resulting in greater quick recall as well as long-term memory. Set aside time for students to play and tinker with ideas, tools, emotions, beliefs, and materials in the classroom.

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eSchool News

JUNE 18, 2019

The foundational belief that intelligence is malleable and that each child’s “true potential is unknown and unknowable.” We challenged one another to ask deep, difficult questions and foster each other’s learning as we tried new things. Dweck, 2006). We began this work by starting with the adults.

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Beliefs Ethics Culture Achievement 279

Faculty Focus

JANUARY 12, 2023

In his Letters to a Young Poet , Rainer Maria Rilke urged the younger correspondent to learn to love questions, even those that were unanswered. This admonition has stuck with me for several decades, especially in times when I am seeking answers to seemingly tough questions. The most important questions: Who are you?

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Questions Beliefs Lecturing Knowledge 98

eSchool News

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Phenomena-based learning involves leveraging real-world scenarios and observations in learning to help students better understand their environment and uncover the steps necessary to solve problems and answer complex questions. Inquiry-based learning encourages students to ask questions, seek answers, and explore the world around them.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 7, 2018

I had to respond honestly to that question by acknowledging my male privilege and then bring it back to the conversation at hand. However, they must also understand that others in the room may challenge them on these ideas or personally held beliefs.

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Beliefs Students Discussions Intelligence 279

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 3, 2018

I have been in education for 18 years and my strongest belief is that all children deserve a fresh start when they begin each school year. We do the first couple levels together so I can model problem-solving questions I would ask myself. In this case I model out loud so they hear my thinking.

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 20, 2018

Recently, Liu Huang answered questions from EdSurge via email, addressing a range of questions about her background, concerns over student privacy and the kinds of projects she’s most interested in funding. Note: EdSurge has also received grant support from CZI). EdSurge: Sandra, you hail from the world of tech and product development.

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Questions Education Beliefs Science 130

eSchool News

DECEMBER 28, 2022

Traveling Science Workshops (TSW) are state curriculum-aligned, small group, in-classroom workshops that use simple, everyday materials and a hands-on approach to allow students to be scientists: exploring, observing, asking questions, and sharing discoveries.

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Elementary School Elementary School Science STEM 278

eSchool News

JANUARY 8, 2024

Our beliefs about what is “real learning” are clouded by our own personal experiences. This has been a common question I have heard when doing AI workshops with teachers across the country. This is the most important question we should be asking ourselves: Why do we matter? This is a question only a human can truly answer.

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Quizzes Learning Testing Intelligence 311

Edsurge

MAY 27, 2025

This lack of belief in Black students potential can lead to a self-fulfilling prophecy. This narrow role was exhausting and disingenuous. I found myself dialing down my teacher self, showing up in ways that neither reflected nor respected my commitment to teaching and learning.

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Education Essay Culture Math 117

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Here’s how it works: a user enters a question they want the group to consider. They then send the question directly to group members or get the ideas started by listing a few options for the group to consider.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 1, 2021

The report shares findings from a survey of more than 1,000 educators across 48 states as well as from two focus groups examining educators’ beliefs about readiness for the 2021-22 academic year. The focus groups also answered questions about student and teacher readiness.

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Education Beliefs Students Grades 246

eSchool News

MAY 10, 2016

It’s interesting to hear how common it is for people to answer that question in finite terms — that they either have a mind for it or they don’t. The basic concepts are easy to grasp. Try asking someone if they were good at math as a child.

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Failure Beliefs Math Intelligence 276

eSchool News

JANUARY 1, 2019

These are the questions that matter to our administration because they matter to teachers and the learners who we want to prepare for lifelong success. Without any real data to support these beliefs, decision making was a challenge. This is directly tied to the technology our students are exposed to. How is it unique?

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Beliefs Testing Math English 279

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 6, 2017

I have been in education for 18 years and my strongest belief is that all children deserve a fresh start when they begin each school year. We do the first couple levels together so I can model problem-solving questions I would ask myself. In this case I model out loud so they hear my thinking.

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STEM Education Beliefs Game-Based Learning 250

eSchool News

OCTOBER 15, 2024

However, despite this belief, 81 percent of parents either don’t believe or are not sure that AI is even part of their children’s curriculum. Other notable applications include answering students’ questions (72 percent), simulating real-world scenarios (70 percent), and offering personalized learning experiences (67 percent).

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Edsurge

APRIL 12, 2021

Because if you’re giving me questions that have one method and one answer, then, as a learner, I can’t really see a way to grow and learn. Also, we know from neuroscience that when you work on a maths question, there are five different areas of the brain involved. It’s not just answering number questions.

Math 217

Math Curriculum Beliefs Achievement 217

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 1, 2018

The UDL framework starts with the belief that every student is different and that’s the norm. But that doesn’t tell the teacher if the students understand characterization; it only proves they can answer questions about that novel. We call these differences “variability” and we embrace it.

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Disabilities Universal Design Essay Beliefs 280

eSchool News

DECEMBER 4, 2023

What questions keep them up at night? Asking these questions will help students navigate their potential major and avoid disappointment in the future. Oftentimes, students enroll in degrees out of a misguided belief that some degrees are more practical than others. Which classes do they enjoy the most in high school?

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 25, 2020

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Beliefs 189

Beliefs Middle School Middle School Learning 189

Catlin Tucker

AUGUST 22, 2023

In the initial “I used to think…” stage, students reflect on their beliefs or opinions about a specific topic, subject, or issue. Click on the image to copy In the next installment of this series, we’ll delve into the practical uses of the “Claim, Evidence, Question” thinking routine for educators.

Ethics 331

Ethics Metacognitive Skills Culture Critical Thinking 331

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Now, we know it’s not all butterflies and unicorns, but we feel really optimistic and hold a strong belief that change has to start somewhere. Our furniture partner basically didn’t even question it; they told us it was completely possible. That way, students would be able to write on the tables with dry erase markers.

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Learning Spaces Learning Elementary School Elementary School 280

eSchool News

OCTOBER 25, 2024

After a semester where I threw out the syllabus, I was left with an inspiring question: How can I make my future courses more practical and still keep the academic writing and the academic requirements intact? Research has shown that young children’s brains are primed for this kind of hands-on, exploratory learning.

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