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AUGUST 14, 2023

Tools like Siri, Alexa, ChatGPT, and a plethora of apps seem perfect for handling the repetitive and time-consuming aspects of education that take teachers away from the core of most lessons that require critical thinking, creativity, and problem-solving. What makes Riddle noteworthy is its emphasis on visual and interactive elements.

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FEBRUARY 6, 2023

Does s/he display creativity and critical thinking in the achievement of goals? Anecdotal observation of student learning (this is subjective and enables me to grade students based on effort) Grades on tests, quizzes, projects I’m tempted to put everything in a spreadsheet, award a value, calculate a total and find an average.

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MAY 9, 2024

These games include puzzles and quizzes that enhance critical thinking skills and offer a fun break from traditional learning. Integrates seamlessly with classroom management tools. Rewards: To further motivate learners, SplashLearn incorporates rewards like coins and access to non-curricular games.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Rather than sit-and-get lectures, EZWrite encourages students to manipulate content, explore concepts, and solve problems, fostering critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Team Post on EZWrite splits the board into side-by-side workspaces, allowing teams to compete in real-time quizzes and activities.

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Gaggle Speaks

FEBRUARY 6, 2015

Typically, teachers are constantly asking for answers from students—answers to homework, quizzes, and exams. While there’s a huge need for answers so students can show mastery, there is also a need for students to show critical thinking. Safe Classroom Management' Place value on questions instead of answers.

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OCTOBER 4, 2018

With my fourth graders, I routinely used a popular game called Oregon Trail to teach not only westward expansion but about the problem solving and critical thinking employed by many early Americans. For me, this is so routine I don’t even think about it anymore. One example is I always allow students to retake quizzes.

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Faculty Focus

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Essential skills like critical thinking, communication, problem-solving, and teamwork can be developed through collaborative learning (Wagino, Maksum, Purwanto, Krismadinata, Suhendar, & Koto 2023). Collaborative learning involves complex classroom management, which is different from traditional lecturing.

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