Catlin Tucker

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

While coaching teachers this month, several expressed a desire to include review and practice activities in their station rotation lessons to help students prepare for end-of-the-semester assessments. The person generating the study guide and review game is the one doing the critical thinking.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

We have also continued to utilize the AI Coach by Edthena platform to help teachers reflect on their practice, take action steps toward instructional improvements, and measure their progress on student outcomes. Courtney Groskin, Instructional Learning Coach, St. Vrain Valley Schools, Longmont, Colo.

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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? Without going into the weeds debating the value of grades in general, I want to propose a flowchart that I use when coaching teachers to help them evaluate where to invest their time and energy resources.

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eSchool News

JULY 26, 2019

Cloud, MN, and Ann Bartel, an instructional technology specialist in Chilton, WI, teach K-8 students about technology through coding and computer science programs that incorporate the 4Cs of learning: collaboration, creativity, critical thinking, and communication.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 27, 2016

Tinkering rolls personalized learning and critical thinking into one powerful package. As an educator and lifelong learner, I have been submitted to, engaged myself in, planned, delivered, and coached others through countless professional learning opportunities.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

Students go through a guided, asynchronous course experience, monitored by course coaches and student success champions, that is designed to move students through their coursework efficiently. Added unique benefits of Ancora High School are Course Coaches, Student Success Champions, and a student technology discount.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

At Mira Mesa High School in San Diego, California, which has launched an esports program, teacher Brandon Trieu has proven through the success of the team he coaches, the Mira Mesa Marauders, that esports are a valuable addition to the classroom. Most of all, it’s essential that efforts are led by a motivated coach.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 16, 2025

As part of the professional development offerings at Adams 12 Five Star Schools , we are implementing video coaching via the Edthena VC3 platform to add another layer of job-embedded support for our teachers, specifically for new teachers and special service providers.

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Edsurge

AUGUST 3, 2023

Training educators is top of mind for leaders like Daniel-Hardy, though the Gulfport district hasn’t launched any formal coaching yet. “We Ready or Not To coach or coax educators into using generative AI tools, there is a consensus among the trainers that it first needs to be demystified. Dembo refutes this claim right out the gate.

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k12 Digest

MAY 19, 2025

Her career spans roles as an elementary teacher, instructional coach, mentor, special education administrator, and elementary school principal. Gina DiTullio holds a doctorate in Executive Leadership from the St. John Fisher College of Education and brings almost 30 years of diverse experience in the field of education.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2025

Session tracks focus on topics and insights relevant to various K-12 leadership titles: district leaders, school leaders, classroom leaders, IT leaders, coach leaders, inclusion leaders, esports leaders, and library leaders. Running Jan. Here’s a look at just a few of the sessions on tap: 1. January 15; 11:00 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.;

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eSchool News

JUNE 25, 2024

We can see that AI can augment teaching, but the human touch remains irreplaceable in fostering empathy, creativity, and critical thinking,” Angeles said. With AI dominating headlines in all industries, it’s a relatively common question: Is everything about AI?

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eSchool News

MARCH 25, 2025

In fall 2020, during the height of the pandemic, we embarked on an initiative we called Mission Critical, designed to improve the very lowest-performing schools in the district. We standardized our use of instructional materials and implemented math and literacy coaches at every school. The training was organized by Leading Educators.

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Catlin Tucker

APRIL 22, 2024

Problem-solving: Can students apply critical thinking and problem-solving strategies to overcome challenges? Virtual Coaching Video In the virtual coaching video below, I highlight the value of using formative assessment data to track students’ progress and respond to students’ needs.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 19, 2022

“As always, high-quality and timely professional development will be important this coming school year and the use of technology can help coaches and administrators deliver this to teachers. Courtney Groskin, Learning Coach, St. Vrain Valley School District.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 2, 2023

Teachers, parents, counselors, administrators, coaches, and other loved ones have faced an unprecedented challenge in this regard. Districts will see the value in data-driven instructional coaching. One practice that we will see gaining popularity is instructional coaching. –Patty Hagan, Teaching and Learning Coach, St.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 8, 2017

By now, the 4Cs –communication, collaboration, critical thinking, and creativity–are part of most educators’ vocabulary. But it isn’t always easy to put these concepts into practice, especially when the 4Cs can look vary depending on students’ age and ability.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 10, 2024

The conference features 7 tracks for a customized experience: Assistive technology Campus leader Coach District administrator Educator Information technology Library media specialist FETC workshops and sessions are presented by experts and innovators who are making a difference across the K-12 education spectrum.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 17, 2018

Cross-subject studies enhance critical thinking skills,” says Karen Smith, a 30-year ELA veteran and instructional coach for Maryland Public Schools. Cross-curricular learning. Educators who teach and promote literacy skills in social studies classrooms enhance skills in all classes–not just for social studies and ELA.”

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eSchool News

JANUARY 13, 2025

These activities range from mock job interviews, AI-powered career coaching, career mentorships, and even virtual internships. Even though technology has become embedded in todays workplace, soft skills are critical to succeed, and young people need to practice using them. High school internships will become more prevalent.

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eSchool News

MARCH 24, 2023

Virtual Coaches: Learners have access to virtual coaching in the platform, which allows for more transformative learning moments where the user can reflect on how they are doing and what steps they can take to improve. Kognito has been instrumental in providing training to over 1.5 For more information, visit kognito.com.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 19, 2024

Bluum’s new curriculum innovation for primary schools packages offer a diverse range of tailored solutions that integrate STEM tools and hands-on learning opportunities to increase student engagement and foster curiosity and critical thinking skills among the youngest learners.

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k12 Digest

MAY 28, 2025

To address this, AEF integrates executive functioning coaching into daily instruction. Teacher-led emotional coaching guides students in recognizing their feelings, responding appropriately to challenges, and advocating for their needs in a supportive setting.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 27, 2024

To support their professional growth, teachers will also have continued access to the AI Coach platform , which enables them to watch and reflect on videos of their classroom instruction, set professional goals, and receive personalized observation tips, coaching, and resources from a virtual, computerized AI coach.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 25, 2024

Murrieta, CA Oblio is improving the university admissions process with an innovative AI tool designed to help admissions officers, faculty, staff, and coaches send hyper-personalized emails, streamline communication, and embrace multilingual inclusivity. Oblio, Inc.

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eSchool News

JULY 19, 2016

The standards particularly describe the importance of students understanding the reasoning of others and engaging in meaningful conversations using critical thinking. K-12 classroom instructors, instructional coaches, and educational administrators are invited to enroll.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

ChatGPT does have major limitations: its limited knowledge base only pulls from data prior to September 2021; it has no personal experiences or emotions to draw from; it may generate inaccurate information; and it does not have the ability to critically think and/or analyze information.

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Edsurge

JULY 25, 2022

This approach helps teachers reflect deeply and hold evidence-based discussions with coaches and colleagues. Individual coaching can be a great addition to a district’s PD plan, but this is a resource-intensive approach. New teachers get frequent support by sharing short videos with coaches through Teams by Swivl.

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eSchool News

JULY 1, 2024

Bios: Vicki Davis is a 23-year classroom teacher, Instructional Tech Coach, and IT Director. Prior to working in education in several positions (teacher, coach, literacy and math specialist, principal, state Distinguished Educator and district administrator) Karen worked for Procter & Gamble Inc. Karen Cheser, Ed.D. ,

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eSchool News

MAY 26, 2022

Featuring standards-aligned, core-curricular resources that use an inquiry-based approach to enhance literacy and critical thinking skills, Discovery Education’s Social Studies Techbook aids teachers and students as they approach inquiry through the 5Es Framework: Engage, Explore, Explain, Extend, and Evaluate.

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Hannah Davis Ketteman Digital Learning Coach, Temple ISD Schools need to create intentional, acceptable use policies and explicitly teach students about data privacy, digital citizenship, technology biases and the power of critical thinking.

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eSchool News

MARCH 18, 2025

This helps them develop critical thinking and data literacy skills essential for modern scientific research. Instead of manually sifting through vast amounts of scientific papers, students can use AI to summarize key findings, recognize patterns, and generate visual representations of data.

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Taylor: The head coach and I were familiar with Homecourt. The activity develops students’ problem-solving, critical thinking, communication and collaboration skills. Taylor: Through the AI lesson and the use of an integrated augmented reality tool, students develop self-reflection and critical thinking skills.

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eSchool News

JUNE 9, 2017

Dr. Nesbitt has been a teacher, instructional coach, instructional technology coach, independent consultant, district-level coordinator, and director. Dr. Nesbitt’s passion is to help teachers learn to engage students in critical thinking skills through the use of engaging technologies and 21st century pedagogy.

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Edsurge

MAY 21, 2020

One is a cohort of coaches and pros who create content and do one-on-one training. We have more than 500 coaches. On average, these coaches tend to be expert players based in North America, Latin America and Europe. What other resources do clients get outside of the coaching sessions?

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eSchool News

JUNE 26, 2018

Imagine being able to teach critical skills such as problem solving, critical thinking, and collaboration, as well as concepts such as aerodynamics and physics, all while tossing a paper airplane into the wind. This project-based learning non-profit organization is changing its delivery platform.

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Faculty Focus

APRIL 2, 2023

Just like caring for a patient, assisting students to help increase their chance of academic success takes a holistic approach that focuses on their learning styles, their critical thinking, clinical judgment abilities, and their test-taking skills, as well as outside life influences (Betts et al., 2017; Merritt, 2021; Myles, 2018).

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