k12 Digest

JUNE 23, 2025

Only when I’m clear on the objective—whether it’s collaboration, reflection, critical thinking, or empathy—do I select the technology that best supports that goal. This helped them apply knowledge, develop communication skills, and see themselves as active citizens.

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Faculty Focus

JUNE 22, 2025

Liberal arts education has long been valued for its broad-based approach to learning, fostering critical thinking, creativity, and a well-rounded knowledge base. For this it is essential to introduce the concepts and principles of systems thinking (Figure 1). Richmond, B. Inspired college teaching.

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Faculty Focus

JUNE 5, 2025

The initial enthusiasm for learning a foreign language may wane as other courses with demanding assignments compete for their attention. This is the moment when a language instructor must pivot, shifting the classroom dynamic to reignite curiosity and motivation. What do you think the song is trying to communicate?

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k12 Digest

MAY 19, 2025

As insights from neuroscience increasingly inform educational practices, we are seeing old theories and practices, such as whole language, challenged and new approaches more aligned to the science of learning emerge. work with a partner to light a bulb using the materials provided for you).

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Faculty Focus

JULY 20, 2025

When the vision of gen ed is realized for learners, they learn the habits of mind that result in the durable skills employers are looking for – critical thinking, problem solving, communication, and curiosity. Problem Solving : Use critical thinking skills to analyze customer issues and develop appropriate solutions.

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k12 Digest

JUNE 23, 2025

Only when I’m clear on the objective—whether it’s collaboration, reflection, critical thinking, or empathy—do I select the technology that best supports that goal. This helped them apply knowledge, develop communication skills, and see themselves as active citizens.

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Interdisciplinary Learning Feedback Culture 144

k12 Digest

MAY 28, 2025

Students arent just using devicestheyre using digital tools to solve real-world problems, create, collaborate, and communicate across borders. What makes this continuum so effective is how it blends critical thinking with character education. Critical thinking isnt something we teach once, says Ms. Meadowcroft.

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k12 Digest

MAY 28, 2025

Whether its reinforcing math concepts, improving reading comprehension, or learning a new language, these resources make learning more engaging and effective. For many students, developing social awareness, confidence, and communication skills requires structured support. Effective communication is a key aspect of the BIC System.

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Skills Schools Learning Students 137

Faculty Focus

JULY 20, 2025

When the vision of gen ed is realized for learners, they learn the habits of mind that result in the durable skills employers are looking for – critical thinking, problem solving, communication, and curiosity. Problem Solving : Use critical thinking skills to analyze customer issues and develop appropriate solutions.

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Syllabus Education Ethics Instructors 52

k12 Digest

MAY 21, 2025

Cultivate Critical Consciousness in Educators and Students Critical consciousness involves the ability to recognize and challenge social injustices, both in the classroom and in society. For educators, this means consistently examining how their language, curriculum, and interactions support or hinder equity. Who is left out?

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k12 Digest

MAY 21, 2025

Cultivate Critical Consciousness in Educators and Students Critical consciousness involves the ability to recognize and challenge social injustices, both in the classroom and in society. For educators, this means consistently examining how their language, curriculum, and interactions support or hinder equity. Who is left out?

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Teachers Pay Teachers

JUNE 2, 2025

What is your favorite way to communicate with friends? Psychology “Do Now” Writing Prompts & Slides By Loosli Learning Grades: 9th-12th Subjects: Psychology Ideal for psychology classes or any subject focused on critical thinking, these do now writing prompts are an intriguing way to start the day.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 30, 2017

The classroom can be a perfect ground for discussions, imagination training, and language improving activities. These app essentials will help keep high school students engaged while learning language arts, and teach them how to form the arguments and enhance learning comprehension. Forming the Arguments.

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Art Language Languages Plagiarism 225

eSchool News

JANUARY 21, 2021

Students are in a multitude of educational environments that have challenged the entire school community. As educators, we cannot predict what the future holds, but we understand the importance of developing core skills such as collaboration, effective communication, and problem solving in our students today.

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Physical Education Critical Thinking English Motivation 364

Faculty Focus

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

One of the persistent challenges in second language acquisition (SLA), especially within the communicative approach, is how to incorporate writing in a way that feels meaningful and beneficial to students. As a result, writing often takes a backseat, seen as an isolated, academic exercise rather than a communicative act.

Languages 124

Languages Language Writing Communication 124

eSchool News

MARCH 6, 2025

Switching seamlessly between languages like many bilingual learners do AI-powered translation tools are improving, but they dont match the way multilingual individuals naturally switch between languages in real life. Bilingual students often engage in code-switching, blending languages based on context, audience, and emotion.

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Intelligence Education Language Languages 305

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 18, 2019

How could a game featuring so little language drive this much language learning? In addition to the language generated by the students themselves in their projects, I found that a huge amount of English was being generated as students shared tips, accessed online guides and built a common understanding.

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Languages Language Skills English 165

eSchool News

JANUARY 17, 2024

STEM can help with English language development by allowing students to engage with language in a variety of ways. Part of “doing STEM” means learning to speak the language of STEM. For MLs, grappling with STEM terms while also navigating a new language can make it extra challenging.

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Catlin Tucker

APRIL 15, 2024

” Our classrooms are composed of diverse groups of students with different skills, abilities, preferences, language proficiencies, and academic needs. This allows teachers to quickly communicate the “must-do” stations to students and reuse those blank colored cards for future may-do versus must-do station rotations.

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Metacognitive Skills Math Blended Learning Quizzes 344

Faculty Focus

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

One of the persistent challenges in second language acquisition (SLA), especially within the communicative approach, is how to incorporate writing in a way that feels meaningful and beneficial to students. As a result, writing often takes a backseat, seen as an isolated, academic exercise rather than a communicative act.

Languages 98

Languages Language Writing Communication 98

eSchool News

APRIL 14, 2021

The pandemic has shed light on the need for student agency and inclusion, along with an emphasis on content-rich knowledge to support language learning effectively in literacy, history, social science, and science applications,” said Catherine Cahn, the CEO of Twig Education. Educators can access their invitation to trial Twig Create here.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 27, 2025

Wouldn’t it be great to find a tool or project that is engaging for students while helping them practice their receptive and productive language skills? Additionally, podcasting allows students to put into practice the 4Cs of 21st century skills: communication, creativity, collaboration, and critical thinking.

Communication 281

Communication Writing Language Languages 281

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.

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Learning Students Critical Thinking Math 315

Edsurge

AUGUST 16, 2023

The integration of AI tools in English language arts (ELA) instruction has emerged as a potentially transformative pedagogical approach that could redefine the traditional landscape of education. to “How can I use this to improve not only my thinking and understanding but also the thinking and understanding of others?”

Language 148

Language Languages Art Teachers 148

eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2024

Students and educators alike engage in information literacy, acquiring the ability to critically evaluate online information, conduct research, and discern credible sources. Furthermore, digital literacy involves communication and collaboration skills, enabling effective interaction and teamwork through digital tools.

Ethics 256

Ethics Students Evaluation Communication 256

Catlin Tucker

APRIL 22, 2024

Collaboration: How effectively does the student work with peers, share responsibilities, and communicate? Problem-solving: Can students apply critical thinking and problem-solving strategies to overcome challenges? Contribution: Does the student contribute relevant ideas, questions, or solutions?

Feedback 431

Feedback Quizzes Coaching Discussions 431

eSchool News

JUNE 28, 2024

AI is not good at offering subjective explanations, evaluative critical thinking, sharing personal experiences, and offering personal reflections. For example, AI is good at conducting research, synthesizing information, using different levels of vocabulary, and adopting a particular tone. MagicSchool.AI

Writing 324

Writing Essay Plagiarism Assignments 324

eSchool News

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Learners use the programming language Blockly to steer virtual robots through tasks such as collecting fruit, avoiding obstacles, and even planting a garden of their own design. Code Farm’s targeted skill-building lessons are paired with open-ended project work to deepen understanding and develop critical thinking.

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Grades STEM Ethics Middle School 288

eSchool News

AUGUST 22, 2023

“CCRA+ is a valuable tool that can help educators identify students’ strengths and opportunities for improvement in critical thinking, problem solving, and written communication. “We are excited to join forces with CAE to introduce CCRA+ to the Otus community,” said Chris Hull, president and co-founder of Otus.

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Critical Thinking Evaluation Education Students 243

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. PBL also encourages collaboration and communication, as many projects are best completed in teams.

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Middle School Middle School STEM Interdisciplinary 329

eSchool News

JULY 19, 2016

The ability to communicate effectively is increasingly recognized as an important skill for students entering the workforce. The standards particularly describe the importance of students understanding the reasoning of others and engaging in meaningful conversations using critical thinking.

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Critical Thinking Communication Education Lecturing 160

eSchool News

APRIL 9, 2025

As AI disrupts the educational landscape, this partnership aims to shape the national conversation about the evolving role of critical thinking in writing practice. Founded in 2012 by a high school English teacher, NoRedInk is led by an experienced team of educators, technologists, and language evangelists.

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Writing Critical Thinking English Language 174

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 18, 2022

Through this partnership, speech-language pathologists, occupational therapists, and behavioral and mental health professionals will be able to use PresenceLearning’s exclusive digital adaptations of Potato Head, Candy Land, and Clue Jr. with students during online therapy sessions conducted on the company’s award-winning therapy platform.

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Special Education Language Languages Critical Thinking 246

eSchool News

JANUARY 16, 2025

By embracing interdisciplinary learning, NGSS weaves math, language arts, and social science concepts into the science classroom, creating a richer, more connected educational experience for students. A key aspect of this transformation will be an increased use of digital tools and platforms such as Kognity in the science classroom.

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Teaching Education Learning Interdisciplinary 273

eSchool News

AUGUST 17, 2022

Research has found multiple benefits of integrating science and math instruction , as well as science and English language arts instruction , such as increasing student understanding, strengthening critical-thinking skills, and helping students acquire STEM skills they need for postsecondary success.

Science 244

Science Technology STEM Education 244

Faculty Focus

OCTOBER 1, 2023

Amid the technological advancements shaping education, the emergence of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and conversational agents like ChatGPT have further expanded the possibilities for learning and communication (Alam, 2023). ChatGPT can serve as a virtual tutor, providing immediate and on-demand support to students.

Communication 135

Communication Ethics Intelligence Learning 135

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 11, 2020

A seasoned writer and editor in English Language Arts and the humanities, Sparks previously served as a Senior Research Analyst at the American Institutes for Research and a Curriculum Writer for Public Consulting Group. Sparks holds a B.A.

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