k12 Digest

JULY 1, 2025

Steven Sgourdos has a passion for fostering intellectual curiosity and critical thinking in his students. Are they memorizing facts, or learning how to think, solve, and lead? One of the participating students put it this way: “We weren’t just creating a marketing campaign; we were solving a real-world problem that mattered.

Learning 130

Learning Critical Thinking History Secondary Education 130

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).

Art 114

Art Curriculum Interdisciplinary Teaching 114

Edsurge

JUNE 16, 2025

Meeting the Growing Demand for CS Skills Alexis Johnson First Grade Teacher, Canyons School District Computing and technology shape how we communicate, work and learn. The increasing need for CS skills underscores the critical importance of equipping K-12 students with core competencies such as critical thinking and problem-solving.

Science 144

Science Teachers Critical Thinking STEM 144

Faculty Focus

JULY 15, 2025

These practical techniques will develop critical thinking and problem-solving abilities by creating intentional opportunities to enhance social and communication skills. Aside from promoting positive interdependence and individual accountability, students participate equally through simultaneous interactions.

Assignments 66

Assignments Art Critical Thinking Motivation 66

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).

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Art Curriculum Interdisciplinary Teaching 97

k12 Digest

JUNE 23, 2025

Meanwhile, participating in global education programs in countries like Finland, India, and the U.S. 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.

Interdisciplinary 144

Interdisciplinary Learning Feedback Culture 144

k12 Digest

MAY 19, 2025

These types of activities allow for total engagement and participation for students and allow multiple pathways in the brain to become activated, making retrieval of the learning easier. work with a partner to light a bulb using the materials provided for you).

Science 130

Science Education Motivation Lecturing 130

Faculty Focus

JULY 15, 2025

These practical techniques will develop critical thinking and problem-solving abilities by creating intentional opportunities to enhance social and communication skills. Aside from promoting positive interdependence and individual accountability, students participate equally through simultaneous interactions.

Assignments 61

Assignments Art Critical Thinking Motivation 61

eSchool News

APRIL 23, 2025

DE Original Series Boosting Literacy Skills With The Writer’s Block, middle school students build grammar, literary analysis, and communication skills with relatable hosts and captivating storytelling.

Laboratory 189

Laboratory Social Studies Education Middle School 189

Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 28, 2025

Research indicates that active participation leads to higher retention rates, which can be upwards of 60% for students engaged in interactive learning. Cost-effectiveness is another critical advantage. In this new paradigm, collaboration and critical thinking are essential.

Hybrid Learning 128

Hybrid Learning Learning Styles Study Critical Thinking 128

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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Schools Culture Interdisciplinary Beliefs 210

k12 Digest

MAY 28, 2025

For many students, developing social awareness, confidence, and communication skills requires structured support. To further support students, AEF utilizes the BIC System (Behavior, Intervention, and Communication), a digital tracking tool that monitors behavior, executive functioning progress, and social-emotional development.

Skills 137

Skills Schools Learning Students 137

Teaching with a Mountain View

JUNE 12, 2025

Mystery Guests encourage students to work together, use critical thinking skills, and broaden their horizons. When you invite guests from different communities, your students begin to see that the world is full of diversity. Tips for Organizing Mystery Guests Start by reaching out to potential guests.

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Writing Questions Discussions Activities 52

k12 Digest

MAY 21, 2025

School leaders can support this safety by co-creating group agreements that promote active listening, confidentiality, and respectful participation. When staff feel secure in their learning community, they are more likely to reflect honestly on their beliefs and biases. Who is left out? Are we reinforcing or disrupting inequity?

Confidentiality 213

Confidentiality Culture Discussions Beliefs 213

k12 Digest

MAY 21, 2025

School leaders can support this safety by co-creating group agreements that promote active listening, confidentiality, and respectful participation. When staff feel secure in their learning community, they are more likely to reflect honestly on their beliefs and biases. Who is left out? Are we reinforcing or disrupting inequity?

Confidentiality 130

Confidentiality Culture Discussions Beliefs 130

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.

High School 52

High School High School Writing Essay 52

Catlin Tucker

OCTOBER 29, 2021

I wanted students to collaborate, communicate, and create at that online station using the devices as a tool. Offline and online stations can be used to encourage communication and collaboration among students for the purpose of building community and offering peer support. Let’s give this station rotation model a try!”

Blended Learning 535

Blended Learning Critical Thinking Communication Participation 535

eSchool News

JANUARY 24, 2016

Communication looks different in the Innovation Age compared to the Information Age of yesteryear. Teachers can prepare students thrive in the Innovation Age by teaching them to think at three levels: “ what ,” “ so what ,” and “ now what.” Next page: Strategies and tools for better communication.

Communication 189

Communication Teaching Students Critical Thinking 189

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

When students become interested in STEM at a young age, their critical thinking, collaboration, creativity, and communication skills have a chance to thrive. Early STEM exposure–and successes or failures in STEM learning–can often make or break a child’s willingness to participate in STEM learning.

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STEM Learning Tools Critical Thinking Failure 309

eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2024

Key points: One example of digital literacy skills includes critical thinking Learn more about digital literacy skills for students Learning is evolving–stay updated on learning in the digital age In the 21st century, students must develop digital literacy skills to thrive in a technology-dominated landscape.

Skills 257

Skills Ethics Critical Thinking Evaluation 257

eSchool News

APRIL 5, 2024

Let’s explore how these strategies promote engagement, critical thinking, and deeper understanding among students, enhancing academic success. Active learning strategies for students in K-12 encompass a range of techniques designed to promote engagement, critical thinking, and deeper understanding.

Activities 253

Activities Critical Thinking Active Learning Lecturing 253

eSchool News

MARCH 22, 2024

Rather, teams and tournaments promote collaboration, critical thinking, communication skills, and offer inclusive environments that welcome students from all backgrounds and with all abilities. How do I participate in esports tournaments? How can schools create esports programs and teams? Is esports a good career?

Students 303

Students Critical Thinking STEM Participation 303

Catlin Tucker

APRIL 22, 2024

Teachers can use observations with a checklist when students are: Engaged in group activities or discussions to monitor individual participation and contributions. Teachers might include the following items on a checklist: Participation: Is the student actively engaged in the activity/discussion? materials, technology, references)?

Feedback 431

Feedback Quizzes Coaching Discussions 431

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Effective communication skills are vital for creating an inclusive atmosphere where every voice is heard and valued. These lessons not only impart practical information, but they also show students their education is something that can be applied to the real world–including their homes and communities.

STEM 318

STEM Failure Communication Classroom Management 318

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

Numerous applications and platforms can facilitate engaged learning and critical thinking , helping students consume information and analyze, evaluate, and create content responsibly. These platforms allow students to tackle real-life scenarios, fostering critical thinking about online media influence and ethical behavior.

Skills 303

Skills Ethics Critical Thinking Evaluation 303

eSchool News

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Code Farm’s targeted skill-building lessons are paired with open-ended project work to deepen understanding and develop critical thinking. Additionally, students also hone skills such as creativity, collaboration, and communication by participating in guided classroom activities and discussions. Using repeat loops.

Grades 291

Grades STEM Ethics Middle School 291

Ask a Tech Teacher

DECEMBER 26, 2023

Critical Thinking Development in Middle School Education Fostеring critical thinking skills in middlе school еducation is paramount to equipping studеnts with thе intеllеctual tools necessary for succеss. Sеvеral kеy componеnts constitutе critical thinking.

Critical Thinking 88

Critical Thinking Middle School Middle School Education 88

eSchool News

DECEMBER 31, 2024

students Enhancing media literacy skills in the age of AI 5 strategies to close the critical thinking gap For more news on durable skills, visit eSN’s Innovative Teaching hub U.S. Basic digital literacy is a prerequisite to communicating, finding employment, and socializing.

Skills 275

Skills Grades Internet Participation 275

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 12, 2019

Eleven years later, as I walk through the halls in a middle school/high school setting, I see students sitting on a tile floor crowded around a device trying to type, communicate, take videos, and record their voices with background noise and distractions often interrupting their progress. The environment. The pedagogy.

Teachers 280

Teachers Students Assignments Communication 280

eSchool News

DECEMBER 20, 2022

Provide personal questionnaires, pay attention to the extracurriculars students participate in and their behavior with other students. Communicating clear expectations came in as the third most important instructional practice for driving engagement, with an average score of 4.34 5: Linking information and student participation (tie).

Student Engagement 297

Student Engagement Hybrid Learning Students Participation 297

eSchool News

APRIL 25, 2024

It’s what allows them to master social skills and shapes their communication, cooperation, and responsible decision-making abilities. Unstructured play is how students learn to interact with the world around them.

Gamification 303

Gamification Education Intelligence Critical Thinking 303

eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Additionally, it equips students with essential 21st-century skills, including digital literacy and critical thinking, preparing them for a technology-driven world. These tools also enhance collaboration, encouraging students to work together on projects and fostering a sense of community.

Technology 257

Technology Teaching Learning Styles Critical Thinking 257

Catlin Tucker

JUNE 16, 2024

Understanding that not all students express or communicate their understanding in the same way is crucial. By offering meaningful choices, we can ensure that every student has the opportunity to successfully apply and communicate their learning, accommodating their unique strengths and preferences.

History 382

History Physical Education Essay Art 382

eSchool News

JANUARY 17, 2024

Give students opportunities to communicate their STEM thinking. Students from different backgrounds often have their own ways of participating and learning. Another way to help MLs learn to express their STEM thinking is to model formal language while revoicing their contributions.

STEM 332

STEM English Languages Language 332

eSchool News

JULY 5, 2022

The 3M Young Scientist Challenge asks students in grades 5-8 to identify an everyday problem in their classroom, community, or the world and submit a one- to two-minute video communicating the science behind their solution. AVer Information Inc., These are all skills students need to be successful, whatever their future holds.

STEM 326

STEM Distance Learning Science Participation 326

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.

Learning 318

Learning Students Critical Thinking Math 318

eSchool News

JANUARY 10, 2025

“Empirical research has shown that students in gamified classrooms tend to participate more actively in lessons, leading to improved academic performance and retention of knowledge” (Dehghanzadeh et al., Each group members device displayed different options, requiring students to communicate and decide together.

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Gamification Multiple Choice Questions Motivation Social Studies 303