Edsurge

DECEMBER 16, 2016

in 1990, the world was just awakening to the massive communications revolution ushered in by the Internet. In light of this, my education hope for 2017 is that educators (whether in schools, libraries, homes, or the community) will focus on developing, sharpening, and celebrating critical thinking skills and critical engagement with data.

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Critical Thinking Internet Essay History 158

k12 Digest

MAY 28, 2025

Students arent just using devicestheyre using digital tools to solve real-world problems, create, collaborate, and communicate across borders. Teachers regularly use technology, not just to teach, but to help students think deeper, ask better questions, and tell their own stories. The results speak for themselves. Meadowcroft.

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eSchool News

JULY 30, 2024

Putting the ‘E’ in integrative STEM instruction For more news on STEAM, visit eSN’s STEM & STEAM hub According to the National Math and Science Initiative , STEM education helps students develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills, fosters communication, and bolsters teamwork.

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STEM Education Critical Thinking Students 336

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

This “cookbook recipe” teaching style not only stifles creativity, but it can also hinder critical thinking skill development. And while the curriculum was structured in a logical manner, it also includes engaging design elements and leaves plenty of room for students to ask questions, solve problems, and troubleshoot.

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Science Critical Thinking STEM Textbooks 323

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.

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Skills Ethics Critical Thinking Evaluation 258

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Effective communication skills are vital for creating an inclusive atmosphere where every voice is heard and valued. When speaking, students should be clear, concise, and prepared to ask deeper questions. Hack 3: Keep it real Interest-driven learning empowers students to independently question, explore, and solve real-world problems.

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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.

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Activities Critical Thinking Active Learning Lecturing 245

eSchool News

JUNE 30, 2023

The question asked was: “Why does Anne hide Peter’s shoes?” They mirror the shortcomings of communication via texting. To engage in the critical thinking process that underpins the ability to write? Texting quickly becomes the dominant space for written communication in their lives.

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Writing Students Communication Critical Thinking 281

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 310

Skills Ethics Critical Thinking Evaluation 310

Catlin Tucker

APRIL 22, 2024

Contribution: Does the student contribute relevant ideas, questions, or solutions? 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?

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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.

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Critical Thinking Middle School Middle School Education 88

eSchool News

JULY 26, 2021

All of these actions require four competencies, also known as the 4 Cs : critical thinking, creativity, collaboration, and communication. Critical thinking. Modern society requires us to be active critical thinkers. Critical thinking is needed in all walks of life.

Critical Thinking 260

Critical Thinking Students Intelligence Evaluation 260

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Calvin Taylor, who researched the thinking skills people need to be successful in the world of work. Specifically, the Talents Unlimited model identified the following five key thinking abilities that lead to success: Productive Thinking, Communication, Forecasting, Decision Making, and Planning.

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Students Learning Communication Discussions 319

eSchool News

MARCH 21, 2019

Make your own question-and-answer games with students working individually or in pairs or groups to answer questions about lessons or play Pictionary or Charades and have students draw or act out elements from the curriculum. THINK-ing about our words. Partner and group work.

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Activities Feedback Communication Critical Thinking 279

Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 28, 2025

This shift raises critical questions about the future of education: How will teachers adapt their roles? This shift raises questions about the efficacy and long-term viability of conventional education methods. In this new paradigm, collaboration and critical thinking are essential.

Hybrid Learning 141

Hybrid Learning Learning Styles Study Critical Thinking 141

eSchool News

JANUARY 23, 2023

Some have limited application and require lower levels of critical thinking; others are foundational to future learning and broadly applicable. Let’s dare to think outside the box, try something new, and make 2023 a year to remember in the world of education! That’s a lot of content to cover, and not much time to do it in.

Metacognitive Skills 300

Metacognitive Skills Critical Thinking Fairness Testing 300

eSchool News

DECEMBER 23, 2024

The three guiding principles have become the foundation which underpins all AI professional development, communication, and future planning. Our AI guiding principles started this process of building an ethical AI mindset, which provided pathways to critically question AI in our system.

Ethics 327

Ethics Education Intelligence Culture 327

eSchool News

JANUARY 10, 2025

It allows you to create or search pre-made question sets and host a variety of games that students can join. Students answer multiple-choice questions on their devices while seeing fun memes, leaderboards, and progress bars. Other question types include fill-in-the-blank, true or false, drag-and-drop, and matching.

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Gamification Multiple Choice Questions Motivation Social Studies 310

eSchool News

MARCH 14, 2025

This is a question every educator has faced before. To be fair, its a valid question. In my experience, teachers have two standard replies to this question: Theyll try to explain the subject in detail, which results in a long-winded answer that confuses their students and doesnt satisfy them. to talk with your class.

STEM 304

STEM Fairness Testing Critical Thinking 304

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.

Middle School 327

Middle School Middle School STEM Interdisciplinary 327

eSchool News

APRIL 25, 2024

It’s what allows them to master social skills and shapes their communication, cooperation, and responsible decision-making abilities. Allow them to “mess about” with the materials in an unstructured way and write down any stray thoughts or questions that might come to mind.

Gamification 307

Gamification Education Intelligence Critical Thinking 307

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 323

eSchool News

APRIL 10, 2025

It allows students to compile evidence of learning through text, images, videos, and links, fostering creativity and critical thinking. Adobe Express: Adobe Express allows students to record video responses to prompts, making it a good choice for educators looking to assess verbal communication, critical thinking, and creativity.

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Evaluation Quizzes Critical Thinking Feedback 256

k12 Digest

MAY 19, 2025

Where math and science are concerned, beginning with some sort of question and/or exploration and getting students interested in the task is aligned with what we know our brains are wired for. work with a partner to light a bulb using the materials provided for you).

Science 130

Science Education Motivation Lecturing 130

eSchool News

OCTOBER 12, 2023

It is a powerful tool for teaching that naturally engages students in the learning and builds the skills they’ll need in and outside the classroom like creativity, communication, critical thinking, and collaboration. said Dr. Jenny Nash, Head of Education Impact, U.S. for LEGO Education.

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Teachers Critical Thinking Secondary Education Learning 244

eSchool News

AUGUST 29, 2022

Reducing the relevance gap requires education and community leaders to first and foremost address the well-established question that students frequently and repeatedly grapple with: “how will this help me in my life?”. “We

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Students Learning Student Engagement Critical Thinking 304

eSchool News

JANUARY 17, 2024

Give students opportunities to communicate their STEM thinking. Instead of yes or no questions, ask questions that encourage students to express their thinking. Be sure to provide adequate time for MLs to formulate their thinking and their response in English.

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STEM English Language Languages 334

eSchool News

APRIL 2, 2024

The three guiding principles have become the foundation which underpins all AI professional development, communication, and future planning. Our AI guiding principles started this process of building an ethical AI mindset, which provided pathways to critically question AI in our system.

Ethics 334

Ethics Education Intelligence Culture 334

eSchool News

OCTOBER 18, 2015

And, finally, it is important to start asking questions and engaging in critical conversations—should Los Angeles authorities be allowed to take away the makeshift homes of homeless people? Identify and define authentic problems and significant questions for investigation. Now it’s your turn.

Knowledge 279

Knowledge Ethics Evaluation Communication 279

eSchool News

MARCH 6, 2025

AI translation systems process languages separately, making it difficult to replicate the fluidity of real-world multilingual communication. This is especially concerning in education, where critical thinking and contextual understanding are essential. Critical thinking and innovation remain uniquely human skills.

Intelligence 286

Intelligence Education Language Languages 286

Catlin Tucker

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

It should clearly communicate the strengths and areas in need of development or revision in their work and suggest specific strategies the students can use to make improvements. User-friendly (more specifically, student-friendly): It’s important that the feedback is communicated to students in language they can understand.

Feedback 363

Feedback Blended Learning Metacognitive Skills Failure 363

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

The question, then, is how can we ensure that we educate students to succeed in a world dominated by the 4IR? Additionally, they need to become adept at different skills, like creativity, working in teams, innovation, time management, communication, and critical thinking. Education Lags Behind Industry.

Mobile Devices 246

Mobile Devices Education Critical Thinking Intelligence 246

eSchool News

JUNE 28, 2024

Instead of forbidding generative AI tools, it’s critical that teachers show students how and when it’s appropriate to use AI in student writing. AI is not good at offering subjective explanations, evaluative critical thinking, sharing personal experiences, and offering personal reflections. MagicSchool.AI

Writing 329

Writing Essay Plagiarism Assignments 329

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.

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Skills Schools Learning Students 144

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 5, 2018

In January, Discovery Education debuted STEM Connect , a web-based supplemental K-8 resource, developed with the input of educators and curriculum experts, which helps educators create engaging STEM lessons that strengthen students’ critical-thinking skills. Next page: Four important questions about STEM Connect).

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STEM Interdisciplinary Critical Thinking Teachers 190

eSchool News

JANUARY 16, 2025

. –Rebecca Bergstrom, Induction Coordinator, Adams 12 Five Star Schools In 2025 we will continue to see a shift toward learning opportunities that allow students to make real change in their communities. As the NGSS continues to gain traction, we can expect a shift in how student learning is assessed.

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Teaching Education Learning Interdisciplinary 281

eSchool News

JANUARY 23, 2023

Some have limited application and require lower levels of critical thinking; others are foundational to future learning and broadly applicable. Let’s dare to think outside the box, try something new, and make 2023 a year to remember in the world of education! That’s a lot of content to cover, and not much time to do it in.

Metacognitive Skills 245

Metacognitive Skills Critical Thinking Fairness Testing 245