eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 3, 2020

Middle school teachers can now integrate science lessons with data collection and coding using new packages from Vernier Software & Technology and SAM Labs. The new packages provide everything teachers need to get started combining data collection with computer science, including access to comprehensive technical support.

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eSchool News

APRIL 23, 2025

In science , students can design simple investigations, collect data, and consider variability and bias in their experiments. Whats important is creating opportunities for students to question, reason, and reflect–core components of both critical thinking and data literacy. or What might be missing from this information?

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 6, 2022

In the latest phase of this collaboration, a new edition of the award-winning Mystery Science service built especially for Texas educators is helping CCISD teachers in K-5 classrooms districtwide engage students more deeply in science instruction. Each lesson begins by posing a question commonly asked by young students.

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eSchool News

APRIL 23, 2025

“Meet the Magnets” Virtual Field Trip (Grades K-5) Hosted by Sesame Workshop and the National Science Foundation (NSF), this interactive experience takes young learners to NSFs Magnetic Field Laboratory, igniting their curiosity about the everyday applications of magnet science in our lives.

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eSchool News

MARCH 18, 2025

Here are five examples of how AI can be used effectively in high school science classes: 1. AI for scientific research and data analysis In advanced science courses, students often work on research projects requiring data collection and analysis. AI can assist by automating data processing and identifying patterns.

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 20, 2021

Computer science is one of the most in-demand fields of the U.S. Student interest in computer science far exceeds access to computer science education, especially among historically underserved populations. employers increasingly seek job candidates with skills or a background in computer science.

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Catlin Tucker

AUGUST 22, 2023

This routine encourages critical reflection and self-awareness, allowing you to see the progression of your thoughts, from their initial state to their current form, and to recognize the triggers that prompted your evolution of understanding. This promotes critical thinking and historical empathy.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 23, 2024

The broad nature of this request led to investigations of AI in cybersecurity, data science, marketing, healthcare, and education. Our AI deep dive resulted in the development of three guiding principles: high standards and expectations, future ready skills, and cultural proficiency.

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eSchool News

MARCH 6, 2025

This is a significant gap in AIs ability to support language learners and culturally diverse classrooms. Understanding context in texts and conversations AI can summarize a passage or analyze a text, but it often misses the deeper meaning, tone, and cultural nuance, especially in literature and history.

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Edsurge

JUNE 16, 2020

The course—“COMP 10: Computer Science For All”—was designed specifically for non-computer science majors. There are various reasons for teaching computer science, but one approach that has gained traction is the idea of coding as a literacy. The frustration of not being able to debug an error was very real. It’s pretty powerful.

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eSchool News

APRIL 2, 2024

The broad nature of this request led to investigations of AI in cybersecurity, data science, marketing, healthcare, and education. Our AI deep dive resulted in the development of three guiding principles: high standards and expectations, future ready skills, and cultural proficiency.

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Priceless Ponderings

MAY 25, 2025

Priceless Ponderings Simple Science Safety Lab Rules: A Guide for Your classroom You know that moment when the glue sticks become lipstick, and the magnifying glasses turn into superhero goggles? Yep, its science time in the elementary classroom. When they dont, youll be running crowd control more than actual science experiments.

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Catlin Tucker

JUNE 16, 2024

What activities can I use to help my grade students understand the cultural/historical context of ? Providing students with choices to transfer and apply their learning encourages deeper thinking and enhances their ability to communicate their understanding effectively.

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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. For instance, in a life sciences class, rather than assigning a specific topic, allow students to research and present findings on a plant or animal of their choice.

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Faculty Focus

FEBRUARY 18, 2024

For decades, researchers have highlighted the importance of comprehending and integrating diverse cultural elements to enhance teaching and learning practices. When people hear the term “culture,” it is often associated solely with ethnic culture.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 22, 2020

The company is committed to teachers and to developing creative ways to teach and learn science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) using hands-on science. Vernier creates easy-to-use and affordable science interfaces, sensors, and graphing/analysis software.

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Catlin Tucker

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Thinking routines offer more than just a structured pathway for students to delve into their thinking and explore the content deeply; they also serve as a window into their cognitive processes, offering invaluable formative assessment data.

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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. Great for developing a culture of risk-taking and developing students’ ability to exercise informed skepticism. That’s a lot of content to cover, and not much time to do it in.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 20, 2024

It covered a range of insights about body piercings, including how different religious cultures apply them and how they may benefit migraine sufferers. The moon landing, the Vietnam War, the explosion of youth culture, Woodstock, and the Civil Rights Movement all contribute to the novel’s background.

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eSchool News

MARCH 31, 2022

Vernier Connections emphasizes fun and interactive investigations and projects, and it gives educators the ability to assess student comprehension across all science disciplines. Vernier creates easy-to-use and affordable science interfaces, sensors, and graphing/analysis software.

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eSchool News

MAY 15, 2024

Here’s what educators have to say about the 2023-2024 school year: Improving engagement and test scores with phenomena-based curricula April Pence, Edison High School Last year was my first time using phenomena-based units aligned with the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) in chemistry. A culture of continuous learning Wendy W.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

During this unique distance learning opportunity, students will participate in the ExoLab-8 plant science experiment in which they will grow and analyze their own legumes simultaneously with legumes grown in space. Vernier creates easy-to-use and affordable science interfaces, sensors, and graphing/analysis software.

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eSchool News

JUNE 14, 2024

Additionally, participating in esports can enhance school spirit and create new avenues for student recognition and achievement, contributing to a positive school culture and increased student engagement and inclusivity. Plus, students LOVE AR/VR!

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Catlin Tucker

MAY 13, 2024

Questioner Formulates questions that delve deeper into the content, prompting critical thinking and analysis. Artwork : Clarify the artistic techniques, cultural context, or historical background that may influence the interpretation of the artwork.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

Twenty-two credits in courses including Mathematics, English, Social Sciences, Sciences, Humanities, and Fine Arts are required to complete the program. Noteworthy courses include Critical Thinking and Personal Financial Literacy.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 17, 2020

The company is committed to teachers and to developing creative ways to teach and learn science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) using hands-on science. Vernier creates easy-to-use and affordable science interfaces, sensors, and graphing/analysis software.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 7, 2025

While digital natives may be fluent in navigating social media, streaming platforms, or gaming environments, generative AI introduces a new layer of complexity, requiring not just technical skills, but critical thinking, ethical discernment, and adaptability. We need thoughtful strategies to support those less familiar with technology.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 19, 2023

He says to first share the curriculum to ChatGPT and then ask for things like fresh quiz and lesson plan ideas that use modern or culturally relevant examples. The goal is to help them “understand the importance of constantly working on their original critical thinking, problem solving and creativity skills.”

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Faculty Focus

FEBRUARY 18, 2024

For decades, researchers have highlighted the importance of comprehending and integrating diverse cultural elements to enhance teaching and learning practices. When people hear the term “culture,” it is often associated solely with ethnic culture.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 9, 2020

The company is committed to teachers and to developing creative ways to teach and learn science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) using hands-on science. Vernier creates easy-to-use and affordable science interfaces, sensors, and graphing/analysis software.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

CILC programs offer students anywhere the ability to take virtual field trips to museums and cultural and historic institutions around the world – creating an important bridge for underserved students who might otherwise never have exposure to such environments. Education Next.

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eSchool News

MAY 2, 2025

It demands fostering critical thinking, collaboration, communication skills, and, perhaps most importantly, confidence– characteristics many employers say are lacking among todays graduates. Teachers collaborate to set meaningful objectives , fostering a culture of innovation and shared purpose.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 20, 2022

Incorporate pop culture, social media, sports and extracurriculars into lessons. This was particularly true for educators in specialized subject areas, such as visual & performing arts and computer science & technology. 3: Clear expectations.

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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. Great for developing a culture of risk-taking and developing students’ ability to exercise informed skepticism. That’s a lot of content to cover, and not much time to do it in.

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Catlin Tucker

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

By moving through these four phases—See, Think, Me, We—participants engage in a comprehensive thinking process that takes them from initial observation to personal connection and social relevance. Teachers often use this routine to deepen students’ engagement with material and to foster complex, critical thinking skills.

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eSchool News

MAY 13, 2021

BEAVERTON, Oregon, May 13, 2021 — Vernier Software & Technology is offering new, robust investigations to help middle school teachers engage students in science as they learn in the classroom or they continue to learn from home. Vernier creates easy-to-use and affordable science interfaces, sensors, and graphing/analysis software.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 28, 2025

In this new paradigm, collaboration and critical thinking are essential. The use of digital tools fosters collaboration and interaction, which can enhance critical thinking skills. You might find that engaging with peers not only reinforces your knowledge but also develops critical thinking skills.

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