eSchool News

JUNE 17, 2025

This activity emphasizes computational thinking and problem-solving, incorporating Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts and utilizing differentiation strategies to support diverse elementary learners. I aim to demonstrate how technology integration can be purposeful and manageable by modeling this approach.

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k12 Digest

JUNE 23, 2025

Nam is the co-founder of the Vietnam Innovative Educators Foundation (VIEF), a professional network of over 157,000 educators committed to advancing technology-enhanced and student-centered teaching practices nationwide. In a recent interview with K12 Digest, Nam Ngo Thanh discussed his experience with technology, innovation, and education.

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eSchool News

JULY 1, 2025

Avantis Education , a global leader in Virtual and Augmented Reality (VR/AR) technology for K–12 schools, unveiled the engaging Future Forests Experience and its most advanced ClassVR headsets to date – Xplorer and Xcelerate. “At Visit Avantis Education at Booth #3119.

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Edsurge

JUNE 18, 2025

It showcased communication, collaboration, creativity and critical thinking — the 4Cs in action. More than you might expect: Critical Thinking: Students tackle real-world problems with technical expertise. This was the South Florida Showdown , the first Minecraft Education tri-district esports challenge of its kind.

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k12 Digest

JUNE 24, 2025

This philosophy is embedded in the British Curriculum, which offers both structure and flexibility. ProEd Global School blends this rigorous curriculum with personalized support, ensuring that every learner gets the guidance they need to thrive, not just survive in the classroom. “Our goal is to help them define it on their own terms.”

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k12 Digest

MAY 28, 2025

We believe in building an environment where girls feel safe to be themselves, stretch their thinking, and pursue their passions, adds Mr. Whitehouse. As an Apple Distinguished School, Elmwood integrates technology in ways that feel seamless and empowering. But here, technology isnt a shiny extra. Its a bicycle for the mind.

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Edsurge

JUNE 11, 2025

This approach helps students see themselves as creators, not just consumers, of technology. It aligns with digital literacy frameworks that emphasize critical evaluation, meaningful contribution and not just technical skills.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 28, 2025

Moreover, virtual classrooms often utilize a variety of technological tools that enhance interactivity and collaboration. Another concern is the varying levels of access to technology. This change reflects both the advancements in technology and the increasing availability of information at their fingertips.

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Edsurge

APRIL 30, 2025

Schools across the country are racing to integrate artificial intelligence into classrooms, but the real challenge isnt just adopting the technology its making sure it works for all students. As districts explore AIs potential, they must also confront critical questions about equity, algorithmic bias and access.

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Dangerously Irrelevant

MAY 8, 2025

In our Day 1 workshop, we will use the free 4 Shifts Protocol to redesign lessons, units, and other instructional activities for critical thinking and problem solving, greater student agency, more real-world authentic work, and robust technology infusion. Please bring your own examples and use cases of how you’re using AI!

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Faculty Focus

JULY 17, 2025

While interdisciplinary teaching brings unique challenges, the rewards of boosting students’ critical thinking, problem-solving, and teamwork skills are tremendous. Hojeij combines her expertise in curriculum development with a strong research portfolio, having secured over 2 million AED in research grants over the past 10 years.

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k12 Digest

MAY 28, 2025

The Academy Program, on the other hand, serves students who benefit from a highly customized curriculum with a strong emphasis on life skills, vocational training, and independent living. AEF also integrates cutting-edge technology to enhance personalized learning.

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Teachers Pay Teachers

JUNE 4, 2025

STEM isnt just the latest teaching topic: Its an innovative, cross-curricular way to strengthen problem-solving and critical thinking skills across science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. And when you introduce STEM into your classroom, you get some of the coolest projects around!

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Teaching with a Mountain View

JULY 3, 2025

You don’t have to do a deep dive into your curriculum yet, though. Keep all tasks accessible and engaging – think of tasks with a low floor and high ceiling here or consider some critical thinking tasks! Think of the first day of school as just a small preview of the classroom’s rhythm.

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Edsurge

JUNE 30, 2025

As technology reshapes the workforce, digital and AI literacies are becoming essential for every student. From early problem-solving to advanced AI skills, learners build critical thinking, ethical technology use and career-ready competencies — block by block. Graphic design by Erin Horlacher.

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eSchool News

MAY 2, 2025

The other, from the president and CEO of Project Lead The Way (PLTW), a national nonprofit organization that provides schools with innovative, hands-on, project-based STEM curriculum designed to develop critical skills and knowledge, while preparing students for careers beyond the classroom.

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Edsurge

APRIL 22, 2025

Now, a dozen students from six families are suing the department for sidelining books, curriculum and cultural awareness events that conflict with the presidents goal of excising gender ideology and diversity, equity and inclusion from public life. Books were pulled from libraries. Black History Month was canceled.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 6, 2017

Ideally, by surpassing compliance goals and student-driven learning, we can get to an even more important goal — critical thinking. To solve this and other reading-related issues, the district turned to technology to support our teachers in the classroom. But achieving that goal isn’t easy.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

NOVEMBER 16, 2017

By fourth grade, students appreciate technology for how it can speed up their classwork and will seek out ways to use it for that purpose. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-8 technology for 15 years. Fourth Grade — Shortkeys. Hour of Code: Scratch Jr. Hour of Code–Why Not.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

NOVEMBER 27, 2017

By fifth grade, students appreciate technology for how it can speed up their class projects and seek out ways to use it to make their educational journey easier. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 15 years. Grade level: 5-12. Take advantage of this by introducing pre-programming skills like creating macros.

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eSchool News

APRIL 23, 2025

In todays technology-rich classrooms, digital literacy is becoming a foundational skill–students are learning to navigate devices, use educational software, and collaborate online. But as we prepare students for the future, its no longer enough for them to simply use technology. And it doesnt require a separate course.

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eSchool News

MAY 25, 2017

Being a caring and competent user of technology is core to being a productive, proactive citizen…and we accomplish this with no tech staff. I had only two expectations for the projects: they had to be student-driven inquiry, and there had to be some kind of technology use.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 15, 2024

(CAE), a nonprofit developer of performance-based assessments that authentically measure students’ essential academic and career skills, today announced the launch of its new Critical Thinking Skills Resources. Custom scenarios can be developed to more tightly align with existing educational models and curriculum.

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eSchool News

JUNE 9, 2023

This sparks greater interest in literature, enabling teachers to facilitate meaningful interactions that inspire more compelling classroom discussions that increase critical thinking skills, delivering better learning outcomes. Download/view screenshots of Gale In Context: Literature.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Key points: In preparing students for the modern workforce, think globally A globalized curriculum helps children learn without barriers See related article: 10 things schools need to do to build students’ networks For more news on global learning, visit eSN’s Innovative Teaching page Learning should be lifelong.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

MindLabs by Explore Interactive brings state-of-the-art technology that, combined with award-winning EiE curricula, will provide teachers with standards-aligned, engaging activities to help students build skills in problem-solving, critical thinking, engineering design, and team collaboration — all skills required for jobs in the 21st century.

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eSchool News

JUNE 14, 2021

We live in a world where learning and technology are intrinsically linked, especially in the minds of our youth. Is there a correlation between technology use and plummeting literacy rates? Technology can engage students and enhance their literacy skills. But integrating technology into lesson plans can be a challenge.

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eSchool News

JUNE 27, 2024

It’s possible to combine PBL and maker education across the curriculum–and during a must-see ISTELive 24 session , Nicholas Provenzano , a teacher, technology coordinator, and makerspace director at University Liggett School in Michigan, demonstrated just how to do it. The best part? Why maker education?

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Ask a Tech Teacher

AUGUST 24, 2023

Teaching Critical Thinking Through Essay Examples: Unlocking Minds We’re exploring a fun classroom adventure where teachers teach us to think carefully and write good essays using examples. We’ll see how these great teachers turn simple essays into smart thinking tools. Critical thinking isn’t a skill.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Key points: Virtual field trips can help engage students in critical STEM education 8 virtual field trips for STEM education How to elevate climate literacy for future scientists For more news on virtual field trips, visit eSN’s Digital Learning page Climate change is an increasingly important subject in school curriculums.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 23, 2021

This year’s 7th most-read story focuses on the myriad ways technology is changing literacy instruction. We live in a world where learning and technology are intrinsically linked, especially in the minds of our youth. Is there a correlation between technology use and plummeting literacy rates? They wrote the play.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 3, 2024

AI can make this dream achievable, using data to understand each student’s progress and needs and adjusting the curriculum accordingly. Balancing technology with human connection: Teaching is deeply personal; there’s no substitute for the empathy and intuition a teacher brings to a classroom.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 31, 2025

Los Angeles, CA As students navigate an increasingly complex world defined by artificial intelligence, social media, and rapid technological change, the need for essential life skills has never been greater. Its advanced analytics track student progress whilesaving valuable preparation time. Compelling Content.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Concerns about academic dishonesty, loss of critical thinking skills, and inappropriate content creation have sparked discussions about banning AI tools like ChatGPT, Grammarly, and others. AI replaces critical thinking Some worry that AI will lead to intellectual laziness.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

In recent years, K-12 tech innovation news has made it clear that educational technology has become an integral part of classrooms, influencing teaching methodologies, student interactions, and the overall educational landscape. What is one positive effect technology has had on education?

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eSchool News

APRIL 15, 2021

Now celebrating its eleventh year, the EdTech Digest Awards recognize people in and around education for outstanding contributions in transforming education through technology to enrich the lives of learners everywhere. Places as Finalist in “New Product or Service” & “STEM Solution” Categories.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

It is a commonly-held belief that algebraic concepts are directly related to critical thinking skills. Our educators have been upskilled, the resources and environment have been retooled, and the technology-assisted curriculum has been modernized. . So, what is the disconnect? Disruption.

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