Edsurge

MAY 21, 2019

But at its core, computational thinking is simply a way to process information using higher-order or critical thinking, says Julie Oltman, who also teaches at Lehigh and is collaborating with Hammond on a related social studies curriculum. Naturally, it involves a lot of computational thinking.

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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

APRIL 9, 2025

SAN FRANCISCO NoRedInk , the comprehensive online writing platform provider used in over 60% of U.S. school districts, has partnered with the National Writing Project (NWP) , a nationwide network dedicated to improving writing instruction. Learn more at NoRedInk.com.

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k12 Digest

MAY 28, 2025

And when you combine strong values with smart tech and a global curriculum, you get more than a good education. What makes this continuum so effective is how it blends critical thinking with character education. Critical thinking isnt something we teach once, says Ms. At Elmwood, learning is never static.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 28, 2022

It’ll start with a plot of land and students will write the story, cast the characters, create the entire 1776 world. Again, think Legos. In case you must ‘sell’ this idea to your administration, here are three great reasons why students should use Minecraft in school: Reading, Writing, and Problem Solving.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 31, 2025

The Edge , an innovative, research-based social-emotional and life skills curriculum,creates a dynamic and effective learningenvironment where middle and high school students can build the social-emotional and life-readiness skills needed to succeed in school, relationships, and life. Compelling Content.

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 8, 2023

As the college essay program manager for Write the World, a nonprofit writing organization for teens, I oversee a group of advisers who guide students through the essay writing process. I have seen firsthand the anxiety that students experience when it comes to writing their college essays.

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eSchool News

APRIL 23, 2025

Among the new content and resources now available to users of Discovery Education Experience are: Ready-To-Teach Lessons Enhancing Curriculum Built around research-based instructional strategies, these new ready-to-teach lessons and activities target critical classroom needs and help teachers create unique learning opportunities for each student.

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JUNE 28, 2024

Essay writing is a crucial skill for academic and professional success because it teaches clear, logical, and persuasive communication. In this blog post, we’ll unlock the secrets to successful essay writing and share 10 proven tips to help you level up your writing game. What is Effective Essay Writing?

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eSchool News

JANUARY 17, 2024

Some experts believe this new technology can have a positive impact on teaching and learning, while others fret it may weaken the teaching of critical thinking and increase bias by spreading misinformation about different groups and cultures. Secret 2: Student expertise.

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eSchool News

MAY 7, 2019

Anyone who says you can’t apply computational thinking and digital learning strategies to strengthen students’ writing skills is wrong. To the contrary, this innovative learning style helps students hone critical-thinking skills across every discipline. Collecting data. This lesson is also true for students.

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Edsurge

MARCH 12, 2018

“I love teaching and helping kids grow,” she added, “but I hate that writing instruction takes up hours and hours of my life.” A 2016 study of 3rd to 8th grade educators found that only 55% of teachers said they enjoy teaching writing. I spent years working at Google, and the skills that were critical to my success may surprise you.

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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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eSchool News

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Building quizzes, tests, and lesson plans from curriculum materials: Fran Bellas, a professor at Universidade da Coruña in Spain, recommends teachers use ChatGPT as an assistant in crafting quizzes, exams and lesson plans for classes. You can take these ideas and make them your own.”

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 26, 2017

Whether text, video or something else entirely, each of these mediums encompasses a form of writing. The ubiquity and impact of digital writing can’t be ignored. The ubiquity and impact of digital writing can’t be ignored. We can not omit digital literacy from our curriculum. engagement and passion.

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eSchool News

JULY 5, 2022

Codelicious introduced attendees to its full-year computer science curriculum for K-12. The curriculum is updated regularly to stay current with new technology, so teachers spend less time writing lessons and more time engaging students. These are all skills students need to be successful, whatever their future holds.

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eSchool News

MARCH 17, 2023

10), critical thinking skills that allow them “to problem solve and make decisions” (p. The Populace study reported that today’s parents want more individualized educational experiences for their children, with greater emphasis on students’ interests and personal/career goals than on a one-size-fits-all curriculum.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 18, 2023

Read how to draft an IB extended essay below Writing Strategies for an Extended Essay in the International Baccalaureate Program IB is a rigorous two-year project for personal and academic development. The IB sets criteria and guidelines for the write-up. Many students dread IB essays. So, right off the bat, avoid this pitfall.

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eSchool News

APRIL 1, 2015

For the month of April, digital curriculum resource ABC-CLIO is providing complimentary access to its 15 online databases to celebrate School Library Month. ABC-CLIO’s database contains more than a million primary sources and images.

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eSchool News

MARCH 11, 2021

Tech literacy, which has become as essential as reading, writing, and arithmetic in preparing students for the future, encourages students to move beyond the role of technology consumers to becoming technology creators. Technology is ubiquitous in the lives of today’s students.

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eSchool News

JUNE 13, 2022

“This is a perfect merger of capabilities,” says Al Noyes, CEO of Walch, “Walch brings a platform that has been used for over 50 years and now we are adding the engagement applications for reading and writing in the classroom.” In 2020/2021 the two companies launched two major technology solutions: GoRead and the Curriculum Engine.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 19, 2024

An active advocate of the Next Generation Science Standards, (NGSS), she eventually became Vermont’s Science Assessment Supervisor and has served as an NGSS curriculum reviewer and president of the board of the NSFs Society of Elementary Presidential Awardees. She also has every student write in a science notebook.

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eSchool News

MARCH 27, 2023

The all-new AI Assignment Assistant generates customized writing prompts on any topic or subject, at any grade level and in any curriculum within seconds. We’ve seen students who once struggled to put their thoughts into words start to confidently express themselves through writing.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 12, 2025

I know–many consider online services that write papers for you as a hard no, but let’s talk about that. Thats why students look for ways to make the process easier, and one of the smartest moves is using a term paper writing service. Avoiding last-minute panic Nobody writes their best work at 3 AM the night before its due.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Instead, ChatGPT-4 acts as an enhancer for my innate critical thinking and creative prowess. The MLA-CCCC Joint Task Force on Writing and AI Working Paper highlights AI’s manifold advantages to higher education. The writing is on the wall for the decision-makers, professors, and curriculum developers.

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eSchool News

JULY 24, 2023

By incorporating ChatGPT-4 as a required part of the learning experience, institutions can unlock a new realm of innovation, critical thinking, and personalized learning. The integration of ChatGPT-4 enriches the curriculum, fosters collaboration, and prepares students for the challenges of the digital age.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 20, 2024

If you then encourage students to research topics that interest them, they’ll be even more motivated to read and write–and they may even have some fun. Helping students uncover their passions I once had a student who insisted on writing her research paper on body piercings.

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 24, 2018

How can I best support students with very poor writing skills when the class is not one specifically focused on writing? I'm already encouraging them to use the Writing Center and giving feedback that highlights one or two specific grammar/ clarity issues to focus on. Inoue, director of the writing center at the U.of

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eSchool News

AUGUST 25, 2015

With a new video, standards-based exercises and an interactive creative challenge each week, the dynamic series provides a unique platform to teach core subjects through real-world news and promote the development of important skills like reading, writing and critical thinking. “We

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eSchool News

MARCH 7, 2023

It gives students personalized and adaptive feedback on their writing and reading skills, empowering them to grow as learners. We are excited to integrate this machine-learning technology into our portfolio of curriculum products to further support educators in providing advanced personalized learning for their students,” Forsa said.

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eSchool News

MAY 31, 2016

classrooms will now have access to CodeMonkey’s coding curriculum, including software programming and critical thinking. Software programming and critical thinking are the new building blocks for our children to compete within a 21st century global workplace.

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eSchool News

MARCH 6, 2025

This is especially concerning in education, where critical thinking and contextual understanding are essential. For example, AI can generate writing prompts by pulling patterns from past literature but cannot develop entirely new literary styles, philosophies, or scientific theories.

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 11, 2017

And I’ve noticed that technology usage usually fits into one of two categories: independent practice or procedural support—such as writing an essay in Google Docs. Our nation’s employers report that creativity and critical thinking are the most valuable skills an employee can have. Tackling these challenges pays off.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 15, 2024

But also, because there are undeniable cognitive benefits students experience through the process of learning to write: Enhanced memory and learning : Handwriting improves retention of information compared to typing. Those are five reasons to get you thinking maybe there is still a place for handwriting in education.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Alternatively, topic browsing enables students to navigate through various subjects (or themes) to explore and gather information resources related to popular, colloquial, or curriculum-based topics. In addition, topic browsing allows students to easily toggle between topics, narrowing their focus or broadening their scope as they go.

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eSchool News

MAY 25, 2017

I love the way the CERCA Framework (which stands for Claim, Evidence, Reasoning, Counterargument, Audience) builds students’ critical thinking and argumentative writing skills. Another inquiry-based initiative we are always working on is our Next Generation Curriculum model. It gives you goosebumps, doesn’t it?

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Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

She is the editor/author of over a hundred tech ed resources including a K-12 technology curriculum , K-8 keyboard curriculum, K-8 Digital Citizenship curriculum. Here’s the list of Kindergarten websites I use most often during the school year. link] Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years.

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