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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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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Catlin Tucker

MAY 13, 2024

Instead of talking at kids, teachers can facilitate differentiated direct instruction, guide practice, facilitate small group discussions, and provide real-time feedback. Questioner Formulates questions that delve deeper into the content, prompting critical thinking and analysis. What if kids don’t watch the video?

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Catlin Tucker

JUNE 16, 2024

Providing students with choices to transfer and apply their learning encourages deeper thinking and enhances their ability to communicate their understanding effectively. These choices promote active engagement, critical thinking, and the ability to connect and apply concepts in various contexts.

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Edsurge

JUNE 16, 2020

The course—“COMP 10: Computer Science For All”—was designed specifically for non-computer science majors. Teaching assistants moderated an online discussion forum through Piazza , an online community building and discussion platform, and held recitations, which enabled students to ask questions and ponder ideas.

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eSchool News

MARCH 19, 2025

This is especially felt in the 5 th grade science and math classes I teach. I strive to ensure each student has that ah-ha moment during one or more (hopefully more) science classes. Drawing on my experience both in the online environment and in a traditional classroom setting, I think these resources are useful to all teachers.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 5, 2022

. – When young students learn coding, they hone skills – such as computational thinking and collaboration – that enhance their success in school and future careers. We’ve designed this introductory course to set the standard for in-class elementary computer science programs,” said CoderZ’s Director of Pedagogy Elizabeth Bacon.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

In a recent faculty meeting at our school led by Director Adrienne Viscardi, we discussed the importance of using morphology and concept circles to deepen students’ understanding of academic language. Collaborative learning : Pairing students with supportive peers can encourage discussion and understanding of complex ideas.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 27, 2016

Tinkering rolls personalized learning and critical thinking into one powerful package. In a blog post discussing their work , authors Hunter Maats and Katie O’Brien discuss the science behind making mistakes and becoming experts.

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eSchool News

JULY 5, 2022

As the nation’s premier middle school science competition for 15 years, the 3M Young Scientist Challenge features outstanding innovations from young scientists that utilize the power of STEM to improve the world. Codelicious introduced attendees to its full-year computer science curriculum for K-12.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 14, 2024

On a bright, sunny day, a group of first-graders eagerly begins a science investigation called “Shadow Town.” Combining phenomena-based learning with 3D science standards helps students see science as a way to make sense of the world around them. The teacher gathers them in a circle and asks, “What causes shadows?”

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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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eSchool News

APRIL 23, 2025

In science , students can design simple investigations, collect data, and consider variability and bias in their experiments. In social studies , students can interpret historical or demographic data, question sources, and discuss how data is used to shape policy. They can explore questions like, What trends do we see in this data?

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Data Science for Everyone is a coalition advancing data science education so that every K-12 student has the data literacy skills needed to succeed in our modern world. Equitable access to data science education is an opportunity to open doors to higher education, high-paying careers, and an engaged community.

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eSchool News

JUNE 19, 2024

Part of training these students for the real world, then, is teaching them how to use these tools, and gearing their thinking towards positive, real-world application of them. Promoting ethical reflection Critical thinking is the extra subject no student directly knows they’ve enrolled in; and with edtech, it’s an especially important one.

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Edsurge

MAY 21, 2024

Ellen Galinsky has been on a seven-year quest to understand what brain science says about how to better teach and parent adolescent children. And then critical thinking, like making a decision on the basis of what you think is valid and accurate information and going forth in implementing that decision.

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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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eSchool News

JANUARY 10, 2024

Sessions, keynotes, discussions, and the expo hall will connect attendees with need-to-know details on the latest edtech innovations shaping the education landscape. Depth in learning comes from focusing on critical thinking, evaluation of information, and tapping into students’ intrinsic curiosity.

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Catlin Tucker

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

I See, Think, Me, We Thinking Routine The “See, Think, Me, We” thinking routine promotes deeper understanding and encourages discussion. The routine can be applied to various situations, from analyzing a piece of art to discussing a historical event.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Exposing children to various hands-on projects like robotics, pottery and music production as early as possible allows them to hone their critical thinking, problem-solving and creative skills. Sometimes no one knows the right answer, but team discussions can illuminate practical solutions.

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Teach Hub

MAY 2, 2025

Whether working with younger or older students, hands-on activities can make a huge difference in engagement, retention , and critical thinking. Even a short outdoor activity can reinforce science, math, and literacy skills. Hands-On Science Experiments Science comes alive when students can see, touch, and manipulate materials.

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Faculty Focus

MAY 11, 2025

I admit that I did not have the most thoughtful or eloquent answer as I discussed trying to keep up with advances, to recognize the utility of AI, but also to continue to foster critical thinking skills in my students. We are needed to inspire students to come to class, to ask questions, to work out the answers with them.

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Catlin Tucker

AUGUST 15, 2023

This routine fosters critical thinking and enhances the meaningful integration of new learning into an individual’s cognitive framework. Challenge: Discuss any difficulties they faced during the creation process. Extend: Discuss how rules or strategies might change if the game were played in a different environment (e.g.,

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eSchool News

MARCH 4, 2021

Statistics—the science of learning from data—is complex and holistic, and it can be challenging to ensure a class is engaged and applying statistical analysis correctly. Foster analytical discussions. A teacher can introduce their students to statistical thinking by guiding them in a discussion about what a dataset reveals.

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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. She can be reached at apence@hbuhsd.edu.

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eSchool News

MARCH 22, 2019

Programmers continue to be in high demand, and coding improves much-needed skills like creativity, persistence, problem solving, and critical thinking. Talk about computational thinking first in real-world situations, like ‘How can we break this problem down and solve it?’ eSchool News is here to help. Coding isn’t just syntax!

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eSchool News

AUGUST 20, 2024

Another book I used to teach is Phineas Gage: A Gruesome but True Story about Brain Science. The subject matter helped students make connections across subjects, including science and math, adding to their engagement and excitement. Having students participate in oral discussions is another fun way to enhance their understanding.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

The Cook Center for Human Connection facilitated discussions about the importance of student mental health awareness and youth suicide prevention–and the critical role parents play in these efforts. KinderLab Robotics ‘ KIBO connects the arts with computer science – without the need for screen time.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 30, 2017

Oftentimes the learners fail to understand the vocabulary of the book that sets the obstacles for the reading comprehension, or fail to discuss the topic because they lack active vocabulary. The classroom can be a perfect ground for discussions, imagination training, and language improving activities. Engaging the Reading.

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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. Individuals interested in enrolling at Ancora High School can visit: [link].

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Meanwhile, 80 percent of teachers across the nation are reporting critically low student engagement, signifying a lack of connection with the material, the methodology, or both. It can be as micro as a class observing a bag of popping corn or as macro as tying recent weather events to a discussion on climate change.

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eSchool News

APRIL 14, 2021

“The pandemic has shed light on the need for student agency and inclusion, along with an emphasis on content-rich knowledge to support language learning effectively in literacy, history, social science, and science applications,” said Catherine Cahn, the CEO of Twig Education.

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eSchool News

JUNE 16, 2017

Popovic is the director of game science at the University of Washington. In a fascinating 40-minute podcast I recorded with him recently, he discussed what his research tells us about learning, student success, and motivation. Next page: Data shows critical thinking assessments can boost student success).

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Faculty Focus

APRIL 22, 2025

In this context, AI serves as a companion that guides students in their tasks, enhancing their critical thinking and problem-solving skills. One student posited that AI could extend and enrich student learning by assisting in generating ideas, discussion points, and encouraging critical thinking. link] Cooper, G.

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eSchool News

JUNE 14, 2024

This professional learning covered one of the most-discussed new technologies of the day: artificial intelligence. These tools help students visualize and interact with abstract ideas, leading to deeper comprehension and retention of the material, while also fostering critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

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Edsurge

JUNE 16, 2020

The course—“COMP 10: Computer Science For All”—was designed specifically for non-computer science majors. Teaching assistants moderated an online discussion forum through Piazza , an online community building and discussion platform, and held recitations, which enabled students to ask questions and ponder ideas.

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eSchool News

MARCH 21, 2025

For instance, when discussing natural resources in geography, I pose a thought-provoking question: What is something you cannot live without? As students investigate everyday items, I emphasize that most of these products originate from nature at some point, prompting a discussion on the true cost of these goods.

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