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.

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Faculty Focus

JULY 17, 2025

O’Sullivan (2025) suggests a “U-shaped learning” model for teaching across fields, focusing on two main skills: blending knowledge and putting it to work. Once you have set your central theme and chosen your fields, think about how to structure the course for sound mixing. Yang et al. Yang et al. Yang et al.

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Edsurge

MAY 9, 2025

Not only do these courses offer students a jump-start on credits once they get to college, but they also equip them with skills like time management, critical thinking and study habits that researchers say encourage them to enroll and stay in college. The number of dually enrolled students has boomed in recent years.

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Faculty Focus

JULY 17, 2025

O’Sullivan (2025) suggests a “U-shaped learning” model for teaching across fields, focusing on two main skills: blending knowledge and putting it to work. Once you have set your central theme and chosen your fields, think about how to structure the course for sound mixing. Yang et al. Yang et al. Yang et al.

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Edsurge

APRIL 30, 2025

Being part of this network helps us integrate cutting-edge AI tools and practices into classrooms, fostering critical thinking, creativity and real-world problem-solving skills to prepare our scholars for a technology-driven world. How do you see AI shaping the future of education?

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Edsurge

APRIL 22, 2025

He said DoDEAs curriculum has earned us the distinction of being the top-ranked school system in the United States for four consecutive years, based on the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP), the Nations Report Card. The plaintiffs paint another picture of DoDEA.

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Edsurge

APRIL 29, 2025

After taking office, the Trump administration rescinded the Biden era federal order on artificial intelligence that had spotlighted the technologys potential harms including discrimination, disinformation and threats to national security. It also ended the Office of Educational Technology, a key federal source of guidance for schools.

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 20, 2017

Founded in 2012, ThinkCERCA offers a set of digital tools and lesson plans to help educators teach critical thinking skills across a variety of subjects, including English language arts (ELA), math, social studies and science. Some districts purchase the product as a wholesale textbook replacement for their ELA classes.

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Edsurge

JULY 20, 2017

Critical thinking skills. If only one-to-one had been a thing back then. 2017 Equivalent: We’d say MacBook Airs are the modern G3 equivalent, but Chromebooks rule the classroom these days. Undoubtedly. But so sterile, so flat. Where in the World is Carmen Sandiego? Women’s fashion. 2017 Equivalent: Don’t need one!

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

This is the kind of subtle distinction that critical-thinking skills should help illuminate. That’s the hypothesis that Motz and other psychology researchers from Indiana University tested in a study whose findings they believe point to a promising method for strengthening critical-thinking muscles.

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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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Edsurge

JUNE 17, 2021

But search engines like Google are powerful and often essential resources, and students of all ages can build skills that help them navigate these spaces. A good place to start is by modeling good search behavior.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

The landscape of K-12 edtech is dynamic and ever-evolving, reflecting a commitment to preparing students for the demands of the 21st century through innovative technological approaches. What are the 8 trends in education technology that will have a major impact in 2024?

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Edsurge

MAY 21, 2019

Computational thinking is one of the biggest buzzwords in education—It’s even been called the ‘5th C’ of 21st century skills. There’s sort of an efficiency there in encouraging this sort of critical thinking across disciplines,” Oltman says. One reason for its emerging popularity? Contemporary U.S.

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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. 2023, July 27).

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

While mastering technical skills is essential, students must also develop soft skills like communication, collaboration and critical thinking to thrive beyond the classroom. Patrick Keeney Senior Director of Product Management and Partnerships for CTE, McGraw Hill School EdSurge: How do you define soft skills?

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Edsurge

JANUARY 24, 2024

Feelings of AI anxiety are valid for a technology that brings so much change and uncertainty. Instead of teaching specific facts and skills, teach timeless skills that allow students to adapt to any challenge or solve any problem. Critical Skills in the Age of AI Which skills is the natural next question.

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

With all the changes and challenges over the last year, one takeaway I keep reflecting on is how essential education technology has become to learning—and how quickly this transition occurred. I have long believed that edtech has the power to open up opportunities for students and change how educators teach.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 21, 2019

According to a new LinkedIn analysis of member profiles, creativity tops the chart of soft skills that employers are looking for. A skill is loosely defined as the ability to do something well. Skills can also be taught, improved, measured and defined—and be done with some consistency and reliability. Is creativity a skill?

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eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2024

As technology advances, K-12 education embraces these transformative tools to prepare students for a rapidly evolving, technology-driven world, ensuring a more interactive, efficient, and inclusive educational landscape. What is an educational technology tool? What is educational technology in the classroom?

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EdTech Magazine

NOVEMBER 27, 2018

3D Printing Highly Effective for Building Creative Skills in K–12 [#Infographic]. New research from Macquarie University’s Department of Educational Studies and education technology company Makers Empire finds 3D printing integration can boost creativity, critical thinking and design skills among primary school students.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2025

Instead, we must delve into the nuanced characteristics of various Large Language Models (LLMs) and student-facing AI to discern how their unique capabilities can be leveraged to achieve diverse educational objectives. We’ll demystify the complexities and empower you with the knowledge and skills needed for success.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 12, 2019

In an era consumed with teaching 21st-century soft skills, are games any good at building critical thinking or collaboration skills? I never want to make claims that games writ-large for any kid—under any circumstances—teach these sort of skills.” The takeaway?

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Edsurge

JANUARY 22, 2019

In hindsight, Kay can identify three phases that have been critical in the 21st century learning movement. “The The first was defining,” he says, with experts generating a laundry list of skills and competencies considered essential for students’ future success. More examples and practical strategies will help chart the way forward.

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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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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

What stood out was that our middle and high school students achieved significant growth in 21st-century skills, such as critical thinking, reasoning, problem-solving and communication. And that is one of the main pillars of game-like learning: fostering 21st-century skills.

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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. Plus, they’ll learn best practices and current trends to best leverage educational technology resources. 23, 2024 in Orlando.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

From interactive whiteboards to educational apps, K-12 tech innovation news highlights how technology fosters personalized learning experiences, adapting to individual student needs. Technology equips educators with innovative teaching methods, allowing them to create dynamic and diverse lesson plans.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 18, 2019

The game had given them a reason and a context, not only for using English, but also for activating 21st-century skills. Here are six examples of higher-order thinking skills my students developed while creating and playing games: 1. The novices raise their skills very quickly, uncovering ideas even the experts didn’t know.

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eSchool News

MAY 1, 2024

In the ever-evolving landscape of education, technology can play a pivotal role in shaping the learning experience. Verizon is working to empower educators and students with cutting-edge tools essential for unlocking the full potential of education.

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Edsurge

JUNE 12, 2019

—When Dolica Gopisetty was applying for summer internships earlier this year, employers kept telling her that what they valued most in potential hires was strong communication skills and a willingness to learn new things. In technology, there’s a lot of teamwork going on.” And it’s not just students who feel this way.

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Art Skills Ethics Students 168

Edsurge

JULY 17, 2019

That’s the kind of deeply human attribute employers say they’re looking for in job candidates as companies try to adapt to modern changes in technology and business strategy. Companies want skilled employees, and talented students want jobs. What Do Employers Want? Seems simple enough.

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Edsurge

JULY 11, 2019

For one thing, success skills, including around career exploration, were lacking. I didn’t learn how to balance an expense sheet, the science behind vegetable planting and harvesting, or emerging technologies for doing this work at scale. Likewise, the other groups didn’t get to hone their communication or creativity skills.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 9, 2024

More than half report they are leveraging AI to create personalized learning experiences for students (56 percent), provide real-time performance tracking and feedback (52 percent), and to help students with critical thinking skills (50 percent). We are at a pivotal moment in education.

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Edsurge

AUGUST 5, 2019

Can you learn empathy through interacting with a computer—even though, by definition, the skill requires understanding and sympathizing with real people? Today, simulations are trying to cover fuzzier, “soft” skills that do not always have clear-cut answers or steps—such as education and empathy.

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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. The impact of technology on student learning also extends beyond the classroom walls.

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eSchool News

JULY 28, 2021

. – July 26, 2021 – The computer science program CoderZ was named winner in the Best Coding and Computational Thinking Solution of 2021 as part of the annual SIIA CODiE Awards. The prestigious CODiE Awards recognize the companies producing the most innovative education technology products across the country and around the world.

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