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.

STEM 196

STEM Interdisciplinary Collaborative Learning Communication 196

Edsurge

JUNE 18, 2025

It showcased communication, collaboration, creativity and critical thinking — the 4Cs in action. These essential, durable skills are at the heart of frameworks like ISTE’s Standards for Students and the Partnership for 21st Century Learning’s framework , which emphasize what students need to thrive in school and beyond.

STEM 140

STEM Disabilities Interdisciplinary Critical Thinking 140

Faculty Focus

JUNE 5, 2025

Research has consistently highlighted the benefits of music in L2 acquisition, from improving pronunciation and listening skills to enhancing vocabulary retention and cultural understanding (Degrave, 2019; Kumar et al. 2022; Nuessel and Marshall, 2008; Vidal and Nordgren, 2024). Instructions: 1. How did ChatGPT help interpret the song?

Languages 97

Languages Language Instructors Culture 97

Teachers Pay Teachers

JULY 22, 2025

You become their biggest advocate as they grow in subjects like math, science, and English. Introduce core subjects, like math, English, science, and social studies, through play, creativity, and real-world experiences. It also comes with monthly activities and printables focused on fine motor skills like writing and coloring.

Curriculum 98

Curriculum Social Studies Art Learning Styles 98

Faculty Focus

JUNE 5, 2025

Research has consistently highlighted the benefits of music in L2 acquisition, from improving pronunciation and listening skills to enhancing vocabulary retention and cultural understanding (Degrave, 2019; Kumar et al. 2022; Nuessel and Marshall, 2008; Vidal and Nordgren, 2024). Instructions: 1. How did ChatGPT help interpret the song?

Languages 67

Languages Language Instructors Culture 67

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.

Instructors 131

Instructors Math Study High School 131

Teach Thought

JULY 10, 2025

Gamification allows broad content areas (like English-Language Arts) with few measures of performance (alphanumeric symbols) to be broken up into more granular–and achievable–concepts and skills. Views Facebook Linkedin Print How Does Gamification Uncover Nuance In The Learning Process? Academic) A good grade?

Gamification 104

Gamification Learning Motivation Learning Styles 104

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.

Interdisciplinary 52

Interdisciplinary Teaching Knowledge Peer Review 52

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.

Interdisciplinary 54

Interdisciplinary Teaching Knowledge Peer Review 54

eSchool News

JULY 20, 2017

We talk about writing as a product for assessment, a subject where paragraphs and commas are taught, or a skill that one either has developed or lacks. Simply put, writing is our critical thinking made visible. This process can happen when studying any subject, not just English language arts.

Writing 634

Writing STEM Learning Critical Thinking 634

Teachers Pay Teachers

JUNE 11, 2025

Ready to ignite your students’ imaginations and sharpen their writing skills? They’re developing the skills to investigate real-world topics, explain ideas clearly, and write with purpose. They encourage students to examine similarities and differences and explain their thinking. How is symbolism used in the story?

Writing 52

Writing Grades Essay Middle School 52

Teachers Pay Teachers

JUNE 2, 2025

How can you help them improve their writing skills and have fun at the same time? Psychology “Do Now” Writing Prompts & Slides By Loosli Learning Grades: 9th-12th Subjects: Psychology Ideal for psychology classes or any subject focused on critical thinking, these do now writing prompts are an intriguing way to start the day.

High School 52

High School High School Writing Essay 52

Edsurge

APRIL 29, 2025

The documents also concur on the perils of the technology, especially threatening privacy, weakening critical thinking skills for students and perpetuating bias. In particular, they tend to emphasize the usefulness of AI for boosting personal learning and for making burdensome administrative tasks more manageable for educators.

Disabilities 152

Disabilities Ethics Intelligence Schools 152

Teacher Toms Blog

JUNE 2, 2025

One of the most important reading journeys of my life was Thomas Mann's The Magic Mountain , a dense, difficult work, translated into English from the original German, written by a very smart man. Reading a book to the end requires effort. They want, as they should, the whole thing.

Reading 97

Reading High School High School Critical Thinking 97

Teachers Pay Teachers

JUNE 30, 2025

Students can answer the riddle in a daily journal or chat with a partner before you start the day’s lesson, letting them settle in and practice using important critical thinking skills. Test your students’ funny bones and critical thinking skills with these science-themed riddles and jokes.

High School 52

High School High School Schools Math 52

Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 20, 2017

But “there’s an even more basic level of literacy that people need to pick up,” notes the former English teacher and administrator. Helping students write and reason clearly, critically and concisely is the central mission at her company, ThinkCERCA. “Everyone’s worried about people having to learn how to code,” notes Eileen Murphy.

Textbooks 274

Textbooks Essay Writing English 274

eSchool News

JUNE 9, 2023

The company has launched Gale In Context: Literature, a new resource for literature instruction and learning that helps high schoolers engage and thrive in English language arts (ELA). Read our blog about why English teachers will love Gale In Context: Literature. Download/view screenshots of Gale In Context: Literature.

Critical Thinking 247

Critical Thinking Learning Outcomes High School High School 247

eSchool News

DECEMBER 20, 2024

Whether they struggle with grammar, vocabulary, organization, or critical thinking, identifying these specific challenges allows for a targeted approach to using AI. By generating lists of pros and cons, students practice critical thinking while considering opposing viewpoints.

English 294

English Writing Teaching Essay 294

Edsurge

JUNE 17, 2021

Students also experience the same frustrations, whether they’re conducting research in a science classroom or looking for the perfect picture for the book trailer they are making in English language arts. A good place to start is by modeling good search behavior.

Critical Thinking 218

Critical Thinking Activities Teaching Questions 218

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.

Ethics 327

Ethics Critical Thinking Essay Students 327

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.

Critical Thinking 168

Critical Thinking Social Studies English Art 168

eSchool News

JANUARY 21, 2021

As educators, we cannot predict what the future holds, but we understand the importance of developing core skills such as collaboration, effective communication, and problem solving in our students today. Students are in a multitude of educational environments that have challenged the entire school community.

Physical Education 364

Physical Education Critical Thinking English Motivation 364

eSchool News

JANUARY 17, 2024

STEM can help with English language development by allowing students to engage with language in a variety of ways. Native English speakers can struggle, too. Be sure to explicitly teach words that have multiple meanings in English, e.g., base , bond , code , engineer , mass , model , range , volume , and odd and even.

STEM 330

STEM English Language Languages 330

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

For more news on scaffolds for ELLs, visit eSN’s Innovative Teaching hub As schools continue to serve an increasingly diverse student body, many educators face the challenge of meeting the needs of English Language Learners (ELLs) in content-rich classrooms.

English 305

English Language Languages Social Studies 305

eSchool News

JULY 15, 2022

I sought to bring that same joy of reading to my high school history and English students. Having access to the skills needed to decode text and other media impacts our students now and forever. But how could I inspire them if the room was dusty and the books old, tattered, and mostly irrelevant?

Schools 361

Schools Students Elementary School Elementary School 361

eSchool News

OCTOBER 27, 2022

This early childhood solution continues Riverside’s strong tradition of developing leading assessments to support deeper understanding of English learners (EL), who are often over- or under-identified for special learning accommodations. “We Bateria IV : A comprehensive assessment system to evaluate native Spanish speakers.

English 148

English Evaluation Language Languages 148

eSchool News

OCTOBER 1, 2020

Mentoring Minds , a leading provider of K-12 instructional and critical thinking materials, announces the availability of the Mentoring Minds Resource Library, a mobile app comprised of resources to support instruction and promote student success.

Critical Thinking 246

Critical Thinking Distance Learning Students Language 246

Catlin Tucker

JUNE 16, 2024

How can we create a learning environment where each student feels confident applying the knowledge and skills they’re acquiring? This stage of the learning process encourages deeper thinking by moving beyond memorization, requiring students to engage in higher-order cognitive processes such as critical analysis and problem-solving.

History 382

History Physical Education Art Essay 382

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 18, 2019

In addition to the language generated by the students themselves in their projects, I found that a huge amount of English was being generated as students shared tips, accessed online guides and built a common understanding. The game had given them a reason and a context, not only for using English, but also for activating 21st-century skills.

Language 165

Language Languages Skills English 165

eSchool News

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Reducing friction for non-English speakers: Dr. Anthony Kaziboni, the Head of Research at the University of Johannesburg, teaches students who mostly don’t speak English outside of the classroom. He encourages his students to use ChatGPT for translation assistance, to improve their English writing, and to practice conversation.

Teaching 273

Teaching Quizzes Exams English 273

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

With the rise of AI and increase in employers who say AI skills will be a necessary component for workplace success, learning computer science is more critical than ever. “The data is clear: computer science equips students with essential skills for future careers in all industries.

Science 336

Science Accessibility Education STEM 336

Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

Higher-order thinking skills are essential for success, so we should use edtech to drive that thinking Artificial intelligence (AI) is impacting the education landscape. However, lower-order skills are the floor, not the ceiling, of student learning, and now more than ever before, the floor is not enough.

Skills 212

Skills Students Assignments Essay 212

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.” But make no mistake: game design is very important for learning.

Skills 168

Skills Critical Thinking Game-Based Learning Failure 168

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

For English Language Learners (ELLs), this scenario is even more daunting due to limited vocabulary or fear of making mistakes. By integrating AI into storytelling, we can empower students to generate ideas, build confidence, and create compelling narratives, all while developing their language skills. Is it accurate?

English 257

English Critical Thinking Writing Language 257

eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2025

Student success is a critically important issue for school districts–and not simply because districts want students to perform well. Improving student learning and student success is necessary for students to compete in a rapidly changing world that requires critical thinking, creativity, and adaptability. –Dr. .

Learning 315

Learning Students Critical Thinking Math 315

eSchool News

JUNE 5, 2018

I’m going to confess, I did not bring podcasts into my English classroom with any intention of improving my students’ literacy skills. Using Serial turned out to be a huge academic success for a variety of reasons , most of them related to critical thinking, listening comprehension, and the art of storytelling.

Critical Thinking 239

Critical Thinking English Evaluation Art 239

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 11, 2020

CAE), a leading provider of performance-based educational assessments measuring 21 st century skills, as well as custom assessments, today announced the appointment of Stacey Sparks to senior director of content design and development. in English Literature from Princeton University and a degree in librarianship from the University of Wales.

Secondary Education 225

Secondary Education English Critical Thinking Knowledge 225