eSchool News

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

They encourage teachers and students to utilize AI for brainstorming, outlining essays, and improving writing mechanics. They worry some students will use AI tools without critically engaging with the material, leading to passive learning and an overreliance on generative tools.

Coaching 197

Coaching Ethics Academic Integrity Plagiarism 197

Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 26, 2017

When was the last time you wrote an essay? Now think about the frequency with which you read online articles, blogs, social media posts or listen to podcasts that inspire you or provide new information and perspectives. Increasingly, writing doesn’t mean a five paragraph essay written by hand.

Writing 167

Writing Teaching Essay Assignments 167

Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

In an opinion essay published by “Scientific American,” Matthew Schneider-Mayerson, associate professor at Colby College wrote that the key to talking with students about climate change is letting them express their feelings and fears before introducing any scientific facts.

Beliefs 201

Beliefs Attention Students Discussions 201

Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

To prepare students for the changing job market, schools need to focus even more attention on teaching higher-level thinking skills that can’t be automated—creativity, critical thinking, creative problem-solving and communication.

Skills 212

Skills Students Assignments Essay 212

Edsurge

MARCH 12, 2018

I spent years working at Google, and the skills that were critical to my success may surprise you. Instead, the organization values traits like critical thinking, empathy, and thoughtful communication—above STEM competencies. How many kids want to write yet another essay on whether the cafeteria should serve chocolate milk?

Writing 156

Writing Teaching Education Feedback 156

Faculty Focus

MARCH 30, 2025

Overreliance on AI risks undermining critical thinking; Pritts (2023) warns that tools generating papers may erode analytical skills, echoing SoTL calls for active learning (Davidson, 2021). Faculty used ChatGPT as a virtual tutor, assigning students to draft essays and refine them with AI feedback before submission.

Faculty Development 88

Faculty Development Teaching Instructors Academic Integrity 88

eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Prioritizing equitable library access for students As school libraries evolve and best practices shift accordingly, there is one constant to solve for: equity. All students deserve access to a school library. In other words, school libraries provide the tools students will need to solve the complex world problems of their futures.

Schools 246

Schools Language Languages Reading 246

Faculty Focus

AUGUST 8, 2023

Incorporate interactive activities Interactive activities can help keep students engaged and motivated in online learning. These activities can be used to reinforce key concepts, test understanding, and provide feedback to students.

Active Learning 98

Active Learning Achievement Activities Quizzes 98

Faculty Focus

AUGUST 8, 2023

Incorporate interactive activities Interactive activities can help keep students engaged and motivated in online learning. These activities can be used to reinforce key concepts, test understanding, and provide feedback to students.

Active Learning 97

Active Learning Achievement Activities Quizzes 97

Faculty Focus

AUGUST 18, 2024

While AI can be a powerful tool to augment the teaching experience, human instructors remain essential for fostering student engagement, critical thinking, and emotional well-being. The Review | Essay. 5 things AI can and can not do for students. The Bill, an act to add Section 87359.2 2024, July 1).

Ethics 110

Ethics Instructors Intelligence Critical Thinking 110

Faculty Focus

AUGUST 18, 2024

While AI can be a powerful tool to augment the teaching experience, human instructors remain essential for fostering student engagement, critical thinking, and emotional well-being. The Review | Essay. 5 things AI can and can not do for students. The Bill, an act to add Section 87359.2 2024, July 1).

Ethics 110

Ethics Instructors Intelligence Critical Thinking 110

Faculty Focus

MARCH 30, 2025

Overreliance on AI risks undermining critical thinking; Pritts (2023) warns that tools generating papers may erode analytical skills, echoing SoTL calls for active learning (Davidson, 2021). Faculty used ChatGPT as a virtual tutor, assigning students to draft essays and refine them with AI feedback before submission.

Faculty Development 78

Faculty Development Teaching Instructors Academic Integrity 78

Faculty Focus

OCTOBER 11, 2022

While faculty members might feel good when students score well in their examinations and essays, there is little long-term fruit. We must seek deep learning in students, and deep learning will only take place if the students themselves consider the material to have significance. 2018, García et al., 2016, Gleadow et al.,

Assignments 131

Assignments Motivation Science Study 131

Teaching with a Mountain View

APRIL 25, 2025

For upper elementary and middle school students, these challenges not only promote academic growth and productive struggle but also social connections. Academic teams and competitions build critical thinking skills, spark creativity, and nurture a deeper interest in education. Remember to make it fun to keep students engaged!

Critical Thinking 52

Critical Thinking Essay Participation Math 52

eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

When ChatGPT was first released, questions swirled around higher ed about it stoking an increase in plagiarism, promoting a lack of critical thinking, and what the future would hold for classic functions like the college admission essay. This ability to personalize each exercise improved student engagement.

Plagiarism 130

Plagiarism Education Intelligence Textbooks 130

k12 Online Schools

MAY 9, 2025

Shifting this balance, giving students agency, can turn passive listeners into active participants. Why It Works Harvards Project Zero found that students are more likely to retain information and develop critical thinking skills when they are allowed to explore their interests and make choices. The result?

Schools 52

Schools Motivation Gamification Essay 52

Faculty Focus

MARCH 6, 2025

From the moment ChatGPT hit the scene, articles proclaimed the death of the college essay , and students have begun questioning the need to develop skills in writing. These reflections can be used to structure class discussions, ensuring that students engage with the material in meaningful ways.

Writing 122

Writing Reading Assignments Disciplinary Thinking 122

Faculty Focus

MARCH 6, 2025

From the moment ChatGPT hit the scene, articles proclaimed the death of the college essay , and students have begun questioning the need to develop skills in writing. These reflections can be used to structure class discussions, ensuring that students engage with the material in meaningful ways.

Writing 105

Writing Reading Assignments Disciplinary Thinking 105