eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2024

As technology continues to shape every facet of modern life, proficiency in navigating digital tools, critically evaluating online information, and responsibly engaging in the digital space becomes crucial. Additionally, digital literacy cultivates critical thinking skills.

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Skills Critical Thinking Ethics Evaluation 130

eSchool News

AUGUST 27, 2024

–Jessica Campos, Instructional Technology Coach, Mesquite Independent School District In the 2024 to 2025 school year, districts will be asking more questions about evidence of impact when they’re evaluating and selecting education technology solutions.

Schools 337

Schools Coaching STEM Evaluation 337

Faculty Focus

JUNE 11, 2023

Choose an interdisciplinary topic for broader appeal Freshmen often have not yet decided what their major would be, nor should they! I thought this topic was ripe for discussion, had its roots in many different disciplines, and would interest a variety of students. The topics of the debate were student-generated.

Critical Thinking 79

Critical Thinking Interdisciplinary History Syllabus 79

Edsurge

AUGUST 11, 2016

In the life of our schools, we have seen the powerful way that our students through project-based learning have embraced deeper learning outcomes, and exhibited the habits of effective critical thinking, collaboration, and personal character. Effective Reasoning: The ability to create claims and support them with logical evidence.

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History Critical Thinking Learning Interdisciplinary 138

k12 Digest

MARCH 4, 2025

Curriculum standards have evolved to meet the needs of todays students by incorporating skills essential for the modern workforce, such as critical thinking, problem-solving, and digital literacy. To prepare students for an AI-driven world, educators should focus on teaching adaptability, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.

Technology 130

Technology Teaching Methods Critical Thinking Learning Styles 130

eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

School libraries have evolved from strict, quiet, hush-hush rooms to more interactive spaces with flexible seating, readily-available edtech tools, and educators on hand to help with research, critical resource evaluation, makerspaces. All students deserve access to a school library. Margaret K.

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Schools Language Languages Reading 246

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

These new resources will drive the development of students’ critical thinking skills and create opportunities for the study of scientific mysteries and the development of design solutions. Discovery Education is the worldwide edtech leader whose state-of-the-art digital platform supports learning wherever it takes place. STEM Connect.

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Science Grades STEM Middle School 130

Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 14, 2023

Practical Learning Scientific research involves several ground realities and interdisciplinary aspects that students and the general public are not exposed to. Critical Thinking and Scientific Literacy Exposure to the scientific community and its methods enhances students’ and amateur volunteer scientists’ approaches toward specific problems.

Science 144

Science Participation Laboratory Interdisciplinary 144

k12 Online Schools

APRIL 23, 2025

These schools are characterized by their commitment to interdisciplinary learning, collaborative projects with international partners, and the integration of technology to facilitate communication and learning across borders. Global Trends in Education The shift towards global learning is reflected in broader educational trends.

Critical Thinking 52

Critical Thinking Interdisciplinary Culture Participation 52

Cult of Pedagogy

APRIL 13, 2025

These are assessed with rubrics used in every class, rubrics that focus on durable, transferable skills like collaboration, effective communication, and critical thinking. ” In MTC schools, this information is recorded on a Mastery Transcript. This video shows how these work: What About Content?

Learning 74

Learning Knowledge Grades Feedback 74

Faculty Focus

MARCH 6, 2025

Here are a few examples of how concentric thinking can be fostered through writing tasks that focus more on learning than evaluation: Pre-Class Reflections : Before class, students might write a short response prioritizing the most compelling argument from the assigned reading.

Writing 122

Writing Reading Assignments Disciplinary Thinking 122

Faculty Focus

MARCH 6, 2025

Here are a few examples of how concentric thinking can be fostered through writing tasks that focus more on learning than evaluation: Pre-Class Reflections : Before class, students might write a short response prioritizing the most compelling argument from the assigned reading.

Writing 105

Writing Reading Assignments Disciplinary Thinking 105