eSchool News

APRIL 30, 2025

The framework prioritizes the importance of human skills, including as critical thinking, creativity, and emotional intelligence, and offers higher-ed institutions structured guidance around creating AI literacy approaches that will equip individuals with key foundational AI competencies and industry-specific applications.

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Faculty Focus

JUNE 22, 2025

Liberal arts education empowers individuals to become well-rounded to handle complexity, diversity, and change by providing broad knowledge of the world and in-depth study in a specific area. This knowledge is deepened by engaging with significant, both contemporary and enduring, real-world problems.

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eSchool News

JUNE 16, 2025

During the summer months, the platform provides free access to a curated collection of mini-lessons designed to spark curiosity and critical thinking. The site’s “open-and-go” design makes it easy for families to integrate STEM learning into their summer routine without needing advanced science knowledge or extra prep.

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Teach Thought

MAY 27, 2025

Skip to content Read Menu Toggle Critical Thinking Posts Learning Posts Literacy Posts Recent Newsletter Support Us? Integrating AI Into Bloom’s Taxonomy AI tools like ChatGPT are reshaping how students access and interact with knowledge—but where do they fit within Bloom’s framework?

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Faculty Focus

JUNE 22, 2025

Liberal arts education empowers individuals to become well-rounded to handle complexity, diversity, and change by providing broad knowledge of the world and in-depth study in a specific area. This knowledge is deepened by engaging with significant, both contemporary and enduring, real-world problems.

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Art Curriculum Interdisciplinary Teaching 97

k12 Digest

JUNE 23, 2025

Nam’s work is grounded in the belief that education must be both empowering and compassionate—equipping learners not only with knowledge, but with resilience, empathy, and the confidence to shape a better world. It should extend our ability to listen, relate, and empower learners to co-create knowledge within a community of care.

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Teach Thought

JULY 10, 2025

Letter grades are indeed first subjective evaluations of knowledge proficiency, but once they are passed to the hands of the students, they become game components, passed around as proof of the completion of some task, or the achievement of some desired goal (mastering a standard, fulfilling the requirements of an assignment, etc.)

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k12 Digest

JUNE 24, 2025

We are shaping individuals who are not only knowledgeable but also compassionate, resourceful, and ready to take on the challenges of a global society,” Llana explains. The school prepares students from an early age, gradually building their knowledge and confidence. We don’t just prepare students for exams,” Llana explains.

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Faculty Focus

JULY 15, 2025

These practical techniques will develop critical thinking and problem-solving abilities by creating intentional opportunities to enhance social and communication skills. When considering a teacher’s pedagogical content knowledge, eliciting student feedback is paramount.

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Faculty Focus

JULY 15, 2025

These practical techniques will develop critical thinking and problem-solving abilities by creating intentional opportunities to enhance social and communication skills. When considering a teacher’s pedagogical content knowledge, eliciting student feedback is paramount.

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Assignments Art Critical Thinking Motivation 61

Faculty Focus

MAY 4, 2025

Deadlines for each phase keep the momentum going, while incorporating peer evaluation into the final grade ensures consistent participation. Students stating that “the limbic system processes emotions” won’t sufficethey need to explain how this knowledge changes their understanding of human behavior.

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Active Learning Activities Learning Minute Papers 65

Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 28, 2025

Research indicates that students thrive in environments where teachers act as facilitators rather than mere dispensers of knowledge. In this new paradigm, collaboration and critical thinking are essential. The use of digital tools fosters collaboration and interaction, which can enhance critical thinking skills.

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Hybrid Learning Learning Styles Study Critical Thinking 128

k12 Online Schools

JUNE 24, 2025

Digital literacy refers to the ability to effectively and critically navigate, evaluate, and create information using a range of digital technologies. Furthermore, digital literacy fosters critical thinking and creativity, enabling children to become not just consumers of information but also contributors to the digital world.

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Skills Critical Thinking Evaluation Discussions 52

Teaching with a Mountain View

JUNE 19, 2025

Summer brings the chance to slow down, evaluate what matters most, and set new goals for next year. The Knowledge Gap – An eye-opening exploration of the importance of building knowledge-rich curricula in education. called it eye-opening, and Jessica W. said it “ Totally made me change my teaching for the good.

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Reading Skills Teachers Classroom Management 59

eSchool News

JUNE 4, 2024

Key points: Critical thinking should not be separate from and on top of what teachers are doing in the classroom How to help students build critical success skills 3 lessons on perseverance from Stoffel the honey badger For more news on durable skills, visit eSN’s Innovative Teaching hub Achievement discrepancies among U.S.

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Critical Thinking Metacognitive Skills Knowledge Achievement 335

eSchool News

DECEMBER 17, 2024

On the 2nd Day of Edtech, our story focuses on critical thinking. To make real gains, teachers need to address the underlying problem: the critical thinking gap. These five critical thinking strategies can help. Why focus on critical thinking? Think about the standards you are teaching to.

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Critical Thinking Metacognitive Skills Education Knowledge 266

eSchool News

APRIL 10, 2025

Here are five powerful resources that can transform how you evaluate student progress. It allows students to compile evidence of learning through text, images, videos, and links, fostering creativity and critical thinking. Its intuitive interface empowers even young learners to express themselves confidently.

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Evaluation Quizzes Critical Thinking Feedback 278

Catlin Tucker

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

It is a process where students evaluate their work, reflecting on what they’ve learned, how well they’ve understood complex concepts, how much progress they’ve made toward mastering key skills, and where they may need to invest time and energy to improve their concept knowledge and skill set.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

The traditional methods of testing and evaluation must evolve to accommodate the capabilities of AI. This shift has the potential to make assessments more engaging and more reflective of real-world skills and knowledge application. This hands-on approach fosters critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

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Metacognitive Skills Ethics Critical Thinking Evaluation 338

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

From the early days of kindergarten, teachers have used crafts as a way to foster students’ curiosity, creativity, and critical thinking skills. Students design a tower, calculate the cost of materials, record its height, and then evaluate how well it performs.

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Evaluation Critical Thinking Learning Knowledge 273

Catlin Tucker

DECEMBER 22, 2021

What aspects of a teacher’s work lead them to engage in problem-solving, critical thinking, and reflection? Without going into the weeds debating the value of grades in general, I want to propose a flowchart that I use when coaching teachers to help them evaluate where to invest their time and energy resources.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 15, 2024

It equips them with the knowledge to critically evaluate information, understand scientific concepts, and make informed decisions in a rapidly changing world. We start by cultivating a mindset that makes critical engagement second nature, and that fosters the confidence they need to meet challenges head on. Is It CRAAP?:

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Science STEM Evaluation Critical Thinking 309

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

Media literacy empowers students to critically evaluate sources, assess the intent behind content, and engage with diverse perspectives. Numerous applications and platforms can facilitate engaged learning and critical thinking , helping students consume information and analyze, evaluate, and create content responsibly.

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Skills Ethics Critical Thinking Evaluation 303

eSchool News

MAY 27, 2024

Now, more than ever, educators need to focus on the four upper levels of Bloom’s 1956 taxonomy (with evaluation at the top) and the processing and applying levels of Costa’s levels. This includes analyzing data, evaluating scenarios, and creating new solutions, which AI cannot easily replicate.

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Evaluation Quizzes Ethics Knowledge 292

eSchool News

DECEMBER 9, 2024

By equipping students with the skills, knowledge, and competencies they need to succeed, we can create a highly skilled and adaptable workforce that is capable of meeting the demands of a rapidly changing global economy. Recent research has shown that generative AI tools have the potential to help bridge these gaps.

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Achievement Education Ethics Evaluation 296

Ask a Tech Teacher

DECEMBER 26, 2023

Critical Thinking Development in Middle School Education Fostеring critical thinking skills in middlе school еducation is paramount to equipping studеnts with thе intеllеctual tools necessary for succеss. Sеvеral kеy componеnts constitutе critical thinking.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Our schools must not only impart knowledge to our students but also equip them with the creativity, empathy, and curiosity required to walk into an unpredictable, yet promising, future with unwavering confidence. Educators who understand their students can tailor their teaching to each individual’s learning style to accelerate academic gains.

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Schools Learning Students Knowledge 297

Catlin Tucker

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Thinking routines offer more than just a structured pathway for students to delve into their thinking and explore the content deeply; they also serve as a window into their cognitive processes, offering invaluable formative assessment data. This phase underscores the significance of critical evaluation, research skills, and reasoning.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 16, 2025

In a time when we are expecting students to graduate with authentic learning experiences and real-world skills in addition to academic knowledge, vibrant learning projects like this will become much more popular and widespread. Students are engaged and invested in a project that has local benefits!

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eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2024

Technology’s omnipresence has brought forth a new era of accessibility, democratizing knowledge across geographic and socioeconomic boundaries. The digital availability of information has accelerated the pace of knowledge sharing, enabling instant access to a vast repository of resources.

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Learning Learning Styles Critical Thinking Accessibility 257

eSchool News

DECEMBER 1, 2020

Moreover, school library faculty must partner with administrators and teachers to ensure students adopt effective critical thinking and research skills. Lifelong learning librarians can motivate students through an unrelenting pursuit of knowledge, which can inspire students to engage in independent research curiosities.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 18, 2015

It can be the place where, together, we redefine what “mainstream media” is and who controls information and knowledge. Awareness of the resources that you can use to expand your knowledge and access diverse perspectives. Locate, organize, analyze, evaluate, synthesize, and ethically use information from a variety of sources and media.

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Knowledge Evaluation Ethics Communication 279

Catlin Tucker

AUGUST 17, 2022

Think about and evaluate the consequences of a particular choice or decision. To help cultivate responsible decision-making in classrooms, educators should consider the following questions: How can I help students evaluate situations to identify the potential benefits and consequences of different decisions?

Learning 370

Learning Syllabus Evaluation Discussions 370

eSchool News

MAY 19, 2021

CAE’s Collegiate Learning Assessment (CLA+) and the College and Career Readiness Assessment (CCRA+) measure students’ ability to analyze, evaluate, and synthesize information and, ultimately, develop and effectively communicate a solution to a problem. About CenterPoint Education Solutions. centerpointeducation.org.

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Secondary Education Education Evaluation Critical Thinking 246

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

. “With approximately 30 million adults without a high school diploma in the United States, we believe focusing on this important mission will provide communities with the opportunity to develop individuals with knowledge, skills, and upward career potential. Noteworthy courses include Critical Thinking and Personal Financial Literacy.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 3, 2023

PLTW pathways offer students a range of learning experiences that help them master foundational content knowledge, so they can become more proficient in a range of skills often found in post-secondary education and the modern workforce. PLTW equips students for a STEM-driven world with a teacher-empowered curriculum.

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STEM Secondary Education Science Critical Thinking 246

Catlin Tucker

AUGUST 15, 2023

Learners can more effectively assimilate and interrogate new concepts by connecting new information to prior knowledge, extending ideas beyond initial comprehension, and pinpointing areas of challenge or uncertainty. Challenge: Ask students to critically evaluate any ambiguities or contradictions in the text.

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Metacognitive Skills Discussions Art Math 334