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.

Ethics 250

Ethics Critical Thinking Intelligence Evaluation 250

Catlin Tucker

DECEMBER 22, 2021

What aspects of a teacher’s work lead them to engage in problem-solving, critical thinking, and reflection? Teachers Find their Role as Designer of Learning Experiences Cognitively Engaging. Teachers as Architects of Learning Experiences. When this surfaced in my research, I was not surprised.

Blended Learning 535

Blended Learning Teachers Learning Grades 535

eSchool News

JULY 1, 2020

As esports grows in popularity, many schools are evaluating whether and how to implement esports programs. There’s a big difference between programs that incorporate only gameplay and tournaments, and those that intentionally incorporate learning into the esports environment.

Learning 344

Learning Critical Thinking STEM Learning Outcomes 344

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. Does this all sound far-fetched? Secret 1: Multimedia assignments.

Teaching 344

Teaching Critical Thinking Assignments Learning 344

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

Key points: Crafts can help students develop skills needed to succeed in the 21st century 4 key findings on student engagement More gifted students need accelerated paths For more on deeper learning, visit eSN’s Innovative Teaching hub Who doesn’t love arts and crafts?

Evaluation 281

Evaluation Critical Thinking Learning Knowledge 281

Catlin Tucker

MAY 20, 2023

Formative assessments are ongoing assessments embedded throughout the learning process. Making formative assessment data accessible to students is essential to foster a learning environment that prioritizes autonomy, self-regulation, and reflection. This reflective process is key to promoting self-awareness and critical thinking.

Metacognitive Skills 482

Metacognitive Skills Universal Design Blended Learning Evaluation 482

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 encourages cheating A common fear is that students will use AI to bypass learning. Misconceptions about AI in education 1.

Ethics 333

Ethics Critical Thinking Essay Students 333

eSchool News

JUNE 11, 2025

That early access to knowledge helped shape who I am today, and I carry that legacy into my work leading library services and digital learning for more than 30,500 students in the heart of the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex. This reinforces our message that all reading matters and that learning never stops.

Language 209

Language Languages English Math 209

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

JULY 17, 2024

For students, feeling safe emotionally and physically in their learning environment is fundamental. Bloom’s Taxonomy: Enhancing learning through cultural relevance Bloom’s Taxonomy offers a framework for educational objectives, emphasizing higher-order thinking skills such as analyzing, evaluating, and creating.

Learning Spaces 310

Learning Spaces Culture Motivation Learning 310

Catlin Tucker

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Self-assessment is a powerful strategy that encourages students to become more invested in their learning journeys. Self-assessment shifts the focus from a grade-centric perspective to a learning-centric one. It promotes ownership of learning, motivating students to be more engaged, active participants in their education.

Evaluation 428

Evaluation Assignments Failure Discussions 428

Ask a Tech Teacher

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022

In these 169 tech-centric situations, you get an overview of pedagogy—the tech topics most important to your teaching—as well as practical strategies to address most classroom tech situations, how to scaffold these to learning, and where they provide the subtext to daily tech-infused education. Today’s tip: How to Evaluate Apps.

Evaluation 157

Evaluation Critical Thinking Curriculum Testing 157

Faculty Focus

MAY 21, 2023

To do it right, our teaching toolbox needs to include critical thinking. When we encounter new information, critical thinking helps us evaluate the value and relevance of that information. If we don’t see value in what we are learning, the content may be ignored or underutilized. How will they be evaluated?

Critical Thinking 116

Critical Thinking Students Evaluation Assignments 116

eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2024

Key points: One example of digital literacy skills includes critical thinking Learn more about digital literacy skills for students Learning is evolving–stay updated on learning in the digital age In the 21st century, students must develop digital literacy skills to thrive in a technology-dominated landscape.

Skills 260

Skills Ethics Critical Thinking Evaluation 260

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.

Skills 310

Skills Ethics Critical Thinking Evaluation 310

eSchool News

MAY 20, 2024

How to teach with news and media sources For more news on media literacy, visit eSN’s Digital Learning hub News literacy skills are of paramount importance in today’s world, and are especially key for students, who must be able to critically assess information sources and vet resources effectively.

Critical Thinking 330

Critical Thinking Students Quizzes Evaluation 330

eSchool News

JANUARY 16, 2025

AI, digital learning tools, and personalized supports have become central to the classroom. We asked educators to share their views about teaching and learning in 2025 (find industry predictions for 2025 here ). With 2025 barely in its infancy, educators are looking to new technologies and strategies to meet the needs of students.

Teaching 281

Teaching Education Learning Interdisciplinary 281

eSchool News

AUGUST 15, 2024

Key points: Building science literacy skills takes creativity and grit 3 free STEAM education resources to nurture student curiosity 4 essential resources for building research skills in high school For more news on STEM learning, visit eSN’s STEM & STEAM hub Science literacy is a crucial skill for modern students. Is It CRAAP?:

Science 315

Science STEM Evaluation Critical Thinking 315

eSchool News

JULY 20, 2017

Writing is used to assess student learning more often than it is used to facilitate learning. Rarely do we hear people, even teachers, discuss writing as a process for learning. Writing is how we think our way into a subject and make it our own. Simply put, writing is our critical thinking made visible.

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Writing STEM Learning Critical Thinking 655

eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2024

Key points: Digital tools are powering a new era of K-12 learning Still, challenges remain–among them, equity and access Stay up to date on the latest trends about learning in the digital age In today’s digital age, learning has gone through a profound transformation, reshaping traditional educational models.

Learning 259

Learning Learning Styles Critical Thinking Accessibility 259

eSchool News

JUNE 8, 2015

GoQuest Project Summer to reward strategic inquiry and critical thinking in summer educational learning programs and camps. As students and teachers begin to wrap up the school year, Compass Learning is kicking off a nationwide contest to encourage academic learning and enrichment throughout the summer.

Learning 244

Learning Critical Thinking Evaluation Assignments 244

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

For more news on generative AI, visit eSN’s Digital Learning page As we step into 2024, the educational landscape is just beginning to feel the transformative shift brought on by generative artificial intelligence (Gen AI). Visual content creation : Gen AI can design images, graphics, and diagrams, useful for visual learning aids.

Metacognitive Skills 340

Metacognitive Skills Ethics Critical Thinking Evaluation 340

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Joy: Cultivating a love for learning Imagine a school where students eagerly anticipate each day, where learning is synonymous with excitement and discovery. This joy in learning lays the groundwork for lifelong educational enthusiasm and resilience. This vision underscores the first promise of Joy.

Schools 303

Schools Learning Students Knowledge 303

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

In the Baldwin Union Free School District , educators and leaders are working diligently to avoid brain rot as they strive to teach students how to ask questions, evaluate information sources, and become actively involved in their communities. Sharing content online plays a large role in spreading misinformation. Camhi said.

Critical Thinking 273

Critical Thinking Social Studies Evaluation Fairness 273

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 1, 2016

Educators often talk about 21st-century skills and the benefits of incorporating communication, creativity, collaboration, problem-solving, and critical thinking into lessons. These are skills students rarely learn straight out of a textbook. If that sounds daunting, rest assured, it doesn’t always have to be.

STEM 280

STEM Textbooks Learning Students 280

eSchool News

JULY 24, 2023

ChatGPT-4, developed by OpenAI, presents an extraordinary opportunity for higher learning institutions to revolutionize education. By incorporating ChatGPT-4 as a required part of the learning experience, institutions can unlock a new realm of innovation, critical thinking, and personalized learning.

Ethics 246

Ethics Learning Critical Thinking Intelligence 246

eSchool News

APRIL 23, 2025

In todays technology-rich classrooms, digital literacy is becoming a foundational skill–students are learning to navigate devices, use educational software, and collaborate online. They must learn how to understand and interpret data that drives so many aspects of their lives. The same goes for students.

Ethics 305

Ethics Education Culture Social Studies 305

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.

Critical Thinking 88

Critical Thinking Middle School Middle School Education 88

Faculty Focus

MAY 21, 2023

To do it right, our teaching toolbox needs to include critical thinking. When we encounter new information, critical thinking helps us evaluate the value and relevance of that information. If we don’t see value in what we are learning, the content may be ignored or underutilized. How will they be evaluated?

Critical Thinking 97

Critical Thinking Students Evaluation Assignments 97

eSchool News

JUNE 13, 2024

Key points: AI chatbots are only as unbiased as the data they’re trained on and the humans who design them 5 key recommendations for AI in education New group targets AI skills in education and the workforce For more on AI in education, visit eSN’s Digital Learning hub As we mark the 70th anniversary of the landmark Brown v.

Testing 323

Testing Critical Thinking Intelligence Ethics 323

eSchool News

JULY 30, 2024

Key points: Engaging STEAM education tools push students to explore learning Can a data literacy program make science more relatable? In my 25 years of teaching, I have learned that finding and infusing arts into STEM takes the learning even further.

STEM 336

STEM Education Critical Thinking Students 336

eSchool News

DECEMBER 23, 2024

As a digital learning team, we were assigned the responsibility of exploring the full spectrum of AI in education. School: Building an ethical AI culture Schools must create a learning environment where ethical AI use is part of the culture. On the 6th Day of Edtech, our story focuses on ethical AI use.

Ethics 327

Ethics Education Intelligence Culture 327

Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 22, 2020

You chatted with colleagues on Twitter and Facebook about learning tools they loved. The first evaluates the big picture. Many classroom learning apps are aligned with LMSs like Google Classroom, Schoology, and Canvas. . It supports the ‘4 C’s’–creativity, critical thinking, communication, collaboration.

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Evaluation Assignments Testing Critical Thinking 158

k12 Digest

MAY 28, 2025

That vision became AEF Schools , a place designed for students who needed something differenta structured, supportive environment where learning goes beyond textbooks and tests. Learning That Works for Every Student Imagine a student who is bright, curious, and eager to learn but constantly struggles in a traditional classroom.

Skills 144

Skills Schools Learning Students 144

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

By constraining students to short-stories (designed to mimic the test format), we risk stifling their exploration of diverse genres, complex characters, and critical thinking skills that occurs within the context of experiencing a well-crafted novel.

Testing 281

Testing Critical Thinking Evaluation Essay 281

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.

Evaluation 299

Evaluation Quizzes Ethics Knowledge 299

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 5, 2021

To help educators further support their students’ well-being, Savvas Learning Company is proud to partner with Positive Action to provide teachers with free resources to promote social and emotional learning (SEL) instruction.

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Distance Learning Learning Teachers Critical Thinking 223