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.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 20, 2024

AI-powered tools have entered the educational landscape, and theyve changed the way I teach writing–particularly persuasive writing. Whether they struggle with grammar, vocabulary, organization, or critical thinking, identifying these specific challenges allows for a targeted approach to using AI.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 16, 2025

We asked educators to share their views about teaching and learning in 2025 (find industry predictions for 2025 here ). Traditional tests focused on factual recall may instead give way to assessments that better align with NGSS’s emphasis on critical thinking, problem-solving, and the application of knowledge in real-world contexts.

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eSchool News

JUNE 11, 2015

Is there anything value-added vis-à-vis your classroom teaching? The point is, of course, that you probably can Google every single concept you currently teach and your students know this well. How can one in good faith continue to teach as if the internet does not exist? That’s critical thinking and creative problem solving.”.

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 2, 2017

Critical thinking is a tremendously important skill. But, it turns out, teaching this skill is no easy task. The most recent results of the Collegiate Learning Assessment Plus (CLA+) test—a standardized testing initiative designed to measure college students’ critical thinking skills—are not encouraging.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

Key points: Edtech tools can be a valuable resource to build media literacy skills Teaching ethical edtech for future innovators How to help students build critical success skills For more news on media literacy, see eSN’s Innovative Teaching hub Media literacy has emerged as a critical skillset in today’s digital landscape.

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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. The CRAAP strategy teaches students to evaluate information sources based on five criteria: Currency , Relevance , Authority , Accuracy , and Purpose. Is It CRAAP?:

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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.

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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.

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Faculty Focus

MAY 21, 2023

On the first day of every class I teach, I make it clear to my students that I’m not interested in wasting their time. Values-driven teaching is all about starting with what matters and building out from there. To do it right, our teaching toolbox needs to include critical thinking. How will they be evaluated?

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Critical Thinking Students Evaluation Assignments 116

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

This year marks a significant milestone in integrating advanced AI technologies into educational practices, heralding a new era of teaching and learning. The traditional methods of testing and evaluation must evolve to accommodate the capabilities of AI. This hands-on approach fosters critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

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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? Let’s make every craft count!

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Evaluation Critical Thinking Learning Knowledge 260

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 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. You cant forget how to think critically, because thats essential, Camhi said.

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eSchool News

APRIL 23, 2025

In other words, theyre not just passive consumers of information, theyre critical thinkers. Teaching data literacy helps students succeed academically and develop the civic skills theyll need to navigate the wider world. You dont need to be a data scientist to teach data literacy. And it doesnt require a separate course.

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Ethics Education Culture Social Studies 278

Edsurge

JANUARY 25, 2023

Researchers pulled data for two years (the 2017 and 2018 academic years) from Missouri’s state-wide teacher evaluation system, in which students rated teachers’ effectiveness. Examples of survey items used by students to evaluate teachers via the Network for Educator Effectiveness. This teacher makes lessons interesting.

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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

JUNE 13, 2018

You might think coding is a novel trend that doesn’t have other applications beyond programming, but coding offers many connections to multiple subjects, with the added benefit of reinforcing essential 21st-century skills. In coding, students use computational thinking and critical thinking to solve problems.

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eSchool News

JULY 30, 2024

Putting the ‘E’ in integrative STEM instruction For more news on STEAM, visit eSN’s STEM & STEAM hub According to the National Math and Science Initiative , STEM education helps students develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills, fosters communication, and bolsters teamwork.

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eSchool News

JULY 1, 2020

As esports grows in popularity, many schools are evaluating whether and how to implement esports programs. In fact, researchers found that students improved in nearly every outcome variable measured, including STEM career interest, school engagement, critical thinking, and many others.

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Faculty Focus

MAY 21, 2023

On the first day of every class I teach, I make it clear to my students that I’m not interested in wasting their time. Values-driven teaching is all about starting with what matters and building out from there. To do it right, our teaching toolbox needs to include critical thinking. How will they be evaluated?

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Critical Thinking Students Evaluation Assignments 97

eSchool News

JUNE 13, 2024

To address this challenge, we need a comprehensive evaluation–a metaphorical “doll test”–that can reveal how AI shapes students’ perceptions, attitudes, and learning outcomes, especially when used extensively and at early ages.

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Testing Critical Thinking Intelligence Ethics 323

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 13, 2023

For more news on assessments, see eSN’s Innovative Teaching page Standardized testing has long been a contentious topic in the field of education. Standardized math tests The evolution of math education has been marked by a shift towards conceptual teaching methods insofar as students no longer memorize rote procedures.

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Testing Critical Thinking Evaluation Essay 279

eSchool News

JANUARY 24, 2016

Teachers can prepare students thrive in the Innovation Age by teaching them to think at three levels: “ what ,” “ so what ,” and “ now what.” ” Students might think of it in terms of three overarching questions: What is the basic concept?

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 22, 2020

The first evaluates the big picture. I took hours (and hours) to setup it up, and then more hours teaching teachers to use it, only to find they still just didn’t get it and wouldn’t use it. . It supports the ‘4 C’s’–creativity, critical thinking, communication, collaboration. Instead, I have checklists.

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eSchool News

MARCH 15, 2024

Let’s take a look at what makes libraries such critical parts of the school environment: Why do libraries matter? All our students should have access to a school library and a certified librarian to help improve reading levels and foster critical thinking and source analysis. What is the purpose of a school library?

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eSchool News

JULY 17, 2024

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. This can help you tailor your teaching methods and make students feel valued and understood.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

AI's ability to provide instantaneous, tailored feedback can revolutionize how educators evaluate and enhance academic performance. This article features HP Teaching Fellows Sebastian Basualto and Samira Parhizkar in their journey with AI integration. I have experienced the positive impact of AI-driven tools on personalized learning.

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Student Engagement Ethics Teaching Education 213

Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 28, 2022

Let’s evaluate the Common Core Reading Standards and their good fit with games: What Common Core Expects. Integration and evaluation of content. Delineation and evaluation of specific claims, as well as relevance and sufficiency of evidence. I want to see their creativity, critical thinking, and problem solving in action.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 23, 2024

What training can we provide to empower our educators to integrate AI ethically into their teaching practices? They are responsible for selecting, implementing, and evaluating AI tools that support their pedagogical goals and students needs. The Ethics of AI Ethics: An Evaluation of Guidelines. References Akgun, S., Greenhow, C.

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eSchool News

JULY 26, 2021

All of these actions require four competencies, also known as the 4 Cs : critical thinking, creativity, collaboration, and communication. Critical thinking. Modern society requires us to be active critical thinkers. Critical thinking is needed in all walks of life.

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Critical Thinking Students Intelligence Evaluation 260

eSchool News

MAY 27, 2024

One faculty member spoke up and asked why we are not teaching student teachers to use a strong prompt for lesson plan development and encouraging them to use a generative AI tool to create lesson plans. This includes analyzing data, evaluating scenarios, and creating new solutions, which AI cannot easily replicate.

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Evaluation Quizzes Ethics Knowledge 286

Edsurge

APRIL 12, 2021

Teaching through the pandemic, there also has been no shortage of challenges to reflect upon this year. Focusing on skills—notetaking, critical thinking, research, communication—yields long-term growth and mastery that will serve students well beyond my or any classroom.

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Teaching Essay Discussions Knowledge 215

eSchool News

DECEMBER 1, 2020

The goal with highlighting these different titles librarians must take on is “to conceptualize and describe the broad nature and variety of the work that teaching librarians undertake as well as the related characteristics which enable librarians to thrive within those roles.”.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2024

Students and educators alike engage in information literacy, acquiring the ability to critically evaluate online information, conduct research, and discern credible sources. Media literacy: Media literacy involves the ability to critically analyze and interpret various forms of digital media.

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Ethics Students Evaluation Communication 257

Catlin Tucker

APRIL 22, 2024

Unlike summative assessment, which typically occurs at the end of a learning cycle to evaluate students’ overall progress toward the unit’s desired results, formative assessment is ongoing and designed to inform instruction, indicate areas where additional differentiation is needed, and guide learning. Check for understanding.

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