eSchool News

JUNE 25, 2024

Bias and fairness: Bias in AI systems and troubles ensuring fair treatment 3. We can see that AI can augment teaching, but the human touch remains irreplaceable in fostering empathy, creativity, and critical thinking,” Angeles said. Despite its potential, AI in the classroom brings with it concerns: 1.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2025

By understanding the strengths and limitations of each LLM, we can strategically deploy them to optimize learning outcomes, personalize instruction, and foster critical thinking and creativity in our students. We’ll demystify the complexities and empower you with the knowledge and skills needed for success. South 320GH) 2.

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Ethics Critical Thinking Knowledge Fairness 317

eSchool News

JANUARY 23, 2023

Some have limited application and require lower levels of critical thinking; others are foundational to future learning and broadly applicable. I’ve often found that the best classrooms are those that carefully balance timeless knowledge with innovations that push boundaries. But this is only the beginning.

Metacognitive Skills 300

Metacognitive Skills Critical Thinking Fairness Testing 300

eSchool News

MARCH 14, 2025

To be fair, its a valid question. Students are naturally curious, and its normal for them to wonder about the knowledge that theyre acquiring. This makes the learning intensely personal while taking advantage of students natural curiosity, creativity, and critical-thinking skills.

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STEM Fairness Testing Critical Thinking 318

eSchool News

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Even if a student doesn’t select a career in STEM, the soft skills they will learn at a STEM-focused school (critical thinking, teamwork, problem-solving and more) will serve them well in whatever they choose to do in life. The Chesapeake Lighthouse Foundation hosts exhibitions and science fairs where students showcase their projects.

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STEM Interdisciplinary Schools Fairness 321

eSchool News

JANUARY 23, 2023

Some have limited application and require lower levels of critical thinking; others are foundational to future learning and broadly applicable. I’ve often found that the best classrooms are those that carefully balance timeless knowledge with innovations that push boundaries. But this is only the beginning.

Metacognitive Skills 255

Metacognitive Skills Critical Thinking Fairness Testing 255

Edsurge

DECEMBER 19, 2018

In a world where nothing can be known and all producers of knowledge are seen to be compromised, there is no truth, only power. Myth: Critical thinking will save us. Reality: Critical thinking, wrongly applied, can do real harm. But in the case of disinformation, critical thinking can do real harm.

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Critical Thinking Attention Beliefs Fairness 167

Catlin Tucker

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

By moving through these four phases—See, Think, Me, We—participants engage in a comprehensive thinking process that takes them from initial observation to personal connection and social relevance. Teachers often use this routine to deepen students’ engagement with material and to foster complex, critical thinking skills.

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Metacognitive Skills Discussions Art History 360

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

A diverse group of judges will evaluate entries based on creativity, scientific knowledge, and effective communication skills. The 3M Young Scientist Challenge encourages students to make the most of their creativity, collaboration, communication, and critical thinking skills to develop an idea that can transform the world.

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Middle School Middle School STEM Participation 258

Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 8, 2023

Consider a pedagogy that transcends rote memorization and the stock drills often found in today’s classrooms, expects critical thinking that teaches how to learn anything — not just school subjects. If they fail at the Science Fair, they’ll fall in love with art instead.

Critical Thinking 148

Critical Thinking Evaluation Fairness Math 148

Faculty Focus

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Neil Browne, Question-Based Critical Thinking Reflecting on my more than five decades of teaching critical thinking, I feel disappointment that I showed so little respect for the multiple pathways to engagement ­­­available to teachers. We shrug off critical thinking questions about those topics.

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Critical Thinking Teaching Lecturing Beliefs 72

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 27, 2020

Teachers want fair funding for all schools. All of America’s children deserve to love learning and to develop creativity and critical thinking skills, not just rote memorization. It’s time to return the education field to the educators. What do teachers want?

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Teachers Schools Disabilities Fairness 215

Edsurge

JUNE 14, 2018

For us, the power of making is not that you had access to a 3D printer but that you have access to an inquiry process that allows for a deep dive into critical thinking Sue Cusack Cusack cites Boston Public Schools (which was not visited by the researchers) as a district that has done a lot with their resources to give students a fair shake.

Culture 167

Culture Instructors Fairness Critical Thinking 167

Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 27, 2021

Topics include: copyrights, fair use, public domain. Topics include: copyrights, fair use, public domain. Be comfortable in your knowledge of all facets of digital citizenship. Teachers will actively collaborate, share knowledge, provide constructive feedback to classmates, and publish digitally. cyberbullying.

Teaching 194

Teaching Internet Authentic Assessment Writing 194

Dangerously Irrelevant

JULY 1, 2019

Brainstorm with some colleagues or a coach about how to shift the two questions you picked toward deeper thinking and learning. Deeper Thinking and Learning. Domain Knowledge. Is student work deeply rooted in discipline-specific and -relevant knowledge, skills, and dispositions? Critical Thinking.

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Questions Fairness Coaching Critical Thinking 105

Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 28, 2022

Required to understand the game’s big picture because few are based on common knowledge. I want to see their creativity, critical thinking, and problem solving in action. This is great motivation for critical thinking and problem solving. Encourage this rather than entering an unknown server-world.

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Writing Reading Teaching Evaluation 199

Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

After all, academic research often requires deeper knowledge of a field than is typical in high school, and it involves carefully following ethical guidelines to protect research subjects from potential harm that students may not be aware of without expert guidance.

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High School High School Schools Students 186

Faculty Focus

JULY 30, 2023

As posited by Vygotsky (1978), learning is most effective when students are provided with the appropriate level of support and guidance to help them develop their skills and knowledge. Students are more likely to take ownership of their mistakes and apply their newfound knowledge and skills to the task.

Student Engagement 98

Student Engagement Instructors Fairness Assignments 98

Ask a Tech Teacher

AUGUST 27, 2021

Topics include: copyrights, fair use, public domain. Topics include: copyrights, fair use, public domain. Be comfortable in your knowledge of all facets of digital citizenship. Teachers will actively collaborate, share knowledge, provide constructive feedback to classmates, and publish digitally. cyberbullying.

Internet 158

Internet Authentic Assessment Plagiarism Writing 158

Faculty Focus

JULY 30, 2023

As posited by Vygotsky (1978), learning is most effective when students are provided with the appropriate level of support and guidance to help them develop their skills and knowledge. Students are more likely to take ownership of their mistakes and apply their newfound knowledge and skills to the task.

Student Engagement 96

Student Engagement Instructors Fairness Assignments 96

Edsurge

MARCH 5, 2020

It’s a time when students begin questioning rules and the world around them, becoming increasingly focused on fairness, equity and forming closer, yet fewer relationships. Middle school often gets a bad rap. Middle schoolers are frequently described as defiant, rebellious or melodramatic—and these characteristics often challenge educators.

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Middle School Middle School Fairness Elementary School 189

Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 21, 2015

Education pedagogists categorize these sorts of ideas as higher-order thinking and Habits of Mind –traits that contribute to critical thinking, problem solving, and thriving. These are difficult to quantify on a report card, but critical to life-long success. But make it fair. Observe students as they work.

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Failure Learning Students Critical Thinking 148

Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 22, 2021

Topics include: copyrights, fair use, public domain. Topics include: copyrights, fair use, public domain. Be comfortable in your knowledge of all facets of digital citizenship. Teachers will actively collaborate, share knowledge, provide constructive feedback to classmates, and publish digitally. cyberbullying.

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Blended Learning Teaching Learning Internet 158

Teach Hub

OCTOBER 25, 2024

Initially, standardized testing was introduced as a tool to measure students’ knowledge and skill sets fairly. Another avenue for change could be to have students demonstrate their knowledge and skills through projects or presentations.

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Testing Critical Thinking Evaluation Teaching Methods 105

Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 11, 2019

To be fair, kids who use technology regularly at home do have both a baseline set of skills and a fearless enthusiasm for anything with a screen and a power button. But what kids possess is bravado, not knowledge. Knowledge must be taught. Those unafraid to engage their brains in critical thinking excel at it.

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Teaching Internet Knowledge Testing 150

Edsurge

JANUARY 21, 2025

She teaches concepts as wide-ranging as American Sign Language, critical thinking, typing, conducting research and writing in cursive. Jami Rhue : I never thought of librarianship until I went to a job fair for Chicago Public Schools, and they were looking for school librarians. You get to interact with everybody. Its a treat.

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Education Schools Attention Language 155

Faculty Focus

MAY 21, 2024

We also acknowledged how integrating AI into coursework improperly could undermine the importance of critical thinking, creativity, and independent inquiry by providing students with ready-made answers or solutions. Resources to learn more about AI in the classroom: AI4K12.org: ” Teach , September, 20-21.

Intelligence 128

Intelligence Critical Thinking Learning Assignments 128

eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2022

To deal with the challenges of today and tomorrow, we need to equip the next generation with the skills and knowledge necessary to adapt and overcome these challenges. AR and VR, for instance, brings a fun element to a lesson and can help students develop critical thinking skills. Founding President, Dasaran.

Learning 363

Learning Communication Hybrid Learning Language 363

Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 24, 2018

Consider a pedagogy that transcends rote memorization and the stock drills often found in today’s classrooms, expects critical thinking that teaches how to learn anything — not just school subjects. If they fail at the Science Fair, they’ll fall in love with art instead. critique the thinking of others.

Critical Thinking 84

Critical Thinking Failure Evaluation Fairness 84

Faculty Focus

MAY 21, 2024

We also acknowledged how integrating AI into coursework improperly could undermine the importance of critical thinking, creativity, and independent inquiry by providing students with ready-made answers or solutions. Resources to learn more about AI in the classroom: AI4K12.org: ” Teach , September, 20-21.

Intelligence 108

Intelligence Critical Thinking Learning Assignments 108

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Virtual tutors and educational games powered by AI engage students in interactive and immersive learning experiences, enhancing critical thinking and problem-solving skills. This raises concerns about fairness and equity, as students from underrepresented groups might face further disadvantages.

Education 130

Education Ethics Gamification Learning Styles 130

Gaggle Speaks

FEBRUARY 6, 2015

While there’s a huge need for answers so students can show mastery, there is also a need for students to show critical thinking. If students are asking questions, they’re craving more in order to create their own paths to knowledge retention. The path to knowledge is different for everyone.

Quizzes 76

Quizzes Exams Fairness Students 76

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

From intelligent tutoring systems to immersive virtual reality experiences, AI is transforming how knowledge is imparted and acquired. This raises concerns about fairness and equitable access to educational opportunities. This inclusivity is particularly beneficial for students in remote or underserved areas.

Intelligence 130

Intelligence Education Learning Styles Ethics 130

Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 11, 2021

Topics include: copyrights, fair use, public domain. Topics include: copyrights, fair use, public domain. Be comfortable in your knowledge of all facets of digital citizenship. Teachers will actively collaborate, share knowledge, provide constructive feedback to classmates, and publish digitally. cyberbullying.

Blended Learning 109

Blended Learning Teaching Learning Internet 109

Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

In this course, teachers will use a suite of digital tools to make that possible while addressing overarching concepts like digital citizenship, internet search and research, authentic assessment, critical thinking, and immersive keyboarding. Topics include: copyrights, fair use, public domain. cyberbullying. digital commerce.

Internet 105

Internet Authentic Assessment Writing Plagiarism 105

eSchool News

DECEMBER 23, 2022

To deal with the challenges of today and tomorrow, we need to equip the next generation with the skills and knowledge necessary to adapt and overcome these challenges. AR and VR, for instance, brings a fun element to a lesson and can help students develop critical thinking skills. Founding President, Dasaran.

Hybrid Learning 294

Hybrid Learning Communication Accessibility Language 294

Cult of Pedagogy

APRIL 13, 2025

My goal here is to inspire all teachers regardless of your setting to think about how this kind of teaching might be possible in your classroom. These are assessed with rubrics used in every class, rubrics that focus on durable, transferable skills like collaboration, effective communication, and critical thinking.

Learning 77

Learning Knowledge Grades Feedback 77