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.

Critical Thinking 76

Critical Thinking Teaching Lecturing Beliefs 76

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. The remaining public schools often lack nurses, the arts, basic school supplies, heat and even toilet paper. What do teachers want?

Teachers 214

Teachers Schools Disabilities Fairness 214

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 4, 2020

At the same time, tools such as art centers, sand tables and dress up clothes, which encourage curiosity, critical thinking and social skills, get used less in order to emphasize academics. Play promotes the development of language. Even snacktime has disappeared in favor of extra reading practice. Can I help you rebuild it?”.

Testing 218

Testing Fairness Languages Language 218

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. What brought you to your current role?

Education 152

Education Schools Attention Languages 152

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JANUARY 27, 2021

Topics include: copyrights, fair use, public domain. These can be adapted to any writing program be it 6+1 Traits, Write Source, IB, Common Core, or other popular language arts curricula. If students use the internet, they must be familiar with the rights and responsibilities required to be good digital citizens. cyberbullying.

Teaching 195

Teaching Internet Authentic Assessment Writing 195

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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.

Failure 156

Failure Learning Students Critical Thinking 156

eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2022

As these tools become more integrated into the classroom, teachers will want to ensure that all students, including those with disabilities or language barriers, are being supported. AR and VR, for instance, brings a fun element to a lesson and can help students develop critical thinking skills. –Amy Gulley, M.Ed

Learning 363

Learning Communication Hybrid Learning Languages 363

Faculty Focus

JULY 30, 2023

Some reasons include a lack of prior knowledge, poor grasp of the content, language barriers, personal issues or stress, and difficulty comprehending complex instructions. It develops critical thinking skills. It may not be fair to give a student a second chance if other students have submitted their assignments on time.

Student Engagement 98

Student Engagement Instructors Fairness Assignments 98

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AUGUST 27, 2021

Topics include: copyrights, fair use, public domain. These can be adapted to any writing program be it 6+1 Traits, Write Source, IB, Common Core, or other popular language arts curricula. If students use the internet, they must be familiar with the rights and responsibilities required to be good digital citizens. cyberbullying.

Internet 159

Internet Authentic Assessment Plagiarism Writing 159

Faculty Focus

JULY 30, 2023

Some reasons include a lack of prior knowledge, poor grasp of the content, language barriers, personal issues or stress, and difficulty comprehending complex instructions. It develops critical thinking skills. It may not be fair to give a student a second chance if other students have submitted their assignments on time.

Student Engagement 97

Student Engagement Instructors Fairness Assignments 97

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MARCH 22, 2021

Topics include: copyrights, fair use, public domain. These can be adapted to any writing program be it 6+1 Traits, Write Source, IB, Common Core, or other popular language arts curricula. If students use the internet, they must be familiar with the rights and responsibilities required to be good digital citizens. cyberbullying.

Blended Learning 159

Blended Learning Teaching Learning Internet 159

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: References Bender, Stuart Marshall. doi:10.1080/1358684X.2024.2309995.

Intelligence 128

Intelligence Critical Thinking Learning Assignments 128

Teachers Pay Teachers

JUNE 2, 2025

Psychology “Do Now” Writing Prompts & Slides By Loosli Learning Grades: 9th-12th Subjects: Psychology Ideal for psychology classes or any subject focused on critical thinking, these do now writing prompts are an intriguing way to start the day. Is it fair to judge someone based on social media posts from years ago?

High School 52

High School High School Writing Essay 52

Faculty Focus

AUGUST 18, 2024

While AI can be a powerful tool to augment the teaching experience, human instructors remain essential for fostering student engagement, critical thinking, and emotional well-being. Critical Thinking Skills: AI is primarily focused on providing information and completing tasks, rather than fostering critical thinking skills.

Ethics 111

Ethics Instructors Intelligence Critical Thinking 111

Faculty Focus

AUGUST 18, 2024

While AI can be a powerful tool to augment the teaching experience, human instructors remain essential for fostering student engagement, critical thinking, and emotional well-being. Critical Thinking Skills: AI is primarily focused on providing information and completing tasks, rather than fostering critical thinking skills.

Ethics 111

Ethics Instructors Intelligence Critical Thinking 111

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: References Bender, Stuart Marshall. doi:10.1080/1358684X.2024.2309995.

Intelligence 109

Intelligence Critical Thinking Learning Assignments 109

eSchool News

DECEMBER 23, 2022

As these tools become more integrated into the classroom, teachers will want to ensure that all students, including those with disabilities or language barriers, are being supported. AR and VR, for instance, brings a fun element to a lesson and can help students develop critical thinking skills. –Amy Gulley, M.Ed

Hybrid Learning 294

Hybrid Learning Communication Accessibility Languages 294

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Virtual tutors and chatbots equipped with natural language processing capabilities offer 24/7 support, addressing queries and reinforcing learning concepts outside traditional classroom hours. This raises concerns about fairness and equity, as students from underrepresented groups might face further disadvantages.

Ethics 130

Ethics Education Gamification Learning Styles 130

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JANUARY 11, 2021

Topics include: copyrights, fair use, public domain. These can be adapted to any writing program be it 6+1 Traits, Write Source, IB, Common Core, or other popular language arts curricula. If students use the internet, they must be familiar with the rights and responsibilities required to be good digital citizens. cyberbullying.

Blended Learning 125

Blended Learning Teaching Learning Internet 125

Faculty Focus

FEBRUARY 4, 2024

Feature Bots Chatbots Primary function Automate tasks Communicate and provide information User interaction No direct user interaction Direct user interaction through natural language Typical use cases Customer service, marketing, social media Customer service, education, e-commerce Figure 1.

Academic Integrity 135

Academic Integrity Education Plagiarism Students 135

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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 117

Internet Authentic Assessment Writing Plagiarism 117

Faculty Focus

DECEMBER 13, 2022

in the language of learning outcomes for the later stage modules of programs). The overall aspect relates to throwing a spotlight on content and seeing how it ‘fairs,’ ‘performs,’ or ‘stands up’ under that spotlight. The first spotlight critical focus can here be termed: Practice. How to Teach Critical Thinking to Beginners.

Teaching 98

Teaching Learning Critical Thinking Evaluation 98

Faculty Focus

DECEMBER 13, 2022

in the language of learning outcomes for the later stage modules of programs). The overall aspect relates to throwing a spotlight on content and seeing how it ‘fairs,’ ‘performs,’ or ‘stands up’ under that spotlight. The first spotlight critical focus can here be termed: Practice. How to Teach Critical Thinking to Beginners.

Teaching 98

Teaching Learning Critical Thinking Evaluation 98

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SEPTEMBER 13, 2019

Topics include: copyrights, fair use, public domain. These can be adapted to any writing program be it 6+1 Traits, Write Source, IB, Common Core, or other popular language arts curricula. If students use the internet, they must be familiar with the rights and responsibilities required to be good digital citizens. cyberbullying.

Blended Learning 103

Blended Learning Learning Internet Authentic Assessment 103

Faculty Focus

FEBRUARY 4, 2024

Feature Bots Chatbots Primary function Automate tasks Communicate and provide information User interaction No direct user interaction Direct user interaction through natural language Typical use cases Customer service, marketing, social media Customer service, education, e-commerce Figure 1.

Academic Integrity 111

Academic Integrity Education Plagiarism Students 111

Faculty Focus

AUGUST 13, 2023

These challenges may include problems with left-right distinction, depth perception, spatial awareness, language skills, and vocabulary. By designing active learning experiences, students’ engagement, critical thinking, and overall learning outcomes are optimized (Allen & Katz, 2023).

Disabilities 98

Disabilities Learning Spaces Universal Design Learning Disabilities 98

Faculty Focus

AUGUST 13, 2023

These challenges may include problems with left-right distinction, depth perception, spatial awareness, language skills, and vocabulary. By designing active learning experiences, students’ engagement, critical thinking, and overall learning outcomes are optimized (Allen & Katz, 2023).

Disabilities 98

Disabilities Learning Spaces Universal Design Learning Disabilities 98

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DECEMBER 21, 2018

Topics include: copyrights, fair use, public domain. These can be adapted to any writing program be it 6+1 Traits, Write Source, IB, Common Core, or other popular language arts curricula. If students use the internet, they must be familiar with the rights and responsibilities required to be good digital citizens. cyberbullying.

Education 99

Education Internet Authentic Assessment Writing 99

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MAY 8, 2020

Topics include: copyrights, fair use, public domain. These can be adapted to any writing program be it 6+1 Traits, Write Source, IB, Common Core, or other popular language arts curricula. If students use the internet, they must be familiar with the rights and responsibilities required to be good digital citizens. cyberbullying.

Internet 88

Internet Authentic Assessment Plagiarism Writing 88

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APRIL 23, 2018

Topics include: copyrights, fair use, public domain. These can be adapted to any writing program be it 6+1 Traits, Write Source, IB, Common Core, or other popular language arts curricula. If students use the internet, they must be familiar with the rights and responsibilities required to be good digital citizens. cyberbullying.

Blended Learning 90

Blended Learning Learning Internet Authentic Assessment 90

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APRIL 8, 2016

The education side includes activity templates for a wide variety of subjects including math, science, technology, ESL, and languages. With the focus on student creativity, this is a great tie-in to discussions about online media, digital citizenship, plagiarism, fair use, and public domain. Education applications. FriendStrip.

Writing 90

Writing Students Plagiarism Fairness 90

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. But through this work, they are also learning the English language arts standards required by her state. This video shows how these work: What About Content?

Learning 74

Learning Knowledge Grades Feedback 74

Teachers Pay Teachers

APRIL 21, 2025

Perfect for a social studies class, language arts, or a dedicated sociology course, these sociology questions for 8th grade will intrigue even your most reluctant writers. Do you feel like this is fair? Is there a connection between an individuals self-esteem and their place in society? Why do cultures develop stereotypes?

Questions 52

Questions Grades Social Studies Middle School 52

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JULY 5, 2018

Topics include: copyrights, fair use, public domain. These can be adapted to any writing program be it 6+1 Traits, Write Source, IB, Common Core, or other popular language arts curricula. If students use the internet, they must be familiar with the rights and responsibilities required to be good digital citizens. cyberbullying.

Blended Learning 60

Blended Learning Learning Internet Authentic Assessment 60

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DECEMBER 21, 2018

Topics include: copyrights, fair use, public domain. These can be adapted to any writing program be it 6+1 Traits, Write Source, IB, Common Core, or other popular language arts curricula. If students use the internet, they must be familiar with the rights and responsibilities required to be good digital citizens. cyberbullying.

Education 60

Education Internet Authentic Assessment Writing 60

k12

MARCH 23, 2025

Project-Based Learning: This approach encourages problem-solving and critical thinking. Club highlights include: Coding Club: Students learn programming languages like Python and create apps, games, or interactive websites. at the 2024 World Robot Olympiad in Puerto Rico.

STEM 52

STEM Math Science Knowledge 52

Edsurge

MARCH 8, 2022

I don’t teach English language development, I teach Maria, Alex, Yun Mei and Linh. The camera may not record teachers cheering on their students at basketball games, choir concerts and science fairs. I have always bristled at this kind of language. Yes, I’m deviating from my lesson plans.

History 178

History English Math Distance Learning 178