k12 Digest

JULY 1, 2025

Steven Sgourdos has a passion for fostering intellectual curiosity and critical thinking in his students. Are they memorizing facts, or learning how to think, solve, and lead? We use clear rubrics, reflective feedback, and skill progression models that prioritize growth over grades.

Learning 249

Learning Critical Thinking History Secondary Education 249

k12 Digest

JUNE 23, 2025

Only when I’m clear on the objective—whether it’s collaboration, reflection, critical thinking, or empathy—do I select the technology that best supports that goal. Have you had a moment where student feedback or behavior reshaped your approach? This kind of structured choice fosters agency and motivation.

Interdisciplinary 248

Interdisciplinary Learning Feedback Culture 248

eSchool News

JUNE 27, 2025

These benefits translate well to STEAM contexts, where critical thinking, teamwork, and creativity are essential. Enhances problem-solving & critical thinking Game development forces students to think like systems engineers, breaking down problems, testing outcomes, and refining solutions. That fuels teamwork.

Game-Based Learning 274

Game-Based Learning Skills Teaching Gamification 274

k12 Digest

MAY 19, 2025

Passive learning is defined as the process by which students receive information from their learning environment but receive no feedback, and there is no interaction between the learner and the learning environment. Active and Experiential Learning The brain-based learning framework consistently emphasizes the importance of active learning.

Science 247

Science Education Motivation Lecturing 247

Faculty Focus

JUNE 22, 2025

Liberal arts education has long been valued for its broad-based approach to learning, fostering critical thinking, creativity, and a well-rounded knowledge base. For this it is essential to introduce the concepts and principles of systems thinking (Figure 1).

Art 114

Art Curriculum Interdisciplinary Teaching 114

eSchool News

JUNE 11, 2025

In today’s world, where misinformation is rampant and digital literacy is more important than ever, students must also develop the critical thinking skills to evaluate sources and identify truth. But accessibility alone isn’t enough. Our librarians teach information literacy and digital citizenship as core parts of our library program.

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Languages Language English Math 277

k12 Digest

JULY 1, 2025

Steven Sgourdos has a passion for fostering intellectual curiosity and critical thinking in his students. Are they memorizing facts, or learning how to think, solve, and lead? We use clear rubrics, reflective feedback, and skill progression models that prioritize growth over grades.

Learning 130

Learning Critical Thinking History Secondary Education 130

eSchool News

JUNE 11, 2025

This partnership gives us a chance to put empathy, ethics and youth agency front-and-center — and help students think more deeply about how they relate to others in a rapidly changing world.” Both organizations will co-host a professional learning offering for educators in Fall 2025, supporting classroom implementation and reflection.

High School 168

High School High School Curriculum Ethics 168

eSchool News

JUNE 17, 2025

Next, test some small changes Key Action: Pilot changes and gather feedback from students and educators A current partner school that is focusing on cell phone policies this school year is taking a deliberately slow approach to developing a policy. Student librarians help monitor and gather feedback.

Schools 185

Schools Students Feedback Participation 185

Faculty Focus

JUNE 22, 2025

Liberal arts education has long been valued for its broad-based approach to learning, fostering critical thinking, creativity, and a well-rounded knowledge base. For this it is essential to introduce the concepts and principles of systems thinking (Figure 1).

Art 97

Art Curriculum Interdisciplinary Teaching 97

eSchool News

MAY 20, 2025

These schedules are rigid, designed not to maximize learning, but to maintain compliance with an outdated factory model that prioritizes memorization and recall over deep understanding and critical thinking. The result? Time becomes a barrier instead of a tool.

Learning 275

Learning Art Fairness Critical Thinking 275

k12 Digest

JUNE 23, 2025

Only when I’m clear on the objective—whether it’s collaboration, reflection, critical thinking, or empathy—do I select the technology that best supports that goal. Have you had a moment where student feedback or behavior reshaped your approach? This kind of structured choice fosters agency and motivation.

Interdisciplinary 144

Interdisciplinary Learning Feedback Culture 144

k12 Digest

MAY 19, 2025

Passive learning is defined as the process by which students receive information from their learning environment but receive no feedback, and there is no interaction between the learner and the learning environment. Active and Experiential Learning The brain-based learning framework consistently emphasizes the importance of active learning.

Science 130

Science Education Motivation Lecturing 130

Faculty Focus

MAY 4, 2025

The asynchronous format actually offers an advantage here students have time to think deeply about their contributions and can watch their group’s map evolve over several days. I provide specific deadlines for initial contributions and peer feedback to maintain momentum.

Active Learning 65

Active Learning Activities Learning Minute Papers 65

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.

Assignments 59

Assignments Art Critical Thinking Motivation 59

eSchool News

APRIL 23, 2025

The development of Discovery Educations newest content is based on feedback from the companys school-based partners and makes teaching and learning even more relevant, interesting, and personalized for users of Discovery Education products.

Laboratory 190

Laboratory Social Studies Education Middle School 190

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.

Assignments 61

Assignments Art Critical Thinking Motivation 61

k12 Digest

MAY 28, 2025

What makes this continuum so effective is how it blends critical thinking with character education. Critical thinking isnt something we teach once, says Ms. Theres something for everyoneacademic clubs like Debate, DECA, HOSA, and Model UN challenge critical thinking and sharpen presentation skills.

Schools 210

Schools Culture Interdisciplinary Beliefs 210

Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 28, 2025

Here are three key expectations that are redefining modern education: Interactive Learning : Students expect dynamic, interactive lessons that incorporate multimedia elements and real-time feedback. In this new paradigm, collaboration and critical thinking are essential. Passive learning is no longer acceptable.

Hybrid Learning 128

Hybrid Learning Learning Styles Study Critical Thinking 128

Edsurge

APRIL 30, 2025

Being part of this network helps us integrate cutting-edge AI tools and practices into classrooms, fostering critical thinking, creativity and real-world problem-solving skills to prepare our scholars for a technology-driven world. What feedback can you share from educators, students and families about using AI in your schools?

Ethics 98

Ethics Intelligence Critical Thinking Feedback 98

k12 Digest

MAY 28, 2025

Small group instruction ensures that students receive individualized feedback, while structured classroom settings create a supportive atmosphere where they can develop confidence and independence. Beyond academics, AEFs approach to personalized learning extends to life skills and social development.

Skills 137

Skills Schools Learning Students 137

Teachers Pay Teachers

JUNE 11, 2025

Sharpen critical thinking by comparing and contrasting Expository writing prompts do more than just walk students through a step-by-step process or ask about their favorite things. They encourage students to examine similarities and differences and explain their thinking. What could be a downside?

Writing 52

Writing Grades Essay Middle School 52

EFL Magazine

JUNE 19, 2025

Reflective Approach as an Act of Sharing and Caring You might think “What a cliché!” but, as teachers we know that this is (or at least should be) our motto. […] The post Reflective Approach as an Act of Sharing and Caring appeared first on EFL Magazine.

Critical Thinking 98

Critical Thinking Feedback Teachers Language 98

eSchool News

APRIL 23, 2025

Students, too, interact with data daily, whether analyzing graphs in math class or using feedback from educational platforms to guide their learning. Whats important is creating opportunities for students to question, reason, and reflect–core components of both critical thinking and data literacy.

Ethics 297

Ethics Education Culture Social Studies 297

Catlin Tucker

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Feedback is a powerful tool that can profoundly impact student learning and success. However, not all feedback is created equal; some approaches to feedback can propel students toward growth, while others may hinder their progress. What is the secret to effective feedback?

Feedback 363

Feedback Blended Learning Metacognitive Skills Failure 363

Catlin Tucker

APRIL 10, 2023

The person generating a review game, practice problems, or study guide does the critical thinking. Shifting to a Student-led Approach to Creating Review When students are given a chance to create their review questions, games, or guides, they are more likely to internalize the material and think critically about it.

Teachers 489

Teachers Exams Feedback Students 489

Catlin Tucker

JANUARY 10, 2022

As a result, they are not developing their metacognitive, critical thinking, and self-regulatory skills; all of which are critical to success both in the classroom and beyond. When teachers do the bulk of the thinking and work, they rob students of opportunities to develop these critical life skills.

Blended Learning 466

Blended Learning Metacognitive Skills Teachers Feedback 466

Catlin Tucker

APRIL 22, 2024

Some students will need additional support, scaffolds, feedback, or reteaching to understand key concepts and apply specific strategies, processes, or skills. Formative Assessment Strategies There are different categories of formative assessment, including observational assessments, checks for understanding, and formative feedback.

Feedback 431

Feedback Quizzes Coaching Discussions 431

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. generating connections between concepts).

Ethics 329

Ethics Critical Thinking Essay Students 329

Catlin Tucker

DECEMBER 12, 2023

It’s not just a test of one’s ability to put thoughts into words; it requires substantial time investment, focused attention, memory, critical thinking skills, and the physical mechanics of handwriting or typing. Too often, feedback is given on finished products.

Assignments 458

Assignments Writing Feedback Motivation 458

eSchool News

MAY 1, 2023

Escape rooms are engaging for people of all ages—they require durable skills such as creativity, critical thinking, determination, and the ability to work in groups to solve challenges. What do students like best about them and what feedback have you received? What do these challenges look like for students?

Critical Thinking 340

Critical Thinking Learning Feedback Activities 340

Catlin Tucker

MAY 20, 2023

It provides immediate and ongoing feedback to both the teacher and the student. This reflective process is key to promoting self-awareness and critical thinking. Teachers collect informal data that helps them design effective lessons and differentiate to meet students’ specific needs.

Metacognitive Skills 482

Metacognitive Skills Universal Design Blended Learning Evaluation 482

eSchool News

APRIL 10, 2025

It allows students to compile evidence of learning through text, images, videos, and links, fostering creativity and critical thinking. It also facilitates peer and teacher feedback, making assessment a more collaborative process. Its intuitive interface empowers even young learners to express themselves confidently.

Evaluation 278

Evaluation Quizzes Critical Thinking Feedback 278

Catlin Tucker

OCTOBER 29, 2021

Teachers have the time and space to facilitate differentiated small group instruction, engage learners in interactive modeling sessions, facilitate small group discussions, and provide real-time feedback on work in progress. Students can be grouped flexibly (e.g.,

Blended Learning 535

Blended Learning Critical Thinking Communication Participation 535

eSchool News

JUNE 12, 2024

Teachable Machine is free to use and super accessible, making it a great resource for helping students discover what a learning machine is and how they work. Schoolai.com: Schoolai.com offers AI-driven tools designed to enhance the learning and teaching experience by providing customized learning paths and real-time feedback for students.

Critical Thinking 313

Critical Thinking Learning Quizzes Game-Based Learning 313

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

How many hours each week do you spend on creating, sharing, monitoring, evaluating and providing feedback on student activities? An easy-to-use platform for teachers to handle the entire loop from creation to feedback can be the answer to saving time and energy. There’s a feedback option for every teacher—and every student!

Feedback 159

Feedback Motivation Evaluation Education 159

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

In this new era, educators are exploring innovative assessment methods that emphasize critical thinking, creativity, and problem-solving. AI-assisted tools can provide real-time feedback, enabling personalized learning experiences that adapt to each student’s progress.

Metacognitive Skills 338

Metacognitive Skills Ethics Critical Thinking Evaluation 338