Faculty Focus

AUGUST 27, 2023

Mind maps were originally designed to improve creativity, organization, and critical thinking, allowing free association and loose connections (Buzan). This is exactly what our colleague in Spanish chose to do through a group work activity. Medical education , 36(5), 426–431. link] Mugnai, M. Mind Maps: New Perspectives.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 13, 2024

In elementary education, incorporating hands-on activities, promoting group work, and using visual aids are crucial for effective learning. experiments, manipulatives, and real-world problem-solving tasks) require logical thinking and reasoning, which helps students grasp complex concepts. Hands-on activities (i.e.,

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Cognitive Development Students Secondary Education Assignments 291

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 22, 2017

Critical thinking, communication, collaboration and creativity—these are the “Four Cs” that P21 has identified as critical skills for 21 st century learning. Group presentations. Group work is not a new concept for K-12 classrooms. There are myriad ways to include critical thinking in classroom activities.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

Over the past several years, these spaces have transformed into collaborative areas that encourage group work, discussions, and hands-on activities, promoting creativity and innovation–ultimately becoming instrumental in shaping well-rounded, adaptable learners.

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eSchool News

MARCH 21, 2019

Partner and group work. Group/partner projects are important to encourage communication, emotional awareness, teamwork, and accountability. Correct and model these phrases for students: “Instead of ‘I’m not good at this’ we say, ‘Learning takes time.’” Roleplaying activities can teach compassion and perspective.

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Activities Feedback Communication Critical Thinking 279

eSchool News

JANUARY 17, 2024

Group work, projects, and activities allow students to interact with and learn from each other. Use small groups to discuss and solve problems. Having MLs create their own visual explanations , rather than relying solely on verbal and written explanations, can help them learn complex concepts and systems.

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eSchool News

MARCH 19, 2025

To see my students critical thinking skills, scientific knowledge, and curiosity flourish is the moment I know that connections are being made–not only in science, but also with literacy skills. Using Gizmo in partners or groups has really aided in providing students with a voice, confidence, and an eagerness to learn more.

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eSchool News

APRIL 4, 2025

Reinforce the terms by asking students to draw pictures of them in their notebooks or use them in conversations during group work. This not only fosters critical thinking but also helps build confidence and perseverance. Conduct a hands-on activity that provides a context for the vocabulary students are learning.

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Math Accessibility English Languages 235

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Students can explore a diverse range of information online, from scholarly articles to instructional videos, fostering independent research skills and critical thinking. Digital platforms facilitate group work, enabling students to communicate and share ideas seamlessly, whether in-person or remotely.

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Technology Critical Thinking Learning Styles Attention 130

eSchool News

APRIL 5, 2024

Through hands-on projects and research, students develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and collaboration skills while applying knowledge across disciplines. Another essential strategy is collaborative learning, which emphasizes group work and peer interaction to promote active engagement and shared knowledge construction.

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Teaching Teaching Methods Critical Thinking Learning Styles 130

k12 Digest

MARCH 4, 2025

Curriculum standards have evolved to meet the needs of todays students by incorporating skills essential for the modern workforce, such as critical thinking, problem-solving, and digital literacy. To prepare students for an AI-driven world, educators should focus on teaching adaptability, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.

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Technology Teaching Methods Critical Thinking Learning Styles 130

Edsurge

DECEMBER 16, 2020

Common Sense Media At the next level, edtech can be used for augmentation , to bring some other affordance or benefit to the teaching and learning experience—for example, when that worksheet becomes a shared Google Doc that allows for collaboration and increased critical thinking.

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Hybrid Learning Schools Learning Blended Learning 218

Edsurge

JANUARY 13, 2025

Allowing students to rehearse their work with a multi-modal approachand receive support from their teacher or peers while they are practicingnot only supports different learning preferences but also promotes creativity and critical thinking while reducing stress for students with social anxiety.

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Universal Design Feedback Learning Beliefs 139

Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 29, 2020

The SAMR Model (click link for more information) organizes technology as Substitution and Augmentation at a beginning level and Modification and Redefinition at the critical thinking and creativity level. Students can screenshare the Quillionz questions and as a group, work through the answers.

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Students Critical Thinking Intelligence Questions 149

EdTech Magazine

APRIL 2, 2018

Schools and districts are investing in STEM education to provide students the skills they need to thrive in their future careers, from technical skills to critical thinking, ­problem-solving, creativity, communication and collaboration. If that works at companies like Google and Apple, the same mindset should be in schools.”.

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STEM Schools Students Critical Thinking 146

EdTech Magazine

FEBRUARY 12, 2018

Education has shifted dramatically in recent decades — from an emphasis on fact memorization through “drill and kill” and “sage on the stage” teaching styles to a focus on higher-order thinking and future-ready skills such as critical thinking and problem solving.

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Learning Critical Thinking Group work Accessibility 146

Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 2, 2025

Use AI to enhance learning, not replace critical thinking or human interaction. The challenge is knowing when to trust the technology and when to step back and think for yourself. Encourage Critical Thinking : Dont let students rely on AI for easy answers. Instead, they can complement such. Use AI as a tool.

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Critical Thinking Education Feedback Learning 109

Edsurge

OCTOBER 29, 2018

Guidebooks to structure group work. These active learning strategies can work in any course—for any major, in any discipline. YouTube videos for extra credit. A tattoo writing exercise. Vocab riddles.

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Active Learning Activities Teaching Multidisciplinary 163

Edsurge

APRIL 25, 2018

Today a nonprofit group called the Education Design Lab released a toolkit to help colleges set up badge-offering efforts, which it created in partnership with a dozen colleges and universities. And she said the next step is to run experiments to test how well these work in practice.

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Skills Critical Thinking Participation English 129

Faculty Focus

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Essential skills like critical thinking, communication, problem-solving, and teamwork can be developed through collaborative learning (Wagino, Maksum, Purwanto, Krismadinata, Suhendar, & Koto 2023). Lack of planning, preparation, and support can lead to chaos, unproductive, and disorganized group work.

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eSchool News

APRIL 5, 2024

It serves as a dynamic hub for knowledge exchange, critical thinking development, and social interaction. One such example is project-based learning, where students collaborate on long-term projects to explore real-world problems and develop critical thinking skills. What are examples of classroom based activities?

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Learning eLearning Instructors Learning Styles 130

Faculty Focus

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Essential skills like critical thinking, communication, problem-solving, and teamwork can be developed through collaborative learning (Wagino, Maksum, Purwanto, Krismadinata, Suhendar, & Koto 2023). Lack of planning, preparation, and support can lead to chaos, unproductive, and disorganized group work.

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Faculty Focus

DECEMBER 8, 2024

In fact, the National Association of Colleges and Employers lists communication, critical thinking, equity and inclusion, and teamwork as four of the eight career readiness competencies. Enhancing Learning and Engagement through Group Work: Effective Strategies for Educations. References Strenghscope. 2022, February).

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Faculty Focus

JANUARY 21, 2025

Flexible participation options: Allow students to choose how they engage, including online discussion boards, written reflections, video reflections, or in-class individual or group work. Student-led discussions: Rotate leadership roles for class discussions, allowing students to take ownership of their learning with their peers.

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Plagiarism Syllabus Ethics Feedback 122

Gaggle Speaks

AUGUST 8, 2016

Then, at varying points throughout the year, you and the students can review the submissions and see how their critical thinking and knowledge retention has grown over time. Group work is playing a much larger role in learning because collaboration a critical competency and skill in the workforce. Classroom Blogs.

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Education Curriculum Design Assignments Critical Thinking 66

Teach Hub

MARCH 21, 2025

What if students knew how to follow directions, use their critical thinking skills, and stay focused during work time? Whether on the playground, in group work, or tackling independent tasks, having the ability to regulate their behavior is an essential skill.

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Faculty Focus

DECEMBER 8, 2024

In fact, the National Association of Colleges and Employers lists communication, critical thinking, equity and inclusion, and teamwork as four of the eight career readiness competencies. Enhancing Learning and Engagement through Group Work: Effective Strategies for Educations. References Strenghscope. 2022, February).

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Assignments Instructors Critical Thinking Activities 89

Faculty Focus

OCTOBER 11, 2022

One is having students approach me before the semester telling me how they hate group work, and they wouldn’t have chosen the class except that they’ve heard how great it is and how positive previous cohorts have found this group work task. I Hate Group Work!”: 2018, García et al., 2016, Gleadow et al.,

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Assignments Motivation Science Study 131

Beyond the Worksheet

DECEMBER 22, 2024

Heres why: Reinforces understanding: Students must think critically about how to design questions and create plausible wrong answers. Group Work or Centers: These activities can be perfect for small group work or independent centers. You can also adapt it for differentiation or assign it for group work.

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Learning Group work Critical Thinking Activities 52

Faculty Focus

JANUARY 21, 2025

Flexible participation options: Allow students to choose how they engage, including online discussion boards, written reflections, video reflections, or in-class individual or group work. Student-led discussions: Rotate leadership roles for class discussions, allowing students to take ownership of their learning with their peers.

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Plagiarism Syllabus Ethics Feedback 98

Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 26, 2024

Compound measure calculation, critical thinking and problem-solving skills are vital for success when addressing this topic. Instructors can increase student engagement with group work on managing household finances, organising shopping trips and planning menus, for example.

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Math Exams Secondary Education Testing 78

Teaching with a Mountain View

APRIL 10, 2025

The math projects and reading projects are designed for independent or small group work and are guaranteed to take engagement and rigor to the next level. Error analysis is another one of my favorite enrichment options for critical thinking. Verbal reasoning also promotes critical thinking in your enrichment groups.

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Teaching with a Mountain View

MARCH 13, 2025

This bundle includes options for literacy, math, and critical thinking skills. Group Wor k: Because students have been doing independent work all morning, I like to provide group work options in the afternoon. The creative A-Z task cards are always a hit! STEM challenges, logic puzzles , Topple Blocks , etc.

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Motivation Testing Languages Language 52

EAB

AUGUST 9, 2023

At the beginning of each semester, I have been telling my students that they will be working in teams, not groups. I then clarified that a team values every voice and works collaboratively to build consensus whereas a group often works independently on their individual contributions to complete a project.

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Education STEM Active Learning Peer Review 52

k12 Online Schools

MAY 2, 2025

Break it down into categories: Educational screen time (online classes, digital homework, creative projects) Productive screen time (coding, design, researching, reading e-books) Passive screen time (scrolling, videos, gaming) Social screen time (video calls, chats, group work) Once you separate use from abuse , it becomes easier to set priorities.

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Technology Schools Reading Math 52

Scholarly Teacher

OCTOBER 9, 2024

Executive functioning, the ability to self-regulate, critical thinking, and the ability to learn are diminished. Give a variety of opportunities to contribute and have student’s “voice” heard - raise hand, poll, waterfall response, think-pair-share, response cards, and emoji reactions.

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Teaching Critical Thinking Participation Instructors 105

Edsurge

JUNE 17, 2019

There are extension activities for kids who excel; there are tools to build critical thinking skills. A big one is critical thinking. The content helps teachers model multiple ways students can develop critical thinking. Our Critical Thinking Products. It just offers so much support.

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