eSchool News

APRIL 5, 2024

Key points: Engage students actively for deeper learning and enhanced academic outcomes Enhance learning through active participation, collaboration, and critical thinking skills Stay up to date on the latest in classroom learning trends Active learning strategies engage students in the learning process, fostering deeper understanding and retention.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 15, 2020

Savvas Learning Company , a next-generation learning solutions provider for K-12 education, today announced the release of its new print and digital high school history series, US History Interactive ©2022 and World History Interactive ©2022 , that promotes a deeper investigation of the past and connects history to the present.

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eSchool News

APRIL 12, 2023

Activities offer opportunities for interactive learning, where students explore and learn for themselves. Easy-to-follow instructions guide students through data collection, measurement, data analysis, and interpretation, while feedback provided by both open-ended and auto-graded questions reinforces correct ideas.

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eSchool News

APRIL 5, 2024

These strategies empower students to take an active role in their learning, enhancing comprehension, critical thinking, and academic success. Active study strategies in K-12 education are essential for promoting effective learning habits, enhancing comprehension, and fostering academic success.

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eSchool News

APRIL 5, 2024

Another effective teaching method is project-based learning, where students collaborate to investigate real-world problems or scenarios. Through hands-on projects and research, students develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and collaboration skills while applying knowledge across disciplines.

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eSchool News

JUNE 14, 2024

It can also act as a study companion, generating practice questions, summarizing key points from e-textbooks and webpages, and much more. Additionally, students can use ChatGPT to learn new languages, receive personalized tutoring, and explore new subjects at their own pace. Plus, students LOVE AR/VR!

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Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

Simulations and games have grown from rote drills using a computer to challenging learning experiences for students that hone problem-solving and critical thinking skills. In simple terms, simulations are instructional scenarios where the learner is placed in a virtual or interactive world as defined by a host.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

What is the role of artificial intelligence in teaching and learning? The role of artificial intelligence in education reshapes teaching and learning in innovative ways. Moreover, it plays a pivotal role in shaping collaborative learning environments.

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eSchool News

APRIL 5, 2024

One such technique is active learning, where students participate actively in the learning process through discussions, problem-solving tasks, and hands-on activities. This approach fosters critical thinking, collaboration, and retention of information by involving students in the exploration and application of concepts.

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Edsurge

MARCH 27, 2025

The most common uses of AI teachers reported were to personalize student learning, interactive learning tools and getting insights on student performance with data analytics. The basis of any AI education would have to be rooted in critical thinking, he explains, how to ask good questions and evaluate the answers.

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eSchool News

JUNE 24, 2021

Even before the pandemic, there was a growing shift toward giving students more opportunities to practice the ‘four Cs’ – creativity, collaboration, critical thinking, and communication. To further help educators, the guide includes a checklist of questions to ask when evaluating which spaces to redesign for active learning.

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Faculty Focus

OCTOBER 1, 2023

It can answer questions, explain concepts, and engage in interactive dialogue, promoting active learning and deeper understanding. Firstly, the language model serves as a versatile and readily available resource, providing instant answers to students’ questions and fostering a dynamic and interactive learning environment.

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eSchool News

APRIL 4, 2024

Traditional tools such as textbooks, whiteboards, and manipulatives provide foundational support for delivering content and facilitating interactive learning experiences. Tools teachers use in the K-12 classroom encompass a wide range of resources and methodologies designed to enhance instruction and support student learning.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 1, 2024

This begs the question: What’s next for education? We asked edtech executives, stakeholders, and experts to share some of their thoughts and predictions about where they think edtech is headed in 2024. The policy has passed, but questions remain on how universities will be held accountable. What are the projections for edtech?

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eSchool News

APRIL 5, 2024

Classroom learning is the fundamental mode of education where students gather in a physical space under the guidance of a teacher or instructor to engage in structured learning activities. It serves as a dynamic hub for knowledge exchange, critical thinking development, and social interaction.

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eSchool News

APRIL 5, 2024

Another notable strategy is project-based learning, where students tackle real-world problems or tasks to apply and integrate knowledge from multiple disciplines. This approach fosters active learning and allows educators to provide personalized support to students as they apply concepts and address misconceptions in real-time.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

This not only broadens the educational experience but also encourages curiosity and self-directed learning. AI also facilitates the creation of collaborative and interactive learning environments. This fosters a more dynamic and inclusive educational atmosphere where students can actively participate and learn from each other.

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Faculty Focus

OCTOBER 1, 2023

It can answer questions, explain concepts, and engage in interactive dialogue, promoting active learning and deeper understanding. Firstly, the language model serves as a versatile and readily available resource, providing instant answers to students’ questions and fostering a dynamic and interactive learning environment.

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Faculty Focus

MARCH 9, 2023

As students complete their undergraduate programs and prepare for the professional world, they are expected to bring critical thinking and problem-solving skills with them to the workplace and their communities. They are like “fish in a fishbowl” because they can be seen from all angles.

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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. In addition to academic support, AI-driven tools promote the development of critical skills. AI also expands access to education.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2022

AR and VR, for instance, brings a fun element to a lesson and can help students develop critical thinking skills. We’ll continue to see schools and educators creating experiential lessons to better engage students and get them excited to be in school learning. — Stephen Heywood, Broadcast Engineer, PTZOptics.

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Faculty Focus

MARCH 9, 2023

As students complete their undergraduate programs and prepare for the professional world, they are expected to bring critical thinking and problem-solving skills with them to the workplace and their communities. They are like “fish in a fishbowl” because they can be seen from all angles.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 23, 2022

AR and VR, for instance, brings a fun element to a lesson and can help students develop critical thinking skills. We’ll continue to see schools and educators creating experiential lessons to better engage students and get them excited to be in school learning. — Stephen Heywood, Broadcast Engineer, PTZOptics.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 14, 2018

A preponderance of jobs today’s kids will get when they join the working world will require technology — and with that, the critical thinking developed by math. The program emphasizes Essential Questions and Big Ideas with depth of understanding as the goal. Like Everyday Mathematics, Go Math!

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Teach Hub

MAY 22, 2024

It requires students to think critically, ask questions, make inferences, and connect their knowledge with new information until they understand it. To build younger students’ thinking skills, use students’ background knowledge. Involving parents helps reinforce what students are learning in the classroom.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 5, 2024

This begs the question: What’s next for education? We asked edtech executives, stakeholders, and experts to share some of their thoughts and predictions about where they think edtech is headed in 2024. The policy has passed, but questions remain on how universities will be held accountable. What are the projections for edtech?

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Priceless Ponderings

MARCH 31, 2025

Teaching weather lets them become little meteorologists, observing, questioning, and experimenting. This encourages critical thinking as they begin to make predictions about the weather based on cloud formations. Tips for Finding the Best Weather Worksheets If youre nodding along, thinking, Yes! Plus, it sparks curiosity.

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