eSchool News

MARCH 21, 2025

This interaction helps students connect the dots, understanding that the products they use have origins in distant places, such as the Amazon rainforest. Despite it being thousands of miles away, I challenge students to consider why they should care. Rethinking content teaching at the middle level: An interdisciplinary approach.

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Interdisciplinary Critical Thinking Peer Review Discussions 230

eSchool News

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Incorporate hands-on activities and experiments Hands-on activities let students engage directly with STEM concepts, making learning tangible and memorable. For math, measurement and geometry activities like building models or plotting data can turn abstract numbers into something students can visualize and manipulate.

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Middle School Middle School STEM Interdisciplinary 331

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 department also noted that STEM jobs often pay substantially more than jobs in other fields.

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STEM Interdisciplinary Schools Fairness 318

eSchool News

MAY 12, 2021

The suite includes scaffolded and leveled, standards-aligned curriculum designed to support STEM, computer science, coding, robotics, and SEL in engaging ways, and to embrace all learners from any and every background. The courses and curriculum engage students in solving gamified challenges by coding a virtual robot.

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Interdisciplinary STEM Math Science 246

eSchool News

AUGUST 30, 2022

Through this new collaboration, HCPS’s educators gain access to an award-winning suite of digital resources supporting the school’s mission to provide students with an individualized academic experience that is a catalyst for confidence and curiosity. . interdisciplinary K-8 resource,? Discovery Education’s?Social Social Studies?Techbooks.

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STEM Textbooks Interdisciplinary Social Studies 244

Edsurge

AUGUST 30, 2017

Employability Skills address the development of skills essential in the work force including critical thinking, creative problem solving, communication, and collaboration. We use iReady, and adaptive assessment along with formative observations of students engaged in learning experiences.

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Interdisciplinary Coaching Learning Schools 156

eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2024

As we examine the significance of digital literacy skills, we’ll focus on highlighting their role in empowering students to navigate the complexities of the information age, fostering critical thinking, and preparing them for the challenges of an increasingly interconnected and technologically-driven world.

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Skills Critical Thinking Ethics Evaluation 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. What skills should educators focus on to prepare students for an AI-driven world?

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Technology Teaching Methods Critical Thinking Learning Styles 130

eSchool News

AUGUST 27, 2024

The COVID effect has impacted students’ communication, critical thinking, and motivation. As educators, giving students a safe place to fail, to learn, and practice these skills to better prepare them for college and professional environments is crucial.

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Schools Coaching STEM Evaluation 335

eSchool News

JANUARY 16, 2024

An interdisciplinary K-8 resource that blends dynamic digital content with ready-to-use lessons and hands-on activities, STEM Connect enhances core curriculum and cultivates valuable design thinking skills that prepare students for the future. STEM Connect. Discovery Education Coding.

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STEM Interdisciplinary Middle School Middle School 140

Faculty Focus

APRIL 22, 2025

This aligns with findings from the literature, which emphasize that by intentionally integrating AI-powered learning tools, we can highlight best practices for student engagement with these technologies (Johnson, Adams Becker, & Cummins, 2022). Another key insight was the broader applicability of AI in future classrooms.

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Ethics Plagiarism Education Intelligence 110

eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2024

Each lesson begins by posing a question commonly asked by young students. Students then explore these questions through interactive videos featuring real-world visuals fostering a sense of wonder and actively supporting student engagement in the accompanying discussion prompts. STEM Connect.

Science 130

Science STEM Interdisciplinary Art 130

eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Prioritizing equitable library access for students As school libraries evolve and best practices shift accordingly, there is one constant to solve for: equity. All students deserve access to a school library. In other words, school libraries provide the tools students will need to solve the complex world problems of their futures.

Schools 246

Schools Language Languages Reading 246

Edsurge

JULY 6, 2016

Teachers—not just students—are craving more student-directed learning. Out of the top ten favorite edtech tools chosen by educators in 2015,* five of them were chosen because they "allowed student independence" or "captured student engagement.".

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Interdisciplinary Learning Schools History 113

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

Through this multi-year collaboration, educators and students in the district’s elementary and middle schools will return to the classroom this fall with access to award-winning digital resources supporting science instruction. STEM Connect.

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Science Grades STEM Middle School 130

eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

It promotes hands-on, collaborative projects that encourage critical thinking, problem-solving, and real-world application of knowledge, preparing students for future challenges. PBL studios foster critical thinking, creativity, and teamwork.

Education 130

Education Gamification Blended Learning Hybrid Learning 130

Faculty Focus

JANUARY 28, 2025

These crucial minutes set the tone, influencing how students perceive the class, their peers, and their role within the learning environment. Classrooms using effective teaching methods that create engaging activities and promote active learning and critical thinking are more likely to result in deeper learning (Fink, 2013).

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Activities Interdisciplinary Active Learning Participation 111

Faculty Focus

MARCH 4, 2025

Occasionally, we paused the lecture to pose a thought-provoking question, encouraging students to discuss it with a partner before sharing their insights with the class. This “think-pair-share” approach not only fostered critical thinking but also ensured everyone had a voice. Miner, Ed.). EdTech Books.

Teaching 85

Teaching Lecturing Gamification Interdisciplinary 85

Faculty Focus

JANUARY 28, 2025

These crucial minutes set the tone, influencing how students perceive the class, their peers, and their role within the learning environment. Classrooms using effective teaching methods that create engaging activities and promote active learning and critical thinking are more likely to result in deeper learning (Fink, 2013).

Activities 98

Activities Interdisciplinary Active Learning Participation 98

Faculty Focus

MARCH 4, 2025

Occasionally, we paused the lecture to pose a thought-provoking question, encouraging students to discuss it with a partner before sharing their insights with the class. This “think-pair-share” approach not only fostered critical thinking but also ensured everyone had a voice. Miner, Ed.). EdTech Books.

Teaching 82

Teaching Lecturing Gamification Interdisciplinary 82

k12 Online Schools

APRIL 23, 2025

These schools are characterized by their commitment to interdisciplinary learning, collaborative projects with international partners, and the integration of technology to facilitate communication and learning across borders. Global Trends in Education The shift towards global learning is reflected in broader educational trends.

Critical Thinking 52

Critical Thinking Interdisciplinary Culture Participation 52

Teaching with a Mountain View

APRIL 25, 2025

For upper elementary and middle school students, these challenges not only promote academic growth and productive struggle but also social connections. Academic teams and competitions build critical thinking skills, spark creativity, and nurture a deeper interest in education. Remember to make it fun to keep students engaged!

Critical Thinking 52

Critical Thinking Essay Participation Math 52

Faculty Focus

MAY 9, 2023

When faculty are encouraged and supported to provide educational opportunities that meet both disciplinary and civic student learning outcomes, both our students and our society benefit. Critical thinking and information and media literacy belong everywhere. Who provided it? How do we know we can trust it?

Curriculum 145

Curriculum Multidisciplinary Learning Outcomes Critical Thinking 145

Faculty Focus

MARCH 6, 2025

Here are a few examples of how concentric thinking can be fostered through writing tasks that focus more on learning than evaluation: Pre-Class Reflections : Before class, students might write a short response prioritizing the most compelling argument from the assigned reading.

Writing 122

Writing Reading Assignments Disciplinary Thinking 122

Faculty Focus

MARCH 25, 2025

However, integrating elements of awe into online courses can transform the educational experience by revitalizing student engagement and fostering a conducive environment for curiosity and lifelong learning.

Interdisciplinary 94

Interdisciplinary Education Instructors Communication 94

Faculty Focus

MARCH 25, 2025

However, integrating elements of awe into online courses can transform the educational experience by revitalizing student engagement and fostering a conducive environment for curiosity and lifelong learning.

Interdisciplinary 93

Interdisciplinary Education Instructors Communication 93

Faculty Focus

MARCH 6, 2025

Here are a few examples of how concentric thinking can be fostered through writing tasks that focus more on learning than evaluation: Pre-Class Reflections : Before class, students might write a short response prioritizing the most compelling argument from the assigned reading.

Writing 105

Writing Reading Assignments Disciplinary Thinking 105

Faculty Focus

MAY 9, 2023

When faculty are encouraged and supported to provide educational opportunities that meet both disciplinary and civic student learning outcomes, both our students and our society benefit. Critical thinking and information and media literacy belong everywhere. Who provided it? How do we know we can trust it?

Curriculum 97

Curriculum Multidisciplinary Learning Outcomes Critical Thinking 97

Faculty Focus

MARCH 11, 2025

Active learning strategies, where students actively engage in the learning process, promote participation and retention (Freeman et al. These include group discussions, hands-on experiments, problem-solving activities, and creative assessments that encourage critical thinking and peer collaboration. 2 (2009): 20-27.

Interdisciplinary 60

Interdisciplinary Instructors Students Motivation 60

Faculty Focus

MARCH 11, 2025

Active learning strategies, where students actively engage in the learning process, promote participation and retention (Freeman et al. These include group discussions, hands-on experiments, problem-solving activities, and creative assessments that encourage critical thinking and peer collaboration. 2 (2009): 20-27.

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Interdisciplinary Instructors Students Motivation 59