eSchool News

DECEMBER 2, 2024

This process reinforces scientific inquiry and builds critical thinking skills as students see, touch, and analyze real results from their experiments. 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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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. It’s not too difficult to think of ways to create engaging STEM learning in a chemistry or computer class.

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Faculty Focus

APRIL 22, 2025

In this context, AI serves as a companion that guides students in their tasks, enhancing their critical thinking and problem-solving skills. One student posited that AI could extend and enrich student learning by assisting in generating ideas, discussion points, and encouraging critical thinking. References Anthology.

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eSchool News

MARCH 31, 2017

Engaging young children in STEM is critical for creating a lifelong love of learning and for developing critical thinking skills which will serve them well across all academic disciplines and prepare them for the 21st Century workforce. Researchers should Partner with Teachers, DARPA.

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Edsurge

MAY 15, 2024

STEM education is not just about science and math; it develops skills such as creativity, communication, empathy and critical thinking that complement technologies like generative AI and coding. As the demand for digital skills grows, schools must develop inclusive programs to engage diverse learners.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 30, 2022

Social Studies?Techbooks. Featuring standards-aligned, core-curricular resources that use an inquiry-based approach to enhance literacy and critical thinking skills, Discovery Education’s Social Studies?Techbook? interdisciplinary K-8 resource,? Discovery Education’s?Social STEM Connect. STEM Connect ?blends

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 9, 2020

For practitioners and scholars, edtech brought a new world of thinking about educational leadership, which has brought entrepreneurial leadership preparation into the isomorphic world of education leadership studies. Apply critical thinking to all systems: Why are you doing each activity and how can we make it more equitable?

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Interdisciplinary Education English Testing 217

Faculty Focus

JUNE 11, 2023

Choose an interdisciplinary topic for broader appeal Freshmen often have not yet decided what their major would be, nor should they! As an introduction to life after high school, students should be given the opportunity to see why their studies truly matter. Will half the country be miseducated?

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Critical Thinking Interdisciplinary History Syllabus 89

Edsurge

MAY 5, 2023

Research indicates that Generation Z students are technologically savvy and appreciate interdisciplinary, project-based learning experiences. And research shows that peer reviews build community among students and help them develop critical thinking and communication skills. Creativity has a broad reach across the workforce.

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Peer Review Interdisciplinary Critical Thinking Communication 176

eSchool News

JULY 2, 2024

Access to works being studied supports equity initiatives and simplifies access for students who are searching for specific parts of the text for review or quoting. Seventy of the new curated sets are available now, with 100 sets available by August 1. View the complete list of all the works.

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Interdisciplinary Instructors Study Critical Thinking 152

Edsurge

OCTOBER 19, 2020

The African diaspora is not taught as a standalone Advanced Placement course, but rather as a theme in AP Seminar through which students learn about real-world issues while developing skills such as critical thinking, collaboration, research and presentation.

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 13, 2020

I am a social studies teacher who got introduced to game design as a result of trying to motivate students to study history. Students at Dayton are focused on large interdisciplinary projects and problem-solving. I am by no means a game designer. EdSurge: Technology is an integral part of all learning experiences now.

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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

Edsurge

AUGUST 11, 2016

In the life of our schools, we have seen the powerful way that our students through project-based learning have embraced deeper learning outcomes, and exhibited the habits of effective critical thinking, collaboration, and personal character.

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History Critical Thinking Learning Interdisciplinary 138

eSchool News

AUGUST 27, 2024

The COVID effect has impacted students’ communication, critical thinking, and motivation. This new age of teaching and learning will be more integrated into the day-to-day, more interdisciplinary, and more based on the lived experience of the teacher and student.

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Schools Coaching STEM Evaluation 337

eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Libraries support students’ literacy and lifelong learning, help develop their empathy, build their critical thinking skills, and empower them with skills to navigate their world. Moreover, school library faculty must partner with administrators and teachers to ensure students adopt effective critical thinking and research skills.

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Edsurge

JULY 30, 2018

He is the Founding Director of the UCEA Center for the Advanced Study of Technology Leadership in Education (CASTLE), the only university center in the U.S. He’s spent decades observing and coaching on school change and has worked with several hundred schools, districts, universities, and other organizations.

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Learning Syllabus Interdisciplinary Blended Learning 166

Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 8, 2024

It’s about maximizing your educational opportunities, tailoring your study habits to your unique style, and ensuring you’re able to absorb and retain information effectively. These platforms often combine self-paced study with live, interactive instruction, balancing independence with support.

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High School High School Learning Styles Schools 155

Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 14, 2023

From pondering over simple natural processes such as the transitions between day and night to complex genomic studies , science has come a long way. Apart from careful studies conducted in complex laboratories, science also runs on data collection, observations, and statistical analysis.

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Science Participation Laboratory Interdisciplinary 144

Faculty Focus

APRIL 22, 2025

In this context, AI serves as a companion that guides students in their tasks, enhancing their critical thinking and problem-solving skills. One student posited that AI could extend and enrich student learning by assisting in generating ideas, discussion points, and encouraging critical thinking. References Anthology.

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Ethics Plagiarism Intelligence Education 116

Edsurge

JULY 7, 2022

It teaches the basics of critical thinking, research and academic writing. They’re all adults enrolled in the university’s online Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies program. So she made plans to study dance and singing at East Carolina University—far enough away from home, but not too far away.

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Students Art Essay Interdisciplinary 176

Faculty Focus

AUGUST 6, 2023

Reframing creativity as the biography of an idea combines social science approaches to the case study and biographical methods with narrative storytelling to detail how creative ideas emerge, with an emphasis placed on the social factors and chain of events that leads to invention and innovation” (Clapp, 2016, p.

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Interdisciplinary Assignments Culture Beliefs 98

Faculty Focus

AUGUST 6, 2023

Reframing creativity as the biography of an idea combines social science approaches to the case study and biographical methods with narrative storytelling to detail how creative ideas emerge, with an emphasis placed on the social factors and chain of events that leads to invention and innovation” (Clapp, 2016, p.

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Interdisciplinary Assignments Culture Beliefs 98

Faculty Focus

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

To fill immediate gaps, smaller academic programs, such as Critical Thinking Initiatives and Centers for Teaching and Learning, can help campus communities begin engaging with generative AI thoughtfully while fostering student success and workplace readiness.

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Learning Ethics Writing Critical Thinking 116

Edsurge

JULY 6, 2016

From circle time in kindergarten, to study groups in college, to team projects in the workforce, sociability has always greased the gears of learning.” We must consider ways to develop the four key global skills of communication, collaboration, creativity, and critical thinking through our specific content areas.

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Interdisciplinary Learning Schools History 113

Faculty Focus

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

To fill immediate gaps, smaller academic programs, such as Critical Thinking Initiatives and Centers for Teaching and Learning, can help campus communities begin engaging with generative AI thoughtfully while fostering student success and workplace readiness.

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Learning Ethics Writing Critical Thinking 111

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

These new resources will drive the development of students’ critical thinking skills and create opportunities for the study of scientific mysteries and the development of design solutions. Discovery Education is the worldwide edtech leader whose state-of-the-art digital platform supports learning wherever it takes place.

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Science Grades STEM Middle School 130

Faculty Focus

MARCH 4, 2025

To enhance interaction, instructors can assign mixed-location breakout groups where students collaborate via Zoom on case studies. This “think-pair-share” approach not only fostered critical thinking but also ensured everyone had a voice. Miner, Ed.). References Beatty, B. EdTech Books.

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Teaching Lecturing Gamification Interdisciplinary 94

Faculty Focus

MARCH 4, 2025

To enhance interaction, instructors can assign mixed-location breakout groups where students collaborate via Zoom on case studies. This “think-pair-share” approach not only fostered critical thinking but also ensured everyone had a voice. Miner, Ed.). References Beatty, B. EdTech Books.

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Teaching Lecturing Gamification Interdisciplinary 89

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.

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High School High School Writing Essay 52

k12 Online Schools

APRIL 23, 2025

This article delves into the impact of these schools on education, examining their characteristics, effectiveness, and the lessons learned from successful case studies. This model not only enriches students academically but also cultivates critical thinking, empathy, and a sense of belonging in a diverse, interconnected world.

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Critical Thinking Interdisciplinary Culture Participation 52

Teaching with a Mountain View

APRIL 25, 2025

Academic teams and competitions build critical thinking skills, spark creativity, and nurture a deeper interest in education. Students also gain the chance to collaborate with their peers, think on their feet, and connect with the larger educational community outside of their school.

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Critical Thinking Essay Participation Math 52

Faculty Focus

MAY 9, 2023

Critical thinking and information and media literacy belong everywhere. Infusing a critical thinking lens into curricula writ large helps students make informed decisions, promoting a well-functioning democracy. Crystal Harris is assistant professor in the interdisciplinary studies program at Governors State University.

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Curriculum Multidisciplinary Learning Outcomes Critical Thinking 145

Faculty Focus

MARCH 25, 2025

When we can show students that the extraordinary has a place in their online academic journey, educators can ignite a sense of awe, thus leading to elevated learning, collaboration, critical thinking, and ideas exchange.

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Interdisciplinary Education Instructors Communication 97

Faculty Focus

MARCH 25, 2025

When we can show students that the extraordinary has a place in their online academic journey, educators can ignite a sense of awe, thus leading to elevated learning, collaboration, critical thinking, and ideas exchange.

Interdisciplinary 96

Interdisciplinary Education Instructors Communication 96

Faculty Focus

MARCH 6, 2025

Analogical thinking helps students see the broader relevance of their studies and prepares them to apply knowledge in new contexts. The focus remains on developing students critical thinking and cognitive flexibility rather than correctness or adherence to conventions.

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Writing Reading Assignments Disciplinary Thinking 122

Faculty Focus

MARCH 6, 2025

Analogical thinking helps students see the broader relevance of their studies and prepares them to apply knowledge in new contexts. The focus remains on developing students critical thinking and cognitive flexibility rather than correctness or adherence to conventions.

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Writing Reading Assignments Disciplinary Thinking 105