Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 28, 2022

Early simulations like Reader Rabbit are still used in classrooms to drill reading and math skills. In case you must ‘sell’ this idea to your administration, here are three great reasons why students should use Minecraft in school: Reading, Writing, and Problem Solving. Game playing develops reading skills.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 9, 2024

I’m excited about this post from the Ask a Tech Teacher crew–AI Tools for reading comprehension. 4 Innovative Ways to Enhance Reading Comprehension with AI Tools Struggling to grasp the essence of a dense PDF or wishing students could wrestle more effectively with complex texts? There are so many directions this could go!

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Try asking a Gen AI chatbot such as ChatGPT to customize text to a specific reading level. This shift has the potential to make assessments more engaging and more reflective of real-world skills and knowledge application. This hands-on approach fosters critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

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Faculty Focus

MAY 11, 2025

I admit that I did not have the most thoughtful or eloquent answer as I discussed trying to keep up with advances, to recognize the utility of AI, but also to continue to foster critical thinking skills in my students. They could always find and read the content on their own. He told me how quick and convenient it is.

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eSchool News

JUNE 14, 2021

Practicing reading and getting comfortable with language helps you become a better writer, helps you become a better critical thinker, and allows you to express yourself better when you’re speaking,” he explained. Digital devices inhibit the development of deep reading skills.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2025

Student success is a critically important issue for school districts–and not simply because districts want students to perform well. Improving student learning and student success is necessary for students to compete in a rapidly changing world that requires critical thinking, creativity, and adaptability.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Key points: Student engagement is key to an authentic learning experience It also allows students to develop the right attitude to approach learning See related article: 4 ways edtech tools drive student engagement and build classroom culture When you think of education, what is the first thing that comes to mind?

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Catlin Tucker

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Thinking routines offer more than just a structured pathway for students to delve into their thinking and explore the content deeply; they also serve as a window into their cognitive processes, offering invaluable formative assessment data.

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Catlin Tucker

MAY 13, 2024

What if they don’t understand what they are reading? Predictor Makes predictions based on initial impressions and prior knowledge. Questioner Formulates questions that delve deeper into the content, prompting critical thinking and analysis. Pausing throughout the text, video, or podcast is critical.

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eSchool News

MARCH 6, 2025

This is especially concerning in education, where critical thinking and contextual understanding are essential. This lack of coherence makes materials harder to read and less engaging, which is particularly problematic for students with learning differences. Critical thinking and innovation remain uniquely human skills.

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eSchool News

JUNE 25, 2024

Angeles encouraged teachers to read AI tools’ data privacy statements, because the responsibility lies with teachers to understand how data is used before the tool is introduced to students. With AI dominating headlines in all industries, it’s a relatively common question: Is everything about AI?

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Catlin Tucker

AUGUST 22, 2023

In the “Now I think…,” they articulate their current or updated perspectives on the same topic or issue. Consider how their thoughts have changed, evolved, or expanded as they’ve gained more knowledge or insights. This promotes critical thinking and historical empathy.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 16, 2025

In a time when we are expecting students to graduate with authentic learning experiences and real-world skills in addition to academic knowledge, vibrant learning projects like this will become much more popular and widespread. Students are engaged and invested in a project that has local benefits!

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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. When you pre-order a copy of ????? ??????? ???? ??? ?????????

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 27, 2024

Join eSchool News for the 12 Days of Edtech with 2024s most-read and most-loved stories. In fact, there are a number of simple methods teachers can use to spark student engagement while fostering curiosity, creativity, and critical thinking. On the 10th Day of Edtech, our story focuses on student engagement.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 1, 2020

Moreover, school library faculty must partner with administrators and teachers to ensure students adopt effective critical thinking and research skills. Lifelong learning librarians can motivate students through an unrelenting pursuit of knowledge, which can inspire students to engage in independent research curiosities.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 20, 2022

Each year, we share our 10 most-read stories. This year’s 9th most-read story focuses on instructional strategies for better student engagement. Bringing parts of their personal lives into the learning process is not only motivating, but also improves knowledge retention over time.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 23, 2021

Each year, we share our 10 most-read stories. This year’s 7th most-read story focuses on the myriad ways technology is changing literacy instruction. Digital devices inhibit the development of deep reading skills. Dr. Wolf explained that thirty years ago, 60 percent of children read weekly.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

The new report, The Decoding Threshold: Measuring the Roots of Older Students’ Reading Difficulties: New Evidence , shows that this threshold is a significant barrier to older students achieving reading proficiency. The findings give us a clearer understanding of what supports many older students need to read on grade-level.”

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eSchool News

APRIL 14, 2021

The company is offering a limited number of invitations to educators to engage students in knowledge building and understanding through creative agency and inclusion. Through multimedia projects, students assemble language and general knowledge that helps them to become stronger readers, writers, listeners, and speakers.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

As a result, students may struggle to participate in classroom discussions, access higher-order thinking tasks, and meet grade-level expectations. Instead of defaulting to translations, it’s important to consider a range of scaffolding strategies that build both language and content knowledge.

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eSchool News

MARCH 3, 2019

Project-based learning gives students deeper learning experiences, and as they apply their knowledge, they develop soft skills such as critical thinking and team work–skills they’ll carry through to college and the workforce. Read more: Defining high-quality project-based learning.

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eSchool News

MARCH 19, 2025

With most of the states nationwide moving towards a phenomena-based approach to learning in science, it is especially important that I integrate high-quality online resources into instruction–resources students can relate to, apply prior knowledge to, and that prompt questions about their curiosities.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 17, 2022

“With this name change, we want to make it clear that we’re dedicated to using our experience in science education to partner with educators and communities to develop the next generation of knowledgeable citizens who can solve problems, contribute to their communities, and drive innovation.”. About Vernier Science Education.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Rather than relying solely on AI to write their essays, students use these tools to foster critical thinking, inspire creativity, and brainstorm potential topics. Pro-censorship groups do not represent the vast majority of parents or guardians in their beliefs about librarians, reading, education, and civil society.”

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eSchool News

MAY 25, 2017

When I first became principal, I was compelled to explore all aspects of what it meant to be a 21 st -century learner in an international baccalaureate context: as a global citizen, as a collaborative co-creator of knowledge, as a caring human being.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 18, 2015

So when someone from your digital network shares a news story, you’re more likely to be interested in reading it compared to the other stories that you come across on news sites. It can be the place where, together, we redefine what “mainstream media” is and who controls information and knowledge. Or does it?

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eSchool News

MARCH 31, 2016

Collins Big Cat Books apps appear to be simple read-aloud picture books with beautiful animated pictures and sound effects. However, each one has a ‘Read by Myself’ option enabling the reader to read aloud and record their voice.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 17, 2024

Utilize digital curricula that have embedded language supports and accessibility features such as text-to-speech, adjustable speaking rates, and the highlighting of each word as it is read aloud. Research shows that visualization contributes to knowledge formation for learners. Encourage collaboration and peer support.

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eSchool News

MARCH 7, 2024

A few years ago, I read the book Teach Like A Pirate by Dave Burgess, and the ideas resonated with me and changed my perspective on instructional practices. These strategies encourage curiosity and critical thinking, setting the stage for deeper exploration of the day’s lesson. in teaching.

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Catlin Tucker

AUGUST 15, 2023

Learners can more effectively assimilate and interrogate new concepts by connecting new information to prior knowledge, extending ideas beyond initial comprehension, and pinpointing areas of challenge or uncertainty. Extend: Prompt them to think about how the story might continue or how a character might act in a different setting.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 27, 2025

Creating podcasts has also been shown to improve reading, writing, and listening skills, while promoting student engagement and collaboration, according to Besser, Blackwell, & Saenz (2022). All four domains (reading, writing, listening, and speaking) are present. Technology, Knowledge and Learning, 27(3), 749764.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 20, 2023

By exploring related categories, subcategories, or topics, students can develop a broader understanding of the larger information landscape and make connections between topics and ideas, which boosts their critical thinking skills and can help them refine their thesis. They can also be confident that the materials are trustworthy.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 25, 2015

With a new video, standards-based exercises and an interactive creative challenge each week, the dynamic series provides a unique platform to teach core subjects through real-world news and promote the development of important skills like reading, writing and critical thinking. “We

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eSchool News

APRIL 2, 2025

Gaps in foundational knowledge, especially in early grades and exacerbated by continued pandemic-related learning loss, can make advanced topics more difficult to grasp later on. Math is a fundamental part of K-12 education, but students often face significant challenges in mastering increasingly challenging math concepts.

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eSchool News

JUNE 28, 2024

We can assess their understanding of what they read and their ability to write through shorter bursts of writing. I still think there’s value to [the full-length essay], but they don’t have to do it all the time.” “We have to rethink the full-length essay as the end-all, be-all for assessing student writing skills,” Miller said.

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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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