eSchool News

JANUARY 16, 2025

We asked educators to share their views about teaching and learning in 2025 (find industry predictions for 2025 here ). By embracing interdisciplinary learning, NGSS weaves math, language arts, and social science concepts into the science classroom, creating a richer, more connected educational experience for students.

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eSchool News

APRIL 14, 2025

For English Language Learners (ELLs), its more than an expressive outlet. From their desks, they can encounter masterpieces from diverse time periods and traditions, helping them appreciate art as a universal language and a reflection of the human experience.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Concerns about academic dishonesty, loss of critical thinking skills, and inappropriate content creation have sparked discussions about banning AI tools like ChatGPT, Grammarly, and others. AI replaces critical thinking Some worry that AI will lead to intellectual laziness. Rethinking AI as a tool for empowerment 1.

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Edsurge

MAY 21, 2019

But at its core, computational thinking is simply a way to process information using higher-order or critical thinking, says Julie Oltman, who also teaches at Lehigh and is collaborating with Hammond on a related social studies curriculum. (Source: Esri) Being able to use data tools is important.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Key points: Scaffolds help ELLs learn the language and master academic content This ESL teacher ensures students learn the language–and feel the love How edtech is transforming bilingual education in the U.S. Math Though math is often seen as a universal language, the academic vocabulary can create significant barriers for ELLs.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

This year marks a significant milestone in integrating advanced AI technologies into educational practices, heralding a new era of teaching and learning. Language translation : Gen AI can translate educational materials for diverse language needs, making learning more accessible and inclusive.

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eSchool News

MARCH 6, 2025

Switching seamlessly between languages like many bilingual learners do AI-powered translation tools are improving, but they dont match the way multilingual individuals naturally switch between languages in real life. Bilingual students often engage in code-switching, blending languages based on context, audience, and emotion.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 17, 2024

STEM can help with English language development by allowing students to engage with language in a variety of ways. Part of “doing STEM” means learning to speak the language of STEM. For MLs, grappling with STEM terms while also navigating a new language can make it extra challenging.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 21, 2021

In a recent edWebinar sponsored by Unruly Splats , Lauren Watkins, Marketing Director, and Christine Danhoff, Technology Integration Specialist at Genoa Area Local Schools in Ohio, advocate integrating coding and computer science into core subjects such as math, music, art, world language, English, and physical education.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 18, 2019

How could a game featuring so little language drive this much language learning? In addition to the language generated by the students themselves in their projects, I found that a huge amount of English was being generated as students shared tips, accessed online guides and built a common understanding.

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Faculty Focus

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

One of the persistent challenges in second language acquisition (SLA), especially within the communicative approach, is how to incorporate writing in a way that feels meaningful and beneficial to students. Both teachers and students tend to resist prioritizing writing activities into language lessons. 2010; Kern, 1992).

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k12 Digest

MAY 28, 2025

Teachers regularly use technology, not just to teach, but to help students think deeper, ask better questions, and tell their own stories. What makes this continuum so effective is how it blends critical thinking with character education. Critical thinking isnt something we teach once, says Ms.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Teach Speaking and Listening Skills with Student Presentations This video is from a series I taught for school districts. Problem Solving: Students identify common tech issues and propose solutions, fostering critical thinking. Vocabulary Development: “Speak like a Geek” allows students to teach and learn domain-specific terms.

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eSchool News

MAY 7, 2019

Anyone who says you can’t apply computational thinking and digital learning strategies to strengthen students’ writing skills is wrong. To the contrary, this innovative learning style helps students hone critical-thinking skills across every discipline. Collecting data.

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k12 Digest

MAY 19, 2025

Mind, brain and education science combines knowledge in the fields of cognitive psychology, neuroscience, and education to inform methods of teaching and explore the impact of those strategies on learning, helping to transform the field of education. References: Caine, R. McClintic, C., & Klimek, K. link] Gozuyesil, E., & Dikici, A.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 13, 2024

Preoperational stage (2-7 years old) During the preoperational stage, children begin to use language and think symbolically, but their thinking is still intuitive and egocentric. In early childhood education, fostering language development and utilizing play-based learning are essential.

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eSchool News

JUNE 28, 2024

AI is not good at offering subjective explanations, evaluative critical thinking, sharing personal experiences, and offering personal reflections. Work on helping students gain confidence in their writing “AI’s going to be there–we have to go back to best practices in teaching,” Miller said. MagicSchool.AI

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 27, 2021

Through the Midwest Teachers Institute , I offer four college-credit classes that teach how to blend technology with traditional lesson plans. Exhibit leadership in teaching and living as a digital citizen. Teach Writing with Tech. Appraise technology to support teaching and achieve Common Core Standards. INTASC 1, 7.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

This article features HP Teaching Fellows Sebastian Basualto and Samira Parhizkar in their journey with AI integration. For example, if a student has a modified grade, AI can adjust the language level of the generated content. I have experienced the positive impact of AI-driven tools on personalized learning.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

They must: define the term describe essential characteristics provide examples provide non-examples Because the Frayer Model digs deeply into understanding the word, it promotes critical thinking and a granular familiarity with unfamiliar vocabulary. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2025

14-17, 2025, in Orlando, the annual conference looks to the future of edtech’s role in teaching and learning is full of inspiring keynotes, information-packed sessions, dynamic exhibit hall presentations, and more. Running Jan.

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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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Edsurge

AUGUST 16, 2023

The integration of AI tools in English language arts (ELA) instruction has emerged as a potentially transformative pedagogical approach that could redefine the traditional landscape of education. EdSurge: At the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, you piloted a multifaceted AI program to support the teaching of argumentative writing.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

For English Language Learners (ELLs), this scenario is even more daunting due to limited vocabulary or fear of making mistakes. By integrating AI into storytelling, we can empower students to generate ideas, build confidence, and create compelling narratives, all while developing their language skills.

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eSchool News

JUNE 25, 2024

It enhances learning experiences with tailored learning paths and immediate feedback, improves accessibility and inclusivity through assistive and adaptive technologies and language translation, and boosts efficiency and administrative support by automating routine tasks and improving data management.

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Catlin Tucker

DECEMBER 22, 2021

What aspects of a teacher’s work lead them to engage in problem-solving, critical thinking, and reflection? What skills, abilities, language proficiencies, interests, and/or learning preferences are present in a class? What do teachers find mentally stimulating about their work? How do they plan to utilize the space?

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eSchool News

JUNE 13, 2024

For instance, AI chatbots might favor certain ways of speaking or writing , leading students to believe that some dialects or language patterns are more “correct” or “intelligent” than others. They have the potential to both exacerbate existing inequalities and create new ones.

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Faculty Focus

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

One of the persistent challenges in second language acquisition (SLA), especially within the communicative approach, is how to incorporate writing in a way that feels meaningful and beneficial to students. Both teachers and students tend to resist prioritizing writing activities into language lessons. 2010; Kern, 1992).

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

There’s a clue in a statement from the Davis Institute’s first director , natural language processing expert Amanda Stent. “AI Many of them struggle to hire and retain people who have the technical knowledge and experience to teach in these fields. What could small, liberal arts colleges provide in response?

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Focus on mechanics – Instead of highlighting education tactics that utilize ChatGPT, OpenAI should provide a more thorough explanation of large language models and how they work.

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eSchool News

MARCH 5, 2019

When educators use programmable robots for K-12 learning, they’re helping students develop important skills such as critical thinking and teamwork. Maybe you know that robots are a fantastic way to teach students programming skills while making sure they’re engaged. One engaging solution: robots for K-12 classes.

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eSchool News

MARCH 22, 2019

Programmers continue to be in high demand, and coding improves much-needed skills like creativity, persistence, problem solving, and critical thinking. But just because you know you should teach something, doesn’t mean you can. 11 ways to teach coding skills. Bring coding into your classroom by thinking big picture.

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eSchool News

JUNE 27, 2024

If you’re just showing up and playing videos every day–yes, YouTube should replace you.”

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Learners use the programming language Blockly to steer virtual robots through tasks such as collecting fruit, avoiding obstacles, and even planting a garden of their own design. Code Farm’s targeted skill-building lessons are paired with open-ended project work to deepen understanding and develop critical thinking.

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Faculty Focus

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Neil Browne, Question-Based Critical Thinking Reflecting on my more than five decades of teaching critical thinking, I feel disappointment that I showed so little respect for the multiple pathways to engagement ­­­available to teachers. As much as possible, teach with questions.

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Edsurge

APRIL 27, 2018

A large portion of our students are also English language learners who speak more than 35 different languages at home, including Arabic, Korean, Russian, Spanish and Vietnamese. It’s less important that they master all the different uses of the computer programming language.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 19, 2023

” Leveraging the capabilities of Large Language Models (LLMs), Tynker Copilot empowers young innovators aged 6-12. Large Language Models (LLMs) have excelled in text-based programming languages like Python and JavaScript. With this launch, coding education takes a significant leap forward.

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