k12 Digest

MAY 28, 2025

Instead of relying on rigid teaching methods, AEF Schools tailor their curriculum to each student, ensuring academic progress while strengthening executive functioning, social skills, and real-world problem-solving abilities. At the heart of AEFs teaching methods is the belief that learning should be engaging and accessible.

Skills 144

Skills Schools Learning Students 144

eSchool News

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Fantastic educators create environments and experiences that promote critical thinking and instill a joy for learning, making education a truly rich experience for each student. And that’s something to celebrate–many industries wish they had this level of employee retention. And I believe that.

Education 269

Education History Teaching Methods Elementary School 269

Edsurge

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Throughout her educational journey, she has spanned various roles, including teaching elementary math, instructing web communications for career and technical education students and serving as an edtech consultant and speaker. It lends itself to natural conversations around critical thinking and curiosity.

Students 201

Students Critical Thinking Teaching Methods Textbooks 201

k12 Digest

MARCH 4, 2025

Lloyd Jackson discussedhisexperience withmathematics and AI.Heshared hisviews oncurriculum standards ,digital tools and AI ,digital learning with traditional teaching methods , AI shaping the future of mathematics education ,and many more. In a recent interview withK12 Digest,Dr.

Technology 130

Technology Teaching Methods Critical Thinking Learning Styles 130

eSchool News

JULY 1, 2024

The conversation covered many topics including the importance of personalized learning, community involvement, and innovative teaching methods. As a LEGO Education Ambassador, she champions learning through play, inspiring creativity and critical thinking in students. Carvalho, Carlanda Miller, and Dr. Jenny Nash.

Student Engagement 246

Student Engagement Students Coaching Teaching Methods 246

eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2024

As the educational landscape evolves, K-12 technology tools continue to play a pivotal role in preparing students for the demands of a digitally connected world, promoting collaboration, critical thinking, and digital literacy skills essential for success in the 21st century. What is educational technology in the classroom?

Educational Technologies 130

Educational Technologies Technology Education Quizzes 130

Teach Hub

APRIL 10, 2024

Be sure to select games that align with the subject matter you are teaching, and develop skills such as critical thinking , problem-solving, collaboration, etc. Utilizing video games in the classroom requires an open mind and a willingness to be innovative with strategies that are unlike your traditional teaching methods.

Teaching Methods 101

Teaching Methods Critical Thinking Interactive Learning Game-Based Learning 101

Dangerously Irrelevant

FEBRUARY 26, 2015

When Iowa Poll respondents opposed to Common Core standards were asked about their objections, some lamented the shift from traditional teaching methods such as rote memorization of facts and formulas to a focus on more critical thinking. Because we’ve learned nothing about teaching math in 50 years.

Ethics 97

Ethics Teaching Methods Critical Thinking Math 97

eSchool News

APRIL 5, 2024

This ongoing assessment helps teachers gauge student understanding and adjust teaching methods accordingly, fostering continuous improvement. This type of assessment encourages critical thinking, problem-solving, and application of learning in authentic contexts, providing a more comprehensive understanding of student abilities.

Textbooks 130

Textbooks Metacognitive Skills Education Teaching Methods 130

eSchool News

APRIL 5, 2024

From traditional classroom learning methods like lectures and textbooks to innovative technologies such as interactive whiteboards and educational apps, these tools aim to facilitate effective learning experiences and foster student growth. What are some examples of teaching techniques? What are the six effective teaching strategies?

Teaching 130

Teaching Textbooks Learning Styles Teaching Methods 130

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 4, 2019

You often hear these skills—such as collaboration, problem solving, communication and critical thinking—referred to as higher-order thinking skills or 21st-century skills or future-ready skills. This may seem like an obvious question, but why do games engage kids more than traditional teaching methods that emphasize content?

Game-Based Learning 168

Game-Based Learning Teaching Learning Testing 168

eSchool News

JANUARY 1, 2024

Currently, more than 25 percent of K-12 students are chronically absent and most students have ground to make up in math and reading. At the same time, there’s a gap between how parents and caregivers think their children are doing and the reality. AI may empower more students with greater independence in their education.

Gamification 360

Gamification Intelligence Reading Ethics 360

Teach Hub

OCTOBER 25, 2024

However, the pressure to perform well on these tests has made many teachers feel they need to “teach to the test”, focusing in-class instruction on test-specific content and skills rather than fostering deeper understanding or critical thinking. The main focus of these tests is on core subjects like math and literacy.

Testing 105

Testing Critical Thinking Evaluation Fairness 105

Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 8, 2024

You might find that the pace is too fast or too slow for you, or that the teaching methods don’t resonate with your style of learning. Traditional high schools often prioritize rote learning and standardized testing, which can limit your ability to develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

High School 154

High School High School Learning Styles Schools 154

eSchool News

JULY 1, 2024

The conversation covered many topics including the importance of personalized learning, community involvement, and innovative teaching methods. As a LEGO Education Ambassador, she champions learning through play, inspiring creativity and critical thinking in students. Carvalho, Carlanda Miller, and Dr. Jenny Nash.

Student Engagement 130

Student Engagement Students Coaching Teaching Methods 130

Teach Hub

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

As students move into middle and high school , it becomes increasingly challenging for them to maintain excitement and enthusiasm for subjects like math and science. By incorporating these real-world events you are making science more intriguing and relevant.

Science 105

Science Lecturing Textbooks Students 105

Faculty Focus

JANUARY 28, 2025

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). Remember those current events Incorporate relevant current issues and events that connect with your students and the subject you teach.

Activities 110

Activities Interdisciplinary Active Learning Participation 110

Faculty Focus

JANUARY 28, 2025

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). Remember those current events Incorporate relevant current issues and events that connect with your students and the subject you teach.

Activities 97

Activities Interdisciplinary Active Learning Participation 97

Teach Your Kids

MARCH 5, 2025

The dialogue also highlights the significance of understanding family needs, fostering critical thinking, and building supportive communities for unschooling families. Feedback from families was crucial in shaping the curriculum and teaching methods.

Education 52

Education Critical Thinking Communication Testing 52

eSchool News

JANUARY 5, 2024

Currently, more than 25 percent of K-12 students are chronically absent and most students have ground to make up in math and reading. At the same time, there’s a gap between how parents and caregivers think their children are doing and the reality. AI may empower more students with greater independence in their education.

Gamification 130

Gamification Intelligence Reading Ethics 130

Dangerously Irrelevant

MAY 17, 2015

Teachers are obliged to write on the board the specific skill (and number) that they’re teaching. Poor schools are told not to wander too far from the standards, there’s little time for student questions and critical thinking. scripted teaching methods). In New York City, it’s very prescriptive.

Education 91

Education Exams Testing Fairness 91

eSchool News

JUNE 2, 2025

Blending teaching methods with digital tools Modern instruction is all about variety. Kinesthetic learners thrive in gamified settings or hands-on simulations, whether it’s a math puzzle on Prodigy or a virtual science experiment using Labster.

Teaching Methods 196

Teaching Methods Learning Styles Students Intelligence 196

Faculty Focus

MARCH 11, 2025

Fostering Engagement in Non-Major Biology Students through a Studio Environment Engaging students not inherently drawn to biology requires innovative teaching methods. These include group discussions, hands-on experiments, problem-solving activities, and creative assessments that encourage critical thinking and peer collaboration.

Interdisciplinary 58

Interdisciplinary Instructors Students Motivation 58

Faculty Focus

MARCH 11, 2025

Fostering Engagement in Non-Major Biology Students through a Studio Environment Engaging students not inherently drawn to biology requires innovative teaching methods. These include group discussions, hands-on experiments, problem-solving activities, and creative assessments that encourage critical thinking and peer collaboration.

Interdisciplinary 57

Interdisciplinary Instructors Students Motivation 57