eSchool News

JULY 30, 2024

It is common practice for older adults to partake in book clubs as a mainstay of their social and intellectual well-being, witting around with people at similar stages in life to interpret an author’s words and critically think about important themes.

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eSchool News

APRIL 29, 2025

Middle school: Expanding exploration As students progress to middle school, career exploration should become more structured.

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DECEMBER 4, 2023

Here’s Why Kids Should Participate in Extracurricular Activities Most parents ignore this, but playtime activities significantly contribute to a child’s overall development. That said, below are a few reasons your child should actively participate in extracurricular activities: 1.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

DECEMBER 3, 2021

Anytime I can show students how to complete math skills without doing math, it’s a plus (because they don’t expect a discussion on problem-solving or Minecraft to help with math). Here’s why you should participate. Coding is that mystical geeky subject that confounds students and teachers alike. 15 Unusual Projects.

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Catlin Tucker

OCTOBER 29, 2021

mixed skill level, strenghts in a group dynamic, interest-based) depending on the lesson objectives. When I work with teachers, I encourage them to design their online station to prioritize at least one of the 4Cs of 21st-century learning: (1) critical thinking, (2) communication, (3) collaboration, and (4) creativity.

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eSchool News

APRIL 17, 2023

STEM education is a critical part of a comprehensive K-12 education–it helps students build and improve critical thinking skills, problem solving skills, and it teaches students to be persistent when presented with a challenge. Representation is another obstacle to more ubiquitous STEM participation.

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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. These arent just digital skillstheyre life skills. They begin tackling real problems, building research skills, and learning how to think for themselves. Meadowcroft.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

For one thing, over 1,700 Madrid students annually already participate in our existing Global Scholars program and will continue to do so. Madrid, with its strong local leadership, is the perfect place to take the next steps in expanding this kind of educational experiment.

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Catlin Tucker

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

It is a process where students evaluate their work, reflecting on what they’ve learned, how well they’ve understood complex concepts, how much progress they’ve made toward mastering key skills, and where they may need to invest time and energy to improve their concept knowledge and skill set.

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eSchool News

JULY 16, 2024

Creativity is an essential skill for all students to have. Creative projects help students connect new information to prior knowledge through critical thinking and problem solving. This builds emotional development and lifelong skills that will help them in any future career they may have. Why creativity?

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Catlin Tucker

MAY 13, 2024

Shifting from teacher-led to student-led learning requires that teachers equip students with the skills necessary to assume responsibility for specific learning activities in the classroom. Questioner Formulates questions that delve deeper into the content, prompting critical thinking and analysis.

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eSchool News

APRIL 5, 2024

Let’s explore how these strategies promote engagement, critical thinking, and deeper understanding among students, enhancing academic success. Active learning strategies for students in K-12 encompass a range of techniques designed to promote engagement, critical thinking, and deeper understanding.

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Catlin Tucker

APRIL 10, 2023

A single review game or study guide does not provide “spacing” or repeated exposure to vocabulary, concepts, or skills. The person generating a review game, practice problems, or study guide does the critical thinking.

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MARCH 18, 2025

It’s useful for teaching a plethora of subjects, from history to math to geology to tech skills. Just as important, it’s that rare fun lesson that teaches problem solving and critical thinking without the usual pain.

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eSchool News

APRIL 8, 2025

Despite this demand, many students lack the foundational interest or skills needed to pursue these opportunities. percent of participants identified hands-on lab work as the key factor inspiring them to pursue STEM degrees and careers. Builds critical thinking and teamwork skills. percent for non-STEM occupations.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

With the rise of AI and increase in employers who say AI skills will be a necessary component for workplace success, learning computer science is more critical than ever. “The data is clear: computer science equips students with essential skills for future careers in all industries.

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Catlin Tucker

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

A study guide is unlikely to inspire much interest in students, and a single game does not provide enough repeat exposure to vocabulary, concepts, or skills. The person generating the study guide and review game is the one doing the critical thinking. Student-created Kahoot! Teachers who love Kahoot!

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eSchool News

MARCH 22, 2024

Rather, teams and tournaments promote collaboration, critical thinking, communication skills, and offer inclusive environments that welcome students from all backgrounds and with all abilities. How do I participate in esports tournaments? How can schools create esports programs and teams? Here’s how to get started.

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OCTOBER 21, 2024

Teach Speaking and Listening Skills with Student Presentations This video is from a series I taught for school districts. It is now available for free to Ask a Tech Teacher subscribers: Summary This video discusses using student presentations to enhance speaking and listening skills, aligning with Common Core standards.

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eSchool News

APRIL 23, 2025

DE Original Series Boosting Literacy Skills With The Writer’s Block, middle school students build grammar, literary analysis, and communication skills with relatable hosts and captivating storytelling.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

When students become interested in STEM at a young age, their critical thinking, collaboration, creativity, and communication skills have a chance to thrive. Early STEM exposure–and successes or failures in STEM learning–can often make or break a child’s willingness to participate in STEM learning.

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k12 Digest

MAY 19, 2025

Practical Strategies for Classroom Application The research consistently tells us that the application of brain-based learning principles leads to increased academic achievement, better behavior, development of appropriate social-emotional skills, and increased motivation. Lets examine a few examples from the research.

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eSchool News

JULY 15, 2022

Having access to the skills needed to decode text and other media impacts our students now and forever. Literacy can make or break their school performance and enhance their career and civic participation.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2024

As technology continues to shape every facet of modern life, proficiency in navigating digital tools, critically evaluating online information, and responsibly engaging in the digital space becomes crucial. Additionally, digital literacy cultivates critical thinking skills. What are the 3 main skills of digital literacy?

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eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2025

By understanding the strengths and limitations of each LLM, we can strategically deploy them to optimize learning outcomes, personalize instruction, and foster critical thinking and creativity in our students. We’ll demystify the complexities and empower you with the knowledge and skills needed for success. South 320GH) 2.

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APRIL 28, 2025

Not all online platforms deliver quality education, and the lack of face-to-face interaction can hinder social development and collaborative skills. Research indicates that active participation leads to higher retention rates, which can be upwards of 60% for students engaged in interactive learning.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 5, 2022

When young students learn coding, they hone skills – such as computational thinking and collaboration – that enhance their success in school and future careers. Code Farm’s targeted skill-building lessons are paired with open-ended project work to deepen understanding and develop critical thinking. DERRY, N.H.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

These skills–often referred to as soft skills, but also known as durable skills for their importance in the workplace–are a focus of 21st-century classrooms. A STEM or STEAM lab is an environment where students, irrespective of grade, can come together and actively participate in hands-on STEM and STEAM learning.

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Catlin Tucker

APRIL 22, 2024

As students move through a lesson, some acquire information and skills more quickly than others. Some students will need additional support, scaffolds, feedback, or reteaching to understand key concepts and apply specific strategies, processes, or skills. Use of Resources: Is the student effectively utilizing available resources (e.g.,

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

We should be aiding our children and future generations in their journey of lifelong learning and equipping them with the skills they can transfer in any job or business they find themselves in. Promotes thinking outside of the box We should move away from the idea of a ‘dream job’ or pursuing a career we love.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 12, 2018

More than 1,600 teachers participated in a survey on learning spaces , conducted as part of research firm MDR’s State of the K-12 Market 2018 series, and the majority of those teachers believe classrooms and learning spaces impact student outcomes.

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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. –Dr. .

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 5, 2018

Makerspaces and maker culture have quickly become a favorite of STEAM advocates, and new research shows that makerspaces can be highly effective at helping elementary students develop skills such as critical thinking, design thinking, and problem solving.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 12, 2019

Teachers are diligently meeting state standards while covering course content and using technology to address collaboration, communication, critical thinking, and creativity. Yet we now find that students are lacking in some of the softer skills that are needed in an age of technology innovation. The environment.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 17, 2024

Use closed captioning for video content to improve comprehension and literacy skills. Give students opportunities to communicate their STEM thinking. Students from different backgrounds often have their own ways of participating and learning. They also give MLs a chance to practice English in an authentic way.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 1, 2016

Educators often talk about 21st-century skills and the benefits of incorporating communication, creativity, collaboration, problem-solving, and critical thinking into lessons. These are skills students rarely learn straight out of a textbook. If that sounds daunting, rest assured, it doesn’t always have to be.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 6, 2025

Reaching reluctant and disinterested readers can be challenging, frustrating, and discouraging for teachers, who fully grasp the importance of literacy skills. This persistence goes hand-in-hand with literary academic progress, and it also develops important durable life skills like resilience.

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