eSchool News

JULY 11, 2025

CurrikiStudio Subject areas: All subjects Best for: Interactive learning content creation CurrikiStudio is a free, open-source platform that allows teachers to design interactive learning experiences without needing coding skills. It’s an excellent tool for fostering critical thinking, debate, and reflective dialogue.

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Faculty Focus

JULY 1, 2025

In the digital era, especially post-pandemic, this strategy has gained renewed importance for fostering active learning, critical thinking, and academic resilience. is not merely a technological upgrade; it is a reimagined learning experience that promotes self-directed learning, critical thinking, and inclusivity.

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Faculty Focus

JULY 1, 2025

In the digital era, especially post-pandemic, this strategy has gained renewed importance for fostering active learning, critical thinking, and academic resilience. is not merely a technological upgrade; it is a reimagined learning experience that promotes self-directed learning, critical thinking, and inclusivity.

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eSchool News

JUNE 24, 2025

The question is: Are we helping them use it safely, ethically, and effectively, or are we leaving them to figure it out on their own? Meanwhile, 62 percent of employers are seeking AI skills in new hires, and over 78 percent of organizations report using AI technologies in 2024, up from 55 percent the year before.

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eSchool News

MAY 20, 2016

A new report outlines the need for K-16 students to develop key data literacy skills. Focusing on three specific areas could be key to boosting K-16 students’ data literacy in a world where big data’s importance grows daily, according to a new report.

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eSchool News

APRIL 30, 2025

The framework prioritizes the importance of human skills, including as critical thinking, creativity, and emotional intelligence, and offers higher-ed institutions structured guidance around creating AI literacy approaches that will equip individuals with key foundational AI competencies and industry-specific applications.

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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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k12 Digest

JUNE 23, 2025

From a young age, I was captivated by a single question: “Can learning be more meaningful than memorization?” My journey has been one of constant evolution—from questioning the system to becoming someone who works to reimagine it. This helped them apply knowledge, develop communication skills, and see themselves as active citizens.

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eSchool News

APRIL 29, 2025

While their ambition is inspiring, it raises important questions for educators, such as: What are alternative careers in a students field of interest? Not just general practitioners–these middle schoolers aimed high and discussed specialties like cardiology, neurosurgery, psychiatry, plastic surgery, and anesthesiology.

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k12 Digest

MAY 28, 2025

With small class sizes, individualized instruction, and a focus on executive functioning, social-emotional growth, and life skills, AEF offers a unique educational experience tailored to each students needs. These platforms allow students to practice skills at their own pace while giving teachers real-time insights into their progress.

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Faculty Focus

JULY 15, 2025

These practical techniques will develop critical thinking and problem-solving abilities by creating intentional opportunities to enhance social and communication skills. The fundamental question becomes: How can educators plan for and deliver instructional content that is relatable and meaningful?

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eSchool News

JUNE 16, 2025

Fortunately, a wide range of high-quality digital tools can help K-12 learners stay curious and build STEM skills throughout the summer months. During the summer months, the platform provides free access to a curated collection of mini-lessons designed to spark curiosity and critical thinking. or “Can a tree grow without seeds?”–and

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Edsurge

JUNE 16, 2025

Meeting the Growing Demand for CS Skills Alexis Johnson First Grade Teacher, Canyons School District Computing and technology shape how we communicate, work and learn. Yet the seamless functioning of these tasks relies on a skilled computer science workforce. Educators recognize the need to cultivate these skills.

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Edsurge

JUNE 13, 2025

I think a lot of the teachers and parents don’t know, either.” Teens in the survey were also concerned about how using AI might affect their ability to develop critical thinking skills, says Jennifer Rubin, a senior researcher at foundry10 who helped lead the study.

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Faculty Focus

JULY 15, 2025

These practical techniques will develop critical thinking and problem-solving abilities by creating intentional opportunities to enhance social and communication skills. The fundamental question becomes: How can educators plan for and deliver instructional content that is relatable and meaningful?

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Faculty Focus

MAY 11, 2025

In a world where AI skills and fluency will be necessary and marketable, colleges and universities have made efforts to embrace AI in the classroom (e.g., Why College Instructors Matter: A Student’s Perspective I had a conversation with one of my students recently about this exact question. The Age of AI is Upon Us.

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Teach Hub

MAY 2, 2025

Whether working with younger or older students, hands-on activities can make a huge difference in engagement, retention , and critical thinking. Experiential Learning for Younger Students Younger students are naturally curious and love exploring the world around them, these activities harness that energy while reinforcing key skills.

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eSchool News

JUNE 17, 2025

The team began with the open-ended question, “How might we pilot different practices related to cell phone/social media use to gauge the effectiveness or impact on student well-being, engagement and sense of belonging?” There will without a doubt be a need to refine the policy once it becomes official.

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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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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. Students explore big ideas through play, questions, and reflection. Critical thinking isnt something we teach once, says Ms.

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k12 Digest

JUNE 23, 2025

From a young age, I was captivated by a single question: “Can learning be more meaningful than memorization?” My journey has been one of constant evolution—from questioning the system to becoming someone who works to reimagine it. This helped them apply knowledge, develop communication skills, and see themselves as active citizens.

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Faculty Focus

JULY 20, 2025

When the vision of gen ed is realized for learners, they learn the habits of mind that result in the durable skills employers are looking for – critical thinking, problem solving, communication, and curiosity. is a question that has reverberated from the minds of learners for decades. Why am I doing this?”

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Faculty Focus

MAY 4, 2025

For example, at the end of our discussion on memory formation, I ask students to quickly write down the most important concept they learned and one question they still have. In our next class, I address the most common questions, creating a feedback loop that keeps everyone engaged.

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Teachers Pay Teachers

JULY 22, 2025

Preschool Curriculum & Lesson Plans | Toddler Activities Worksheets Sensory Bins By The Stay at Home Teacher – Kaitlyn Renfro Grades: PreK This curriculum includes basic skills like counting, shapes, colors, letter identification, and more. Seek programs that go beyond storytelling to build critical thinking and analysis skills.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 28, 2025

This shift raises critical questions about the future of education: How will teachers adapt their roles? This shift raises questions about the efficacy and long-term viability of conventional education methods. In this new paradigm, collaboration and critical thinking are essential.

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Teach Thought

MAY 27, 2025

Skip to content Read Menu Toggle Critical Thinking Posts Learning Posts Literacy Posts Recent Newsletter Support Us? Prompting it to generate interview questions may fall under Applying , while using it to design a project or co-write a podcast script can reach Creating. The answer depends on the design of the task.

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Faculty Focus

JUNE 10, 2025

As Generative AI (GenAI, a subset of AI that can produce content, ideas, and data by learning from existing data and patterns) has become prevalent, so have a wide range of concerns about its usage: authenticity, critical thinking, bias, representation, plagiarism, and sustainability, to name a few. I value critical thinking.

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Teaching with a Mountain View

JUNE 19, 2025

I’m picturing a lot of family time, slower mornings, and leisure reading in my future, but I also like to spend some time brushing up on my teaching skills each summer. Each of these titles will help you seek fresh inspiration and sharpen your skills in classroom management, student engagement, or a subject area you want to improve.

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Faculty Focus

JULY 20, 2025

When the vision of gen ed is realized for learners, they learn the habits of mind that result in the durable skills employers are looking for – critical thinking, problem solving, communication, and curiosity. is a question that has reverberated from the minds of learners for decades. Why am I doing this?”

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Faculty Focus

JULY 17, 2025

At our college, we have learned that it means weaving ideas, theories, and methods from many fields to examine a shared theme or question. The aim is not to water down each subject but to strengthen them by showing how different ways of thinking can shed more light on tricky issues. Yang et al. Yang et al.

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Faculty Focus

APRIL 22, 2025

The key question is: how can we transform AI from a potential source of plagiarism into a valuable educational resource? In this context, AI serves as a companion that guides students in their tasks, enhancing their critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Lets confront the reality: students are using AI.

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Faculty Focus

JUNE 10, 2025

As Generative AI (GenAI, a subset of AI that can produce content, ideas, and data by learning from existing data and patterns) has become prevalent, so have a wide range of concerns about its usage: authenticity, critical thinking, bias, representation, plagiarism, and sustainability, to name a few. I value critical thinking.

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Faculty Focus

JULY 17, 2025

At our college, we have learned that it means weaving ideas, theories, and methods from many fields to examine a shared theme or question. The aim is not to water down each subject but to strengthen them by showing how different ways of thinking can shed more light on tricky issues. Yang et al. Yang et al.

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Dangerously Irrelevant

MAY 8, 2025

In our Day 1 workshop, we will use the free 4 Shifts Protocol to redesign lessons, units, and other instructional activities for critical thinking and problem solving, greater student agency, more real-world authentic work, and robust technology infusion. Please bring your own examples and use cases of how you’re using AI!

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Edsurge

APRIL 30, 2025

As districts explore AIs potential, they must also confront critical questions about equity, algorithmic bias and access. It fosters critical thinking, creativity, innovation and real-world problem-solving skills, preparing students for an AI-driven world. How do you see AI shaping the future of education?

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Teaching with a Mountain View

JUNE 12, 2025

Explore the author’s work and help your students prep thoughtful questions. Each visit kicks off with a game of 20 Questions where students try to guess the identity of their upcoming visitor based on yes/no questions and clues, if needed. In addition to written clues and yes/no questions, you could also share props.

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Priceless Ponderings

MAY 25, 2025

They help establish a culture of respect, responsibility, and critical thinking. Ask questions if youre unsure about anything. And lets be honestworksheets save you time while still supporting critical thinking. This kind of integration makes safety feel like a natural part of scientific thinking.

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