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.

Ethics 240

Ethics Critical Thinking Intelligence Evaluation 240

Catlin Tucker

DECEMBER 22, 2021

What do teachers find mentally stimulating about their work? What causes teachers to invest their mental energy and time resources in a task? What aspects of a teacher’s work lead them to engage in problem-solving, critical thinking, and reflection? Teachers as Architects of Learning Experiences.

Blended Learning 535

Blended Learning Teachers Learning Grades 535

Catlin Tucker

JANUARY 10, 2022

Teachers are navigating substitute teacher shortages, COVID protocols, and record numbers of absent students in addition to the normal demands of this job. We need to retain high-quality teachers who enjoy this work and feel energized and fulfilled by it.

Blended Learning 465

Blended Learning Metacognitive Skills Teachers Feedback 465

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.

Skills 138

Skills Schools Learning Students 138

eSchool News

MAY 20, 2025

Ask any teacher, and they will tell you that the pace of learning is not universal. These schedules are rigid, designed not to maximize learning, but to maintain compliance with an outdated factory model that prioritizes memorization and recall over deep understanding and critical thinking. The result? So, whats the alternative?

Learning 278

Learning Art Fairness Critical Thinking 278

k12 Digest

MAY 19, 2025

Her career spans roles as an elementary teacher, instructional coach, mentor, special education administrator, and elementary school principal. Dr. DiTullio was a National Board Certified Teacher (NBCT) and is an esteemed member of both PDK International and the Pi Lambda Theta International Honor Society.

Science 246

Science Education Motivation Lecturing 246

eSchool News

AUGUST 11, 2021

Critical thinking : Many folks go through the motions in their working lives–following directions, meeting quotas, and, simply put, people pleasing! As a middle and high school teacher these days, I help students become thinkers first and foremost. One resource I use to teach students how to think is Teach Different.

Skills 363

Skills STEM Critical Thinking Students 363

eSchool News

JULY 30, 2024

All the great teachers I had growing up found ways to involve the topic they were discussing, even tangentially, into current events. Math teachers showed how parabolas were effectively used for space exploration. Chemistry teachers demonstrated why solar power was difficult to harness.

Skills 294

Skills Gamification Learning Intelligence 294

eSchool News

DECEMBER 31, 2024

Key points: Digital literacy is a key skill–but it remains a challenge for U.S. students Enhancing media literacy skills in the age of AI 5 strategies to close the critical thinking gap For more news on durable skills, visit eSN’s Innovative Teaching hub U.S.

Skills 278

Skills Grades Internet Participation 278

eSchool News

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Teachers are facing ever-growing demands: providing high-quality lessons, attending to individual student needs, and managing administrative loads that stretch their time and energy to the limit. Despite their dedication, many teachers are at risk of leaving a profession they love simply because they are exhausted and unsupported.

Teachers 316

Teachers Technology Ethics Classroom Management 316

eSchool News

APRIL 29, 2025

While I used to be deeply involved in CTSOs as an advisor and teacher, stepping into an administrator role has allowed me to continue engaging with students in a new way–judging events and witnessing their enthusiasm firsthand. Success is not limited to one path.

Middle School 270

Middle School Middle School Elementary School Elementary School 270

eSchool News

JANUARY 31, 2025

Los Angeles, CA As students navigate an increasingly complex world defined by artificial intelligence, social media, and rapid technological change, the need for essential life skills has never been greater. Its advanced analytics track student progress whilesaving valuable preparation time. Compelling Content.

High School 242

High School High School Curriculum Skills 242

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.

Schools 214

Schools Culture Interdisciplinary Art 214

eSchool News

MARCH 19, 2025

Our rigorous curriculum is taught by Pennsylvania-certified teachers trained to provide virtual instruction in real time and is focused on providing all students the educational resources and out-of-classroom experiences they need to become successful, lifelong learners. There is also a free trial.

Teachers 311

Teachers Learning Science STEM 311

Catlin Tucker

MAY 20, 2023

How can formative assessment data help students to develop their metacognitive skills? These informal assessments provide information to the teacher about students’ understanding of the material being covered and the skills being introduced. Traditionally, formative assessment has been used as a teacher tool.

Metacognitive Skills 481

Metacognitive Skills Universal Design Blended Learning Evaluation 481

eSchool News

DECEMBER 19, 2024

This understanding has deepened through my collaboration with Kathy Renfrew, whose journey from a self-proclaimed science-phobic classroom teacher to renowned STEM educator and leader illustrates the transformation that happens when educators break down traditional subject-area barriers and create truly interdisciplinary units.

STEM 286

STEM Science Interdisciplinary Teachers 286

eSchool News

MARCH 20, 2023

At its heart, science is about tapping into a student’s innate curiosity and creativity while fostering their critical thinking skills. Given the incredibly packed school day schedule, finding room for science will take more than a little flexibility and creative thinking.

Math 306

Math Science Critical Thinking Social Studies 306

eSchool News

JANUARY 17, 2024

Some experts believe this new technology can have a positive impact on teaching and learning, while others fret it may weaken the teaching of critical thinking and increase bias by spreading misinformation about different groups and cultures. Secret 2: Student expertise.

Teaching 344

Teaching Critical Thinking Assignments Learning 344

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

This “cookbook recipe” teaching style not only stifles creativity, but it can also hinder critical thinking skill development. As a science teacher for grades 1-3, I wanted to create a completely different science lab experience for my young students. It helps students develop motor skills. I only have two hands.

Science 321

Science Critical Thinking STEM Textbooks 321

eSchool News

OCTOBER 12, 2023

BILLUND, Denmark — To celebrate the second annual World Play Day, LEGO® Education is inspiring teachers to experience purposeful play firsthand by giving students and teachers Permission to Play. Our students and teachers deserve to love learning again.” Play is not just for the playground. for LEGO Education. 13th and Sept.

Teachers 246

Teachers Critical Thinking Secondary Education Learning 246

Edsurge

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

While mastering technical skills is essential, students must also develop soft skills like communication, collaboration and critical thinking to thrive beyond the classroom. Patrick Keeney Senior Director of Product Management and Partnerships for CTE, McGraw Hill School EdSurge: How do you define soft skills?

Skills 193

Skills Middle School Middle School Communication 193

eSchool News

JANUARY 9, 2025

Charlotte, NC To empower teachers and students to explore their world, the Environmental Education Initiative offersa curated collection of free environmental educationresources for K-12 classrooms. The newest resources include 3 generation innovation video bundles, created in partnership with Nucor, Honeywell, and Subaru of America, Inc.,

Teachers 269

Teachers Education Critical Thinking Students 269

eSchool News

DECEMBER 13, 2024

This seems to be the norm: AI as the mortal enemy of all classroom teachers. So to all the teachers out there: Resistance is futile. I therefore want to lay out a typology that has helped me think about AI as exactly such a friend. I, on the other hand, want my students to use AI every day in class and for every assignment.

Teachers 246

Teachers Writing Critical Thinking Feedback 246

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

David Cervera Olivares, the Madrid education official spearheading this initiative, gets why this is such critical work. So heres to Madrids young scholars, and to the teachers guiding them with vision and heart. Theyre not just preparing themselves for a globally competent future–theyre creating it.

Critical Thinking 363

Critical Thinking Knowledge Learning Outcomes Skills 363

Catlin Tucker

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

While coaching teachers this month, several expressed a desire to include review and practice activities in their station rotation lessons to help students prepare for end-of-the-semester assessments. The person generating the study guide and review game is the one doing the critical thinking. Teachers who love Kahoot!

Blended Learning 520

Blended Learning Students Exams Study 520

eSchool News

JANUARY 22, 2025

Within this rapidly changing landscape, teachers have taken on a role much different from how we have historically been viewed. The answer is not necessarily a new one, but it is a concept that needs more attention from educators in our modern-day classrooms: Design thinking. How do I use design thinking?

Failure 306

Failure Critical Thinking Essay Feedback 306

eSchool News

JANUARY 23, 2025

Key points: Asking the right questions is more than just a skill–its a mindset We are all digital immigrants now 25 AI predictions for 2025 For more news on AI in education, visit eSN’s Digital Learning hub Several years ago, during a flight from Houston to Paris, I had a conversation with the CEO of a prominent Houston-based company.

Questions 306

Questions Critical Thinking History Essay 306

eSchool News

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Passive learning doesn’t help students develop future-ready skills, like critical thinking or creativity, in the same way active learning does. A majority of teachers report engaging students in active learning with classroom technology. Students reported more instances of passive technology use, however.

Activities 317

Activities Middle School Middle School Critical Thinking 317

eSchool News

MARCH 25, 2025

We also teamed up with Leading Educators , a nonprofit organization that supports high-quality instruction, to transform professional learning for our teachers. This sense of purpose around a shared strategic goal has elevated our principals, teachers, and students alike. Here are three key lessons weve learned throughout this process.

Teachers 262

Teachers Coaching Students Math 262

Ask a Tech Teacher

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. You can find her resources at Structured Learning.

Skills 151

Skills Critical Thinking Intelligence History 151

Catlin Tucker

OCTOBER 29, 2021

” I used that Chromebook to design a collaborative online station to complement my teacher-led and offline stations. While my students engaged in student-centered learning at the online and offline stations, I enjoyed the dedicated time to work with a small group of learners at my teacher-led station. ” That is incorrect.

Blended Learning 535

Blended Learning Critical Thinking Communication Participation 535

eSchool News

JUNE 12, 2024

It feels as though every week brings a new tool, practice, or learning model that teachers need to incorporate into their classroom. Its versatile digital canvas allows teachers and students to create and collaborate on boards. This is particularly true when it comes to technology. Though it does have a cost – between $6.99

Critical Thinking 316

Critical Thinking Quizzes Learning Game-Based Learning 316

Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 15, 2024

Improved hand-eye coordination and fine motor skills, essential for cognitive development. Enhanced creativity and critical thinking : The slower pace of handwriting allows for more time to think and formulate ideas, fostering creativity and critical thinking.

Skills 174

Skills Cognitive Development Critical Thinking Writing 174

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. 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.

Skills 170

Skills Teaching Gamification Critical Thinking 170

eSchool News

JANUARY 21, 2021

As educators, we cannot predict what the future holds, but we understand the importance of developing core skills such as collaboration, effective communication, and problem solving in our students today. Students are in a multitude of educational environments that have challenged the entire school community.

Critical Thinking 364

Critical Thinking Physical Education English Motivation 364

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

Key points: Students must feel connected to the learning material to engage in science Helping science-averse teachers integrate STEM and literacy Want to improve STEM education? LEGO Education’s State of Classroom Engagement Report: Science Edition surveyed more than 6,000 global teachers, parents, students, and U.S.

Science 313

Science Education STEM Critical Thinking 313

eSchool News

JUNE 26, 2024

Though many teachers tout the importance of STEM learning, many also shy away from the “E” in STEM. STEM is incredibly important, specifically for skills like critical thinking and problem solving,” said Dr. Erika Neuman, CEO of iSTEMmentors and a lecturer at the University of Texas at San Antonio, during an ISTELive 24 session.

STEM 311

STEM Interdisciplinary Critical Thinking Lecturing 311