eSchool News

APRIL 1, 2025

Videos, films, and simulations create immersive learning experiences that traditional teaching methods cannot replicate. When students create videos, they develop technical skills while strengthening their critical thinking abilities. Many districts are prohibiting cell phones in classrooms.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 9, 2023

In education, case studies are widely used as a pedagogical tool to encourage critical thinking, problem-solving skills, and the application of theoretical knowledge. They serve as a bridge between theory and practice, promote active learning and the development of practical skills that improve their teaching methods.

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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. As a result, writing often takes a backseat, seen as an isolated, academic exercise rather than a communicative act.

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EdTech Magazine

JULY 27, 2018

According to the report, the cornerstone of becoming a successful learner at any age comes down to the four C’s: critical thinking, collaboration, creativity and communication. . “To Inspire Critical Thinking with Ed Tech. SIGN UP: Get more news from the EdTech newsletter in your inbox every two weeks!

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Additionally, AI contributes to the evolution of assessment methods. Through automated grading and feedback systems, educators can focus on qualitative aspects of student performance, such as critical thinking and creativity, rather than spending excessive time on routine evaluations.

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Faculty Focus

DECEMBER 5, 2023

This utilization is often compared to utilizing Grammarly, or meeting with a writing tutor. Like Grammarly or writing tutors, students can take time to learn from AI’s corrections and suggestions. Students may display intra-personal writing inconsistency. Instructors can use AI for editing as well.

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Faculty Focus

SEPTEMBER 17, 2023

As a result, educators frequently resort to multiple-choice quizzes, which, while quick to mark and straightforward to implement, often fall short in assessing critical thinking, creativity, and comprehension. But we must view AI as a tool that complements, rather than replaces, traditional teaching methods.

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Faculty Focus

SEPTEMBER 17, 2023

As a result, educators frequently resort to multiple-choice quizzes, which, while quick to mark and straightforward to implement, often fall short in assessing critical thinking, creativity, and comprehension. But we must view AI as a tool that complements, rather than replaces, traditional teaching methods.

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Student Engagement eLearning Authentic Assessment Instructors 111

Faculty Focus

AUGUST 24, 2023

Further, students may not develop the skills necessary for original ideas and critical thinking. However, some professors are enthusiastic and see possibilities for brainstorming, breaking blocks to writing, and creating first drafts—essentially preparing students for the world where these technologies are now everyday life.

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Faculty Focus

AUGUST 24, 2023

Further, students may not develop the skills necessary for original ideas and critical thinking. However, some professors are enthusiastic and see possibilities for brainstorming, breaking blocks to writing, and creating first drafts—essentially preparing students for the world where these technologies are now everyday life.

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Faculty Focus

DECEMBER 5, 2023

This utilization is often compared to utilizing Grammarly, or meeting with a writing tutor. Like Grammarly or writing tutors, students can take time to learn from AI’s corrections and suggestions. Students may display intra-personal writing inconsistency. Instructors can use AI for editing as well.

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Intelligence Plagiarism Quizzes Academic Integrity 111

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?

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eSchool News

JULY 1, 2024

The conversation covered many topics including the importance of personalized learning, community involvement, and innovative teaching methods. Vicki continues to write for Edutopia and has authored two educational books, Flattening Classrooms, Engaging Minds, and Reinventing Writing. In this highlight, Alberto M.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 1, 2024

While many schools are looking at the ramifications of students using AI to “cheat” or “avoid” classwork and writing papers, it is important to note that teachers themselves will be thrust into the AI world. AI will become a powerful tool for writers, especially those learning to write and facing writer’s block.

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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). Journaling Begin class with a few quiet minutes of writing to help students center their focus.

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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). Journaling Begin class with a few quiet minutes of writing to help students center their focus.

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Activities Interdisciplinary Active Learning Participation 98

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. Mickey shares her journey of writing a book on diverse educational settings, offering rich insights into how families are embracing unconventional learning environments.

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Scholarly Teacher

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

When students are given an assignment that entails multiple steps and requires critical thinking, it can feel overwhelming for the student who does not have the skills on how to approach the assignment. Professional writing is expected. Professional writing is expected. Please use complete sentences and proper grammar.

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Priceless Ponderings

APRIL 14, 2025

Discussion-based lessons encourage critical thinking and allow children to express their ideas. Flexible for Different Homeschooling Styles Homeschooling families use a variety of teaching methods, so a flexible curriculum is essential. Looking for even more ready-to-use resources? Drop a comment belowId love to help!

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eSchool News

JANUARY 5, 2024

While many schools are looking at the ramifications of students using AI to “cheat” or “avoid” classwork and writing papers, it is important to note that teachers themselves will be thrust into the AI world. AI will become a powerful tool for writers, especially those learning to write and facing writer’s block.

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Scholarly Teacher

JANUARY 16, 2025

How do I teach when students can use genAI to generate answers faster than I can explain a concept? If I continue to write books, will anyone bother to read them? And theres also the risk that overreliance on AI could erode students ability to build foundational knowledge, which is crucial for critical thinking (Zakrajsek, 2025).

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Dangerously Irrelevant

DECEMBER 12, 2022

— What is the best way to teach reading? There is no one “best” way to teach reading. Different teaching methods and approaches may be more effective for some students than others.

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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.

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