Teach Thought

JULY 11, 2025

Views Facebook Linkedin Print These Learning Strategies Make Students Curious by Terry Heick Understanding where curiosity comes from is the holy grail of education. Views Facebook Linkedin Print These Learning Strategies Make Students Curious by Terry Heick Understanding where curiosity comes from is the holy grail of education.

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Learning Students Critical Thinking Game-Based Learning 89

Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 24, 2025

AI tutors are transforming education by offering personalized, accessible, and efficient learning support. These steps help prevent breaches and maintain trust in digital learning environments. How does AI affect student data security during remote learning?

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Disabilities Ethics Schools Plagiarism 145

Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 30, 2025

Here’s a simple review of copyright law I use to start the discussion. Here’s a video I use in my Grad School classes to discuss copyrights and image use. Drawing Box (free) –learn and practice drawing and painting. You can find her resources at Structured Learning. Also import photos.

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Faculty Focus

JUNE 17, 2025

The integration of AI technologies presents unparalleled opportunities for enhancing teaching, learning, and administrative processes. Central to our discussion is the assertion that a “one-size-fits-all” approach to AI adoption is inadequate for educational institutions, whose missions and values differ significantly.

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Teach Hub

JUNE 12, 2025

Each role targets a specific reading skill, and when students cycle through all four, they’re not just reading, they’re processing, discussing, and deepening their understanding. These kinds of questions open the door to meaningful discussion and help students engage with the text on a whole new level. It’s fairly simple.

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Faculty Focus

JUNE 17, 2025

The integration of AI technologies presents unparalleled opportunities for enhancing teaching, learning, and administrative processes. Central to our discussion is the assertion that a “one-size-fits-all” approach to AI adoption is inadequate for educational institutions, whose missions and values differ significantly.

Ethics 75

Ethics Education Evaluation Fairness 75

Dangerously Irrelevant

JULY 19, 2025

I need to be less busy next year… Transforming Learning Environments: Implementing Portrait of a Graduate for 21st-Century Success Lori McEwen and I had a great time during our Turbo Talk. Designing for Deeper, Personalized Learning This was another super fun session. This year’s ISTE+ASCD conference was a busy one for me.

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Class Tech Tips

JULY 19, 2025

I need to be less busy next year… Transforming Learning Environments: Implementing Portrait of a Graduate for 21st-Century Success Lori McEwen and I had a great time during our Turbo Talk. Designing for Deeper, Personalized Learning This was another super fun session. This year’s ISTE+ASCD conference was a busy one for me.

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Coaching Fairness Discussions Participation 57

Teachers Pay Teachers

JUNE 2, 2025

Psychology “Do Now” Writing Prompts & Slides By Loosli Learning Grades: 9th-12th Subjects: Psychology Ideal for psychology classes or any subject focused on critical thinking, these do now writing prompts are an intriguing way to start the day. What is the most memorable topic youve learned in high school?

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Edsurge

MAY 7, 2025

Some teachers objected to those numbers, saying they minimize the political stresses many of them are actually experiencing, says Brendan Gillis, the associations director of teaching and learning, who oversaw the study. Sources Under Scrutiny And polarization now threatens teachers primary information sources.

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Teachers Pay Teachers

JUNE 23, 2025

Fun Debate Topics Persuasive Speaking Activity Middle School, High School By Lindsay Ann Learning Grades: 6th-9th Subjects: English Language Arts, Speaking & Listening Standards: CCSS SL.9-10.4, Use these simple topics for those moments when a deep discussion isn’t on the schedule or when focusing on parliamentary debate skills.

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Catlin Tucker

DECEMBER 12, 2014

This is an ideal space to post announcements, allow students to ask questions, and encourage students to have discussions about assignments. Normally, students would have small group discussions about the reading. Learning' Yesterday Northern California was hit by massive storm. Use Web Tools to Design a Virtual Lesson.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 2, 2020

The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has been the source of many discussions in the past few weeks about the “return to school.” The evidence is clear that school districts should plan for remote learning to be here for the long-haul.

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Catlin Tucker

FEBRUARY 21, 2021

Could approaching the design, instruction, and facilitation of learning (in class, online, or a combination of the two) with a “would you rather” lens improve student motivation and engagement? Relatedness is trickier to achieve when students are learning online. I think it could. Would You Rather? An Experiment.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 28, 2016

When the right classroom management tools are in place, students are able to learn more as their engagement increases. Online discussions or group collaboration to increase student engagement. Next page: Resources to boost student learning. Badges as a method of classroom management.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Key points: ChatGPT is here to stay, and it’s wise to now consider it a part of learning In fact, every assignment moving forward must be graded with ChatGPT in mind See related article: How educators can navigate AI-driven plagiarism You may have heard of ChatGPT. Sometimes group projects work well. How do we evaluate their knowledge?

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Essay Plagiarism Assignments Learning 333

eSchool News

DECEMBER 12, 2024

After almost 20 years of a connection-centered teaching practice, I offer three ways to foster meaningful connections with them and inspire their learning. Share personal moments in your learning journey that align with the students experience, which offers both perspective and compassion. Plus, vulnerability comes in gradations.

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Learning Students Feedback Testing 259

eSchool News

JANUARY 22, 2019

No matter how old we are, they can make us both laugh and cry, and they help us learn more about ourselves and how we relate to others. The films on this list are excellent for encouraging students to reflect on and discuss a wide range of social and emotional issues. Science Fair. Inside Out. Far from the Tree.

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eSchool News

APRIL 23, 2020

Online education is fairly synonymous with asynchronous learning. Most people assume the move to online courses means students are logging on to the learning management system to take reading quizzes tied to their assigned textbook chapters and posting in the discussion board in line with weekly modules as their schedules allow.

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eLearning Quizzes Textbooks Fairness 292

eSchool News

JANUARY 25, 2017

By examining his success, we can learn some important lessons about effective teaching. Strengthen the social side of learning. Learn from the best innovations in education! When he first signed up for CS50, it is fair to say he was not in the habit of choosing the most demanding courses on campus.

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Faculty Focus

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Assessment is a critical component of the teaching and learning process. In order to provide useful information to instructors and students about student achievement, it must be understood that student assessment is more than just a grade because it should link student performance to specific learning objectives.

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Fairness Instructors Feedback Evaluation 122

Catlin Tucker

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

To recap, metacognition is a cognitive ability that allows learners to consider their thought patterns, approaches to learning, and understanding of a topic or idea. I See, Think, Me, We Thinking Routine The “See, Think, Me, We” thinking routine promotes deeper understanding and encourages discussion.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 29, 2025

Key points: Technology works in service of teaching, not the other way around Teaching ethical edtech for future innovators Leveraging edtech to help students, teachers stay connected through illness For more news on AI, visit eSN’s Digital Learning hub Artificial intelligence brings opportunities and questions to classrooms worldwide.

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eSchool News

JUNE 2, 2023

There were three notable topics at the conference that signal new directions in assessment: through-year assessment, artificial intelligence and machine learning, and individualized assessment. This year did not disappoint. Through-Year Assessment Through-year assessment is a type of assessment that has several different versions.

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Edsurge

MARCH 30, 2020

While many well-intentioned commentators have warned teachers against this practice, the fact is that copyright law—specifically fair use—permits many read-aloud activities online. What Is Fair Use? Fair use is a provision of copyright law that allows many reading aloud activities to be translated from the classroom to online learning.

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Reading Fairness Teachers Disabilities 218

eSchool News

MAY 6, 2024

The commission will review research and industry data and hear from education experts as it develops recommendations for southern states around using AI in teaching and learning, developing AI-related policies, and preparing students for careers in AI. So, what skills do they need to learn, and how do we help them prepare?

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 26, 2015

.” “One essential part of educating students successfully is assessing their progress in learning to high standards. Done well and thoughtfully, assessments are tools for learning and promoting equity. Fair–and supportive of fairness–in equity in educational opportunity. Tied to improved learning.

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Faculty Focus

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Assessment is a critical component of the teaching and learning process. In order to provide useful information to instructors and students about student achievement, it must be understood that student assessment is more than just a grade because it should link student performance to specific learning objectives.

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Fairness Instructors Feedback Evaluation 111

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 7, 2017

It can be hard to get moral compasses to twitch when discussing the intricacies of copyright law, public domain, fair use, and Creative Commons. Students need to understand the following concepts: copyright, public domain, fair use, and Creative Commons. I’m talking about teaching kids about copyright.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2022

As we wrapped up 2020, we thought for sure that 2021 might bring us a reprieve from pandemic learning. Virtual and hybrid learning continued into the spring, but then classrooms welcomed back students for full-time in-person learning in the fall. And now, we head into our third year of learning during a global pandemic.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2025

14-17, 2025, in Orlando, the annual conference looks to the future of edtech’s role in teaching and learning is full of inspiring keynotes, information-packed sessions, dynamic exhibit hall presentations, and more. From personalized learning experiences to adaptive assessments, discover how AI can empower both learners and educators.

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Ethics Critical Thinking Knowledge Fairness 311

eSchool News

MARCH 14, 2025

Key points: Real-world relevance makes STEM learning more personal for students 12 lesser-known K-12 STEM education resources Using free resources to connect the environment to education For more on STEM concepts, visit eSN’s STEM & STEAM hub Why are we learning this? To be fair, its a valid question.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

Since the pandemic, more instructors at schools and colleges appear to have embraced “flipped learning ,” the approach of asking students to watch lecture videos before class so that class time can be used for active learning. The study considered 173 studies of flipped learning, as well as 46 previous meta-analyses of the approach.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 16, 2024

GenAI offers the promise of enhancing personalized learning, streamlining administrative tasks, and providing innovative educational resources. Keith’s ‘Reimagining Learning through Innovation’ program allows teachers to pilot new tools funded by the district’s IT budget.

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eSchool News

JULY 21, 2017

2) Do not stop to judge, discuss, or answer the questions. (3) Rothstein’s example shows how powerful learning can be when educators have students come up with their own questions to answer. Learn from the best innovations in education! 3) Write down every question exactly as stated. (4) 4) Change any statements into questions.

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eSchool News

APRIL 11, 2023

The day provides a great opportunity for teachers to discuss the history of taxation in the United States, and to show students how taxes impact buying power.” the nonprofit behind Poptential. More than 100,000 users from throughout the United States have signed up for Certell’s Poptential family of free social studies courses.

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Faculty Focus

MAY 25, 2023

The difficulties in student engagement with instructor-directed reading, both in terms of the amount of reading undertaken and the participation and benefit from in-class discussion around readings, can be a prevalent problem. Bovill et al., Bovill et al., academic journal article or specific industry press).

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