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?” Teachers design highly interactive, discussion-based lessons for these periods.

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Faculty Focus

MAY 20, 2025

In a course that requires out-of-class reading, that conversation is highly reliant on students doing their part and completing the assigned reading.However, in recent semesters, students engaging in focused reading in which they annotate text is dwindling. There is a notable drop off in the reading and conversations.In

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Instructors Assignments Participation Students 91

Faculty Focus

MAY 18, 2025

Beginning Add literature/resources from neurodivergent, disabled, and diverse authors to assigned course readings and class activities. Replace and/or supplement outdated readings. Provide electronic files of reading, resources, presentations, and other materials. Be open and welcome student questions.

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Accessibility Disabilities Learning Disabilities Special Education 94

Teach Hub

MAY 16, 2025

Think-Pair-Share is a three-step discussion routine that helps students build confidence in their ideas before they share them with a larger group. Heres the breakdown: Think Students take a moment to reflect on a question or prompt independently. Start with a Strong Prompt The way you ask questions matters.

Fairness 80

Fairness Social Studies Questions Science 80

Edsurge

JUNE 18, 2025

Therein lies a paradox I have struggled with in my career: How can I continue to teach students that questioning authority is not only okay, but sometimes necessary, while maintaining a position of authority myself? Martin began explaining a concept to the class when I raised my hand and questioned, “Why do we have to learn this?

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Multiple Choice Questions History Students Beliefs 115

Faculty Focus

JULY 1, 2025

AI-enabled systems such as adaptive learning platforms, chatbots, and generative tools like ChatGPT can provide students with on-demand explanations, simulate peer discussions, offer low-stakes quizzes, and give instant feedback. For example, AI-driven polling platforms can pose adaptive questions tailored to the students’ recent performance.

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Critical Thinking Student Engagement Lecturing Quizzes 86

Faculty Focus

JULY 1, 2025

AI-enabled systems such as adaptive learning platforms, chatbots, and generative tools like ChatGPT can provide students with on-demand explanations, simulate peer discussions, offer low-stakes quizzes, and give instant feedback. For example, AI-driven polling platforms can pose adaptive questions tailored to the students’ recent performance.

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Critical Thinking Student Engagement Lecturing Quizzes 93

Faculty Focus

JUNE 15, 2025

I walked into my classroom and started with a question I didn’t know the answer to. The Paradox Effect That one question—unresolved, unanswerable, alive—did more to wake up my students than any HBR case ever had. I still assign readings. I never position the question as rhetorical. Students asked sharper questions.

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Syllabus Ethics Art Questions 98

Cult of Pedagogy

APRIL 27, 2025

Two of these authors Dr. Michelle Rivers and Dr. Janell Blunt shared theirs on the podcast you can listen to our conversation in the player above or read the full transcript. rapid retrieval: During a lecture, stop every 10 minutes or so to ask a question about a topic you’ve covered. The strategies are summarized below.

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Multiple Choice Questions Teachers Writing Questions 80

Faculty Focus

JUNE 15, 2025

I walked into my classroom and started with a question I didn’t know the answer to. The Paradox Effect That one question—unresolved, unanswerable, alive—did more to wake up my students than any HBR case ever had. I still assign readings. I never position the question as rhetorical. Students asked sharper questions.

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Syllabus Ethics Art Questions 85

Faculty Focus

MAY 11, 2025

Given this reality in which AI can provide and synthesize information for and to our students at their requests in seconds, it is not completely paranoid to ask the question, What can we, as college instructors, offer our students in the age of AI? They could always find and read the content on their own.

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Instructors Motivation Critical Thinking Students 97

Edsurge

MAY 27, 2025

The 2025-2026 EdSurge Voices of Change Fellows (from left to right): Melinda Medina, April Jackson, Nikita Khetan, Sofia Gonzalez, Daniel Clark and Patrice Wade As we close out another successful year of the fellowship, we are excited to see, read and learn what this new cohort of fellows has to say about the state of K-12 education.

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Education Essay Culture Math 122

Teach Thought

JULY 11, 2025

Revisit Old Questions The simplest curiosities arise from old questions that were never fully answered, or that no attempt to answer was made. Strategy to actuate : Revisit old questions—through a journal prompt, Socrative discussion, QFT ( Question Formulation Technique ), or even a fishbowl discussion.

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Learning Students Critical Thinking Game-Based Learning 95

Tim Manson

JULY 10, 2025

On John Dunlosky’s Strengthening the Student Toolbox on Retrieval Practice On The Delivery of Learning On Cognitive Load Theory On Activity in lessons On Questioning in the Classroom on Dual Coding Top ten. Yet, I have had little opportunity to discuss my particular opinions. lists 1: Top Ten Songs 2: Top 10 U2 songs 3: Top ten.

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Curriculum Blended Learning Knowledge Discussions 96

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? To scaffold their analysis, I provided a couple of foundational readings on AI, alongside an article of their choosing, see Roose, 2023 and Gates, 2023 citations. Lets confront the reality: students are using AI.

Ethics 87

Ethics Plagiarism Education Intelligence 87

Faculty Focus

JUNE 1, 2025

I read Susan Blums Ungrading as a first-year graduate student and was immediately smitten. What a good question. As a first-year graduate student, I had read Susan Blums Ungrading and was immediately smitten. For example, in an eight-point paper, I assign four points to close reading (See Figure 2).

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Grades Evaluation Assignments Instructors 72

Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 30, 2025

A lot of teacher-authors read my WordDreams blog. In fact, the answer to the question… “What online images can I use?” 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.

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Teachers Art Fairness Internet 109

Elevate k12

MAY 15, 2025

Start with a question like: What animals or plants have you seen in your neighborhood? You can spotlight a few responses or guide discussion using sentence starters. with guided questions. As they work, have them discuss their ideas and use sentence frames to explain their thinking: Both and have.

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Language Languages Participation Writing 52

Teaching with a Mountain View

JUNE 12, 2025

These real-world connections add depth to classroom discussions, spark curiosity, and inspire students to explore new topics. Explore the author’s work and help your students prep thoughtful questions. In addition to written clues and yes/no questions, you could also share props. As the postcards arrive, read them together.

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Writing Questions Discussions Activities 52

Teachers Pay Teachers

JULY 16, 2025

You can also ask survey questions like “What should I know about you before the school year starts?” Conduct a casual formative assessment during a class discussion or group activity, and regularly check in with students who need more support. Then you can get to know them yourself!

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High School High School Beliefs Schools 52

Cal Matters

JUNE 26, 2025

College of the Canyons, like many institutions, paid extra to integrate the plagiarism checker into its online learning management system, where faculty members had begun to post assignments and reading materials and students were expected to submit their papers. I wouldn’t have gone back to [Turnitin].” I trust you.

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Plagiarism Assignments Academic Integrity Writing 118

eSchool News

APRIL 22, 2025

11 to discuss the evolving landscape of digital threats in schools. I’m assuming from, you know, reading your work and and others that it’s not like cyber security has gotten any less worrisome, right? It’s certainly something that I hear all all the time and there’s no question that people being aware of.

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Education Local Government Internet Questions 196

Teachers Pay Teachers

JULY 7, 2025

Provide relevant reading materials 5. Have a stack of middle schooler-approved novels for students who left their book at home, don’t like the book they chose from the library, or need a more calibrated book choice for their reading level. Table of Contents 1. Maintain a steady stash of supplies 2.

Grades 52

Grades Teaching Teachers Teaching Philosophy 52

eSchool News

MAY 14, 2025

And I think there’s no question that when you think. John Watson So first of all I want to just echo the point that you’re making in your question, which is in these online settings relationships and student engagement are absolutely critical and I don’t. So that’s one version of the answer to your question.

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Learning Discussions Gamification Technology 130

Organized Classroom

JUNE 11, 2025

Creative Classroom Fundraising Ideas for Elementary Students One creative idea to engage elementary students in fundraising is to organize a themed event such as a “Read-a-Thon” or “Math-a-Thon.” Sometimes on Organized Classroom’s Facebook Page , we do a collaboration question.

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Elementary School Elementary School Participation Activities 83

Teaching with a Mountain View

JULY 10, 2025

We tag-teamed – every morning, I taught all the math, reading, and writing, and in the afternoon he would teach science and social studies. We read approximately 5,000 picture books together during snack time, finished 10+ novel studies together, and I even created an entire unit based on going to four different Pumpkin Patches.

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Teachers Math Social Studies Language 52

k12

JULY 10, 2025

Discussion Forums: Some programs include online forums where students can continue conversations beyond the classroom. Supporting your child in joining these discussions—even casually—can reinforce the material and help them feel part of a learning community. Online learning isn’t limited to slides and reading assignments.

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Online Learning Quizzes Learning Motivation 52

Priceless Ponderings

MAY 25, 2025

Ask questions if youre unsure about anything. Some of my favorite science safety worksheets include: Safety sort (safe vs. unsafe behaviors) Fill-in-the-blank lab rule review Close reading passages with follow-up questions Worksheets are a great way to assess understanding in both small groups and independent work settings.

Science 52

Science Activities Classroom Management Critical Thinking 52

k12 Digest

MAY 28, 2025

Multi-sensory learning techniques, such as hands-on activities, visual aids, and interactive discussions, further enhance understanding and retention. Whether its reinforcing math concepts, improving reading comprehension, or learning a new language, these resources make learning more engaging and effective.

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Skills Schools Learning Students 137

Priceless Ponderings

MAY 18, 2025

Whether youre a teacher, a homeschooling parent, or a curious grown-up, these ideas are perfect for introducing magnet experiments and answering the big question: Magnets how do they work? Get the Facts Read All About It! You can start your magnet adventure by digging into some nonfiction reads. Great question!

Science 52

Science Activities Testing Reading 52

Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 27, 2025

My X friends gave me great suggestions, but first: A comment on the selections : I did get more than I could list so I avoided books with hot-button subjects teachers are divided on and focused on positive and uplifting reading. Utilize reflection questions to help you think through which strategies worked — and which didn’t.

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Reading Education Classroom Management Intelligence 92

Cal Matters

JUNE 25, 2025

Some questioned whether they even belonged on a college campus, said UC Riverside Dean of Students Christine Mata. Read More: These LA community college students are getting paid to go to school. During lockdown students weren’t able to bond and build connections to the institution, or even access support structures,” she said.

Math 88

Math English Lecturing High School 88

Teachers Pay Teachers

JUNE 11, 2025

Try these 7th grade writing prompts for journaling, group discussion, or formal essays: Which is better for connecting with friends: TikTok or Instagram? Is it better to read the book or watch the movie? Compare this story to another you’ve read. Would you rather spend time with friends or siblings?

Writing 52

Writing Grades Essay Middle School 52

Teachers Pay Teachers

JUNE 16, 2025

Research and discuss inspirational Hispanic leaders A main focus of Hispanic Heritage Month is learning about specific leaders in the Hispanic community, both past and present. First, they allow you to combine the act of taking attendance with daily journal or discussion prompts.

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Activities Culture English Language 52

Teachers Pay Teachers

JUNE 2, 2025

How do you decide whether to keep reading a book or to stop reading it? Do you wish your parents would ask you more questions about your day, or fewer questions? Inspire students with a walk outside, complete with notebooks, sunshine, and lots of topics for discussion. When would you wait in a line for 30 minutes?

High School 52

High School High School Writing Essay 52

eSchool News

JUNE 24, 2025

Rodrequez, who leads the 4,000-student district south of Kansas City, Missouri, has never before been asked so many questions by so many people in his community about federal education policy. He reads every Trump executive order closely so he can make sure his board members know what they mean, and what they don’t. It isn’t working.”

Education 158

Education Disabilities Questions Counselling 158

Teacher Toms Blog

JULY 17, 2025

Unfortunately, that's exactly what scientists do, pick things apart in order to understand them, and in our modern world, if science can't explain it, if there is no data to discuss, then it's nearly impossible to get policymakers, for instance, to take it seriously. Of course, not all scientists agree with Burghardt.

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Intelligence Science Study Discussions 63