Edsurge

JUNE 20, 2025

school districts for the 2024-25 school year and found that 37% discussed AI in at least one board meeting. Platforms like Diffit and MagicSchool AI are helping teachers scaffold reading materials, translate documents and highlight vocabulary — all in a matter of seconds.

Teachers 175

Teachers Art Knowledge Coaching 175

eSchool News

JUNE 17, 2025

Teachers design highly interactive, discussion-based lessons for these periods. Mindful Lunch Challenge” — Designate two phone-free lunch periods per week where students engage in structured social activities (discussion prompts, group games) or quiet reflection time. Include weekly small group discussions to share insights.

Schools 191

Schools Students Feedback Participation 191

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

Instructors 93

Instructors Assignments Participation Students 93

eSchool News

MAY 5, 2025

Sometimes they will cold call students, while other times they will ask students to share what they learned after theyve had a chance to read the assigned material or discuss it with their classmates in groups. Multiple times in any class period, teachers call on students to contribute to the lesson of the day.

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Culture Feedback Languages Language 269

eSchool News

JULY 22, 2025

I remember reading the original trilogy on my iPad while training for a half-marathon. With its blend of humor, heart, and comic-style storytelling, Dog Man has helped countless kids fall in love with reading. Parents read them with their children. Teachers use them to spark classroom discussions. To imagine.

Critical Thinking 295

Critical Thinking Beliefs Lecturing Culture 295

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 Replace and/or supplement outdated readings.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. When they ask what this means, share these suggestions!

Accessibility 96

Accessibility Disabilities Learning Disabilities Special Education 96

Teachers Pay Teachers

JULY 22, 2025

Block out time for reading and writing 3. Block out time for reading and writing Reading and writing are core components of any strong homeschool curriculum. A good program should cover phonics, grammar, spelling, reading, and composition. This resource is perfect for a daily reading review activity.

Curriculum 98

Curriculum Social Studies Art Learning Styles 98

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. These types of questions not only get students thinking but also give them something to discuss. What Is Think-Pair-Share? Thats when youll see the magic happen.

Fairness 80

Fairness Social Studies Questions Science 80

eSchool News

JUNE 18, 2025

I recently read 10 to 25 , a new book by David Yeager, one of the leading research psychologists in adolescent development and motivation. We’ve discussed grit, growth mindset, intrinsic motivation, relevance, autonomy, and purpose. And what if the one thing AI can’t do is the one thing students need most? All of those are real.

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Motivation Learning Students Achievement 276

eSchool News

JULY 1, 2025

The Advanced Education Research & Development Fund (AERDF), a national nonprofit, and its awardees debuted the latest advancements and innovations in math, literacy, assessment, and AI from its portfolio of R&D awardees from across its R&D Programs – EF+Math, Assessment for Good, Reading Reimagined, and AugmentED.

Math 130

Math Culture Knowledge Science 130

Edsurge

JUNE 25, 2025

I walked into classrooms where ninth graders were reading at a third-grade level. Some just want to read a good book and be seen for who they are, not as a stereotype waiting to be saved. Given that we are discussing learning environments for students and families, in many ways, it is. Where intervention was nonexistent.

Schools 148

Schools Beliefs Culture Testing 148

Faculty Focus

JUNE 5, 2025

Interpret and Discuss   Within their groups, students analyze the song’s meaning. They discuss what they think the lyrics convey, including emotions, themes, and any cultural references they recognize. They compare ChatGPT’s interpretation with their own ideas and discuss similarities or differences.

Languages 96

Languages Language Instructors Culture 96

eSchool News

JUNE 5, 2025

The latest NAEP scores show declines in reading and math among fourth and eighth graders. Regular check-ins, journaling, or small group discussions can help students articulate what matters to them and how their learning aligns with those values. Encourage reflection. Highlight diverse role models and pathways.

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Students Counselling Beliefs Achievement 259

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. AI Tools In the Flipped Classroom 2.0 In-class activities should build directly on pre-class efforts.

Critical Thinking 89

Critical Thinking Student Engagement Lecturing Quizzes 89

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. AI Tools In the Flipped Classroom 2.0 In-class activities should build directly on pre-class efforts.

Critical Thinking 95

Critical Thinking Student Engagement Lecturing Quizzes 95

Faculty Focus

JULY 20, 2025

Gen ed is great, so why is it discussed as a “hurdle.” Currently, she is in a general psychology course, and although she finds the concepts interesting, she is grinding her way through online discussion boards to finish her degree. Tara’s first assignment in general psychology reads as follows: “Hi Tara!

Syllabus 95

Syllabus Education Ethics Instructors 95

Faculty Focus

APRIL 22, 2025

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. One student posited that AI could extend and enrich student learning by assisting in generating ideas, discussion points, and encouraging critical thinking.

Ethics 89

Ethics Plagiarism Education Intelligence 89

Faculty Focus

JUNE 1, 2025

I read Susan Blums Ungrading as a first-year graduate student and was immediately smitten. 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).

Grades 75

Grades Evaluation Assignments Instructors 75

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.

Education 116

Education Essay Culture Math 116

Faculty Focus

JUNE 24, 2025

Online courses can quickly become overwhelming as the emails, discussion posts, and papers roll in like the next COVID-19 variant. Name all of your files in a consistent manner, for example “Reading 1, Week 1.” Many faculty are often unprepared for the volume of work that comes with teaching online.

eLearning 70

eLearning Students Assignments Feedback 70

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. ” “That’s going to guide our discussion for the day,” she explains. The strategies are summarized below.

Multiple Choice Questions 80

Multiple Choice Questions Teachers Writing Questions 80

Faculty Focus

JUNE 24, 2025

Online courses can quickly become overwhelming as the emails, discussion posts, and papers roll in like the next COVID-19 variant. Name all of your files in a consistent manner, for example “Reading 1, Week 1.” Many faculty are often unprepared for the volume of work that comes with teaching online.

eLearning 68

eLearning Students Assignments Feedback 68

Tim Manson

JULY 10, 2025

Yet, I have had little opportunity to discuss my particular opinions. I would love to discuss the aims, objectives and key foci for what consitutues learning in 2025 (and beyond) in Northern Ireland. We need more space to meet, discuss, chat and share ideas.

Curriculum 96

Curriculum Blended Learning Knowledge Discussions 96

Faculty Focus

JUNE 5, 2025

Interpret and Discuss   Within their groups, students analyze the song’s meaning. They discuss what they think the lyrics convey, including emotions, themes, and any cultural references they recognize. They compare ChatGPT’s interpretation with their own ideas and discuss similarities or differences.

Languages 65

Languages Language Instructors Culture 65

Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 30, 2025

A lot of teacher-authors read my WordDreams blog. 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. In this monthly column, I share the most popular post from the past month.

Teachers 116

Teachers Art Fairness Internet 116

Faculty Focus

JUNE 15, 2025

I still assign readings. Step 4: Now we bring in the tools Only after we’ve felt the tension do I introduce the day’s reading, model, or theory. Here’s what I learned the hard way: Bad paradox = bad discussion If the question is too vague or too clever, students freeze. But I don’t start there anymore. Something provocative.

Syllabus 98

Syllabus Ethics Art Questions 98

Faculty Focus

JUNE 15, 2025

I still assign readings. Step 4: Now we bring in the tools Only after we’ve felt the tension do I introduce the day’s reading, model, or theory. Here’s what I learned the hard way: Bad paradox = bad discussion If the question is too vague or too clever, students freeze. But I don’t start there anymore. Something provocative.

Syllabus 85

Syllabus Ethics Art Questions 85

Teach Thought

MAY 17, 2025

Skip to content Read Menu Toggle Critical Thinking Posts Learning Posts Literacy Posts Recent Newsletter Support Us? Though the chart below reads left to right, it’s ideal to imagine it as a kind of incline, with Knowledge at the bottom, and Create at the top.

Critical Thinking 52

Critical Thinking Evaluation Knowledge Curriculum Design 52

Elevate k12

MAY 15, 2025

Think : Give students a minute to brainstorm on their own Pair : Partner students for 2-minute discussions Share :Ask students to share their ideas in the chat, out loud, or on a shared tool like a Nearpod Collaboration Board, Padlet, or another shared tool. You can spotlight a few responses or guide discussion using sentence starters.

Languages 52

Languages Language Participation Writing 52

Faculty Focus

MAY 11, 2025

I admit that I did not have the most thoughtful or eloquent answer as I discussed trying to keep up with advances, to recognize the utility of AI, but also to continue to foster critical thinking skills in my students. He said that students could read much of the content off our PowerPoint slides and in the assigned readings without AI.

Instructors 98

Instructors Motivation Critical Thinking Students 98

Edsurge

JUNE 18, 2025

The rules in my room — raise your hand before you speak, stay in your seat, respect others’ opinions and values — are there to make my class environment safe and open for all of my students to discuss and debate freely. They are for everyone. I have control over their actions and learning.

Multiple Choice Questions 113

Multiple Choice Questions History Students Beliefs 113

Teach Thought

JULY 10, 2025

Through the creative application of game mechanics—and related innovation in curriculum and instructional design–this is possible, but the discussion must move beyond video games and badges towards notions of learner empowerment, and a nearly-angry broadening of the definition of academic success.

Gamification 105

Gamification Learning Motivation Learning Styles 105

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. Some guests might read a picture book, share a hobby, discuss their career, etc. As the postcards arrive, read them together. makes learning more meaningful.

Writing 52

Writing Questions Discussions Activities 52

Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 1, 2025

WordPress Use a free WordPress blog, but instead convert the pages to topics discussed below. Additional Tips Take a few evenings to read about the state of your education field. Here’s an example. Here’s how. Create a slide for each topic listed below and then share it out via a link.

Teaching Philosophy 83

Teaching Philosophy Knowledge Feedback Languages 83

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

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].”

Plagiarism 118

Plagiarism Assignments Academic Integrity Writing 118

Teach Thought

JULY 11, 2025

Strategy to actuate : Revisit old questions—through a journal prompt, Socrative discussion, QFT ( Question Formulation Technique ), or even a fishbowl discussion. Views Facebook Linkedin Print These Learning Strategies Make Students Curious by Terry Heick Understanding where curiosity comes from is the holy grail of education.

Learning 93

Learning Students Critical Thinking Game-Based Learning 93