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 137

Skills Schools Learning Students 137

Faculty Focus

JUNE 26, 2025

Artificial intelligence (AI) tools such as ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini are increasingly prevalent in higher education, raising questions about how students can engage with AI meaningfully. AI prompting helps students refine their problem-solving skills by encouraging them to iterate on their inquiries and seek deeper insights.

Critical Thinking 74

Critical Thinking Skills Ethics Academic Integrity 74

Faculty Focus

JUNE 26, 2025

Artificial intelligence (AI) tools such as ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini are increasingly prevalent in higher education, raising questions about how students can engage with AI meaningfully. AI prompting helps students refine their problem-solving skills by encouraging them to iterate on their inquiries and seek deeper insights.

Critical Thinking 69

Critical Thinking Skills Ethics Academic Integrity 69

eSchool News

APRIL 24, 2025

They respond to a murmured question in a class full of conversation. And that made it harder to help new teachers grow their own skills when they asked for help. For me, it took authentic practice and constant feedback from experienced birders. Ask them to observe you, give you feedback, or watch footage of you teaching.

Classroom Management 175

Classroom Management Coaching Feedback Teaching 175

eSchool News

JUNE 17, 2025

Next, test some small changes Key Action: Pilot changes and gather feedback from students and educators A current partner school that is focusing on cell phone policies this school year is taking a deliberately slow approach to developing a policy. Student librarians help monitor and gather feedback.

Schools 186

Schools Students Feedback Participation 186

Faculty Focus

JULY 13, 2025

The critical thinking model developed by Dr. Richard Paul and Dr. Linda Elder is pragmatic and fosters the critical thinking skills needed to navigate AI. Navigating the Disorienting Dilemma As we reason through this innovative technology, we will question truth and reality. Does the response represent logical and in-depth details?

Critical Thinking 97

Critical Thinking Intelligence Education Learning 97

k12 Digest

JUNE 23, 2025

From a young age, I was captivated by a single question: “Can learning be more meaningful than memorization?” My journey has been one of constant evolution—from questioning the system to becoming someone who works to reimagine it. This helped them apply knowledge, develop communication skills, and see themselves as active citizens.

Interdisciplinary 145

Interdisciplinary Learning Feedback Culture 145

Faculty Focus

JULY 13, 2025

The critical thinking model developed by Dr. Richard Paul and Dr. Linda Elder is pragmatic and fosters the critical thinking skills needed to navigate AI. Navigating the Disorienting Dilemma As we reason through this innovative technology, we will question truth and reality. Does the response represent logical and in-depth details?

Critical Thinking 126

Critical Thinking Intelligence Education Learning 126

Faculty Focus

JULY 20, 2025

When the vision of gen ed is realized for learners, they learn the habits of mind that result in the durable skills employers are looking for – critical thinking, problem solving, communication, and curiosity. is a question that has reverberated from the minds of learners for decades. What’s the root cause of the disconnect?

Syllabus 88

Syllabus Education Ethics Instructors 88

k12 Digest

MAY 19, 2025

Practical Strategies for Classroom Application The research consistently tells us that the application of brain-based learning principles leads to increased academic achievement, better behavior, development of appropriate social-emotional skills, and increased motivation. Lets examine a few examples from the research.

Science 130

Science Education Motivation Lecturing 130

Faculty Focus

MAY 4, 2025

I provide specific deadlines for initial contributions and peer feedback to maintain momentum. For example, at the end of our discussion on memory formation, I ask students to quickly write down the most important concept they learned and one question they still have.

Active Learning 61

Active Learning Activities Learning Minute Papers 61

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.

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. For example, AI-driven polling platforms can pose adaptive questions tailored to the students’ recent performance.

Critical Thinking 80

Critical Thinking Student Engagement Lecturing Quizzes 80

Faculty Focus

JULY 15, 2025

These practical techniques will develop critical thinking and problem-solving abilities by creating intentional opportunities to enhance social and communication skills. The fundamental question becomes: How can educators plan for and deliver instructional content that is relatable and meaningful?

Assignments 96

Assignments Art Critical Thinking Motivation 96

Faculty Focus

JULY 20, 2025

When the vision of gen ed is realized for learners, they learn the habits of mind that result in the durable skills employers are looking for – critical thinking, problem solving, communication, and curiosity. is a question that has reverberated from the minds of learners for decades. What’s the root cause of the disconnect?

Syllabus 89

Syllabus Education Ethics Instructors 89

Teach Hub

APRIL 23, 2025

One could focus on reviewing skills, another on drill practice, and another on a fun math game. Interactive apps like Prodigy , Moose Math , or The Mystery Math Museum make learning fun while reinforcing key skills. Clickers allow students to respond to questions anonymously, so even those who are hesitant to speak up can still engage.

Math 89

Math Textbooks Quizzes Participation 89

Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 24, 2025

But as these tools become more common in schools, serious questions about their legal impact arise. Incorrect answers or misleading feedback may create confusion or lower academic performance. Over-reliance on AI could lead to gaps in fundamental skills, as students may not critically engage with the material.

Disabilities 139

Disabilities Ethics Schools Plagiarism 139

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?

Multiple Choice Questions 112

Multiple Choice Questions History Students Beliefs 112

Faculty Focus

MAY 18, 2025

Assume that students are capable and possess knowledge and skills. Be open and welcome student questions. Ask a colleague to informally observe your teaching and provide constructive feedback on your work of being an inclusive teacher. Refer to people how they refer to themselves. Support colleagues with disabilities.

Accessibility 90

Accessibility Disabilities Learning Disabilities Special Education 90

Faculty Focus

JULY 15, 2025

These practical techniques will develop critical thinking and problem-solving abilities by creating intentional opportunities to enhance social and communication skills. The fundamental question becomes: How can educators plan for and deliver instructional content that is relatable and meaningful?

Assignments 69

Assignments Art Critical Thinking Motivation 69

Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 28, 2025

This shift raises critical questions about the future of education: How will teachers adapt their roles? This shift raises questions about the efficacy and long-term viability of conventional education methods. You’re expected to cultivate skills that prepare students for real-world challenges.

Hybrid Learning 128

Hybrid Learning Learning Styles Study Critical Thinking 128

k12

JULY 18, 2025

Online school students use computer skills to access classes, communicate with teachers, conduct research, review materials, and turn in assignments. This blog lays the groundwork for your child’s digital literacy (and yours too), covering everything from necessary software skills to internet safety. What are computer skills?

Skills 52

Skills Internet Students Assignments 52

Cult of Pedagogy

MAY 11, 2025

As the potential for students to misuse AI tools raises ongoing questions about accountability, cheating, and academic integrity, a scandal from the past offers insights into the future. Integrity describes a commitment to ensure ones completion of a task accurately represents the knowledge and skills one actually possesses.

Academic Integrity 92

Academic Integrity Learning Feedback Assignments 92

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. Students explore big ideas through play, questions, and reflection. Classrooms are equipped with Apple TVs. The result?

Schools 212

Schools Culture Interdisciplinary Art 212

Teacher Mood

JUNE 1, 2025

Immediate feedback is powerfuland when you build it into the work itself, you dont have to be the only source of it. Instead of walking around correcting every card or re-teaching every station, youre free to work with your small group while students get instant feedback. This is a question teachers ask all the timeand its fair.

Students 52

Students Peer Review Math Assignments 52

Faculty Focus

JUNE 1, 2025

What a good question. Blum (2020) argues that grades provide minimal feedback, they deemphasize learning, and what they actually measure is inconsistent (10-14). For simple assignments like reading responses, where I just want students to get their thoughts down, its a simple question of Did you do the assignment?

Grades 67

Grades Evaluation Assignments Instructors 67

Teachers Pay Teachers

JULY 16, 2025

You can also ask survey questions like “What should I know about you before the school year starts?” This foundational knowledge includes study skills. That placement makes it easy for them to avoid answering questions, sleep in class, or chat with friends without you noticing. Then you can get to know them yourself!

High School 52

High School High School Beliefs Schools 52

Organized Classroom

JUNE 11, 2025

It not only instills a sense of social responsibility and empathy but also teaches valuable life skills such as teamwork, leadership, and organization. This not only introduces students to modern fundraising methods but also enhances their digital literacy skills.

Elementary School 83

Elementary School Elementary School Participation Activities 83

k12

JULY 10, 2025

These are a great chance for your child to ask questions, get clarification, and interact with their teachers, just like in a physical classroom. Support One-to-One Meetings: Some students are more comfortable asking questions in private rather than during group sessions. Encourage your child to participate!

Online Learning 52

Online Learning Quizzes Learning Motivation 52

Edsurge

APRIL 30, 2025

As districts explore AIs potential, they must also confront critical questions about equity, algorithmic bias and access. What feedback can you share from educators, students and families about using AI in your schools? Will AI be a tool for innovation or yet another factor widening educational gaps?

Ethics 100

Ethics Intelligence Critical Thinking Feedback 100

eSchool News

JULY 20, 2017

We talk about writing as a product for assessment, a subject where paragraphs and commas are taught, or a skill that one either has developed or lacks. Imagine if a teacher said, “Go write on it and see what you come up with,” after a student asked a question. As Robert Frost points out, “All there is to writing is having ideas.

Writing 634

Writing STEM Learning Critical Thinking 634

Cult of Pedagogy

JUNE 22, 2025

So my question became, “How do I encourage my students to read in a way that lights a fire for them, so that they don’t see it as just another torturous reading assignment from their dumb teacher?” It’s a simple, effective strategy that not only improves reading skills, but also increases reading stamina.

Reading 75

Reading English Grades Attention 75

Cal Matters

JUNE 25, 2025

And they entered college with gaps in study skills and anxiety about social interactions. Some questioned whether they even belonged on a college campus, said UC Riverside Dean of Students Christine Mata. I think during that year I lost the foundational skills I had in school.” They’re just not showing up.

Math 86

Math English Lecturing High School 86

Elevate k12

JULY 3, 2025

Oversight for Special Education is shifting to the Department of Health and Human Services, raising urgent questions about IDEA enforcement and IEP accountability. Without them, schools may struggle to provide coaching, mentoring, or skill development for staff already stretched thin. Domestic pipelines are shrinking too.

Special Education 94

Special Education English Languages Language 94

eSchool News

JULY 25, 2025

The question was whether we would be chasing it or whether we would be trying to harness it.” The academy will be based in a city where the school system initially banned the use of AI in the classroom , claiming it would interfere with the development of critical thinking skills.

Lecturing 179

Lecturing Education Ethics Critical Thinking 179

Teachers Pay Teachers

JUNE 11, 2025

Ready to ignite your students’ imaginations and sharpen their writing skills? They’re developing the skills to investigate real-world topics, explain ideas clearly, and write with purpose. Should video game creators focus more on player feedback when developing new games? What could be a downside?

Writing 52

Writing Grades Essay Middle School 52

eSchool News

APRIL 22, 2025

The skills we have today may not keep us secure for long. The acceleration of innovation, feedback gathering, and iteration creates pathways for solutions we couldn’t previously imagine. However, current education systems fail to build these skills. We need to fundamentally rethink how we teach resilience and adaptability.

High School 274

High School High School Science Feedback 274