k12 Digest

JUNE 13, 2025

Students want the right answer to a question and they want it immediately, and the question of whether they used AI ‘a little or a lot’ isn’t the greatest consideration. The issue is much bigger than convincing students that they can’t use AI to write brilliant answers to questions, though.

Essay 229

Essay Writing Art Knowledge 229

eSchool News

JULY 8, 2025

It allows teachers to view the funds of knowledge composers bring to a task and create entry points for support. The objective process lens encourages teachers to ask key questions when designing instruction: Do students have a clear idea of how to execute the formal need? Do they have access to the tools necessary to be successful?

Writing 251

Writing Essay Instructors Assignments 251

k12 Digest

MAY 19, 2025

Mind, brain and education science combines knowledge in the fields of cognitive psychology, neuroscience, and education to inform methods of teaching and explore the impact of those strategies on learning, helping to transform the field of education. work with a partner to light a bulb using the materials provided for you).

Science 247

Science Education Motivation Lecturing 247

eSchool News

MAY 12, 2025

With that question in mind, I made the root of my work about connection. Theres a sense that it demands more time, more resources, and specialized knowledge. When I was in the classroom, I quickly learned that students are feeling this eco-anxiety whether were talking about climate change or not.

Interdisciplinary 279

Interdisciplinary Social Studies Art Study 279

eSchool News

MAY 30, 2025

These systems dont just answer questions. Static knowledge bases Easy to search but often outdated or contextually off. Its about how systems make learners feel –and whether those systems help learners grow, question, and persist. What if we started thinking less about what AI can do and more about how it can relate ?

Ethics 215

Ethics Intelligence Feedback Questions 215

eSchool News

JULY 8, 2025

Furthermore, it’s a powerful tool for developing literacy skills and content knowledge in a way that resonates with children across grade levels and learning styles. It also includes question sets to aid in developing reading comprehension skills and vocabulary. The platform lets you filter texts by grade, Lexile level, or topic.

Quizzes 159

Quizzes Social Studies Learning Students 159

k12 Digest

JUNE 23, 2025

Nam’s work is grounded in the belief that education must be both empowering and compassionate—equipping learners not only with knowledge, but with resilience, empathy, and the confidence to shape a better world. From a young age, I was captivated by a single question: “Can learning be more meaningful than memorization?”

Interdisciplinary 144

Interdisciplinary Learning Feedback Culture 144

eSchool News

APRIL 24, 2025

Expressing their views about AI and math instruction, more than 64 percent of teachers say that its best used in coordination with human education from teachers to help students create a bridge between prior and new knowledge.

Math 247

Math Participation Feedback High School 247

Edsurge

MAY 12, 2025

Its a question that high school and middle school math teachers have heard many times. Students more immediately see the relevance of courses that relate to careers of interest, particularly data science, which allows students to interrogate data with real-world questions, Henderson says. When would I ever use this?

Math 184

Math Motivation High School High School 184

Faculty Focus

JULY 13, 2025

Navigating the Disorienting Dilemma As we reason through this innovative technology, we will question truth and reality. Step Up Your Thinking Game An advanced thinker not only poses questions to others but focuses within. Is the information precise, significant, and relevant to the knowledge that I am seeking?

Critical Thinking 98

Critical Thinking Intelligence Education Learning 98

eSchool News

MAY 5, 2025

Key points: Creating a culture where all students see themselves as capable math thinkers starts with leaders Key questions that unleash powerful PLCs Ethical PD: Doing right by the teachers who do right by the world For more news on teachers PD, visit eSN’s Educational Leadership hub One of my first vivid memories of math is of timed tests.

Math 184

Math Beliefs Culture Ethics 184

eSchool News

JUNE 16, 2025

Each lesson poses a big question–like “Why do stars twinkle?” The site’s “open-and-go” design makes it easy for families to integrate STEM learning into their summer routine without needing advanced science knowledge or extra prep. or “Can a tree grow without seeds?”–and

STEM 234

STEM Learning Science Textbooks 234

k12 Digest

MAY 19, 2025

Mind, brain and education science combines knowledge in the fields of cognitive psychology, neuroscience, and education to inform methods of teaching and explore the impact of those strategies on learning, helping to transform the field of education. work with a partner to light a bulb using the materials provided for you).

Science 130

Science Education Motivation Lecturing 130

Faculty Focus

MAY 4, 2025

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. In our next class, I address the most common questions, creating a feedback loop that keeps everyone engaged.

Active Learning 65

Active Learning Activities Learning Minute Papers 65

eSchool News

JULY 9, 2025

Whether you’re in a small or large district, TETA connects us with a statewide knowledge base that helps us all succeed.” ” Sustaining and growing the organization One of the key factors in TETA’s sustained growth has been its ability to evolve with the changing landscape of educational technology.

Educational Technologies 184

Educational Technologies Technology Education Coaching 184

eSchool News

APRIL 30, 2025

The Digital Education Council defines AI literacy as “the essential knowledge and skills needed to understand, interact with, and critically assess AI technologies. ” Organized around five dimensions of AI literacy, each dimension features three competency levels to define and characterize mastery.

Ethics 227

Ethics Critical Thinking Intelligence Evaluation 227

Cult of Pedagogy

APRIL 27, 2025

rapid retrieval: During a lecture, stop every 10 minutes or so to ask a question about a topic you’ve covered. ’ and then applying it to new knowledge.” To make the tents more useful, students are then asked to answer a retrieval question on the back of the paper and turn it in at the end of class.

Multiple Choice Questions 80

Multiple Choice Questions Teachers Writing Questions 80

Edsurge

JUNE 13, 2025

With AI, though, no one yet fully understands how it works, so parents can’t pass that knowledge down. “In It’s a fairly new technology; there are a lot of mysteries and questions around it for families who don’t use the tool very much,” Rubin says. They just want a way where they can follow some guidance provided by educators.”

Essay 169

Essay Ethics Fairness Assignments 169

Faculty Focus

MAY 18, 2025

Assume that students are capable and possess knowledge and skills. Be open and welcome student questions. Refer to people how they refer to themselves. Realize that impact matters, regardless of intention. Support colleagues with disabilities. Tell a colleague that you are committing to the work of becoming a more inclusive educator.

Accessibility 95

Accessibility Disabilities Learning Disabilities Special Education 95

Edsurge

JUNE 13, 2025

The same traits tend to rise to the top: kindness, strong communication and knowledge/expertise. Younger ones have been forced to question it more openly. The choices include qualities like kindness, humility, confidence, innovation, strong communication, empathy and decisiveness. That hasn’t changed.

Beliefs 145

Beliefs Communication Lecturing Culture 145

eSchool News

APRIL 24, 2025

They respond to a murmured question in a class full of conversation. These sights and sounds meld with texts, guides, and knowledge about what species are likely in an area and when they migrate. How did you hear us? This may come as a surprise, but when the room is silent, I can hear you whisper. Novel sounds became distinct notes.

Classroom Management 176

Classroom Management Coaching Feedback Teaching 176

Faculty Focus

JULY 13, 2025

Navigating the Disorienting Dilemma As we reason through this innovative technology, we will question truth and reality. Step Up Your Thinking Game An advanced thinker not only poses questions to others but focuses within. Is the information precise, significant, and relevant to the knowledge that I am seeking?

Critical Thinking 120

Critical Thinking Intelligence Education Learning 120

Edsurge

JUNE 16, 2025

Her colleague, Kelli Cannon, a digital learning specialist, added, “It was my first year in the digital specialist role, and I wanted to expand my knowledge.” The course’s six modules began with essential questions — What is computational thinking? We learned so much. Where does it occur? Why does it matter?

Science 144

Science Teachers Critical Thinking STEM 144

k12 Digest

JUNE 13, 2025

Students want the right answer to a question and they want it immediately, and the question of whether they used AI ‘a little or a lot’ isn’t the greatest consideration. The issue is much bigger than convincing students that they can’t use AI to write brilliant answers to questions, though.

Essay 130

Essay Writing Art Knowledge 130

Faculty Focus

JULY 1, 2025

For example, private practice environments powered by chatbots or simulations can offer students a space to make mistakes, ask questions, and rehearse ideas without fear of embarrassment. These tools are particularly beneficial for introverted students or those who lack confidence in their subject knowledge.

Critical Thinking 88

Critical Thinking Student Engagement Lecturing Quizzes 88

Faculty Focus

JULY 1, 2025

For example, private practice environments powered by chatbots or simulations can offer students a space to make mistakes, ask questions, and rehearse ideas without fear of embarrassment. These tools are particularly beneficial for introverted students or those who lack confidence in their subject knowledge.

Critical Thinking 94

Critical Thinking Student Engagement Lecturing Quizzes 94

Faculty Focus

JULY 17, 2025

At our college, we have learned that it means weaving ideas, theories, and methods from many fields to examine a shared theme or question. Building Interdisciplinary Courses: Choosing Scope and Mixing Knowledge Creating a solid interdisciplinary course starts with a clear scope and thoughtful mixing of knowledge. Yang et al.

Interdisciplinary 53

Interdisciplinary Teaching Knowledge Peer Review 53

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? What college instructors are needed for, he said, is to motivate our students to learn.

Instructors 98

Instructors Motivation Critical Thinking Students 98

eSchool News

MAY 7, 2025

These hallowed halls of knowledge host sellable information, from Social Security numbers and medical histories to mental health records and bus routes on outdated systems, making them tempting targets for attackers. When students own the device in question, the situation gets a little trickier.

Local Government 268

Local Government Counselling Intelligence History 268

Faculty Focus

JULY 15, 2025

The fundamental question becomes: How can educators plan for and deliver instructional content that is relatable and meaningful? When considering a teacher’s pedagogical content knowledge, eliciting student feedback is paramount. Reflection reinforces academic content and collaboration skills.

Assignments 66

Assignments Art Critical Thinking Motivation 66

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. As a Vice Principal, I have a deep knowledge and understanding of what works and what does not work in my school.

Curriculum 96

Curriculum Blended Learning Knowledge Discussions 96

Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 24, 2025

But as these tools become more common in schools, serious questions about their legal impact arise. Constant content reviews ensure AI stays relevant to current medical knowledge. Who is responsible if an AI gives bad advice or shares sensitive student data? Laws like the ADA mandate equal access to digital educational content.

Disabilities 139

Disabilities Ethics Schools Plagiarism 139

Faculty Focus

MAY 15, 2025

This project started with a deceptively simple question: What arent our students telling us? I wanted to change thatnot just by asking better questions, but by building an open-access platform that would amplify student voices and inform actionable change. Not because they lacked courage, but because they didnt feel invited to speak.

Disabilities 53

Disabilities Course Design Lecturing Students 53

Teach Thought

JULY 11, 2025

Not temporarily wanting to know, or being vaguely interested in an answer, but being able to put together past experience and knowledge like the millions of fibers on a network–only to be maddeningly stopped from branching further without understanding or knowing this one bit. 5 Things That Make Students Curious 1.

Learning 94

Learning Students Critical Thinking Game-Based Learning 94

Teachers Pay Teachers

JULY 16, 2025

Build up foundational knowledge 4. You can also ask survey questions like “What should I know about you before the school year starts?” Build up foundational knowledge Many students enter high school with gaps in their instruction, making many lessons and activities feel impossibly difficult. Table of Contents 1.

High School 52

High School High School Beliefs Schools 52

Elevate k12

MAY 15, 2025

Start by Building Background Not all students enter the classroom with the same prior knowledge, especially multilingual learners. Start with a question like: What animals or plants have you seen in your neighborhood? with guided questions. Try This: Imagine youre teaching a new ecology unit to your 8 th grade science class.

Languages 52

Languages Language Participation Writing 52

Teach Thought

MAY 27, 2025

Integrating AI Into Bloom’s Taxonomy AI tools like ChatGPT are reshaping how students access and interact with knowledge—but where do they fit within Bloom’s framework? Prompting it to generate interview questions may fall under Applying , while using it to design a project or co-write a podcast script can reach Creating.

Evaluation 52

Evaluation Critical Thinking Knowledge Reading 52