k12 Digest

MAY 15, 2025

Empirical studies show that microlearning modules improve knowledge retention, engagement, and learning outcomes, with participants reporting high effectiveness scores in these areas [3]. Working professionals can advance their skills during brief periods of availability.

Education 150

Education Learning Knowledge Feedback 150

Edsurge

JUNE 13, 2025

Teens in the survey were also concerned about how using AI might affect their ability to develop critical thinking skills, says Jennifer Rubin, a senior researcher at foundry10 who helped lead the study. I think a lot of the teachers and parents don’t know, either.” It may be that everyone is working at a reduced capacity.”

Essay 169

Essay Ethics Fairness Assignments 169

Teaching with a Mountain View

JUNE 19, 2025

I’m picturing a lot of family time, slower mornings, and leisure reading in my future, but I also like to spend some time brushing up on my teaching skills each summer. Each of these titles will help you seek fresh inspiration and sharpen your skills in classroom management, student engagement, or a subject area you want to improve.

Reading 59

Reading Skills Teachers Classroom Management 59

Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 24, 2025

Schools must ensure AI platforms follow secure authentication processes and comply with online learning data protection guidelines. Liability for AI-Driven Advice and Errors AI tutors can make mistakes that negatively affect student learning outcomes. If students rely on flawed guidance, schools may face legal accountability.

Disabilities 139

Disabilities Ethics Schools Plagiarism 139

Faculty Focus

JULY 17, 2025

O’Sullivan (2025) suggests a “U-shaped learning” model for teaching across fields, focusing on two main skills: blending knowledge and putting it to work. This model shows learning as a path from understanding single subjects to gaining a mixed view that works in the real world. Yang et al. Yang et al.

Interdisciplinary 52

Interdisciplinary Teaching Knowledge Peer Review 52

k12 Digest

JUNE 23, 2025

This helped them apply knowledge, develop communication skills, and see themselves as active citizens. I have seen powerful learning emerge when students explore a topic like “community resilience” through the lenses of science, social studies, and civic action.

Interdisciplinary 144

Interdisciplinary Learning Feedback Culture 144

Faculty Focus

MAY 11, 2025

In a world where AI skills and fluency will be necessary and marketable, colleges and universities have made efforts to embrace AI in the classroom (e.g., We are needed to engage them and to help them develop curiosity and critical thinking skills to offset their potential AI-induced brain rot. The Age of AI is Upon Us. Saucier, D.

Instructors 98

Instructors Motivation Critical Thinking Students 98

Faculty Focus

JULY 1, 2025

Templates, guided note-taking structures, interactive mind maps, and learning journals help students organize their thoughts and reflect on their understanding. When integrated with AI, these scaffolds can be customized based on student performance and learning preferences. Educator readiness is another often-overlooked factor.

Critical Thinking 88

Critical Thinking Student Engagement Lecturing Quizzes 88

Faculty Focus

JULY 1, 2025

Templates, guided note-taking structures, interactive mind maps, and learning journals help students organize their thoughts and reflect on their understanding. When integrated with AI, these scaffolds can be customized based on student performance and learning preferences. Educator readiness is another often-overlooked factor.

Critical Thinking 94

Critical Thinking Student Engagement Lecturing Quizzes 94

Faculty Focus

JUNE 17, 2025

Higher education institutions are uniquely positioned to: Prepare Students for the Future Workforce : By integrating AI into curricula, institutions can equip students with the skills needed to thrive in an AI-driven economy. Operational Efficiency : Reduced administrative workload or faster service delivery.

Ethics 117

Ethics Education Evaluation Fairness 117

Faculty Focus

JUNE 17, 2025

Higher education institutions are uniquely positioned to: Prepare Students for the Future Workforce : By integrating AI into curricula, institutions can equip students with the skills needed to thrive in an AI-driven economy. Operational Efficiency : Reduced administrative workload or faster service delivery.

Ethics 74

Ethics Education Evaluation Fairness 74

Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 28, 2025

Not all online platforms deliver quality education, and the lack of face-to-face interaction can hinder social development and collaborative skills. They want the ability to learn at their own pace and choose when and where they study. You’re expected to cultivate skills that prepare students for real-world challenges.

Hybrid Learning 128

Hybrid Learning Learning Styles Study Critical Thinking 128

Edsurge

JUNE 9, 2025

In order to help make the framework informative and actionable, the district partnered with the ISTE research team in 2025 to develop a diagnostic assessment tool that measures student AI readiness across select skills outlined in the framework.

Ethics 114

Ethics Evaluation Testing Science 114

k12

JULY 10, 2025

Here are some of the benefits of prioritizing online engagement: Improved learning outcomes Increased motivation and self-esteem Enhanced understanding and retention Reduced isolation and increased community Improved completion rates These are the kinds of outcomes every parent hopes for.

Online Learning 52

Online Learning Quizzes Learning Motivation 52

Teach Hub

MAY 19, 2025

And in the process, youre not just improving learning outcomes. Educators never stop learning; check out our available graduate degree programs to hone your skills and promote lifelong learning and academic excellence. The post Assessment Techniques to Improve Learning Outcomes appeared first on TeachHUB.

Learning Outcomes 78

Learning Outcomes Learning Feedback Essay 78

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

It is a commonly-held belief that algebraic concepts are directly related to critical thinking skills. And yet, it has long been reported by Brookings (Loveless, 2008) and others like the Algebra Project (Moses, 2001) that Algebra I is the gatekeeper to higher level math classes, higher education success, and careers in the technical fields.

Learning Outcomes 328

Learning Outcomes Critical Thinking Beliefs Learning 328

eSchool News

JUNE 9, 2023

This sparks greater interest in literature, enabling teachers to facilitate meaningful interactions that inspire more compelling classroom discussions that increase critical thinking skills, delivering better learning outcomes. Download/view screenshots of Gale In Context: Literature.

Critical Thinking 246

Critical Thinking Learning Outcomes High School High School 246

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

For more than a decade, University of Kansas researchers have been developing a virtual reality system to help students with disabilities, especially those with autism spectrum disorder, to learn, practice and improve social skills they need in a typical school day. Right now, the closest we can come to that is training peers.

Skills 245

Skills Disabilities Interdisciplinary Special Education 245

Catlin Tucker

APRIL 5, 2023

Research has shown that the way furniture is arranged in a classroom can significantly impact student behavior and learning outcomes (Granito & Santana, 2016; Parks, Corno & Cozzone, 2017). In addition, group seating arrangements can help to build social skills and develop interpersonal relationships among students.

Motivation 481

Motivation Learning Outcomes Communication Coaching 481

Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

Higher-order thinking skills are essential for success, so we should use edtech to drive that thinking Artificial intelligence (AI) is impacting the education landscape. Memorization and other lower-order skills represented at the bottom of Bloom’s Taxonomy or Level One of Webb’s Depth of Knowledge wheel are part of the learning process.

Skills 211

Skills Students Assignments Essay 211

Catlin Tucker

MARCH 28, 2023

Through our online series, we explored the power of universally designed blended learning models to achieve deeper learning outcomes. Our discussions culminated in selecting specific challenges to explore in-depth, with the goal of prototyping solutions at the Learning Leaders Summit in Dubai.

Blended Learning 460

Blended Learning Universal Design Learning Motivation 460

Catlin Tucker

JULY 19, 2021

When I work with teachers, I emphasize the value of building a dynamic skill set composed of many different approaches to designing and facilitating learning. There is no single instructional model that will work for every learning outcome. Just like in life, no one tool solves every problem.

Blended Learning 546

Blended Learning Learning STEM Online Learning 546

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

He knows that having students engage with one another across neighborhoods, nations, and even continents builds cultural understanding, appreciation for diversity, global knowledge and global engagement– learning outcomes we have defined and measured –as well as general academic skills.

Critical Thinking 363

Critical Thinking Knowledge Learning Outcomes Skills 363

Catlin Tucker

MARCH 23, 2022

Most teachers dedicate significant time and energy to their instructor role, explaining complex concepts and processes and modeling specific strategies and skills. When teachers build time into class to provide feedback, they better understand where each student is in their journey toward mastering skills and understanding concepts.

Blended Learning 498

Blended Learning Feedback Learning Instructors 498

eSchool News

JUNE 4, 2024

Key points: Critical thinking should not be separate from and on top of what teachers are doing in the classroom How to help students build critical success skills 3 lessons on perseverance from Stoffel the honey badger For more news on durable skills, visit eSN’s Innovative Teaching hub Achievement discrepancies among U.S.

Critical Thinking 337

Critical Thinking Metacognitive Skills Knowledge Achievement 337

Catlin Tucker

DECEMBER 22, 2021

What skills, abilities, language proficiencies, interests, and/or learning preferences are present in a class? The work teachers do to understand their students’ needs is critical to designing learning experiences that will be inclusive, accessible, and equitable. Step #2: Define the Desired Results or Intended Outcomes.

Blended Learning 535

Blended Learning Teachers Learning Grades 535

eSchool News

MARCH 16, 2021

Students often struggle to make connections between what they learn in their college courses and the skills they need to be successful after graduation. This connected ecosystem allows us to map learning to outcomes and standards across multiple courses to create a complete portrait of student learning.

Learning 269

Learning Education Students Quizzes 269

eSchool News

JUNE 25, 2019

This research shows a clear connection between skilled school leadership and positive student learning outcomes. Effective school leaders apply their educational expertise and management skills in order to focus their efforts, and those of their teaching staff, on improving the quality of student learning outcomes.

Schools 270

Schools Learning Outcomes Culture Feedback 270

eSchool News

APRIL 7, 2022

However, we need to first start with the why of technology to truly address learning outcomes for all students. Technology needs to be evaluated and chosen for its ability to engage students in meaningful and productive ways within a culture of accelerated learning. 4 Steps to Integrating Technology with Purpose.

Technology 294

Technology Learning Outcomes Culture Evaluation 294

eSchool News

JANUARY 21, 2025

These electives provide students with opportunities to explore interests and develop a well-rounded skill set, fostering engagement and motivation. Students learn differently and are unique, with varying interests and academic needs, and a comprehensive digital curriculum should reflect that.

Gamification 300

Gamification Learning Outcomes Quizzes Students 300

eSchool News

OCTOBER 24, 2024

We know that students today are still struggling academically, and research shows that tutoring can have a strong positive impact on student learning outcomes. We also know there are three essential instructional skills that support effective learning. These include problem solving, creative thinking, and collaboration.

Learning Styles 312

Learning Styles Critical Thinking Intelligence Motivation 312

eSchool News

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Key points: Critical thinking should not be separate from and on top of what teachers are doing in the classroom How to help students build critical success skills 3 lessons on perseverance from Stoffel the honey badger For more news on durable skills, visit eSN’s Innovative Teaching hub Achievement discrepancies among U.S.

Critical Thinking 268

Critical Thinking Metacognitive Skills Education Knowledge 268

Edsurge

AUGUST 10, 2023

Employers these days are moving to skills-based hiring — looking for signs that candidates have specific abilities rather than just checking for a college degree as a default qualification. And government leaders are also pushing the trend: many state governors , for instance, have adopted skills-based hiring for state positions, and the U.S.

Attention 147

Attention Skills Learning Outcomes Evaluation 147

eSchool News

JULY 26, 2024

Blackboard’s enhanced Mastery Learning capabilities allow instructors to design programs that adapt to each student’s individual needs. This personalized approach deepens student engagement and significantly enhances learning outcomes, ensuring learners progress and master course content as they go.

Instructors 278

Instructors Achievement Intelligence Learning Outcomes 278

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 4, 2018

Voice technology allows for screen-free interactions and gives students much-needed life-skills practice in the areas of forming questions and focused listening. Augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) enables students to learn by doing, which increases student engagement, helps with retention, and enhances learning outcomes.

Intelligence 276

Intelligence History Learning Outcomes Communication 276

eSchool News

JULY 19, 2024

Local industry professionals are a powerful resource pool of work-based knowledge and skills, but require varying levels of preparation before teaching a class. Some may be paraprofessional or classified staff, already extremely skilled at classroom work, but need to become certified. Some may lack a bachelor’s degree.

Teachers 294

Teachers Culture Special Education Interactive Teaching 294

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 24, 2020

Makerspaces and maker culture have quickly become a favorite of STEAM advocates, and new research shows that makerspaces can be highly effective at helping elementary students develop skills such as critical thinking, design thinking, and problem solving. A new eSchool News Guide will launch each month–don’t miss a single one!

STEM 273

STEM Critical Thinking Learning Outcomes Study 273