eSchool News

JUNE 26, 2025

Administrative or time-saving functions With students, during class activities or for homework I’m using AI equally for my own tasks and with students I’m not using AI Δ A fundamental principle of cognitive science is that knowledge builds on prior knowledge. This metacognitive awareness is an advantageous skill in and out of school.

Math

Catlin Tucker

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Part IV: Thinking About Thinking This is part four of a five-part series focused on using thinking routines to drive metacognitive skill building. To recap, metacognition is a cognitive ability that allows learners to consider their thought patterns, approaches to learning, and understanding of a topic or idea.

Questions

Catlin Tucker

AUGUST 22, 2023

Part III: Thinking About Thinking Series This is part three of a five-part series focused on using thinking routines to drive metacognitive skill building. To recap, metacognition is a cognitive ability that allows learners to consider their thought patterns, approaches to learning, and understanding of a topic or idea.

Ethics

eSchool News

JANUARY 23, 2023

Here is an example of a Present and Defend protocol used in science investigations. They also support student construction of meaning as well as an opportunity to apply metacognition skills. Great for developing a culture of risk-taking and developing students’ ability to exercise informed skepticism. 3 Strikes, You’re In!:

Metacognitive Skills

Catlin Tucker

AUGUST 5, 2023

Using See, Think, Wonder at the Elementary Level Science Exploration: Use this routine during nature walks or while exploring the schoolyard. The post Unleashing Metacognition: The Power of See, Think, Wonder appeared first on Dr. Have students observe plants, insects, or other natural phenomena.

Metacognitive Skills

eSchool News

JANUARY 23, 2023

Here is an example of a Present and Defend protocol used in science investigations. They also support student construction of meaning as well as an opportunity to apply metacognition skills. Great for developing a culture of risk-taking and developing students’ ability to exercise informed skepticism. 3 Strikes, You’re In!:

Metacognitive Skills

Catlin Tucker

AUGUST 15, 2023

Part II: Thinking About Thinking Series This is part two of a five-part series focused on using thinking routines to drive metacognitive skill building. Metacognition is a cognitive ability that allows learners to consider their thought patterns, approaches to learning, and understanding of a topic or idea.

Metacognitive Skills