5 ways educators can shrink the critical thinking gap
Achievement discrepancies among U.S. students remain persistent and troubling--despite decades of targeted interventions and whole-school improvement programs.
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Teachers: It’s time to make friends with AI
My first-year college students have a very narrow perspective of AI. “In high school,” wrote one student on an anonymous survey I give at the start of the…
Common Sense Media, OpenAI launch free K-12 AI training course
In a nod to educators' desire to become more comfortable using AI in teaching and learning, Common Sense Media and OpenAI have launched "ChatGPT Foundations for K-12 Educators."
Students using AI: It’s not that scary and shouldn’t be banned
Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly becoming a cornerstone of modern technology, influencing industries from healthcare to entertainment. Yet, in the educational space, AI often stirs fear and skepticism…
Closing the digital use divide with active and engaging learning
When it comes to classroom edtech use, digital tools have a drastically different impact when they are used actively instead of passively--a critical difference examined in the 2023-2024…
7 reasons to ditch recipe-style science labs
Elementary science lessons often follow a rigid, textbook-driven approach, with students passively following predetermined procedures and observing expected outcomes.
How AI can unleash student curiosity, creativity, and critical thinking
Maybe it’s just me, but it feels as though AI is starting to take over the world. To be clear, I don’t mean this in an “evil robots”…
CAE’s New Critical Thinking Resources Help Students Build and Practice their Higher-Order Skills
NEW YORK | Source: GlobeNewswire — The Council for Aid to Education, Inc. (CAE), a nonprofit developer of performance-based assessments that authentically measure ... Read more
Critical thinking in the digital age of AI: Information literacy is key
From New York to Texas, the pro-Palestinian protests sweeping U.S. colleges have become a flashpoint for viral disinformation, from falsely attributed "Jewish genocide" chants to debunked claims of…
3 free STEAM education resources to nurture student curiosity
According to the National Math and Science Initiative, STEM education helps students develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills, fosters communication, and bolsters teamwork.
5 ways to use technology for classroom creativity
Creativity is an essential skill for all students to have. Creative projects help students connect new information to prior knowledge through critical thinking and problem solving.
Putting the ‘E’ in integrative STEM instruction
STEM learning essential, helping students develop skills such as critical thinking and problem solving–skills that will help them be successful ... Read more
Savvas Learning Company CEO Bethlam Forsa Named Most Influential Thought Leader in EdTech
PARAMUS, NEW JERSEY — Savvas Learning Company, a next-generation K-12 learning solutions leader, is proud to announce that CEO Bethlam ... Read more
Next-gen learning: 5 digital tools to engage and inspire
The world of education is always changing, and these days it’s changing faster than ever. It feels as though every week brings a new tool, practice, or learning…
5 strategies to close the critical thinking gap
Achievement discrepancies among U.S. students remain persistent and troubling--despite decades of targeted interventions and whole-school improvement programs.
5 news literacy resources for students
News literacy skills are of paramount importance in today's world, and are especially key for students, who must be able to critically assess information sources and vet resources…
What are the Three Active Strategies?
What are the three active strategies?Let's explore how these strategies promote engagement, critical thinking, and deeper understanding among students, enhancing academic success.
What are Active Learning Teaching Strategies?
Active learning teaching strategies in K-12 education encompass dynamic approaches that engage students in the classroom learning process, fostering deeper understanding and retention.
What are Active Study Strategies?
Active study strategies are dynamic approaches that engage students in the classroom learning process, fostering deeper understanding and retention of material.
Active Learning Strategies for Students
Active learning strategies engage students in the learning process, fostering deeper understanding and retention.
4 keys for unlocking student curiosity and critical thinking
As an educator, I have always been fascinated by my students’ innate curiosity. From an early age, they have an insatiable desire to learn.
Infusing PBL with edtech to enhance collaboration, critical thinking
Project-based learning (PBL) helps prepare students for college and beyond by actively engaging them in meaningful, relevant projects. In many situations, students will work on these projects for…
5 ways to teach and assess learning in the age of AI
There is a lot of excitement surrounding ChatGPT, the cutting-edge chatbot powered by OpenAI. Some experts believe this new technology can have a positive impact on teaching and…
What are the Examples of Digital Literacy Skills?
In the 21st century, students must develop digital literacy skills to thrive in a technology-dominated landscape. Digital literacy encompasses a range of competencies, including information navigation, critical thinking,…
What are the 5 Types of Digital Literacy?
Digital literacy encompasses various skills essential for navigating the digital landscape and learning in the digital age effectively. From basic computer proficiency to critical thinking in evaluating online…
Digital Literacy Skills for Students
When it comes to learning in the digital age, cultivating strong digital literacy skills is paramount for students' success. As technology continues to shape every facet of modern…
Poptential™ by Certell Revolutionizes Social Studies Education with Integration of American Principles and Launch of Engauge™ Teacher Dashboard
INDIANAPOLIS — Certell, the creator behind the Poptential™ family of free social studies course packages, announced a significant update to ... Read more
Learning Through Play Is Powerful – and Students and Teachers Agree!
BILLUND, Denmark — To celebrate the second annual World Play Day, LEGO® Education is inspiring teachers to experience purposeful play firsthand ... Read more
A charter school gets e-learning up to speed with a modern WiFi solution
The mission at The Academy of Hope, a public charter school for kindergarten through eighth grade, is to maximize ... Read more
5 science and technology videos to get students talking
School is back in session, and for many students, that means a major shift from an unstructured schedule to a more regimented school day. It may still be…
Gale In Context: Literature Launches to Promote Critical Thinking Skills and Better Learning Outcomes in ELA for High School Students
FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich. – Gale, part of Cengage Group, has added a new resource to its award-winning Gale In Context ... Read more
CAE and Pearson Partner to Bring Critical Thinking Assessment to Secondary Education Students
NEW YORK (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Council for Aid to Education, Inc. (CAE), a leader in designing innovative performance tasks for measurement ... Read more
Take a peek inside this teacher’s Escape Room learning challenges
Escape rooms are engaging for people of all ages—they require durable skills such as creativity, critical thinking, determination, and the ability to work in groups to solve challenges.
4 ways to enhance critical thinking skills
Critical thinking is plainly in decline. Everywhere we look, people are uncritically consuming and spreading information that is distorted, misleading, ... Read more
5 essential STEM education reads
STEM education is a critical part of a comprehensive K-12 education--it helps students build and improve critical thinking skills, problem solving skills, and it teaches students to be…
5 ways to make way for science in an ELA and math world
How much time do you think the average K–3 student spends learning about science? Thirty minutes a day? An hour a day? Well, according to the 2018 National…
The purpose of a K-12 education: Who decides and how do we get there?
In a recent report by Populace (2022), 55 percent of American parents expressed their desire for educators to rethink how today’s K-12 schools are educating our children. The…
Why educational robotics is a critical STEM learning tool
Engineering is a critical part of STEM education, and engineers play a role in creating, improving, and maintaining some of today's most valued and essential things, from smartphones…
Explore Interactive Announces Partnership with Award-Winning Curriculum Developer, EiE
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. – Explore Interactive and EiE, the award-winning curricula division of the Museum of Science, Boston,are now collaborating ... Read more
How to use alternative assessments in the classroom
Did you know that a 5th grade teacher is expected to guide students to mastery of 200 standards each year? Given a typical school year of 180 days,…