A Principal's Reflections

MAY 22, 2013

Many of these conversations focused on my own son’s use of technology as a catalyst for creativity, problem solving, and critical thinking developed by playing Minecraft and using iMovie to storyboard and create his own movies. To learn more about VR Quest contact Warren Black at 631-365-2506 or wblack@vrquest.com.

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ED Surge

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

While mastering technical skills is essential, students must also develop soft skills like communication, collaboration and critical thinking to thrive beyond the classroom. Are there established standards for soft skills in education? Why is Career and Technical Education particularly well-suited for developing soft skills?

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The Hechinger Report

MAY 13, 2018

Ninth-graders at the Science Leadership Academy work on a group project in science class. Instead, the schools have adopted an approach that’s become increasingly popular among education advocates and funders: project-based learning. Photo: Amadou Diallo for The Hechinger Report.

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Dr. Shannon Doak

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

In the ever-evolving landscape of education, the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) has been heralded as a transformative force. In that earlier post, I highlighted the superficial adoption of technology in education, where tools were used to digitize traditional methods without fostering genuine innovation.

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A Principal's Reflections

DECEMBER 3, 2011

Case studies promote the following skills that are at the heart of authentic learning: problem-solving, critical thinking, communication, and collaboration. Incorporate characteristics of both problem and project-based learning. student-centered learning case study Change Innovation Opinion'

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The Hechinger Report

JANUARY 14, 2021

Hameed’s students are participants in various programs through Hello Future , a nonprofit organization that works with teen refugees to bridge the education gap by teaching digital and financial literacy, critical thinking and entrepreneurship. Project-based learning is already gaining traction in U.S.

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The Hechinger Report

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

But educators must realize that the work they are assigning, which largely relies on rote memorization, is a perfect fit for artificial intelligence. Unfortunately, this is the current state of education. If educators wish to effectively prevent AI from entering classrooms, they must reimagine the way students are taught.

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TCI

MARCH 25, 2025

However, research increasingly shows that integrating knowledge-rich instruction across subjects is essential for improving literacy, critical thinking, and overall student success. Reading Integration: Use informational texts, primary sources, and document analysis to enhance comprehension and critical thinking.

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Catlin Tucker

JANUARY 10, 2022

It makes sense why so many educators are feeling mentally, emotionally, and physically exhausted. Too many of the workflows in education are teacher-centered, ineffective, and unsustainable. When teachers do the bulk of the thinking and work, they rob students of opportunities to develop these critical life skills.

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Dangerously Irrelevant

MAY 27, 2020

But I think all of the virtual schools that I’ve encountered still focus primarily on low-level learning, digitized and chunked into a digital adaptive learning system. I don’t think I’ve ever seen ‘deeper learning’ or inquiry- and project-based learning as a core tenet of a virtual school.

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The Hechinger Report

OCTOBER 2, 2023

This is STEM education in action: Hands-on projects help students develop critical thinking skills while sparking interest in science, technology, engineering and math. Early exposure to STEM education primes students to take advantage of these career opportunities — and the economic benefits that come with them.

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ED Surge

MAY 5, 2023

Recently, EdSurge podcast host Carl Hooker discussed with field experts how educators can foster creativity for college and career readiness. Tacy Trowbridge Lead for Global Education Thought Leadership & Advocacy Adobe What importance does creativity play when it comes to college and career pathways?

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Catlin Tucker

JUNE 16, 2024

When students apply their learning, it helps them see the connections between what they are learning in the classroom and how it relates to the world beyond. This can positively impact their engagement and make learning feel more relevant to their lives. Can you generate activities that connect with for my grade students?

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ED Surge

OCTOBER 7, 2024

Brian Johnsrud Director of Education Learning and Advocacy, Adobe To explore this challenge, EdSurge sat down with Brian Johnsrud , the director of education learning and advocacy at Adobe. EdSurge: How can educators prepare students for the future workforce and foster in-demand skills such as creativity and adaptability?

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Catlin Tucker

APRIL 15, 2024

As educators, we always look for ways to enhance our students’ learning experiences, making them more engaging and effective. With its blend of mandatory and elective stations, the modified station rotation model offers a powerful tool for personalized learning. When Should Teachers Use This Strategy?

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The Hechinger Report

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024

As a special education teacher, I often encountered students who struggled with solving math problems. Vocabulary development : Just as students learn new words in ELA, with math storytelling they learn math vocabulary to enhance their understanding of the math concepts needed to solve problems.

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Dr. Shannon Doak

MAY 28, 2024

As we stride into an era increasingly shaped by artificial intelligence, it’s high time we re-evaluate our education system. Let’s dive into the areas we need to reconsider to ensure the viability of education in this new AI-infused world. Exams, in particular, only measure what a student remembers on that particular day.

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Digital Promise

MAY 7, 2019

Schools everywhere have joined the maker movement by creating makerspaces where students can engage in project-based learning and bring their innovative designs to life.

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The Hechinger Report

FEBRUARY 14, 2018

In a new report from the Economist Intelligence Unit, a research group affiliated with the weekly magazine, many K-12 educators said they want to retool their teaching to match workforce needs but feel limited by meager budgets and inadequate access to technology. Future of Learning. Higher Education. Mississippi Learning.

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Digital Promise

NOVEMBER 19, 2019

Department of Education’s National Education Technology Plan (2017) calls for “thoughtful intervention and attention” to close this digital use divide, namely by enabling educators to “design highly engaging and relevant learning experiences through technology.”

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Dangerously Irrelevant

DECEMBER 24, 2016

I talked a lot about the power of student agency and tried to give numerous, concrete examples of student-directed project- and inquiry-based learning in practice. I hear repeatedly from principals and superintendents that they supposedly have given their educators permission to be risk-takers.

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Catlin Tucker

JUNE 25, 2024

As someone who regularly works with teachers on topics like blended learning, Universal Design for Learning (UDL), and student-led learning, one recurring theme I encounter is control. By not allowing students to take more responsibility for their learning, we risk leaving them unprepared for these future challenges.

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Dangerously Irrelevant

MARCH 17, 2015

The purpose of this workshop is to help administrators and teachers assess when higher-order thinking skills and student agency factors are (or are not) present in classroom uses of technology by students and teachers. Right now we are doing a poor job of helping educators with these tasks. 10 minutes – We will take a break!

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Dr. Shannon Doak

APRIL 14, 2024

Background Many moons ago, while I was in the process of getting my Masters degree, I wrote, “ Emerging Theories of Learning and the Role of Technology ” as a chapter in a class eBook. In this chapter, I delved into how modern technological advancements are redefining the educational landscape.

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Digital Promise

JULY 27, 2018

They are most often associated with STEM education (science, technology, engineering and math). But really, they’re interdisciplinary, promoting important educational principles such as inquiry, play, imagination, innovation, critical thinking , problem solving and passion-based learning.

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Dangerously Irrelevant

OCTOBER 13, 2015

Day 3: Problem- and Inquiry-Based Learning – Review of last session’s evaluations and our rules of play – Crowdsourcing – Understanding how Wikipedia really works – Crowdsourcing ideas for students and teachers – Essential elements of project-based learning – PBL v.

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Digital Promise

JANUARY 22, 2016

When it comes to education, there is no one right solution. Education leaders need solutions that make sense for their students in their context. ” The district has been piloting micro-credentials since 2014, and is a key thought partner of Digital Promise’s Educator Micro-credential initiative.

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Students of History

JANUARY 3, 2023

For US History, that can be reading (or even listening to) this short article on the stock market crash of 1929 and then organizing the important parts of the article into their interactive notebook: This allows students to be hands on with their learning and easily combine a digital resource with a paper/pencil activity.

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