The Hechinger Report

JUNE 10, 2019

. “Technology is not bad in general,” she said, “although I would argue for younger children, it’s questionable whether it has benefits.” ” Reboot aims to increase the teaching of critical thinking in schools and by parents at home. Related: The ‘dirty secret’ about educational innovation.

Research 112

Research Critical Thinking Educational Technology Economics 112

ED Surge

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

At Project Information Literacy (PIL), the nonprofit independent research institute I lead, a group of library and information science and new media researchers — including myself — conduct national research about the information seeking behavior of college students and recent graduates.

Civic Engagement 137

Civic Engagement Civics Library Social Science 137

ED Surge

JANUARY 25, 2023

Cognitive engagement: Encouraged students to think deeply about the content. Problem-solving and critical thinning: Encouraged problem-solving and critical thinking. Students rated each statement "not true," "sort of true," "true" or "very true" about their teachers.

Teaching 126

Teaching Critical Thinking Middle School Research 126

ED Surge

MAY 15, 2024

STEM education is not just about science and math; it develops skills such as creativity, communication, empathy and critical thinking that complement technologies like generative AI and coding. As the demand for digital skills grows, schools must develop inclusive programs to engage diverse learners.

Education 138

Education K-12 Critical Thinking Public School 138

ED Surge

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

It fosters critical thinking, problem-solving skills and a deeper understanding of mathematical principles by placing students as active learners rather than passive recipients of information. Math anxiety can increase cognitive load, which is the mental effort required to process information.

Education 127

Education Pedagogy Critical Thinking Middle School 127

Digital Promise

NOVEMBER 19, 2019

As access to technology becomes increasingly commonplace in schools, discrepancies continue to emerge concerning not whether technology is being used, but how it is being used. The rubric includes a total of six indicators of impactful technology use. National Education Association. US Department of Education.

Professional Development 99

Professional Development Project-Based Learning Educational Technology Critical Thinking 99

ED Surge

JANUARY 21, 2025

She teaches concepts as wide-ranging as American Sign Language, critical thinking, typing, conducting research and writing in cursive. I think that's something that's missing from the conversation about education, where school librarians come in. We're information specialists. You get to interact with everybody.

Library 109

Library Charter School Education Lesson Plan 109

ED Surge

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

In educational settings, AR can be used in numerous ways to enhance teaching and engage students. It can bring traditional textbooks to life by adding interactive elements like videos, models or supplementary information to printed pages. It lends itself to natural conversations around critical thinking and curiosity.

EdTech 132

EdTech Junior High Geography Critical Thinking 132

ED Surge

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

Too often, math teachers present information through lecturing and worksheets to students, forcing learners to decipher the context and usefulness on their own. For instance, play in early education reinforces the development of social-emotional skills and critical thinking. But whats meant by play?

K-12 121

K-12 Pedagogy Elementary School Teaching 121

ED Surge

APRIL 3, 2024

To counter this, teachers emphasize the inverted pyramid style, which prioritizes placing the most crucial information at the beginning of the article, or even in the headline. Allow Students to be the Investigators After I start with the lead, I like to spend time allowing my students to become the investigators.

History 139

History Primary Sources Artifacts Social Studies 139

ED Surge

MAY 5, 2022

One of the thoughts that burrows its way into my mind and simply won’t let go is exactly how to help my students (and, for that matter, everyone I know) navigate the flood of information, dodge the misinformation and find their way to the truth. Plenty of adults also work hard to determine what is legitimate information and what’s bunk.

Cultures 115

Cultures K-12 Library Critical Thinking 115

ED Surge

JANUARY 3, 2023

Catalyzed through such initiatives as the Games, Learning and Society group at UC Irvine, MIT Game Lab, the US Department of Education Ed Games Expo, Games for Change and a wide variety of organizations around the world, research is demonstrating the pedagogical value of games in both formal and informal learning channels.

Critical Thinking 120

Critical Thinking Tutoring Tradition Research 120

ED Surge

OCTOBER 7, 2024

Adobe, known for its cutting-edge creative and digital literacy tools, is paving the way for a new approach to education — one that blends technical expertise with the soft skills that will define the workforce of tomorrow. Creative thinking leads the list, followed by analytical or critical thinking.

Advocacy 128

Advocacy Project-Based Learning Economics Tradition 128

ED Surge

OCTOBER 2, 2023

In this way, it is the starting point for research, and the heavy lifting comes on the other end of the information garnered from the software. Critical thinking comes into play as students must locate, read and determine the legitimacy of each original source.

Education 141

Education Critical Thinking Teaching History 141

ED Surge

JANUARY 16, 2025

Educators are testing ways to manage some of the problems that this type of social media content is associated with: students having trouble paying attention, absorbing information and feeling connected at school. The fast-paced content ecosystem on social media can likewise affect how students learn and retain information.

K-12 121

K-12 Middle School Critical Thinking High School 121

ED Surge

OCTOBER 6, 2022

Feed it a typical job description or help-wanted ad—that is to say, one that’s likely either vague or full of jargon—and its artificial intelligence-informed system spits out a new version of that text translated into the language of skills. He thinks a new system is needed. —Michael Bettersworth SkillsEngine performs clever tasks.

Government 124

Government Tradition Humanities Teaching 124

ED Surge

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

So, they focus on creating something using those principles, not memorizing information. In a game-based setting, students analyze, ask questions, think critically and foster creativity. In ninth grade algebra, they create food trucks and pitch them to judges in a Shark Tank-style final project.

Middle School 122

Middle School Critical Thinking Humanities High School 122

ED Surge

JANUARY 31, 2022

Build time in your lessons to name essential contributions made by women and BIPOC scientists that inform foundational concepts in science. Infuse your curriculum with diverse cultural perspectives and contributions to science concepts and development. Diversity alone isn’t enough.

K-12 102

K-12 Critical Thinking Humanities Teaching 102

ED Surge

JANUARY 8, 2024

Spoon has found that the changes also allow her to hold students to a higher standard when it comes to explaining the math concepts, an approach that’s informed by pushes for more focus on critical thinking in classrooms.

Critical Thinking 115

Critical Thinking Tradition Research Teaching 115

Digital Promise

MAY 25, 2017

The energy at the ASU+GSV Education Technology Summit among the entrepreneurs, educators, investors, and talent managers is palpable. For more information about organizations already tackling these issues, sign up for our monthly adult learning newsletter, The Spotlight.

Critical Thinking 62

Critical Thinking Tradition Educational Technology Teaching 62

ED Surge

JULY 14, 2023

Generative AI, a subset of AI that can generate new and original content, serves as a technology that amplifies our capabilities as educators and learners. Its ability to swiftly transform and transfer information surpasses previous boundaries, albeit with some initial apprehension from educators.

Humanities 98

Humanities Critical Thinking Teaching Education 98

ED Surge

MAY 21, 2024

And then critical thinking, like making a decision on the basis of what you think is valid and accurate information and going forth in implementing that decision. And then understanding what works or what wouldn't work about that solution. It's also a time when we learn how to take on challenges.

Teaching 141

Teaching Humanities Critical Thinking Middle School 141

ED Surge

AUGUST 16, 2023

. — Molly Castner As educators navigate the responsible use of AI in classrooms, AI tools could give students more opportunities to practice writing than they would have in the absence of such tools, which could lead to more advanced skills in communication and expression, enabling them to thrive in an increasingly technology-driven world.

Education 98

Education Middle School Critical Thinking Teaching 98

ED Surge

MARCH 13, 2023

CoolThink is a milestone in STEM education in Hong Kong, providing a comprehensive and proven framework for computational thinking and coding education. CoolThink provides equal access to information and resources for students so that all students can become programmers.

Pedagogy 109

Pedagogy Professional Development Critical Thinking Teaching 109

The Hechinger Report

MAY 10, 2020

Children and teachers were familiar with a variety of learning apps and other educational software. Educators had years of experience integrating technology into their teaching. schools spend more than $10 billion a year on educational technology. They know where to find the information if they want it.”.

K-12 143

K-12 Library Elementary School High School 143

ED Surge

OCTOBER 9, 2023

And I think teaching offers that in a way that no other profession does. And how does that inform your decision to teach? You would think these traits would be fundamental for educators, but it’s often lacking. Was your own experience in school largely positive or largely negative? For the most part it's been positive.

History 131

History Museum Social Studies Geography 131

ED Surge

JULY 17, 2023

As technology becomes increasingly integrated into our daily lives, schools are recognizing the importance of equipping every student with a personal device to facilitate digital learning. You share the information as soon as you know that your school is doing this.

Education 98

Education Middle School Library Professional Development 98

The Hechinger Report

AUGUST 6, 2018

Show the same episode again and again … and again.When children repeatedly watch the same episode, they understand and retain information better. What do you think will happen next?” This teaches children to be critical thinkers, Ms. Pause the episode and ask questions. What is the character feeling?” Santomero said.

High School 73

High School Professional Development Critical Thinking Teaching 73

ED Surge

APRIL 12, 2022

And these include learning how to learn, critical thinking, independence, improved social skills and general skills such as working in teams and developing good working habits. In addition to the tangible value of your future income, there are many intangible benefits that cannot be quantified in monetary terms.

Cultures 98

Cultures EdTech Economics Critical Thinking 98

ED Surge

JULY 7, 2022

It teaches the basics of critical thinking, research and academic writing. It’s designed for students new to the University of Virginia—but not entirely new to higher education. When Todd talks to Transformations students, he does more than simply explain how to look up information. The course is called Transformations.

Library 115

Library Psychology Primary Sources Humanities 115

ED Surge

DECEMBER 22, 2023

Be More Critical For math, PISA stresses critical thinking and real-world problem-solving. PISA is designed to be a test of applying knowledge, says Ross Wiener, executive director of Aspen Institute’s Education and Society Program. But there are other, knotted problems.

K-12 135

K-12 Critical Thinking Cultures Economics 135

ED Surge

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Armed with this holistic perspective, educators can make well-informed decisions about tailoring individualized instruction to effectively address the unique needs of their diverse student population. It's not only about making education more engaging; it's also about making it more effective.

EdTech 131

EdTech Humanities Educational Technology Critical Thinking 131

ED Surge

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

They should prioritize data privacy, ensuring that student information is handled securely. Educators can achieve this by incorporating lessons on critical thinking about AI, helping students understand the technology's limitations and potential biases.

Teaching 142

Teaching Tutoring Education Critical Thinking 142

ED Surge

APRIL 25, 2022

According to the 2022 Edelman Trust Barometer survey of more than 36,000 people in 28 countries, only 37 percent of respondents state that they trust social media as a source for general news and information. The implications of this for colleges and universities are twofold.

Civic Engagement 126

Civic Engagement Civics Critical Thinking Economics 126

ED Surge

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

Not everyone thinks professors should be encouraging the use of TikTok, which many see as a distraction that can keep students from paying attention in class or their studies. And others complain that it perpetuates a skimming-over-the-top attitude toward information.

Teaching 115

Teaching Critical Thinking Cultures Learning Science 115

ED Surge

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

As information increasingly becomes currency, we must stay mindful of our humanity, knowing that our values and connections truly make us whole. If we can address these questions, I think we are really doing our jobs: engaging students in real-world experiences while guiding them through difficult issues.

Education 138

Education Lesson Plan EdTech Critical Thinking 138

ED Surge

JUNE 19, 2023

And I'm happy doing what I'm doing, teaching students, helping them develop their critical thinking skills. One of the questions I ask them in my first class is, “Do you wanna be informed or do you wanna be influenced?” They know how to open these apps, and a lot of their information comes from their news feeds.

Critical Thinking 140

Critical Thinking Human Rights History High School 140