A Principal's Reflections

APRIL 30, 2012

These schools and educators, whether they realize it or not, are not only enhancing the teaching and learning process, but they are also providing their learners with essential skill sets pivotal for success in today’s society. Technology is often viewed either as a frill or a tool not worth its weight in gold.

Education 378

Education Professional Development Educational Technology Pedagogy 378

ED Surge

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Artificial intelligence resides at the nexus of education and technology, where the opportunities seem limitless, though uncertain. Over the last few months, EdSurge webinar host Carl Hooker moderated three webinars featuring field-expert panelists discussing the transformative impact of artificial intelligence in the education field.

Education 140

Education EdTech K-12 Humanities 140

ED Surge

MARCH 20, 2024

Many standards and curricula don’t call out creativity explicitly, and teachers aren’t often trained on how to teach and assess creative thinking. As such, many students enter college and the workforce not having enough practice in key critical thinking skills that they need to be innovative problem-solvers and effective communicators.

Pedagogy 130

Pedagogy Advocacy K-12 Economics 130

ED Surge

MAY 5, 2023

And research shows that peer reviews build community among students and help them develop critical thinking and communication skills. But educators have a chance to open pathways through collaborative projects that encourage innovation and creative thinking. What creative skills are employers looking for?

Advocacy 109

Advocacy K-12 Critical Thinking Project-Based Learning 109

ED Surge

MARCH 9, 2023

Creativity encourages problem-solving, critical thinking, iteration, collaboration and making deep connections in students’ learning material. It sounds impossible, but there are educators and schools out there that are proving that it works, and educators like Bongiorno are leading the way.

Library 131

Library Tradition Professional Development Cultures 131

ED Surge

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

Create digital lessons from a library Recommended Resources BookWidgets Blog BookWidgets Webinars BookWidgets Tutorials Teaching with BookWidgets | Facebook BookWidgets YouTube Channel Finding user-friendly online platforms to create projects and activities is crucial in our classrooms.

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Library Education EdTech Critical Thinking 103