Critical Thinking | Tech & Learning

Teaching Writing With AI Without Replacing Thinking: 4 Tips

By Erik Ofgang published 15 July 24

AI has a lot of potential for writing students, but we can’t let it replace the thinking parts of writing, says writing professor Steve Graham

Best Free Fact-Checking Sites for Students and Teachers

By Diana Restifo last updated 16 May 24

Fact-checking sites for students to research reports, papers, and more

4 Ways to Nurture Innovation in the Classroom

By Stephanie Smith Budhai, Ph.D. published 4 January 24

Nurturing innovation in the classroom can build engagement and skills that students will use well beyond the classroom

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HOTS for Teachers: Best Free Resources For Higher-Order Thinking Skills

By Diana Restifo published 23 August 23

Teach higher-order thinking skills with these top free resources.

How Project-Based Learning Can Increase Student Engagement

By Ray Bendici published 1 November 21

Project-based learning can foster student input, create hands-on opportunities, and lead to more unique learning experiences

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Best Mind Map Software of 2019

By TL Editors last updated 30 July 20

Software can aid in brainstorming, but not every mind map software will fit the bill for educators.

Curriculum Associates Updates i-Ready Learning and Assessment Platform

By TL Editors published 7 June 20

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Informable: Quick Quizzes Help Kids Think Critically About Online Content

By TL Editors published 24 February 20

Informable is a media literacy app from the nonprofit News Literacy Project that challenges users to think critically about online content.

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Free App Teaches Geometry, Spatial Reasoning, and Problem Solving Using AR

By TL Editors published 12 February 20

Cyberchase Shape Quest is a free app focused on shapes and starring characters from PBS Kids' show Cyberchase.

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Socratic by Google Lets Students Demonstrate Thought Process

By TL Editors last updated 9 February 20

Socratic by Google promotes metacognition by encouraging students to think about how they can solve a problem or answer a question, rather than give up in frustration

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Share the (True) News with BBC iReporter

By TL Editors published 6 February 20

BBC iReporter is a browser-based, choose-your-own-adventure game where you experience your first day on the job on the news agency's social media team.

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We all love SHEG. Now their Civic Online Reasoning tools make it easier to love them even more

By Glenn Wiebe last updated 27 January 20

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YR Media: Teen News Site Offers Articles, Podcasts, Videos and More on Edgy Topics

By TL Editors published 9 December 19

Students can build skills by thinking critically about the content they consume on YR Media.

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Critical Thinking: Facilitating and Assessing the 21st Century Skills in Education

By Michael Gorman last updated 25 November 19

So many times we hear our students say, “Why am I learning this?”

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Emojis. Cause they’re good for kids and fun to use. What’s not to like?

By Glenn Wiebe published 30 September 19

One of my fave conversations centered on the idea of using emojis as a way to help kids make sense of social studies and incorporating them as part of a quality lesson that can help improve student thinking and literacy skills.

Minecraft: Kids Learn 21st Century Skills While Building New Worlds

By TL Editors published 16 September 19

Minecraft is a sandbox game that can be adapted to fit nearly any objective or subject, with lessons lasting as short as one period or the entire year.

Mentoring Minds Partners With Clever to Offer Single Sign-on Access

By TL Editors published 21 August 19

“We are excited to partner with Clever in order to provide a seamless experience with the school learning environment,” said Shad Madsen, CEO, Mentoring Minds.

Fake News: 3 Things We Can Learn From Finland (And 3 Cool Tools From Right Here In The US Of A)

By Glenn Wiebe published 16 August 19

In 2014 Finland began noticing intentional misinformation campaigns focused around issues like immigration, the European Union, or whether Finland should become a full member of NATO.

Facilitating Student Owned Inquiry With The Right Question: Deeper Learning

By Michael Gorman published 24 July 19

In a world filled with so much instant information, it is important to teach students to ask even more questions as they seek possible answers.

BACK OFFICE BUSINESS: Mentoring Minds Introduces ThinkUp! for Texas Educators

By TL Editors published 13 June 19

The supplemental curriculum for math, science, writing, English/language arts and reading aligns with TEKS and prepares students for STAAR