EDUCATION

Correcting The Deficit In Critical Thinking

by Terry Heick As a culture, we have a thought crisis–namely, a harmful and enduring refusal and/or inability to think well and think critically. This

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Why Some Students Think They Dislike Reading

by Terry Heick We tend to teach reading in a very industrial way. We focus on giving kids ‘tools’ and ‘strategies’ to ‘make’ sense of

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Why Teaching Critical Thinking Starts With The Student

by Terry Heick The first step in helping students think for themselves just might be to help them see who they are and where they

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The Limits Of Teacher ‘Responsibility’ – TeachThought

At their core, tools like Instagram, TikTok, and Bluesky are built at a scale—and with algorithms—that are well beyond the grasp of any classroom teacher

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What Is Education Technology? – TeachThought

What Is Education Technology? Definition, Purposes, and Practical Examples Education technology refers to the purposeful use of digital tools, platforms, and data practices to improve

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Teach Students To Think Irrationally

Teach Students To Think Irrationally by Terry Heick Formal learning is a humbling thing. As planners, designers, executors, and general caretakers of public and private

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8 Of The Most Important Critical Thinking Skills – TeachThought

Critical thinking is the ongoing application of unbiased analysis in pursuit of objective truth. Although its name implies criticism, critical thinking is actually closer to

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12 Examples Of Gamification In The Classroom

contributed by Ryan Schaaf & Jack Quinn Everyone loves games. Albert Einstein himself indicated they are the most elevated form of investigation. He knew games are avenues

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How To Indent In Excel and Google Docs – TeachThought

Step‑by‑step instructions for first‑line and hanging indents, with tips for using the ruler — mobile‑friendly and easy to follow. Microsoft Word (Windows/Mac) Fastest way Place

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12 Teacher Productivity Tools To Streamline Planning And Feedback

12 Teacher Productivity Tools That Actually Save Time Time is the scarcest resource in a teacher’s day. Good tools protect that time. Great tools give