- January 22, 2026
15 Alternatives To Report Cards
15 Alternatives To Report Cards In The K-12 Classroom by TeachThought Staff Like lunchboxes (or brown paper sacks), field trips, and textbooks, report cards are
Four Stages Of A Self-Directed Learning Model
by TeachThought Staff Self-Directed Learning is not a new concept, but it’s often misunderstood—especially in the context of K-12 classrooms. In a prior reflection, Terry Heick
26 Sentence Stems For Higher-Level Conversation In The Classroom
by Terry Heick Meaningful conversation can make learning more personal, immediate, and emotional. During meaningful conversations, students are forced to be accountable for their positions,
Assuming The Best: The Power Of Teaching Through Positive Assumption
by Terry Heick Always assume the best in students; at worst, assume there’s more to know. If they fail, assume they tried and want another
Bad News: A Game About The ‘Success’ Of Fake News
by Terry Heick Want to help students learn to think critically about ‘fake news’? A simple, browser-based game could help. What is Bad News? Bad
4 Levels Of Integration For Critical Thinking
A Basic Framework For Teaching Critical Thinking In School by Terrell Heick In What Does Critical Thinking Mean?, we offered that ‘(c)ritical thinking is the
Effects of Online Learning On Your Mental Health
Online learning has reshaped how people pursue higher education. Some value its flexibility. Others prefer the structure and social presence of classrooms. What often gets
What Is Bloom’s Revised Taxonomy?
Bloom’s Revised Taxonomy: cognitive process dimension Bloom’s Revised Taxonomy changed the original 1956 framework by updating the level names to verbs, reordering the top levels,
What Happens When Teachers Connect
by Terry Heick Digital and social media have replaced the landscape for education. This isn’t a case of mere impact or transformation–it’s all different now. Everything–the
Research-Based Factors Of A Highly Effective Learning Environment
Wherever we are, we’d all like to think our classrooms are ‘intellectually active’ places. Progressive learning environments. Highly effective and conducive to student-centered learning. The