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
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.
Words Matter: Teachers Who Use Math Vocabulary Help Students Do Better in Math
The finding aligns with a growing body of research suggesting that language plays a critical role in math learning. A
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
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
8 Ways Parents Can Support Critical Thinking At Home
contributed by Lee Caroll, PhD and updated by TeachThought Staff Research agrees that the strongest students emerge from homes supportive in the
How Educators Can Prepare Students for Careers in Medical Imaging
contributed by Beth Rush When students say they want to work in health care, they often default to roles they
How Trump 2.0 Upended Education Research and Statistics in One Year
Even core federal datasets were not spared. The termination of a contract for EDFacts, which collects demographic data about students,
Teachers Are Using Software To See If Students Used AI. What Happens When It’s Wrong?
The teacher didn’t respond, and docked Ostovitz’s grade. Ostovitz’s mom, Stephanie Rizk, says her daughter is a high-achieving student who
A Look Back at the Early Years of AI in Schools with MIT’s TeachLab
Today we’ve got a special episode to share with you. It’s from our friends at Teach Lab, a podcast about