deeper learning
El Paso and New Tech Network: District Transformation in High Gear
At eight middle and high school sites and growing, the New Tech Network (NTN) cohort has emerged as a powerful force within the El Paso Independent School District. Learn more about their efforts and results here.
At The Intersection of Creativity and Critical Thinking
Generally speaking, creativity is associated with generating ideas, while critical thinking is associated with judging them. In practice, however, the two are not so easy to separate. In this post, we explore their relationship in greater detail.
Building Competencies for Future Careers
The new report Building Competencies for Careers shares key findings of an analysis done by the Center on Education Policy around the knowledge, skills, abilities and work styles today's students need to learn for future career success.
Creating Change-Agents: The Intersection of Critical Thinking and Student Agency
By: Jenny Pieratt. As educators, we know that in order to develop the next generation with the skills to innovate and improve our world we can no longer teach students what to think. We must teach them how to think.
Deeper Learning: What We Know So Far
Teaching that focuses on the development of the six deeper learning competencies yields increased graduation rates, more engaged thinkers, and increased equitability in opportunities to access high-quality learning experiences. Learn more here.
How to Help Students Steer Clear of Fake News
By: Kevin M. Levin. Fake news spread like wildfire in the recent election, but misinformation has always been a problem. In this post, I explore the history of fake news and provide some strategies for identifying it.
How To Undo the Backfire Effect with Next-Gen Students
When confronted with facts that dispute already-held beliefs, people often believe more strongly, not less. Here's how to help your students overcome that tendency and become self-aware critical thinkers.
Eight Things Students Should Know About The New Media Literacy
What can educators do about the spread of fake news and their students' inability to recognize when they have been fooled? Teaching them these eight lessons is a good start.
Can Relevant Learning Boost Gross National Happiness?
By: Leslie Cook. In striving to make their educational system and curriculum their own, Bhutan has introduced relevant learning through place-based education with an emphasis on boosting community vitality and well-being.
How Can School and Community Leaders Support Deeper Learning?
Young people will be expected to work in the future with a high level of self-direction and initiative, requiring teachers and community leaders to provide them with deeper learning experiences today.