12 Questions To Help Students See Themselves As Thinkers
Merging Metacognition & Citizenship by Terrell Heick Ed note: This post parallels our self-directed learning model. Why should someone learn? While Paulo Freire, John Dewey, and others have provided compelling arguments for what might be the goal of education, learning, and…
How Gamification Uncovers Nuance In The Learning Process
How Does Gamification Uncover Nuance In The Learning Process? by Terry Heick This article was originally written in 2011 and most recently updated in 2021 Gamification is simply the application of game-like mechanics to non-game ‘things.’ The big idea here…
10 Ways 3D Printing Can Be Used In Education
How Does 3D Printing Work? 3D printing sounds like something from science fiction, but the process is similar to that of CNC machining, where billets are cut into specific shapes and products. But rather than cutting, it prints. A 3D…
20 Of The Best Free Science Apps For iOS
What Are The Best Free Science Apps For iPad & iOS? by TeachThought Staff The ease-of-use and engagement factor of an iPad can really liven up a lesson. Combine that with an app’s ability to simulate reality in br, such…
The Definition Of Remote Learning
The Definition Of Remote Learning by TeachThought Staff What is remote learning? Remote learning is the practice of moving a formerly in-person learning process online–usually temporarily. While there isn’t one single definition for remote learning any more than there is…
10 Ways To Help Students Become More Independent Learners
How To Help Students Become More Independent Learners contributed by Amy Dell As a fairly experienced teacher (five years in Spain and five years in the U.S.), I’ve learned one overarching lesson: Students will almost always meet whatever expectations you…
50 Sentence Stems for Reading Critically
Critical Reading: 50 Sentence Stems To Help Students Talk About What They Read by Terry Heick I love sentence stems for many reasons, not the least of which is their ability to function as cognitive ‘training wheels’ for developing minds.…