Author: TeachThought Staff

by TeachThought Staff In the always-changing–recently even more so–landscape of education, the cultivation of creativity is a vital component of learning. Combinig existing ideas into new forms–into new ideas–is a part of creativity. More than just an artistic endeavor, creativity can lead to curiosity, enhances problem-solving capabilities, and can–well-implemented–a deeper, more authentic and nuanced understanding…

by TeachThought Staff What is learned helplessness? Definition Learned helplessness is a psychological condition in which a person, after repeated failures or negative experiences, believes they have no control over situations’ outcomes and stops trying to improve or change them. Below is an example of Learned Helplessness in the classroom. Instructor: The biggest fear for…

by TeachThought Staff Whether we like it or not, artificial intelligence (AI) is changing the world in many ways. Education is one of the areas affected by it. How can teachers use AI and guide their students through the challenging world of new technologies? Although AI-based tools are fairly new, we can safely say that…

College students face rising costs for education every year, causing many to juggle work, studies, and looming debt. The CollegeBoard’s report shows that the average cost and fees at private four-year colleges in 2021–2022 was approximately $38,070 per year, while public in-state four-year colleges averaged around $10,740 per year. For many students, mostly those who…

Why People Play Video Games Why We Play Video Games: How Our Desire For Games Shapes Our World was first published in Game Informer magazine and then on gameinformer.com by Ben Reeves Gamers have spent countless hours saving princesses, dodging bullets, and dismembering Grecian monsters. What drives us to keep coming back to these experiences? Researchers worldwide…

Critical thinking is a skill we’re told to cultivate, like reading literature or maintaining eye contact during small talk. It’s about stepping back, analyzing, and questioning everything, even when it would be so much easier to just agree with the loudest person in the room. But not all of us are wired to lean into…

Whether you’re using formative assessment for data to personalize learning within a unit, or more summative data to refine a curriculum map, the ability to quickly and easily check for understanding is a critical part of what you do. (Which was the idea behind 10 Assessments You Can Perform In 90 Seconds Or Less.) The…

by TeachThought Staff What are the types of assessment for learning? And more importantly, when should you use which? If curriculum is the what of teaching and learning models are the how, assessment is the puzzled ‘Hmmmm’–as in, I assumed this and this about student learning, but after giving this assessment, well….’Hmmmmm.’ In The Difference…

The Precious First Few Minutes Of Class The traditional scene is familiar: Students drift into class while we announce “Your warm-up is on the board,” followed by the usual shuffle for supplies and various requests. But in today’s educational landscape, we can do better with these precious opening minutes. Why Opening Minutes Matter Peak cognitive…

Everyone loves Instagram Reels. Content creators are facing high competition to gain the attention of their audience. Attractive and clean reels always gain popularity.  CapCut, free video editing software, provides a clear interface, which makes video editing for Instagram reels simple for everyone. Users can promptly discover tools and features without getting confused. The easy-to-understand…