Critical Thinking and Technology In The Classroom

Research-based tools and resources for teachers.

Terry Heick Quote On Growth Mindset

50 Quotes About Growth Mindset

Terry Heick Nov 8, 2025 6 min read

“The best learners aren’t confident—they’re curious.” Growth mindset begins with humility and wonder, not certainty.

Best Formative Assessment Tools For Teachers

18 Of The Best Formative Assessment Tools For Digital Exit Tickets

TeachThought Staff Nov 5, 2025 9 min read

18 of the best formative assessment tools for teachers–to glean data, take snapshots of understanding, create digital exit slips, and more.

Research accessing new generation ai based authoring tools

RESEARCH: Accessing New Generation AI-Based Authoring Tools

TeachThought Staff Nov 4, 2025 4 min read

Looking at the ongoing trends of AI based authoring tools in the context of Large Language Model.

Alternatives To What'd You Learn In School Today?

Alternatives To ‘How Was School?”

Terry Heick Nov 4, 2025 4 min read

“What did you learn in school today?” It’s easy to resort to cliches when talking to kids about school. Here are some alternatives.

25 Resources For Teaching With Movies And Film

25 Resources For Teaching With Movies And Film

TeachThought Staff Nov 3, 2025 7 min read

The film section of Tuppence Magazine has put together a list of the 25 best learning resources for film studies available online.

How to quiet noisy elementary classroom

Ways To Quiet a Noisy Elementary Classroom

TeachThought Staff Nov 2, 2025 2 min read

Reliable ways to refocus students and begin instruction smoothly. Calm attention cues, transparent routines, and grade-band examples teachers can use right away.