Critical Thinking and Technology In The Classroom

Research-based tools and resources for teachers.

What Is Maslow’s Hierarchy Of Needs?

What Is Maslow’s Hierarchy Of Needs?

TeachThought Staff Nov 24, 2025 12 min read

Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs is a theoretical framework comprising a tiered model of human needs often depicted as a pyramid.

What Vygotskys Social Learning Theory

What Is Vygotsky’s Sociocultural Learning Theory?

TeachThought Staff Nov 19, 2025 8 min read

According to Vygotsky, learning and development are inseparable from the social and cultural contexts in which individuals participate.

Innovation Often Means Teaching Against The Grain

Innovation Often Means Teaching Against The Grain

TeachThought Staff Nov 18, 2025 5 min read

The feeling that I get observing students learning for themselves and assuming ownership of their experience is pure joy.

The Difference Between A Good Question And A Bad Question

The Difference Between A Good Question And A Bad Question

Terry Heick Nov 16, 2025 4 min read

A question is only a strategy (for inquiry) and must therefore have a purpose if we want to evaluate its quality.

How To Cite A Tweet: MLA Style

How To Cite A Tweet: MLA Style

TeachThought Staff Nov 14, 2025 4 min read

The Standard Formula: @handle (Real Name). “The full text of the tweet goes here.” X, Day Month Year, URL.

12 common reasons students don't read

12 Reasons Students Don’t Read & What You Can Do About It

Terry Heick Nov 14, 2025 5 min read

Students might see reading as something to do at school rather than an opportunity to be entertained, learn, or be exposed to new ideas.