Education

by Terry Heick As a culture, we have a thought crisis–namely, a harmful and enduring refusal and/or inability to think well and…

by Terry Heick How can you tell if a student really understands something? They learn early on to play the game—tell the…

by Terry Heick We tend to teach reading in a very industrial way in the United States. We focus on giving kids…

by Terry Heick The first step in helping students think for themselves just might be to help them see who they are…

At their core, tools like Instagram, TikTok, and Bluesky are built at a scale—and with algorithms—that are well beyond the grasp of…

What Is Education Technology? Definition, Purposes, and Practical Examples Education technology refers to the purposeful use of digital tools, platforms, and data…

Critical thinking is the ongoing application of unbiased analysis in pursuit of objective truth. Although its name implies criticism, critical thinking is…

Teach Students To Think Irrationally by Terry Heick Formal learning is a humbling thing. As planners, designers, executors, and general caretakers of…

by Terry Heick Grading problems are one of the most urgent bugaboos of good teaching. Grading can take an extraordinary amount of…

Step‑by‑step instructions for first‑line and hanging indents, with tips for using the ruler — mobile‑friendly and easy to follow. Microsoft Word (Windows/Mac)…