Ep 204: Capturing your students’ attention; Critical thinking in elementary schools

This week, Ryan talks about how teachers can use neuroscience to help capture their student’s attention when introducing new topics to them in class. Sarah talks about critical thinking as a powerful tool designed to elevate the learning experience in the classroom through five instructional approaches to foster deeper thinking in students. Tune in!Don't just listen, join the conversation! Tweet us at @AcademicaMedia or with the hashtag #BigIdeasinEducation with questions or new topics you want to see discussed.Articles: https://www.edutopia.org/article/strategies-capture-students-attentionhttps://www.edutopia.org/article/critical-thinking-framework-for-elementary-schoolHosts: Ryan Kairalla (@ryankair); Sarah Boulos Fye (@readwithfye) Producer: Ross Ulysse