Mining for Knowledge in K-12

Alex Terego sat down to discuss the role of optimism in K-12 education and the realities of the world we live in. Terego discusses the fourth Industrial Revolution and the needs of our economy to succeed in a global marketplace. Terego notes that “Knowledge Miners” are what employers are looking for highlighting the need for independent thinkers who can examine the world critically and in team settings. 

Alex Terego  After 40 successful years in the hi-tech business, during which he participated in all phases of computing, beginning with IBM and culminating in selling his voice mail company, Alex became an early thought-leader in 21st Century skills development. He developed his Terego  Method™ when teaching Critical Thinking at the Thunderbird School of Global Management and the Eller Graduate School of Business at the University of Arizona.

The program is now available at no cost for schools. Click to see this narrated video It is an investment of seven minutes of your time to discover how you can teach students to think for themselves and in teams.

Follow me on Twitter @alex_terego

CoffeED Podcast

Check out other CoffeEd episodes!

  • edCircuit is a mission-based organization entirely focused on the K-20 EdTech Industry and emPowering the voices that can provide guidance and expertise in facilitating the appropriate usage of digital technology in education. Our goal is to elevate the voices of today’s innovative thought leaders and edtech experts. Subscribe to receive notifications in your inbox

    View all posts
EdCircuit Staff

edCircuit is a mission-based organization entirely focused on the K-20 EdTech Industry and emPowering the voices that can provide guidance and expertise in facilitating the appropriate usage of digital technology in education. Our goal is to elevate the voices of today’s innovative thought leaders and edtech experts. Subscribe to receive notifications in your inbox

Recent Posts

National Principals’ Day: The Impact of School Leaders

National Principals’ Day is a reminder that every successful school relies on a principal who…

4 hours ago

Teacher Burnout: Supporting Educators in Schools

Teacher burnout is becoming one of the most significant challenges facing education as schools work…

8 hours ago

Create Your Free edCircuit Account Today

Create your free edCircuit account and start getting your voice—and your message—in front of education…

1 day ago

School Boards Explained: Who Runs Your District

School boards play a central role in shaping decisions within every public school district, yet…

1 day ago

Reach Education Decision-Makers Without Ads

Reach education decision-makers without ads—and more importantly, without being ignored. Because here’s the reality: Most…

2 days ago

Assessment in the AI Era: Rethinking How We Grade

Assessment in the AI era is rapidly becoming one of the most disruptive shifts in…

2 days ago