educationfrom

Educationfrom is a conceptual framework in educational technology and pedagogy that emphasizes learning through primary and verifiable sources. In this model, learners engage directly with original documents, datasets, experiments, or other authentic materials, and teachers act as facilitators who guide interpretation, synthesis, and critical evaluation rather than delivering prepackaged summaries.

Its core assumptions include that knowledge is best built by inquiry into source materials, that credibility emerges from transparent sourcing, and that learning is strengthened by evaluating competing perspectives. The approach supports cross-disciplinary work, encourages data literacy, and leverages digital libraries and open repositories to assemble diverse, sourced curricula.

Implementation often relies on digital platforms that can curate and link primary sources, annotate documents, and support evidence-based assessment. Tools may include provenance tagging, citation trails, and scaffolds for researching questions. Assessment focuses on analysis, justification, and the ability to trace reasoning to specific sources.

Origin and usage: The term gained attention in late 2010s and early 2020s discussions on open pedagogy and evidence-based education, though the practice of teaching from primary sources predates the term. Advocates argue that educationfrom promotes critical thinking, information literacy, and academic integrity, while critics warn of uneven access to high-quality sources and potential cognitive load for beginners.

See also: open educational resources, inquiry-based learning, source-based education, data literacy.