Accessibility, Active Learning and Learning Tools

How to Make Online Learning More Engaging and Effective for Students

k12

JULY 10, 2025

With the proper support and a few simple strategies, online education can be just as engaging as traditional classroom learning. Below are practical tools and techniques to help your child stay motivated, involved, and excited to learn—even through a screen. That’s true in traditional classrooms and also true in online settings.

Online Learning

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Closing the digital use divide with active and engaging learning

eSchool News

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Active learning with technology involves the use of edtech tools and digital resources to discover, analyze, and apply learning. Passive learning doesn’t help students develop future-ready skills, like critical thinking or creativity, in the same way active learning does.

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Harnessing edtech for deeper science engagement

eSchool News

APRIL 4, 2023

Over time and through trial and error, we’ve learned the importance of engaging students in relevant content that is meaningful to them, engaging them in monitoring their own learning, or engaging them through strategies that make learning accessible.

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Integrating Active Learning in Large STEM Lectures

Scholarly Teacher

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Gabriele Pinto , Baylor University Key Statement: Implementing elements of active learning into a large course may seem daunting task, but think-pair-share aided by quizzing and clickers can be done in any size classroom. 2023; Hsu & Goldsmith, 2021; Venus & Sharma, 2024). Image courtesy of This Is Engineering, Unsplash.

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From pencils to pixels: Tech is shaping the future of education

eSchool News

OCTOBER 12, 2023

Some prominent tools include interactive touchscreens in classrooms that promote and support active learning, a strategy for engaging students in classroom activities with more hands-on activities. These touchscreens help bring learning alive, off the page and into the actual world.

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Post-pandemic tools are focusing on engaging digital content for all learning scenarios

eSchool News

JULY 13, 2021

The need for impactful edtech tools and digital content. New updates to Discovery Education ‘s K-12 learning platform combine engaging tools with timely, vetted, and easy-to-access?content. and students new ways to seamlessly create learning activities each day. The updates give educators?and

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Getting the most ROI from your classroom technology

eSchool News

MAY 17, 2024

Instead, students learn from an all-in-one multimedia machine that features full interactivity. Academic studies confirm that interactivity and active learning can greatly enhance student engagement in the classroom. What’s more, both teachers and students seem to enjoy learning better when they use interactive whiteboards.

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How to ensure edtech ROI? Ask these 4 questions

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

They need tools that are easy to use, support active learning, and can accommodate the needs of diverse learners. Or too many different tools for different tasks. In New Hampshire, all preK-12 schools have access to high-quality digital content through the New Hampshire Education Department.

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43 back-to-school predictions for the 2024-2025 year

eSchool News

AUGUST 27, 2024

Vrain Valley School District, we will continue to provide our teachers with ample opportunities to collaborate, discuss, and share resources and strategies to enhance their understanding of AI and the potential benefits of AI tools. Learning and experiencing outside the four walls of the classroom is essential.

Schools

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UWorld Launches New Tools to Support Educators in Fostering AP® Success

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

UWorld , the worldwide leader in online learning to prepare for high-stakes exams, today announced the launch of AP ® (Advanced Placement ® ) Learning Tools , a new College Readiness solution to help educators enhance instruction, improve student performance, and effectively prepare for AP exams. Pemmasani, M.D., About UWorld.

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How One District Takes STEM Learning to the Next Level

Edsurge

JUNE 10, 2024

At the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) , one of the largest and most diverse school districts in the United States, we constantly plan new educational programs, prioritizing equitable access and ensuring students graduate prepared for success in college, career and life.

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Lumio and Canva for Education Announce All-New Integration to Bring Immersive Digital Learning to Life

eSchool News

JUNE 26, 2023

CALGARY, AB – Lumio , the digital learning tool used by millions of teachers and students worldwide, is pleased to announce its integration with Canva for Education. Educators will also be able to access libraries from both Canva and Lumio to explore thousands of high-quality, ready-made templates and infographics.

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Expanding into Early Childhood Is Good for Edtech Companies. Is It Good for Kids?

Edsurge

DECEMBER 15, 2021

The prospect of national universal preschool and affordable child care on the horizon—both of which will need curriculum and learning tools—certainly isn’t hurting, she adds. But families wanted their younger kids to have access to age-appropriate classes on the tutoring site, too. Kids this week, says CEO Eilert Hanoa.

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Clearlake Capital-Backed Discovery Education Acquires Pivot Interactives

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

Through our acquisition of Pivot Interactives, Discovery Education is now better positioned to broaden our impact by providing our partner school systems access to phenomena-based, active learning tools.”. Discovery Education serves approximately 4.5 Inspired by the global media company Discovery, Inc.,

Education

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Reading Eggs Reaches 20 Million Users Milestone

eSchool News

AUGUST 12, 2021

One of the ways Reading Eggs helps learners get up to speed quickly and maintain their reading skills is by offering a placement test up front so they can start learning at the appropriate level and make progress at their own pace. grade levels in a study conducted during the 2019-2020 school year.

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The Case for ‘Edtech Minimalism’ in an Age of Distance Learning

Edsurge

DECEMBER 16, 2020

Making documentation of learning and communication streamlined and accessible for all learners. They allow me to not only minimize the complexity of digital learning, but also help ensure that when students do use them, they are doing so as part of an active learning process.

Distance Learning

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New Features Added to Discovery Education’s K-12 Learning Platform Gives Teachers New Ways to Engage Students with Digital Content Everyday

eSchool News

JULY 14, 2021

Among those enhancements are: A new, interactive Quiz tool. The platform’s new Quiz tool provides multiple ways for teachers to promote active learning in the classroom and track student progress in real-time. Tighter integrations with Learning Management Systems. Various Quiz types include: Ask Live Quiz.

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Spring ISD Selects BenQ Boards for Classrooms

eSchool News

MARCH 4, 2024

Purchased as part of Spring ISD’s most recent school bond, the BenQ Boards were chosen over other smart board vendors because of the rich and forward-thinking feature set the BenQ Boards offer, including ease of use and flexibility for teachers, advanced learning tools for students, and free built-in remote management solutions for IT.

Critical Thinking

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Effective Learning with Pre-Laboratory Videos: A Practical Teaching Strategy

Faculty Focus

JANUARY 28, 2024

Just as a carpenter needs various tools to create a masterpiece, educators recognized for their teaching excellence possess an intricate toolbox that includes active learning techniques, inclusive teaching practices, community-building morals, and engaging instruction. YouTube, Echo 360, Panopto, etc.) Slotkin, Scott A.

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What are Tools and Techniques in Education?

eSchool News

APRIL 5, 2024

What are tools and techniques in education? From traditional classroom learning tools like textbooks and whiteboards to innovative techniques such as flipped classrooms and educational software, these resources aim to optimize educational outcomes and engage students effectively.

Textbooks

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Effective Learning with Pre-Laboratory Videos: A Practical Teaching Strategy

Faculty Focus

JANUARY 28, 2024

Just as a carpenter needs various tools to create a masterpiece, educators recognized for their teaching excellence possess an intricate toolbox that includes active learning techniques, inclusive teaching practices, community-building morals, and engaging instruction. YouTube, Echo 360, Panopto, etc.) Slotkin, Scott A.

Laboratory

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Classroom Learning

eSchool News

APRIL 5, 2024

While classroom learning has traditionally been conducted in physical spaces, advancements in technology have expanded its possibilities. Virtual classrooms, online forums, and digital learning platforms now complement traditional classroom settings, offering flexibility and accessibility to learners worldwide.

Learning

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Strategies for Teaching Complex Subjects in Large Hybrid Classrooms Across Campus: Bridging Engagement and Equity Across Modalities

Faculty Focus

MARCH 4, 2025

Recording lectures and making them accessible online ensures that students who encounter problems or need additional review have the resources they need to succeed (Columbia Center for Teaching and Learning, 2021). Active Learning and Gamification Active learning techniques became invaluable in reinforcing key concepts.

Teaching

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Strategies for Teaching Complex Subjects in Large Hybrid Classrooms Across Campus: Bridging Engagement and Equity Across Modalities

Faculty Focus

MARCH 4, 2025

Recording lectures and making them accessible online ensures that students who encounter problems or need additional review have the resources they need to succeed (Columbia Center for Teaching and Learning, 2021). Active Learning and Gamification Active learning techniques became invaluable in reinforcing key concepts.

Teaching

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The Asian Money Fueling US Edtech Investments

Edsurge

APRIL 26, 2017

This approach, says Goldman Sachs’ Victor Hu, offers “an efficient, relatively inexpensive way for overseas investors to access the U.S. Other investments outside of the LearnLaunch community include CodeMonkey and language-learning tools, ELSA and SpeakingPal.). Wada also admires the speed at which the U.S.

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Online Learning Meets Social Media: A New Era of Education

k12 Online Schools

MAY 7, 2025

Social learning via social media builds teamwork, accountability, and shared responsibility for outcomes. Turning Passive Scrolling into Active Learning One of the biggest concerns parents and teachers have is passive scrolling, endless swiping with little value. But educators are flipping the script.

Online Learning

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While Covid-19 Created a Learning Gap for Millions of Kids Across the Country, New Research Shows Teachers Optimistic About Solutions to Recover From It

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

Most teachers (91%) agree that the restrictions of COVID-19 forced them to engage students in more passive learning environments (large groups using one way communication), than active learning (small groups engaging in hands-on activities and two-way communication).

Teachers

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How to Make Online Learning More Engaging and Effective for Students

Closing the digital use divide with active and engaging learning

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Harnessing edtech for deeper science engagement

Integrating Active Learning in Large STEM Lectures

From pencils to pixels: Tech is shaping the future of education

Post-pandemic tools are focusing on engaging digital content for all learning scenarios

Getting the most ROI from your classroom technology

How to ensure edtech ROI? Ask these 4 questions

43 back-to-school predictions for the 2024-2025 year

UWorld Launches New Tools to Support Educators in Fostering AP® Success

How One District Takes STEM Learning to the Next Level

Lumio and Canva for Education Announce All-New Integration to Bring Immersive Digital Learning to Life

Expanding into Early Childhood Is Good for Edtech Companies. Is It Good for Kids?

Clearlake Capital-Backed Discovery Education Acquires Pivot Interactives

Reading Eggs Reaches 20 Million Users Milestone

The Case for ‘Edtech Minimalism’ in an Age of Distance Learning

New Features Added to Discovery Education’s K-12 Learning Platform Gives Teachers New Ways to Engage Students with Digital Content Everyday

Spring ISD Selects BenQ Boards for Classrooms

Effective Learning with Pre-Laboratory Videos: A Practical Teaching Strategy

What are Tools and Techniques in Education?

Effective Learning with Pre-Laboratory Videos: A Practical Teaching Strategy

Classroom Learning

Strategies for Teaching Complex Subjects in Large Hybrid Classrooms Across Campus: Bridging Engagement and Equity Across Modalities

Strategies for Teaching Complex Subjects in Large Hybrid Classrooms Across Campus: Bridging Engagement and Equity Across Modalities

The Asian Money Fueling US Edtech Investments

Online Learning Meets Social Media: A New Era of Education

While Covid-19 Created a Learning Gap for Millions of Kids Across the Country, New Research Shows Teachers Optimistic About Solutions to Recover From It

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