k12 Digest

MAY 19, 2025

Active and Experiential Learning The brain-based learning framework consistently emphasizes the importance of active learning. And while there is some value to lecture and some passive learning strategies, there is a much greater benefit from active learning strategies.

Science 130

Science Education Motivation Lecturing 130

eSchool News

MAY 10, 2023

So, by adding gamification elements during teaching sessions, schools can significantly increase their participation and engagement levels. In addition, gamification can improve student skills such as active learning, problem-solving, and critical thinking. They can also access and update student records.

Gamification 328

Gamification Interactive Learning Disabilities Learning 328

Faculty Focus

MAY 20, 2025

Without adequate reading, students will be reluctant, or unable, to participate in class discussions and conversations for lack of understanding and fear of not measuring-up to peers (Severe, E., If a student is reluctant to participate in any of the focused reflections, they are given a doodle paper and three colored pencils.

Instructors 95

Instructors Assignments Participation Students 95

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.

Lecturing 98

Lecturing Active Learning Activities STEM 98

eSchool News

JANUARY 30, 2023

Schools will continue to provide struggling students with tutoring services, while advanced students will find new learning opportunities through online courses or internships outside the classroom. We expect this to motivate schools to create more flexible, active learning spaces that can be modified to fit a wide variety of learning needs.

Education 358

Education Motivation Game-Based Learning Assignments 358

eSchool News

JULY 13, 2021

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. We make sure that continuity of learning can continue in all environments.” in real-time.

Quizzes 294

Quizzes Hybrid Learning Learning Feedback 294

eSchool News

DECEMBER 29, 2023

Schools will continue to provide struggling students with tutoring services, while advanced students will find new learning opportunities through online courses or internships outside the classroom. We expect this to motivate schools to create more flexible, active learning spaces that can be modified to fit a wide variety of learning needs.

Education 317

Education Motivation Game-Based Learning Reading 317

Faculty Focus

DECEMBER 5, 2024

The National Center for Education Statistics reports that enrollment in distance learning courses was steadily rising even before the COVID-19 pandemic and continues to do so (Digest of Education Statistics, 2021). This trend underscores the growing popularity of online education as a means of accessing higher education opportunities.

Accessibility 105

Accessibility Disabilities Education Culture 105

eSchool News

OCTOBER 24, 2016

.” Also featured: 4 guiding principles for families and early childhood educators on the use of technology with young children: Technology, when used properly, can be a tool for learning. Technology should be used to increase access to learning opportunities for all children.

Critical Thinking 274

Critical Thinking Interactive Learning Activities Participation 274

Faculty Focus

DECEMBER 5, 2024

The National Center for Education Statistics reports that enrollment in distance learning courses was steadily rising even before the COVID-19 pandemic and continues to do so (Digest of Education Statistics, 2021). This trend underscores the growing popularity of online education as a means of accessing higher education opportunities.

Accessibility 98

Accessibility Disabilities Education Culture 98

eSchool News

JULY 7, 2023

The coaching certification for the award-winning NASEF platform prepares teams to participate in the program; having Acer America pay this fee could potentially save a school district thousands of dollars. It supports active learning, student flexibility, and various teaching and learning methods.

Coaching 269

Coaching Social Studies English Art 269

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

This included upgrading the country’s network infrastructure to improve access to the internet in schools. Interactive whiteboards also encourage active learning. Students will find it more fun and engaging to participate in their lessons.

Schools 284

Schools Instructors Internet Testing 284

eSchool News

JUNE 12, 2023

Nestled in the prairie of south-central Minnesota and serving students from the communities of Gibbon, Fairfax, Winthrop, and surrounding townships, GFW uses progressive technology applications to access educational resources from around the world. All GFW educators now also enjoy access to the Discovery Educator Network.

Science 243

Science Education Learning Art 243

eSchool News

JULY 24, 2023

Trusted by over 15 million learners and teachers in over 60,000 schools, the ANTON learning app features learning material across a multitude of subjects, with the goal of making learning fun for students and easy for teachers to create and deliver engaging lessons. This adds another layer of support for our educators.”

Education 246

Education Learning Teaching Methods Social Studies 246

Catlin Tucker

JUNE 4, 2024

It requires that students access their prior knowledge and think deeply about the new concepts, processes, and skills they are learning. During elaboration, students actively engage with the new information by analyzing, questioning, and synthesizing it.

Knowledge 195

Knowledge Participation Discussions Writing 195

eSchool News

JULY 21, 2023

VCSC works to build upon the strengths of their diverse community to create a comprehensive and engaging learning environment that supports the lifelong success of all students. Pivot, which j oined the Discovery Education family of services in 2022 , makes teaching science with active learning and scientific phenomena engaging and easy.

Teaching 243

Teaching Science Schools Learning 243

eSchool News

AUGUST 27, 2024

To support their professional growth, teachers will also have continued access to the AI Coach platform , which enables them to watch and reflect on videos of their classroom instruction, set professional goals, and receive personalized observation tips, coaching, and resources from a virtual, computerized AI coach.

Schools 337

Schools Coaching STEM Evaluation 337

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.

STEM 188

STEM Learning Science Learning Outcomes 188

eSchool News

JULY 25, 2023

Click below to listen and scroll down for details and selected edited highlights: Creating Curious Classrooms is a free professional learning series for school and science curriculum leaders that takes a fresh approach to how the latest digital resources and tools can be integrated into instruction to drive engagement.

Education 242

Education STEM Schools Science 242

Edsurge

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

To address this, comprehensive professional learning integrated into one-to-one programs is crucial for sustainable digital transformation. It aligns district and school leaders' vision with systems for implementation, ensures IT support for device access and equips educators for student-centered learning.

Learning 193

Learning Coaching Feedback Distance Learning 193

Edsurge

MARCH 15, 2021

Yet even broadened participation in college computer science courses may not shift the tech workforce and block bias from seeping into tech tools if students aren’t taught that diversity and ethics are essential to their field of study and future careers. I am currently taking steps to improve the lives of people around the world.

Science 217

Science Ethics Culture Teaching 217

eSchool News

MARCH 24, 2023

BenQ Board RP03 Series Paves the Way The germ-resistant BenQ Boards are purpose-built for teachers so that they can provide exciting learning opportunities, starting from the moment they sign on. It’s packed with classroom tools for all subjects, including timers, rulers, protractors, compasses, and more.

Achievement 246

Achievement Interactive Teaching Testing Activities 246

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Dan McMahon, VP of Product at SMART Technologies, says: “We’re excited to reveal Lumio’s Spark plan at TCEA this year, giving customers access to their top-priority organization-level features. To participate or learn more visit [link].

STEM 250

STEM English Achievement Distance Learning 250

Faculty Focus

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

This makes the syllabus more accessible and interactive for students. Gallery walk-style activities can be recreated using shared Google Docs, Padlet boards, or discussion forums where students contribute key syllabus takeaways. The syllabus as a tool for learner-centered learning. References Elberly, M. Newton, S. Richmond A.

Syllabus 124

Syllabus Students Activities Instructors 124

Edsurge

NOVEMBER 21, 2018

This approach improves access and learning as well when students play a role in the design of content, said some of the chat participants. Humanize student support We asked #DLNchat participants how their new program would strive for better student retention and completion. Here again technology is very helpful.

eLearning 151

eLearning Instructors Participation Discussions 151

eSchool News

APRIL 20, 2021

Participants learn robotics and coding best practices as well as strategies to successfully leverage a graphic programming interface. The CoderZ professional development program introduces instructors to the concepts of teaching computer science and computational thinking using an online tool.

Science 154

Science Teachers Evaluation STEM 154

Edsurge

APRIL 2, 2019

After a few of the district’s schools participated in a pilot program with the digital reading platform Actively Learn, Stanley got a look at teacher surveys and other program details. “I How do we prepare students to do that more actively? The Actively Learn platform provides opportunity for both approaches.

Reading 143

Reading Teachers Learning English 143

Teacher Mood

JUNE 1, 2025

When students can see their mistakes, fix them, and understand why something is incorrect, they’re actively learning. Some teachers may choose to just spot-check for accuracy and grade for participation. If students have access to the answers, wont they just copy them? They’re engaged in metacognition.

Students 52

Students Peer Review Math Assignments 52

Edsurge

DECEMBER 15, 2021

But families wanted their younger kids to have access to age-appropriate classes on the tutoring site, too. Families wanted access to games and content designed for their younger kids. Etienne, too, has been impressed with 4- and 5-year-olds’ ability to learn and participate in the classes, young as they are.

Math 218

Math Reading Quizzes Activities 218

eSchool News

APRIL 5, 2024

From traditional classroom learning approaches like lectures and textbooks to innovative methodologies such as active learning and technology integration, these methods aim to promote effective and dynamic learning experiences. What are the 5 methods of teaching? What are the 5 methods of teaching?

Teaching 130

Teaching Teaching Methods Critical Thinking Learning Styles 130

eSchool News

APRIL 5, 2024

Here, students engage with instructional content, such as pre-recorded lectures or readings, at home, freeing up class time for interactive activities, discussions, and hands-on exercises. Moreover, inquiry-based learning encourages students to ask questions, explore topics independently, and seek answers through experimentation and research.

Teaching 130

Teaching Textbooks Learning Styles Teaching Methods 130

Edsurge

JANUARY 7, 2019

This technology captures whatever is going on in the classroom and turns it into easily searchable and referenceable video content that students can access anywhere, anytime, on all their devices—which is one piece of the puzzle. How does classroom video capture technology address this issue? Chickering and Zelda F.

Study 164

Study Lecturing Assistive Technology Exams 164

eSchool News

APRIL 5, 2024

Examples make complex ideas more tangible and accessible, facilitating deeper understanding and application of knowledge. Teachers model skills, provide guided practice, and offer immediate feedback to scaffold learning effectively.

Learning 130

Learning Students Critical Thinking Knowledge 130

Faculty Focus

MAY 20, 2025

Without adequate reading, students will be reluctant, or unable, to participate in class discussions and conversations for lack of understanding and fear of not measuring-up to peers (Severe, E., If a student is reluctant to participate in any of the focused reflections, they are given a doodle paper and three colored pencils.

Instructors 102

Instructors Assignments Participation Students 102

Faculty Focus

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

This makes the syllabus more accessible and interactive for students. Gallery walk-style activities can be recreated using shared Google Docs, Padlet boards, or discussion forums where students contribute key syllabus takeaways. The syllabus as a tool for learner-centered learning. References Elberly, M. Newton, S. Richmond A.

Syllabus 98

Syllabus Students Activities Instructors 98

eSchool News

APRIL 5, 2024

Effective teaching strategies encompass a variety of approaches tailored to engage students and promote meaningful learning experiences. One such technique is active learning, where students participate actively in the learning process through discussions, problem-solving tasks, and hands-on activities.

Teaching 130

Teaching Teaching Methods Learning Styles Critical Thinking 130

eSchool News

DECEMBER 18, 2023

“Instead of rewiring our classrooms and using all available money toward replacing our legacy projectors, we were able to invest in BenQ Boards and propel our school district into the future of learning. The BenQ Boards’ features and tools have transformed our learning possibilities.”

Schools 141

Schools Learning Quizzes Lecturing 141