k12 Digest

JUNE 23, 2025

Additionally, I emphasize context-sensitive pedagogy, particularly for rural and underserved areas where access and background vary significantly. At the same time, I hold high expectations by aligning individual teacher goals with school-wide learning outcomes, ensuring coherence and focus.

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Edsurge

JUNE 13, 2025

Experts often hope that new technology will close achievement gaps and improve access for students in rural communities and those from lower income families or in other marginalized groups, Hayes says. Typically, though, it does the opposite. But in this study, there seemed to be few social disparities.

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Faculty Focus

JULY 20, 2025

The employer also agrees to provide a mentor for Tara who will meet with her every 2 weeks to review her goals, monitor academic progress, address concerns, and help her see the connections between her learning and their business operations. Tara’s first assignment in general psychology reads as follows: “Hi Tara!

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Faculty Focus

JUNE 17, 2025

Assessing Effectiveness: KPIs for AI Initiatives To ensure that AI initiatives are achieving their intended outcomes, institutions must establish clear metrics for success. Key performance indicators (KPIs) may include: Educational Outcomes : Improved retention rates, higher graduation rates, or enhanced learning outcomes.

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eSchool News

JUNE 3, 2025

In partnership with sub-awardees WestEd and MIND Education , creators of ST Math , BCS is driving the development of real- time, data-driven insights to improve student engagement and learning outcomes. This three-year initiative is supported by a grant from the Gates Foundation.

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Faculty Focus

JUNE 17, 2025

Assessing Effectiveness: KPIs for AI Initiatives To ensure that AI initiatives are achieving their intended outcomes, institutions must establish clear metrics for success. Key performance indicators (KPIs) may include: Educational Outcomes : Improved retention rates, higher graduation rates, or enhanced learning outcomes.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 28, 2025

Moreover, issues like digital dividewhere not all students have equal access to technologyraise concerns about equity in education. Ultimately, while online learning’s popularity is undeniable , it’s essential to analyze its limitations and implications critically.

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k12 Digest

JUNE 23, 2025

Additionally, I emphasize context-sensitive pedagogy, particularly for rural and underserved areas where access and background vary significantly. At the same time, I hold high expectations by aligning individual teacher goals with school-wide learning outcomes, ensuring coherence and focus.

Interdisciplinary 144

Interdisciplinary Learning Feedback Culture 144

Faculty Focus

MAY 11, 2025

He said that students have had access to the information we teach prior to AI. What we can do as instructors is inspire them to learn the content, to ask their own questions, and to perhaps motivate their AI use to serve their own curiosity beyond the conversations in our classes. Our role is to excite our students about the content.

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Instructors Motivation Critical Thinking Students 98

Faculty Focus

JULY 1, 2025

addresses this issue by leveraging data and scaffolding techniques that make learning both measurable and visible. Learning analytics tools embedded in LMS platforms can track completion rates, quiz scores, engagement time, and areas of difficulty. Flipped Classroom 2.0

Critical Thinking 89

Critical Thinking Student Engagement Lecturing Quizzes 89

Faculty Focus

JULY 1, 2025

addresses this issue by leveraging data and scaffolding techniques that make learning both measurable and visible. Learning analytics tools embedded in LMS platforms can track completion rates, quiz scores, engagement time, and areas of difficulty. Flipped Classroom 2.0

Critical Thinking 95

Critical Thinking Student Engagement Lecturing Quizzes 95

eSchool News

JUNE 11, 2025

With advanced search capabilities by grade level, subject, and Lexile score, plus direct publisher access through their exclusive Gateway program, educators can seamlessly integrate high-quality content that deepens student engagement and accelerates learning outcomes.

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k12

JULY 10, 2025

Here are some of the benefits of prioritizing online engagement: Improved learning outcomes Increased motivation and self-esteem Enhanced understanding and retention Reduced isolation and increased community Improved completion rates These are the kinds of outcomes every parent hopes for.

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Online Learning Quizzes Learning Motivation 52

Elevate k12

JUNE 20, 2025

By addressing the teacher shortage, your students can access quality professional learning that promotes academic outcomes and prepares them for future success. This improves retention rates, creates a positive work environment, and ultimately benefits students, as they have access to dedicated and motivated educators.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 20, 2015

Using computers and other learning technology too often can be detrimental to student performance, OECD says. Students who use computers and learning technology at moderate levels tend to have better learning outcomes than students who use computers and learning technology rarely, according to new research from the OECD.

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Learning Outcomes Technology Learning Testing 274

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

With generative AI as a tool to simplify lesson planning, reduce administrative tasks, and enhance personalized learning, we can empower the potential of teachers and students and improve learning outcomes.” ” This press release originally appeared online.

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Accessibility Ethics Plagiarism Education 337

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Many high-achieving students use AI to understand their work on a deeper level, consulting these tools for timely personalized feedback, which can enhance comprehension and learning outcomes. Although equitable access to AI in classrooms is a problem, professional learning offers a solution.

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Accessibility Ethics Learning Fairness 303

eSchool News

JUNE 9, 2023

This sparks greater interest in literature, enabling teachers to facilitate meaningful interactions that inspire more compelling classroom discussions that increase critical thinking skills, delivering better learning outcomes. Full Text: access to select full works of literature in an easy-to-use eBook format.

Critical Thinking 247

Critical Thinking Learning Outcomes High School High School 247

eSchool News

OCTOBER 29, 2021

While Tarah Tesmer has spent the past several years as Instructional Technology Specialist at Woodridge School District 68, she has also spent time in the classroom and knows the value of technology for students and teachers in creating the best possible learning outcomes.

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Accessibility Learning Learning Outcomes Testing 253

Catlin Tucker

APRIL 5, 2023

Research has shown that the way furniture is arranged in a classroom can significantly impact student behavior and learning outcomes (Granito & Santana, 2016; Parks, Corno & Cozzone, 2017). Teachers can easily move around the U-shape to provide targeted instruction and support as needed.

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Motivation Learning Outcomes Communication Coaching 481

eSchool News

JANUARY 21, 2025

If your goal is to increase student learning outcomes, then these features, while nice-to-have, may not move the needle in the way you need most. Accessibility: For digital courses to be successful, web accessibility and build-in features must be a priority to ensure all students have equal access to information and functionality.

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Gamification Learning Outcomes Quizzes Students 288

eSchool News

JANUARY 4, 2024

Although fewer than half of all pupils have access to a tablet or laptop, and only two in five have access to a desktop computer, it’s estimated 95 percent of teens have access to a smartphone. So far, discussions have been dominated by UNESCO’s recent counsel calling on schools to ban mobile phones.

Teaching Methods 300

Teaching Methods Teaching Counselling Learning Outcomes 300

Catlin Tucker

DECEMBER 22, 2021

What accessibility features might make this space more user-friendly? What skills, abilities, language proficiencies, interests, and/or learning preferences are present in a class? Step #2: Define the Desired Results or Intended Outcomes. Step #1 Get To Know The People You’re Designing For.

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Blended Learning Teachers Learning Grades 535

Catlin Tucker

MARCH 28, 2023

Through our online series, we explored the power of universally designed blended learning models to achieve deeper learning outcomes. Our discussions culminated in selecting specific challenges to explore in-depth, with the goal of prototyping solutions at the Learning Leaders Summit in Dubai.

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Blended Learning Universal Design Learning Motivation 460

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Key points: Increased student engagement yields better learning outcomes Edtech has a lot of potential to help boost student engagement See related article: With greater access to devices, teachers are folding more tech into instruction As a teacher, I constantly wondered how to get students more engaged in my lessons.

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Student Engagement Culture Learning Outcomes Students 282

eSchool News

MAY 31, 2024

Equity of access is often one of the biggest problems when discussing advantages and disadvantages of AR and VR. The two technologies are immersive and engaging, but access to devices through which to experience immersive and augmented learning experiences can be limited. What is the main problem with VR and AR?

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Textbooks Learning Outcomes Student Engagement Science 309

Catlin Tucker

MARCH 23, 2022

A video can also make instruction more accessible. During these one-on-one sessions, the teacher can personalize the playlist, making the necessary adjustments to ensure the student continues making progress toward learning objectives. That way, students can control the pace they consume and process that instruction.

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Blended Learning Feedback Learning Instructors 498

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Conversation highlights: Equity and Support: TPR Education emphasizes providing support structures for all students and districts, highlighting their services’ accessibility and effectiveness, particularly for underserved communities. Below is a machine-generated transcript of the conversation Kevin Hogan OK.

Accessibility 130

Accessibility Essay Testing Grades 130

eSchool News

JULY 30, 2024

In my experience, I have found that using creative, dynamic tools significantly boosts student learning outcomes–but you need to know where to look. Having access to STEAM education not only improves classroom outcomes, but better prepares students for the future.

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STEM Education Critical Thinking Students 325

eSchool News

JULY 26, 2024

To allow instructors to create more engaging learning experiences, the Content Designer allows simple, fast, interactive content creation that is mobile friendly and accessible. Blackboard Mastery Learning. The new Achievements feature in Blackboard celebrates student accomplishments.

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Instructors Achievement Intelligence Learning Outcomes 269

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

More students need access to hands-on science learning. Only 55 percent of students say they regularly get hands-on experiences–these experiences usually require extra time and resources to plan and execute. Eighty-two percent of science teachers say they need more ways to teach science with play and hands-on methods.

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Science Education STEM Critical Thinking 301

eSchool News

JANUARY 31, 2024

Consequently, we will see a shift in how edtech enhances learning and how schools support teachers, as well as a renewed focus on accessibility, social emotional learning, and individualized approaches to learning that improve student outcomes. Here are five of the biggest education trends in 2024: 1.

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Gamification Ethics Education Game-Based Learning 321

eSchool News

JANUARY 16, 2025

Its ability to adapt lessons in real-time means that Merlyn create a dynamic, engaging environment that fosters better learning outcomes. Voice-command shortcuts: Create shortcuts with voice commands to access apps, lesson plans, or settings faster and reduce distractions.

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Teachers Languages Language Learning Outcomes 261

eSchool News

JANUARY 26, 2021

The company has launched Gale In Context: For Educators’ new Learning Center , an on-demand professional learning hub for finding, organizing and learning how to teach – virtually or in-person – using the content created within For Educators. Easy to access answers to the most commonly-asked questions and more.

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Teachers Education Learning Hybrid Learning 305

eSchool News

MARCH 5, 2024

But while generative AI tools like ChatGPT have dominated conversations for the past year, there are many classroom tools that have quietly used AI to deliver personalized and targeted learning to students. Educators who use the Chrome extension Brisk are using AI to ensure information is accessible to all learners.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 7, 2016

For the past few years, October has meant a focus on helping educators form professional learning networks to improve teaching and learning outcomes. Themes include ensuring equity and access around computer science education and collaborative professional development.

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Blended Learning Education Participation Science 277

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

Student teams–comprising 8 to 10 classes from far-flung cities in e-classrooms of approximately 300 students–have developed responses to such issues as climate change and access to clean water.

Critical Thinking 363

Critical Thinking Knowledge Learning Outcomes Skills 363