k12 Digest

MAY 19, 2025

Lecture is a common passive learning practice. And while there is some value to lecture and some passive learning strategies, there is a much greater benefit from active learning strategies. Learning is still, and always has been, a social activity.

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Edsurge

APRIL 30, 2020

Colleges have long had offices designed to support students who have learning disabilities and to encourage broader accessibility in the classroom and beyond. On the latest installment of our monthly online discussion forum, EdSurge Live , we explored accessibility in this unusual era of emergency remote teaching.

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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. Research indicates that active participation leads to higher retention rates, which can be upwards of 60% for students engaged in interactive learning. Cost-effectiveness is another critical advantage.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

School administrators should be continually on the lookout for emerging technologies that can increase student engagement, retain knowledge, and make learning more accessible. Today, teachers and students have complete access to smartphones, tablets, or laptops in all classes.

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Scholarly Teacher

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

At times, however, that stone may feel like a boulder, especially to research faculty who are used to delivering lectures and to whom the switch to activity-based learning may seem like a daunting and demanding venture into unfamiliar territory. 2023; Hsu & Goldsmith, 2021; Venus & Sharma, 2024). Two birds with one stone.

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Edsurge

MAY 31, 2024

Recently, we took the stage at the American Educational Research Association (AERA) conference to share our experiences designing accessible conferences and events. This wasn't a one-way lecture; it was a collaborative exploration, inviting the audience to contribute their insights and perspectives. Image credit: Rebecca M.

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eSchool News

MARCH 4, 2024

In general, students are drawn to maps and globes in the classroom and the beauty of the interactive map is that it allows them to zoom in, pan, and click on specific regions or events, which encourages even more active participation and sparks their curiosity.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 12, 2020

The company was co-founded by Andrew Kimmel, a network television producer ( The Bachelor, Dancing With the Stars, The Great Christmas Light Fight) and former Head of Live Video for BuzzFeed News, as he looked to create a new medium to make viewers active participants with videos.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 15, 2016

Coursera is known to work with both K-12 and higher education institutions and provide them with access to online courses. After completion of the courses, all participants have the opportunity to receive certificates. Have you ever downloaded an online lecture from iTunes? iTunes University. iTunes University.

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eSchool News

JUNE 20, 2022

Students nationwide participate in the ASU course. The course uses Canvas to manage the online, asynchronous portion of learning – this includes recorded lectures by ASU faculty, along with weekly assignments and quizzes.

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eSchool News

MAY 1, 2024

The power of connectivity Verizon’s commitment to education extends beyond providing network access. It is a dynamic, interconnected space where knowledge flows freely, and learners are active participants in their educational journey. Mobile apps that enhance communication, collaboration, and access to educational resources.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

While K-12 schools and higher-ed institutions have spent considerable effort adhering to accessibility standards (and should be applauded for that effort), one in four lawsuits in education center around accessibility. Thus, the focus on captioning–a requirement in K-12 and higher education–has intensified.

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Catlin Tucker

MAY 30, 2023

ELs deserve access to the same content and curriculum as their peers. Often lectures or mini-lessons are provided to the whole group, presenting significant barriers for ELs who may not have the language skills or prior knowledge to access the information.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 1, 2020

To increase equity, you should set up your asynchronous learning environments to maximize accessibility. Some students are hesitant to participate in discussions and activities, so be deliberate about using synchronous time to foster participation by all learners.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

The conversation has quickly shifted from whether technology should be used in learning to how we can use it to improve learning and ensure that all students have access to high-quality educational experiences. students are unable to access school online, and 42 million Americans don’t have the means to purchase internet access.

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Most of us know what to expect in a face-to-face classroom: Students sitting in rows, facing instructors and listening to lectures, watching videos displayed on screens up front, or, in smaller classes, participating in lively discussion. Others find it enriching to participate in online chat and polling.

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

So how do you make that data accessible, relevant and maybe even fun? American University is one of 10 universities working with census data as part of the Opportunity Project’s fall technology development sprint, which focuses on decennial data accessibility. But for K-12 students, chances are it’s not quite the cause for celebration.

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eSchool News

MARCH 20, 2025

Consider whether youd feel more at home in an urban setting with access to internships and city life or a quieter suburban or rural campus. For students who require accommodations, accessibility services are also essential. What is the average class size, and how accessible are professors?

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Edsurge

APRIL 5, 2021

So does lacking reliable access to a computer. But even students who do have Wi-Fi and digital devices for schoolwork may not be able to fully participate in their courses if the technology they have is old, outdated or not powerful enough to handle the demands of today’s higher ed software and streaming services.

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Edsurge

JUNE 6, 2024

was free, and people had to pay at least $20 a month to get access to the state-of-the-art model. It’s a game-changing shift,” says Marc Watkins, a lecturer of writing and rhetoric at the University of Mississippi and director of the university’s AI Summer Institute for Teachers of Writing. “I

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eSchool News

JANUARY 1, 2021

It will provide more support for students who are struggling in the online environment, it will take some of the burden off of the teachers, and it will help schools support educational equity by creating greater access to services that previously were only available to families that could afford it. – We seek life-readiness.

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Edsurge

MAY 5, 2021

And that goes for faculty members, too, who might now have access to new opportunities to teach remotely for institutions around the globe—and let colleges hire online faculty with attractive strengths who happen to live far away. As a result of the pandemic, remote teaching arrangements like these may have already started.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 28, 2021

When colleges in the California State University system sent students home from campus in spring 2020, it quickly became clear that some students lacked reliable access to the internet or computers through which to participate in their pandemic-era emergency remote courses. The Practice May Be Here to Stay.”

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Sixth, seventh, and eighth graders in participating states are invited to submit a 500-word essay addressing a community issue. The full list of participating states can be found on the map available at this link. ” You can learn more and sign up to participate in the National Civics Bee by visiting this link.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Someone who values conformity might emphasize strict due dates, teacher-enforced rules and consequences, and lecture-style learning. If you lean toward a student-centered classroom, a system could be as simple as identifying space in your classroom where students can access basic supplies such as a pencil or Chromebook charger.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 3, 2019

or Europe and transferred almost uni-directionally to enormously diverse global participants who are treated as mere recipients of content. 18 million- Not-for-profit and open source - High partnering fees - Partnered with Microsoft, IBM - Lecturer-centric - Offers micro-mastersXuetangX (China)Tsinghua University?14

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Catlin Tucker

MAY 20, 2024

Just as our fixed-menu dining scenario highlights the limitations of a one-size-fits-all approach, traditional classroom settings often mimic this model with lectures or mini-lessons where a teacher presents information in a uniform way to all students.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Traditional classroom settings are evolving, integrating tools and techniques that prioritize active participation and collaboration. Instead of delivering lectures in class and assigning homework, teachers provide pre-recorded lessons or materials for students to review at home.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 9, 2015

Our approach with this MOOC is to provide university-style concept lectures with problem-solving strategies from expert AP physics teachers,” said award-winning Rice physicist Jason Hafner, who co-teaches the course with veteran high school AP physics teachers Gigi Nevils and Matt Wilson.

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Faculty Focus

MAY 18, 2025

Provide multiple sources and access points for assignment requirements and expectations (written descriptions, presentations, instructional videos, examples, rubrics). Provide Closed Captioning on posted videos (lectures, resources, etc.). Examine course syllabi to make sure policies (late work, absence, participation grades, etc.)

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eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2023

Someone who values conformity might emphasize strict due dates, teacher-enforced rules and consequences, and lecture-style learning. If you lean toward a student-centered classroom, a system could be as simple as identifying space in your classroom where students can access basic supplies such as a pencil or Chromebook charger.

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Faculty Focus

MAY 15, 2025

This article includes a free, open-access resource for educators: What Your Students Arent Telling You: Listening, Learning, and Leading with Empathy. I wanted to change thatnot just by asking better questions, but by building an open-access platform that would amplify student voices and inform actionable change.

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Edsurge

MARCH 17, 2020

Like many others teaching college classes across the country, Sharyn Hardy spent the last few days figuring out how to translate her carefully crafted classroom lectures into lessons that her students can learn online. Adjuncts may also be at a disadvantage when it comes to technology access and support. Andersen says. “I

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 19, 2024

No longer bound by geography, students can access diverse resources and personalized support while parents can stay connected with teachers effortlessly. Students can gain access to diverse materials, making learning more interactive. With digital access, learning is no longer confined to textbooks and classroom materials.

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eSchool News

APRIL 1, 2025

Interactive technologies and multimedia tools now replace traditional textbooks and lectures, creating more dynamic and engaging learning environments. These tools transform abstract concepts into tangible experiences, making complex subjects more accessible to diverse learners. Many districts are prohibiting cell phones in classrooms.

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Teaching Methods Interactive Learning Assignments Participation 183

Ask a Tech Teacher

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Numerous online resources exist where you can find lecture notes, study guides, and other helpful materials. Cloud storage solutions enable you to access your study materials from anywhere, making it easier to study on the go. homework, lecture notes, practice tests). for non-participants. compared to 80.5% ± 7.4

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High School High School Study Exams 167

Edsurge

AUGUST 25, 2021

Engage Faculty in the Decision to Go Online “If faculty don’t participate, you won’t have a program,” says Lisa Springer, provost at LIM College, a small Manhattan fashion-management school. It met only once and was never invited to participate in the work of the wider committee.

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