k12 Digest

MAY 19, 2025

In fact, one such study demonstrated that students who were taught in classroom environments which employed strategies aligned to research such as productive struggle, discourse, movement and problem solving scored significantly higher on post-tests recalling and applying previous learning than the control group.

Science 130

Science Education Motivation Lecturing 130

Faculty Focus

MARCH 9, 2023

One of the first calls for professors to actively involve their students in learning as a means of achieving higher order skills came from Benjamin Bloom and his widely used Bloom’s Taxonomy (Bloom, 1956). This exercise can be repeated for several rounds to allow students to discuss the same topic with multiple other students.

Active Learning 138

Active Learning Activities Learning Students 138

Faculty Focus

AUGUST 8, 2023

In the ever-evolving landscape of online distance education, educators face a crucial challenge: captivating students and igniting their passion for learning within virtual environments. The key to unlocking this new era of educational success lies in the integration of active learning strategies.

Active Learning 98

Active Learning Achievement Activities Quizzes 98

Faculty Focus

AUGUST 8, 2023

In the ever-evolving landscape of online distance education, educators face a crucial challenge: captivating students and igniting their passion for learning within virtual environments. The key to unlocking this new era of educational success lies in the integration of active learning strategies.

Active Learning 97

Active Learning Achievement Activities Quizzes 97

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

As STEM has risen in prominence over the past decade, arts education has yet to achieve the same recognition and integration. A STEM or STEAM lab is an environment where students, irrespective of grade, can come together and actively participate in hands-on STEM and STEAM learning. STEM learning benefits are invaluable.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 10, 2025

“Several empirical studies have confirmed that students in gamified learning environments achieve higher levels of motivation and cognitive engagement compared to those in traditional classroom settings” (Dehghanzadeh et al., Some even created their own Connection sets, adding another layer of engagement.

Gamification 306

Gamification Multiple Choice Questions Motivation Social Studies 306

Faculty Focus

MARCH 9, 2023

One of the first calls for professors to actively involve their students in learning as a means of achieving higher order skills came from Benjamin Bloom and his widely used Bloom’s Taxonomy (Bloom, 1956). This exercise can be repeated for several rounds to allow students to discuss the same topic with multiple other students.

Active Learning 98

Active Learning Activities Learning Students 98

eSchool News

APRIL 5, 2024

What are active study strategies? These strategies empower students to take an active role in their learning, enhancing comprehension, critical thinking, and academic success. What are active study strategies? What are the active learning strategies? What is passive studying?

Study 130

Study Activities Critical Thinking Active Learning 130

eSchool News

APRIL 12, 2023

Pivot Interactives, which joined the Discovery Education family of services in 2022, makes teaching science with active learning and scientific phenomena engaging and easy. Pivot Interactives provides our students a tool that helps achieve both those goals as it supports a deeper level of scientific inquiry.

High School 223

High School High School Science Schools 223

eSchool News

APRIL 25, 2023

Pivot Interactives makes teaching science with active learning and scientific phenomena engaging and easy with 10,000 authentic, video-based science interactives crafted by Pivot’s expert curriculum team and teacher community. A redesigned grading tool that streamlines grading Pivot-based assignments for teachers, saving them time.

Student Engagement 232

Student Engagement Education Social Studies Art 232

eSchool News

APRIL 5, 2024

Techniques such as goal-setting, positive self-talk, and relaxation exercises foster a positive learning environment and enhance engagement and motivation. Each strategy offers unique benefits, empowering students to become effective, lifelong learners capable of adapting to various learning challenges and opportunities.

Learning 130

Learning Students Critical Thinking Knowledge 130

Edsurge

DECEMBER 16, 2020

Building critical-thinking and problem-solving skills in math. Making documentation of learning and communication streamlined and accessible for all learners. As an elementary school teacher, my highest priorities were always the following: Cultivating agency, autonomy and independence in my students.

Distance Learning 218

Distance Learning Multiple Choice Questions Learning Critical Thinking 218

Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

The positive impact of teachers has been extensively substantiated through years of research highlighting that teacher effectiveness is the most important school-based factor related to student achievement and outcomes. This development of technical skills provides a foundation students can build upon in higher ed or the workplace.

STEM 176

STEM Teachers Students Critical Thinking 176

eSchool News

AUGUST 27, 2024

The COVID effect has impacted students’ communication, critical thinking, and motivation. As educators, giving students a safe place to fail, to learn, and practice these skills to better prepare them for college and professional environments is crucial. .

Schools 337

Schools Coaching STEM Evaluation 337

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

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. Critical Thinking : Encouraging critical thinking skills is paramount in education.

Teaching 130

Teaching Teaching Methods Critical Thinking Learning Styles 130

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.

Exams 141

Exams Critical Thinking Hybrid Learning Education 141

eSchool News

APRIL 5, 2024

Examples include standardized tests, final exams, and end-of-course projects, which measure student achievement against predetermined criteria and provide a snapshot of overall learning outcomes. By offering multiple pathways for learning, educators accommodate various learning styles, abilities, and interests within the classroom.

Textbooks 130

Textbooks Metacognitive Skills Education Teaching Methods 130

eSchool News

APRIL 5, 2024

Another notable strategy is project-based learning, where students tackle real-world problems or tasks to apply and integrate knowledge from multiple disciplines. This approach fosters active learning and allows educators to provide personalized support to students as they apply concepts and address misconceptions in real-time.

Teaching 130

Teaching Textbooks Learning Styles Teaching Methods 130

eSchool News

JULY 27, 2023

In a world filled with intelligent agents and easily-accessed answers, the need for tools that guide, enhance and support active learning is critical. Initially focusing on student writing, Instructure and Khan Academy aim to support students and their learning through Khanmigo’s tutoring capabilities. .”

Essay 130

Essay Ethics Instructors Writing 130

Faculty Focus

MAY 14, 2023

However, by integrating interactive features like quizzes, hotspots, and branching storylines within the video content, instructors can create interactive videos that transform passive viewing into active learning experiences, resulting in improved student performance by up to 30 percent. Dr. Spencer Willis, Jr.

Instructors 116

Instructors Quizzes Students Assignments 116

Faculty Focus

MAY 21, 2024

We also acknowledged how integrating AI into coursework improperly could undermine the importance of critical thinking, creativity, and independent inquiry by providing students with ready-made answers or solutions. ” Teach , September, 20-21. van den Berg, Geesje and Elize du Plessis. ” Education Sciences 13, no.

Intelligence 128

Intelligence Critical Thinking Learning Assignments 128

Faculty Focus

JANUARY 28, 2025

These brief moments set the stage for active learning, focus, trust, and shaping the atmosphere of the entire session. These crucial minutes set the tone, influencing how students perceive the class, their peers, and their role within the learning environment. Consider the First Five Minutes from the students perspective.

Activities 110

Activities Interdisciplinary Active Learning Participation 110

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

From career and technical education (CTE) to STEM learning and AI’s evolution, here are five priority areas for educators in the 2024-2025 school year: Student achievement and well-being Now more than ever, the need to focus on educating the “whole child” is a top priority for our schools. — Jonah M. Schenker, Ed.D.,

Education 161

Education Coaching Schools STEM 161

Faculty Focus

JANUARY 28, 2025

These brief moments set the stage for active learning, focus, trust, and shaping the atmosphere of the entire session. These crucial minutes set the tone, influencing how students perceive the class, their peers, and their role within the learning environment. Consider the First Five Minutes from the students perspective.

Activities 98

Activities Interdisciplinary Active Learning Participation 98

eSchool News

MARCH 4, 2024

Together, EZWrite and InstaShare provide students with the necessary skills for the future of learning and the workforce; encourage creativity, collaboration, and critical thinking; and build student agency.

Critical Thinking 130

Critical Thinking Interactive Teaching Testing Participation 130

Faculty Focus

MAY 14, 2023

However, by integrating interactive features like quizzes, hotspots, and branching storylines within the video content, instructors can create interactive videos that transform passive viewing into active learning experiences, resulting in improved student performance by up to 30 percent. Dr. Spencer Willis, Jr.

Instructors 96

Instructors Quizzes Students Assignments 96

eSchool News

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Rather than sit-and-get lectures, EZWrite encourages students to manipulate content, explore concepts, and solve problems, fostering critical thinking and problem-solving skills. This gives teachers and students the freedom to annotate and work directly from the interactive display or a wirelessly connected device.

Schools 141

Schools Learning Quizzes Lecturing 141

Faculty Focus

MAY 21, 2024

We also acknowledged how integrating AI into coursework improperly could undermine the importance of critical thinking, creativity, and independent inquiry by providing students with ready-made answers or solutions. ” Teach , September, 20-21. van den Berg, Geesje and Elize du Plessis. ” Education Sciences 13, no.

Intelligence 105

Intelligence Critical Thinking Learning Assignments 105

eSchool News

APRIL 5, 2024

Classroom learning is the fundamental mode of education where students gather in a physical space under the guidance of a teacher or instructor to engage in structured learning activities. It serves as a dynamic hub for knowledge exchange, critical thinking development, and social interaction.

Learning 130

Learning eLearning Instructors Learning Styles 130

Faculty Focus

OCTOBER 1, 2023

It can answer questions, explain concepts, and engage in interactive dialogue, promoting active learning and deeper understanding. By offering personalized responses, ChatGPT can cater to individual learning needs, encouraging engagement and enhancing the overall educational experience.

Communication 135

Communication Ethics Intelligence Learning 135

eSchool News

DECEMBER 25, 2023

This includes investing in personalized learning supports, including scalable instructional technology solutions, that have proven to accelerate learning achievement for students, increase student confidence, and complement educators’ instruction. Ultimately, what matters is what works for improving achievement.

Learning 177

Learning Coaching Reading Science 177

Faculty Focus

OCTOBER 8, 2023

The need for exam blueprints In professional veterinary anatomy courses, Student Learning Objectives (SLOs) drive the course structure and assessment strategies. An ideal SLO is SMART: Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound. His research focuses on anatomy education, eye-tracking technology, and active learning.

Exams 119

Exams Fairness Instructors Teaching Methods 119

Faculty Focus

OCTOBER 1, 2023

It can answer questions, explain concepts, and engage in interactive dialogue, promoting active learning and deeper understanding. By offering personalized responses, ChatGPT can cater to individual learning needs, encouraging engagement and enhancing the overall educational experience.

Communication 111

Communication Ethics Intelligence Learning 111

Faculty Focus

OCTOBER 8, 2023

The need for exam blueprints In professional veterinary anatomy courses, Student Learning Objectives (SLOs) drive the course structure and assessment strategies. An ideal SLO is SMART: Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound. His research focuses on anatomy education, eye-tracking technology, and active learning.

Exams 111

Exams Fairness Instructors Teaching Methods 111

Dangerously Irrelevant

MARCH 17, 2015

It is absolutely critical that educators have the ability and tools to examine, dissect, and rebuild student and teacher classroom technology uses for the purpose of achieving higher-level thinking, greater student agency, and authentic, real-world work. 10 minutes – We will take a break!

Mental Models 97

Mental Models Participation Coaching Questions 97

Faculty Focus

AUGUST 13, 2023

.” In the current learning environment, students with disabilities encounter significant challenges due to the lack of inclusivity and accessibility in the education system. By designing active learning experiences, students’ engagement, critical thinking, and overall learning outcomes are optimized (Allen & Katz, 2023).

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Disabilities Learning Spaces Universal Design Learning Disabilities 98