Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 28, 2025

Platforms like Zoom or Google Classroom enable real-time discussions, while forums foster ongoing dialogue beyond scheduled sessions. Research indicates that active participation leads to higher retention rates, which can be upwards of 60% for students engaged in interactive learning.

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Faculty Focus

JUNE 29, 2025

In this mode, the professor’s authority, preferences, expertise, and goals (“learning outcomes”), even body, take center stage. According to Aldous Huxley’s law of reversed effort and ironic process theory , excessive effort to control thoughts, feelings, or outcomes can backfire, making some goals harder to achieve.

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Faculty Focus

JUNE 29, 2025

In this mode, the professor’s authority, preferences, expertise, and goals (“learning outcomes”), even body, take center stage. According to Aldous Huxley’s law of reversed effort and ironic process theory , excessive effort to control thoughts, feelings, or outcomes can backfire, making some goals harder to achieve.

Teaching 66

Teaching Motivation Learning Outcomes Instructors 66

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 12, 2019

The discussion about the importance of class size has been ongoing for decades. Understanding the connection between class size and student achievement, as well as teacher retentions, is critical to the future of our educational system. The Link Between Class Size and Achievement. The Benefits of Small Class Sizes.

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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. Download/view screenshots of Gale In Context: Literature.

Critical Thinking 247

Critical Thinking Learning Outcomes High School High School 247

Catlin Tucker

JULY 19, 2021

A key aspect of this definition is positioning the students as “active agents” in the lesson or learning experience. In a blended learning environment, the students are doing the thinking, discussing, making, questioning, exploring, collaborating, and reflecting. What Blended Learning is Not. Moving Forward.

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Blended Learning Learning STEM Online Learning 546

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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Edsurge

JULY 21, 2016

Students expect to come to school to learn and to be challenged (although they may never tell us that). If we want such activities to produce genuine student growth, instructional design must focus on learning outcomes as opposed to the activity itself. Nonetheless, students also want to enjoy learning.

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Learning Outcomes Activities Learning Discussions 148

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). If teachers are using their small group time to facilitate discussions, the U-shape seating arrangement encourages student participation.

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Motivation Learning Outcomes Communication Coaching 481

Catlin Tucker

MARCH 23, 2022

Hattie’s and Timperley’s (2007) research on feedback identified it as having a significant impact on student achievement and learning. When students reach a “teacher time” block on their playlist, they meet with the teacher to receive feedback on their work and discuss their progress on the playlist.

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Blended Learning Feedback Learning Instructors 498

eSchool News

JANUARY 21, 2025

Understanding your goals helps in prioritizing features that are essential for achieving desired outcomes, such as improving student engagement or accommodating diverse learning needs. 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.

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Gamification Learning Outcomes Quizzes Students 294

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

He knows that having students engage with one another across neighborhoods, nations, and even continents builds cultural understanding, appreciation for diversity, global knowledge and global engagement– learning outcomes we have defined and measured –as well as general academic skills.

Critical Thinking 363

Critical Thinking Knowledge Learning Outcomes Skills 363

eSchool News

JUNE 4, 2024

Key points: Critical thinking should not be separate from and on top of what teachers are doing in the classroom How to help students build critical success skills 3 lessons on perseverance from Stoffel the honey badger For more news on durable skills, visit eSN’s Innovative Teaching hub Achievement discrepancies among U.S.

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Critical Thinking Metacognitive Skills Knowledge Achievement 334

eSchool News

JUNE 10, 2024

Here are three ways school administrators can use remaining ESSER III funds to add or enhance a digital learning program in their school or district. In fact, according to the Institute of Education Sciences , teachers who receive substantial professional development can boost their students’ achievement by 21 percentile points.

Blended Learning 287

Blended Learning Learning Outcomes Coaching Achievement 287

eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2025

Instead, we must delve into the nuanced characteristics of various Large Language Models (LLMs) and student-facing AI to discern how their unique capabilities can be leveraged to achieve diverse educational objectives. From personalized learning experiences to adaptive assessments, discover how AI can empower both learners and educators.

Ethics 311

Ethics Critical Thinking Knowledge Fairness 311

eSchool News

MAY 15, 2024

But it’s not all bad–educators found success as they dedicated their efforts to improving student engagement and achievement, creating community-based approaches to learning, and inspiring students to become lifelong learners. Ultimately, though, good teaching is really only measured in student learning outcomes.

Education 305

Education Schools Math Science 305

eSchool News

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Key points: Critical thinking should not be separate from and on top of what teachers are doing in the classroom How to help students build critical success skills 3 lessons on perseverance from Stoffel the honey badger For more news on durable skills, visit eSN’s Innovative Teaching hub Achievement discrepancies among U.S.

Critical Thinking 264

Critical Thinking Metacognitive Skills Education Knowledge 264

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

This joy in learning lays the groundwork for lifelong educational enthusiasm and resilience. In practical terms, Joy in schools means integrating creative and interactive activities into the curriculum, celebrating achievements, and creating spaces where students are safe to express themselves.

Schools 294

Schools Learning Students Knowledge 294

eSchool News

MARCH 21, 2025

For instance, when discussing natural resources in geography, I pose a thought-provoking question: What is something you cannot live without? As students investigate everyday items, I emphasize that most of these products originate from nature at some point, prompting a discussion on the true cost of these goods. According to Moser et.

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Interdisciplinary Critical Thinking Peer Review Discussions 234

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., Students grouped terms into meaningful categories and discussed their reasoning.

Gamification 300

Gamification Multiple Choice Questions Motivation Social Studies 300

Edsurge

OCTOBER 12, 2021

Research has shown that tools like Pear Deck that support active learning can improve equity, reduce achievement gaps and help improve school culture. When students are able to demonstrate their thinking in a variety of ways and hear their ideas being discussed in class, student engagement and confidence increase.

Learning Outcomes 217

Learning Outcomes Beliefs Student Engagement Feedback 217

eSchool News

DECEMBER 31, 2018

. • With 2019 here and 2020 in arm’s reach, there’s an ever-growing expectation that next-generation tech tools should do a better job of informing educators on which resources improve learning outcomes. This is a good thing, because it will take motivation from all sides to achieve simpler data connections between systems.

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Failure Learning Outcomes Communication Activities 280

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Under Mr. Hatcher’s guidance, Akron Public Schools partnered with Edmentum to integrate cutting-edge learning technologies, harnessing their full potential to enhance learning outcomes. This collaborative effort sparked engaging discussions and valuable feedback.

Education 290

Education Math Reading Secondary Education 290

Edsurge

JULY 16, 2019

This ethical question formed the center of a thoughtful, deep discussion about an email from the school administration asking teachers to tell students not to “like” a YouTube video posted by a comedian who had been accused of making anti-Semitic statements. Nor had they carved out time for her to do so. It’s a nice-to-have.

Education 167

Education Ethics Learning Outcomes Discussions 167

Catlin Tucker

JULY 30, 2024

If we continue on our present path, we’ll continue to see the same troubling outcomes: teachers working tirelessly without achieving better learning outcomes and students disengaged and uninvested in their education. Step 4: T ake Action: The ultimate goal of this workbook is to inspire action.

Education 284

Education Learning Students Discussions 284

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Parhizkar, a science and technology specialist at Alief Independent School District, discusses how AI can be used to personalize learning for students. I have experienced the positive impact of AI-driven tools on personalized learning. This approach fosters a more interactive and engaged learning experience.

Student Engagement 212

Student Engagement Ethics Teaching Education 212

Edsurge

JUNE 11, 2020

Agency as both a learning outcome—and a precious resource Agency is generally defined as an important learning outcome , characterized by the ability for students to set and pursue their own learning goals. With students largely running the show, what was there left to do?

Teaching 218

Teaching Students Learning English 218

Edsurge

JANUARY 5, 2024

Largely missing from many conversations, however, is a discussion of how scientific approaches may be used to study ChatGPT and other generative AI tools in the context of higher ed.

Academic Integrity 206

Academic Integrity Education Instructors Assignments 206

eSchool News

APRIL 27, 2016

School leaders, policymakers can use ESSA to focus on boosting learning, achievement for students. Two new reports offer school leaders research-based evidence to help them leverage the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) to improve learning outcomes for students.

Learning Outcomes 179

Learning Outcomes Evaluation Achievement Curriculum 179

eSchool News

MARCH 11, 2025

By fostering self-awareness and self-regulation, metacognitive strategies empower students to monitor their learning processes, set achievable goals, and adapt their approaches to overcome linguistic and academic challenges. The challenges of supporting ELLs across content areas Teaching ELLs presents unique challenges.

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Essay Ethics Feedback Languages 168

Edsurge

JUNE 10, 2024

When you bring esports into the classroom, there’s evidence of better learning outcomes in STEM and even attendance. We found that grouping students into small groups for instruction, discussions, collaboration on tasks, solving problems and building structures brought to life our LAUSD student code of conduct.

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STEM Learning Science Learning Outcomes 194

Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 12, 2018

That vision is to create the best conditions that can lead to equitable learning outcomes and to provide all students with the right resources they need to learn, regardless of race, gender, income and other factors. Want to learn more? Join us at Fusion!

Educational Technologies 165

Educational Technologies Technology Education Achievement 165

Edsurge

MAY 5, 2023

We spent time discussing the progress of each of her children, sharing strategies and making connections with organizations in the community. Strong family and community engagement can enhance learning outcomes and help to create a sense of belonging. A number of the teachers at my school came together to support her family.

Teachers 218

Teachers Schools Coaching Culture 218

Faculty Focus

DECEMBER 12, 2023

As educators, in order to advance our assessment methods so that it serves the learning of our students, it’s important to prioritize aligning the intended learning outcomes with assessment tasks. Moreover, assessment should be incorporated as an integral component of the student learning experience.

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Authentic Assessment Counselling Learning Outcomes Faculty Development 133

eSchool News

JANUARY 2, 2023

However, getting lost in that discussion is the recognition that the science of reading encompasses all scientifically-based reading research. In 2023, the science of reading discussion will grow to encompass reading skills beyond foundational skills. — Laura Fischer , VP of Content Development, Learning A-Z.

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Coaching Special Education Disabilities Communication 333

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

Members of the CAB were selected based on their deep knowledge of education technology, passion for improving learning outcomes, and success in supporting students’ academic achievements and families’ evolving needs. She recently earned her doctorate at William Carey University, showcasing her dedication to lifelong learning.

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Edsurge

MARCH 4, 2017

School, district, and state leaders make technology decisions every day that will affect student tech fluency, not to mention learning outcomes. But how do these leaders know whether their investments will lead to the student learning outcomes they desire?

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Accessibility Learning Outcomes Evaluation Educational Technologies 145