k12 Digest

APRIL 26, 2025

This is achieved through strong academics tailored to different learning styles, leadership opportunities, service projects, and a vibrant community of clubs, sports, and the arts. Joseph Catholic School: Empowering Students Through Faith and Knowledge appeared first on K12 Digest. That mission goes beyond academics.

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eSchool News

JULY 27, 2021

While the way students are achieving educational goals may look a little different due to the pandemic, it doesn’t eliminate its value or importance. Here are three key insights for students to enable them to thrive, regardless of the learning environment.

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eSchool News

MAY 1, 2024

It is a dynamic, interconnected space where knowledge flows freely, and learners are active participants in their educational journey. Smarter classrooms leverage cutting-edge technologies to create immersive, personalized learning experiences with unlimited online resources that cater to diverse learning styles.

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eSchool News

MARCH 11, 2025

Students engage with the material through interactive simulations, audio lessons, visual presentations, or text-based resources, as teachers monitor both individual growth and class-wide achievement patterns. These platforms identify knowledge gaps as they emerge, allowing for timely interventions before misconceptions become entrenched.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 7, 2020

First, educators recognize that students are moving beyond just acquiring information to gaining knowledge, where they’ve absorbed information and can put it into practice. In addition, most teachers acknowledge and use a multisensory approach to learning, providing materials for students to fit their learning style.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 28, 2025

You’re no longer just a source of information; you’re a guide, helping students navigate an increasingly complex learning landscape. Research indicates that students thrive in environments where teachers act as facilitators rather than mere dispensers of knowledge.

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eSchool News

APRIL 23, 2024

With the rapid advancement of technology, digital tools have emerged as powerful assets in achieving this goal. Personalized Instruction : With the advent of adaptive learning platforms and personalized tutorials, educators can now tailor instruction to meet the individual needs and learning styles of each student.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

VARK suggests that students can best accelerate their knowledge acquisition via one of four core learning styles: visual (V), aural (A), read/write (R) or kinesthetic (K). It’s a wildly popular concept that has led to prevailing beliefs that students perform better if we cater to their natural learning styles.

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eSchool News

JUNE 13, 2016

As I wrote in my last column , the traditional skill we have valued in teachers when paper was the dominant media—the ability to transfer knowledge of a subject—is becoming less important. Increasingly, a teacher’s knowledge can be found online and in various learning styles.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

This shift not only makes learning more engaging but also allows for more up-to-date and easily accessible information. Edtech has personalized the learning experience for K-12 students. Adaptive learning platforms and educational apps cater to individual learning styles and paces, enabling students to progress at their own rate.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

This digital ecosystem not only enhances academic knowledge but also cultivates digital literacy skills essential for the modern workforce. Digital learning platforms have transformed the way lessons are delivered and consumed. This approach aims to enhance engagement and address diverse learning styles.

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Edsurge

AUGUST 24, 2020

Watching how teachers and students work and interact with the world around them, I've learned to create experiences that help them achieve their goals. In recent months, I've focused on bridging the gap between in-person and distance learning. Paying attention to the ways your students learn best is critical.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 8, 2024

High School collects a diverse group of students into a large learning community, but it also prepares teenagers for a future as variable as any we can imagine. Today, as education leaders, you’re faced with an increasingly diverse student population, each with unique learning styles, abilities, and aspirations.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 1, 2016

Key components of this effort include providing all students and educators access to technology and digital resources; implementing collaborative professional development initiatives for faculty and staff; improving equity of access for teaching and learning; and developing equitable funding and implementation plans.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

This combination approach contains the best of all worlds: It accommodates different learning styles, makes lessons dynamic and interactive, and includes the benefits of handwriting with a stylus, such as improved motor control and better retention. The improvements in student reading abilities were immediate and impactful.

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eSchool News

APRIL 5, 2024

Another effective teaching strategy is differentiated instruction, which involves adapting teaching methods and materials to meet the diverse learning needs of students. By offering multiple pathways for learning, educators accommodate various learning styles, abilities, and interests within the classroom, promoting equity and inclusivity.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 3, 2019

Knowledge Production The content on MOOCs is typically produced in universities from the U.S. Knowledge Production The content on MOOCs is typically produced in universities from the U.S. This gradually leads to the erasure of local and indigenous knowledges, and does a disservice to humanity as a whole.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 1, 2024

In 2023, a new popular kid in town, better known as AI, dominated headlines and prompted debates around how students could abuse–and should use–the generative tool for learning. AI can deliver content to students in a manner that supports each student’s unique learning styles and preferences.

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eSchool News

APRIL 5, 2024

In K-12 education, employing effective teaching methods and strategies is paramount for engaging students and facilitating meaningful learning experiences across diverse subjects and grade levels. One effective teaching technique within active learning is problem-based learning (PBL).

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eSchool News

APRIL 4, 2024

Additionally, instructional strategies such as differentiated instruction, cooperative learning, and inquiry-based learning serve as vital techniques for optimizing the use of teaching tools in the classroom. Furthermore, cooperative learning emphasizes teamwork and peer interaction through group activities, discussions, and projects.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 27, 2021

Be comfortable in your knowledge of all facets of digital citizenship. Exhibit a positive attitude toward technology that supports learning. Teachers will actively collaborate, share knowledge, provide constructive feedback to classmates, and publish digitally. Topics include: copyrights, fair use, public domain. cyberbullying.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 27, 2022

Assessments focus on identifying and advancing innate student strengths by understanding learning styles. The assessments are designed with accessibility in mind to create a more equitable and comfortable environment for English learners, allowing them to demonstrate their ability, knowledge and growth.

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eSchool News

APRIL 5, 2024

These strategies empower students to effectively acquire, retain, and apply knowledge, fostering lifelong learning skills essential for personal and professional development. Let’s explore the question: What are the 6 learning strategies for students? What are some examples of effective learning strategies?

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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.

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eSchool News

APRIL 5, 2024

When we examine what are active learning teaching strategies, these strategies empower educators to create interactive classrooms where students actively participate, collaborate, and apply knowledge to real-world situations. What are active learning teaching strategies? What are three active learning strategies?

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eSchool News

APRIL 5, 2024

Effective teaching methods in K-12 education encompass a variety of approaches tailored to engage students and promote meaningful learning experiences. One such method is differentiated instruction, which involves adapting teaching strategies to accommodate diverse learning styles, abilities, and interests within the classroom.

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Teaching Teaching Methods Critical Thinking Learning Styles 130

eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2022

More importantly, students will have better access to lessons designed specifically for their learning style. This will inevitably result in increased comprehension and productivity in student learning. –Nick Gaehde, President, Lexia Learning. Teacher knowledge is imperative to move students forward.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 18, 2015

To prepare students well for college and career means they must deeply learn the material and its application to their lives and future learning.That means assessing student knowledge authentically and accountably. Those approaches may be prescriptive, but they don’t measure results in a way that leverages learning.

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eSchool News

APRIL 5, 2024

Proponents of online learning highlight its flexibility and accessibility. Research suggests that online platforms offer opportunities for personalized learning, catering to diverse learning styles and paces. Furthermore, the social aspect of classroom learning cannot be overlooked.

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eSchool News

APRIL 5, 2024

This strategy promotes active participation, collaboration, and peer learning. Problem-Based Learning (PBL): PBL tasks students with solving real-world problems or case studies, requiring them to apply knowledge and critical thinking skills to develop solutions. It encourages inquiry, creativity, and independent learning.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

AUGUST 27, 2021

Be comfortable in your knowledge of all facets of digital citizenship. Exhibit a positive attitude toward technology that supports learning. Teachers will actively collaborate, share knowledge, provide constructive feedback to classmates, and publish digitally. Topics include: copyrights, fair use, public domain. cyberbullying.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

This dynamic approach not only improves learning outcomes but also prepares students for a technologically advanced world. How can technology enhance teaching and learning in the classroom? One of the primary ways technology enhances teaching is through interactive learning tools. Personalized learning is another key benefit.

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eSchool News

APRIL 5, 2024

Key points: Traditional classroom learning is now modernizing Debates remain about online vs. classroom learning Stay up to date on the latest in classroom learning trends Classroom learning remains a cornerstone of education, fostering a dynamic environment where students engage with peers and instructors in real-time.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 4, 2018

Gordon, a Nationally-recognized Teacher and in the Top Five in my school district, so abysmally failed to spark my love of learning. I started by reviewing knowledgeable websites like Benchmark Education. Effective teachers care about the student, their goals, and their achievement of goals. They are knowledgeable.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 10, 2019

Traditional classrooms may not go extinct anytime soon, but edtech will certainly change the way we learn and think about learning. It’s already challenging us, as educators, to revisit our role as sole providers of formal knowledge and professional L&D. 4. Personalized Learning. 5. Digital Mentorship.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 22, 2021

Be comfortable in your knowledge of all facets of digital citizenship. Exhibit a positive attitude toward technology that supports learning. Teachers will actively collaborate, share knowledge, provide constructive feedback to classmates, and publish digitally. Topics include: copyrights, fair use, public domain. cyberbullying.

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Edsurge

MARCH 4, 2020

Even though we don’t always have the knowledge of brain science or the academic research that proves why a strategy—like having students quiz themselves using flashcards—is effective, our experiences in the classroom provide us with evidence that it is. That doesn’t mean that it was wrong then, but it is wrong to continue doing now.

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