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. With AI, though, no one yet fully understands how it works, so parents can’t pass that knowledge down. “In

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Essay Ethics Fairness Assignments 167

Edsurge

JUNE 13, 2025

The same traits tend to rise to the top: kindness, strong communication and knowledge/expertise. The first Gen Z students I taught had been shaped by the 2008 recession, parents who struggled to bounce back, and a high-achievement culture that still promised something at the end of the tunnel. That hasn’t changed.

Beliefs 144

Beliefs Communication Lecturing Culture 144

Faculty Focus

JULY 13, 2025

Navigating the Disorienting Dilemma As we reason through this innovative technology, we will question truth and reality. Step Up Your Thinking Game An advanced thinker not only poses questions to others but focuses within. Is the information precise, significant, and relevant to the knowledge that I am seeking?

Critical Thinking 128

Critical Thinking Intelligence Education Learning 128

Edsurge

JUNE 16, 2025

Still, a central challenge remains: How can this shift be sustainable, relevant and, most importantly, achievable for both teachers and students within the current educational landscape? Her colleague, Kelli Cannon, a digital learning specialist, added, “It was my first year in the digital specialist role, and I wanted to expand my knowledge.”

Science 141

Science Teachers Critical Thinking STEM 141

Faculty Focus

MAY 18, 2025

Assume that students are capable and possess knowledge and skills. Be open and welcome student questions. Nader is passionate about providing equitable education for all students and supporting educators to achieve this goal. Refer to people how they refer to themselves. Realize that impact matters, regardless of intention.

Accessibility 96

Accessibility Disabilities Learning Disabilities Special Education 96

eSchool News

MAY 15, 2025

Of course, some/many of these things–on both sides of each statement–are desirable and they are also not mutually exclusive; however, the latter becomes more difficult to achieve if the former leads the way. There is an increasing busy-ness in our everyday lives, and our urgent question should be, How do we respond?

Education 181

Education Culture Fairness Knowledge 181

Tim Manson

JULY 10, 2025

On John Dunlosky’s Strengthening the Student Toolbox on Retrieval Practice On The Delivery of Learning On Cognitive Load Theory On Activity in lessons On Questioning in the Classroom on Dual Coding Top ten. As a Vice Principal, I have a deep knowledge and understanding of what works and what does not work in my school.

Curriculum 96

Curriculum Blended Learning Knowledge Discussions 96

Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 28, 2025

This shift raises critical questions about the future of education: How will teachers adapt their roles? This shift raises questions about the efficacy and long-term viability of conventional education methods. As a result, your role involves creating a learning atmosphere that encourages questioning and exploration.

Hybrid Learning 135

Hybrid Learning Learning Styles Study Critical Thinking 135

Teach Thought

JULY 11, 2025

Not temporarily wanting to know, or being vaguely interested in an answer, but being able to put together past experience and knowledge like the millions of fibers on a network–only to be maddeningly stopped from branching further without understanding or knowing this one bit. 5 Things That Make Students Curious 1.

Learning 89

Learning Students Critical Thinking Game-Based Learning 89

Teachers Pay Teachers

JULY 16, 2025

Build up foundational knowledge 4. You can also ask survey questions like “What should I know about you before the school year starts?” Build up foundational knowledge Many students enter high school with gaps in their instruction, making many lessons and activities feel impossibly difficult. Table of Contents 1.

High School 52

High School High School Beliefs Schools 52

Cult of Pedagogy

MAY 11, 2025

As the potential for students to misuse AI tools raises ongoing questions about accountability, cheating, and academic integrity, a scandal from the past offers insights into the future. Integrity describes a commitment to ensure ones completion of a task accurately represents the knowledge and skills one actually possesses.

Academic Integrity 92

Academic Integrity Learning Assignments Feedback 92

Organized Classroom

JUNE 11, 2025

Exciting Ways to Involve Students in Fundraising Engaging students in fundraising can be achieved through interactive and exciting initiatives such as a “DIY Craft Sale Fundraiser.” This encourages teamwork and knowledge sharing while raising funds in an intellectually stimulating manner.

Elementary School 83

Elementary School Elementary School Participation Activities 83

Edsurge

APRIL 30, 2025

As districts explore AIs potential, they must also confront critical questions about equity, algorithmic bias and access. They should also identify specific learning objectives or operational efficiencies they want to achieve with AI and align AI initiatives with the districts overall strategic plan.

Ethics 102

Ethics Intelligence Critical Thinking Feedback 102

k12

JULY 18, 2025

With imagery, text, and graphs, these platforms allow students and professionals to display their knowledge through dynamic presentations. The more familiar students become with these tools, the more prepared they’ll be to choose the ideal way to show off their knowledge. Excel spreadsheets.

Skills 52

Skills Internet Students Assignments 52

Edsurge

NOVEMBER 8, 2017

The rise of the knowledge economy is driving a tectonic shift in the nature of work—and in the education ecosystem that prepares learners for their careers. Traditional educational institutions and employers are unlikely to have the incentives or expertise to close this divide on their own.

Skills 292

Skills Course Design Instructors Achievement 292

Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 10, 2017

That includes everything from Common Core to the IB philosophy, from Depth of Knowledge to Project-based Learning. His eight mindframes for teachers include: My fundamental task is to evaluate the effect of my teaching on students’ learning and achievement. self-verbalization/questioning. I confess, I found it frustrating.

Learning 193

Learning Failure Evaluation Feedback 193

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 12, 2019

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. Research into the impact of class size on student achievement has been ongoing for decades. The Benefits of Small Class Sizes.

Achievement 267

Achievement Students Instructors Ethics 267

eSchool News

AUGUST 3, 2023

As part of the collaboration, the state’s second-largest K-12 school system will now use IXL’s award-winning platform district-wide to boost academic achievement in math, English language arts, science, social studies and Spanish. IXL is used by nearly 40 percent of all K-12 students in Kentucky, accounting for more than 283,000 learners.

Achievement 247

Achievement English Math Art 247

Catlin Tucker

MARCH 18, 2016

” It asks teachers a series of questions: Are we planning to continue teaching next year? As I reflected on what I want to achieve, I kept coming back to the idea of “blowing the walls off of my classroom.” If we could describe our perfect teaching assignment, what would it be? Who would we enjoy working with?

Teaching 414

Teaching English Blended Learning Assignments 414

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.

Critical Thinking 334

Critical Thinking Metacognitive Skills Knowledge Achievement 334

Catlin Tucker

MARCH 28, 2023

Through our online series, we explored the power of universally designed blended learning models to achieve deeper learning outcomes. Designing for Deeper Learning The sign of deeper learning is the ability to transfer or apply knowledge and skills to new and novel contexts.

Blended Learning 460

Blended Learning Universal Design Learning Motivation 460

Edsurge

JUNE 9, 2023

Picture the following: A student volunteers to answer a math question in an elementary school classroom. As she struggles to answer the question, two other students begin to whisper questions in her ear. As she struggles to answer the question, two other students begin to whisper questions in her ear.

Achievement 189

Achievement Math Culture Knowledge 189

Catlin Tucker

JUNE 18, 2023

However, I often hear the question, “Can I use the flipped classroom if I don’t assign homework?” One way to achieve this is by rotating students from a pre-video activity into the video lesson and ending with a post-video activity. Teachers must strive to make the experience engaging and interactive.

Lecturing 433

Lecturing Knowledge Assignments Writing 433

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Biology for Texas has been specifically written for the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) for Science (High School Biology). Key question provides a focus for each activity Content anchors provide context for each chapter Practical investigations integrated throughout. An equipment list is provided.

High School 245

High School High School Achievement Confidentiality 245

Catlin Tucker

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Part II: Transitioning from Whole Group to Small Group to Achieve Equity in Education The first blog in this series, “ Time Efficiency vs. Equity in Education ,” explored two major barriers teachers face when shifting from whole group, teacher-led, teacher-paced model to student-centered blended learning models. MagicSchool.ai

Learning 457

Learning Students Knowledge Math 457

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

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

In contrast, medical school can overwhelm students with detailed information, like longitudinal reports on multiple-choice question performance throughout the year. This raises an essential question: What kind of feedback information is genuinely useful for students?

Multiple Choice Questions 272

Multiple Choice Questions Feedback Students History 272

Catlin Tucker

NOVEMBER 4, 2019

We’ll explore this complex issue and strive to find ways to achieve a healthier work-life balance. We question the current role many students occupy as passive consumers. Do you use technology to engage students in the active construction of knowledge? What role do devices and technology tools play in your curriculum?

Blended Learning 366

Blended Learning Culture Coaching Discussions 366

Catlin Tucker

SEPTEMBER 22, 2018

More formally, “metacognition was originally referred to as the knowledge about and the regulation of one’s cognitive activities in learning processes” (Veenman, Van Hout-Wolters, & Afflerbach, 2006, p.3). Metacognition is defined as thinking about one’s thinking or learning. SMARTGoalsStudents. EndWeekExitTicket.

Metacognitive Skills 420

Metacognitive Skills Grades Curriculum Design English 420

Catlin Tucker

APRIL 5, 2023

This can help to promote collaboration and encourage students to work together to achieve a common goal. By working together, students are able to pool their knowledge and resources, which can lead to deeper understanding and more effective problem-solving.

Motivation 481

Motivation Learning Outcomes Communication Coaching 481

eSchool News

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Cover every concept with effective literacy instruction Literacy rates among the nation’s youngest learners remain below pre-pandemic levels, and limited instructional time and larger class sizes make it difficult for educators to boost achievement.

Secondary Education 256

Secondary Education Grades Art Languages 256

eSchool News

DECEMBER 2, 2024

IXL is already being used by 1 in 3 students and 88% of school districts in the state to accurately measure performance, close knowledge gaps and facilitate growth. The IXL Diagnostic fills in those gaps: Students spend as little as 10 minutes a week answering questions that reveal their current knowledge levels.

Math 239

Math English Art Languages 239

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

The UEPC’s study shows that IXL can be a reliable partner in Utah educators’ efforts toward recovering learning, differentiating instruction and boosting achievement in math.” Action plans link to specific IXL math skills and give teachers a simple way to differentiate instruction, fill knowledge gaps and facilitate meaningful progress.

Math 285

Math STEM Learning Textbooks 285

eSchool News

JANUARY 1, 2024

BALTIMORE, Maryland — IXL Learning , developer of personalized learning products used by millions of people globally, has unveiled the findings of a Johns Hopkins University study that affirms IXL Math’s effectiveness in boosting student achievement. ” Visit our research page for more information about IXL’s studies.

Math 256

Math Achievement English Evaluation 256

eSchool News

JANUARY 12, 2023

Academic tracking” is a common practice in high schools through which lower-performing students are clustered with others of similar academic achievement. AVID helps students develop agency, relational capacity, and opportunity knowledge. “We The findings, published Dec.

High School 341

High School High School Schools Peer Review 341

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., Other question types include fill-in-the-blank, true or false, drag-and-drop, and matching.

Gamification 300

Gamification Multiple Choice Questions Motivation Social Studies 300

Faculty Focus

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Having never viewed myself as an expert and periodically believed I’m an imposter just waiting to be found out, I went a long time without worrying about the so-called curse of knowledge. Thus, I found myself quite astonished when I experienced a simple demonstration of the curse of knowledge.

Knowledge 104

Knowledge Beliefs Communication Feedback 104