Faculty Focus

AUGUST 4, 2024

Instructors who use a Lightboard to teach difficult concepts to asynchronous online students also bring resident faculty expertise to the online space, non-dependent on the course facilitator. Formative assessments are informal ungraded assessments to check a student’s knowledge of lesson material as they progress through the lesson.

Online Learning 111

Online Learning Learning Tools Instructors Learning 111

eSchool News

JUNE 12, 2024

a month – it’s definitely a tool worth investing in. Gimkit: Gimkit is a game-based learning platform where teachers can create learning games or quizzes that students play in real-time. Gimkit is engaging and a fun way to tackle assessment. Though it does have a cost – between $6.99

Critical Thinking 316

Critical Thinking Quizzes Learning Game-Based Learning 316

eSchool News

AUGUST 2, 2017

It’s important to identify your goals by asking: What, ultimately, are you hoping to achieve? Increased student engagement? Easier access to performance data across multiple learning solutions? Increased student agency and achievement? A more seamless classroom flow and better time management for teachers?

Achievement 458

Achievement Evaluation Motivation Internet 458

eSchool News

JUNE 14, 2024

This professional learning covered one of the most-discussed new technologies of the day: artificial intelligence. During this professional development, I was able to further my understanding of AI and how to best implement its capabilities into my classroom to increase student engagement in instruction.

STEM 296

STEM History Middle School Middle School 296

Edsurge

OCTOBER 12, 2021

GoGuardian’s research team recently conducted a survey of educators from 40 countries to gather insights about the instructional practices that drive student engagement. Responses revealed that, when it comes to engagement, teachers value learning experiences that address the whole child—creatively, cognitively and emotionally.

Learning Outcomes 217

Learning Outcomes Beliefs Student Engagement Feedback 217

eSchool News

JANUARY 10, 2025

Introducing games into the classroom can engage students in ways that conventional methods often fail to do” (Zhang & Crawford, 2023, p. Here are five ways to integrate gamification into your classroom, using tools like Quizizz, Gimkit, Quizlet, and Blooket. During a social studies unit on the U.S.

Gamification 310

Gamification Multiple Choice Questions Motivation Social Studies 310

eSchool News

JANUARY 19, 2024

The new Esports solution is designed to enhance student engagement and build a sense of community, effectively tapping into the growing interest in gaming. This innovative strategy not only boosts enrollment figures but also fosters a dynamic learning environment, aligning education with evolving trends and student interests.

Critical Thinking 238

Critical Thinking STEM Curriculum Coaching 238

Faculty Focus

AUGUST 4, 2024

Instructors who use a Lightboard to teach difficult concepts to asynchronous online students also bring resident faculty expertise to the online space, non-dependent on the course facilitator. Formative assessments are informal ungraded assessments to check a student’s knowledge of lesson material as they progress through the lesson.

Online Learning 98

Online Learning Learning Tools Instructors Learning 98

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 3, 2020

We are working to help teachers across the world upgrade their learning tools by integrating Microsoft technology like Immersive Reader and Teams with Merge EDU.”. We’re pleased that Merge is a top-tier Microsoft Education Partner,” says Dan Ayoub, General Manager, Education Experiences at Microsoft Corp.

Teaching 302

Teaching Mobile Devices Science Quizzes 302

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Let’s teach our students to steer through the online ocean of data to be both effective researchers and responsible digital citizens.

Reading 309

Reading Learning Beliefs Learning Styles 309

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Maybe some of these challenges sound familiar, whether you’re a district, a school, a curriculum leader or an instructional coach, a digital learning specialist, or a librarian. Resources for competency learning can be built and shared with digital tools, so both the competency process and edtech training are happening at once.

Questions 317

Questions Curriculum Coaching Communication 317

eSchool News

APRIL 1, 2025

Key points: Edtech objectives and student engagement goals should drive technology selections Leveraging edtech for differentiated instruction A critical shift in digital instruction in 2025 For more news on interactive learning, visit eSN’s Digital Learning hub Education today looks dramatically different from classrooms of just a decade ago.

Teaching Methods 176

Teaching Methods Interactive Learning Assignments Participation 176

eSchool News

AUGUST 27, 2024

. –Rhonda Evatt, Health Science Educator, Anderson Institute of Technology Our education system is still grappling with the ongoing challenges of incomplete learning and lower student achievement. Share information about school counseling services and online resources that offer additional support. That’s not playful.

Schools 338

Schools Coaching STEM Evaluation 338

Edsurge

APRIL 9, 2019

For anyone involved in education, the importance of engagement is clear. And the need for both student engagement and buy-in cannot be overstated when it comes to device rollout. The more aligned students are with teachers, and the more aligned students are with one another, the more effective any implementation will be.

Gamification 165

Gamification Classroom Management Student Engagement Study 165

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Through the strategic integration of these innovative technologies, Akron Public Schools has witnessed significant improvement in student engagement and academic growth. By creating a supportive and inclusive atmosphere, Mr. Hatcher has empowered students from all walks of life to unlock their full potential.

Education 287

Education Math Reading Secondary Education 287

eSchool News

MAY 21, 2024

We have our own certificates and our platform awards certificates and badges as students achieve their goals. When the kids are working, their teachers can see their progress (or lack thereof) and intervene as needed. Recognition is key. If they’ve finished one strand, they earn one badge.

Students 297

Students Reading Middle School Middle School 297

Edsurge

JUNE 10, 2024

For the past four years, applied learning pedagogies, including digital tools like game-based platforms, have been explored within LAUSD to build math, literacy and social-emotional learning competencies using applied learning pedagogy. Celebrate and showcase students’ achievements and learning outcomes.

STEM 197

STEM Learning Science Learning Outcomes 197

Edsurge

JUNE 19, 2024

Engaging and Fun Digital learning tools should be interactive and entertaining, capturing children's attention while fostering learning. Look for apps and programs that use bright colors, interesting animations and fun characters to keep students engaged.

Technology 194

Technology Feedback Learning Styles Achievement 194

eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

One notable piece of K-12 tech innovation news is the integration of interactive devices and digital learning tools, transforming static learning spaces into dynamic, multimedia-rich environments. These K-12 technology trends help enhance students’ engagement and conceptual understanding.

Learning Styles 285

Learning Styles Intelligence Blended Learning Gamification 285

Edsurge

APRIL 3, 2017

Vadim wanted to create enough curriculum games so they would be effective daily learning tools in schools. I had one big question: Would using games as a primary learning tool actually improve my students’ performance? Student Engagement. Many of the teachers described the games as “transformative.”.

Game-Based Learning 134

Game-Based Learning Middle School Middle School Learning 134

eSchool News

JULY 27, 2016

The findings come from an analysis of three years of data from AdvancED’s learning observation environments observation tool, eleot, which measures and quantifies active student engagement through learner-centric classroom observations, to determine how extensively technology is being used to engage students in learning.

Students 161

Students Evaluation Communication Study 161

eSchool News

APRIL 5, 2024

What are tools and techniques in education? From traditional classroom learning tools like textbooks and whiteboards to innovative techniques such as flipped classrooms and educational software, these resources aim to optimize educational outcomes and engage students effectively. What are techniques in education?

Textbooks 130

Textbooks Metacognitive Skills Education Teaching Methods 130

Edsurge

MAY 6, 2020

Grounded in the learning sciences, engagement is deepest in environments that support fostering relationships, productive instructional strategies, and social and emotional development. Engaged learners demonstrate stronger satisfaction with learning experiences , stronger achievement in courses and increased graduation rates.

Motivation 218

Motivation Education Learning Feedback 218

eSchool News

APRIL 4, 2024

What are the tools of teaching in the classroom? Teaching tools and techniques in the K-12 classroom encompass a diverse array of resources and methodologies essential for effective instruction and student engagement. What are the tools of learning? What tools does a teacher use in the classroom?

Teaching 130

Teaching Textbooks Learning Styles Interactive Learning 130

EdTech Magazine

JUNE 21, 2018

At Slackwood Elementary School in New Jersey, AI assistants helped bolster first-grade students, a majority of whom were struggling to achieve high test scores in science, technology, engineering and math courses. I am amazed at the independent success my students are achieving with each task.” .

Teachers 154

Teachers Teaching Assistants Intelligence Math 154

Edsurge

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

She also touched on using games as a learning tool and how this approach prepares students for their future. EdSurge: You’re a mental health professional; what attracted you to a school focused on game-based learning? And that is one of the main pillars of game-like learning: fostering 21st-century skills.

Game-Based Learning 189

Game-Based Learning Skills Learning Middle School 189

Edsurge

JANUARY 11, 2021

It is historically one of the most vexing problems in education that there is a tradeoff between scale and achievable quality of instruction : As class sizes grow larger, the ability of a teacher to provide the type of personalized guidance shown by learning science research to be most effective is diminished.

Teaching 212

Teaching Instructors Quizzes Intelligence 212

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 13, 2017

“Our students—across demographics and age groups—are coming to us so tech savvy and want to learn using the newest technology,” says Parsons. “It If you, as a college instructor or administrator, don’t want to adopt digital learning tools, you need to retire. This is how our students learn,” she says. “If

Textbooks 140

Textbooks Instructors Students Quizzes 140

Edsurge

JULY 29, 2019

We observed classrooms and interviewed all stakeholders—students, teachers, parents, the community, principals, district office staff. We’re also a 1:1 district where every student has an iPad. Teachers use technology as a teaching tool and students use technology as a learning tool.

Students 157

Students Exams Learning Styles Culture 157

eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Digital learning tools and digital technologies have broken down geographical barriers and provided access to educational resources for students no matter their socioeconomic status or geographic location. Battling this so-called “opportunity gap” makes personalized learning and skill development more inclusive and accessible.

Technology 220

Technology Education Textbooks Learning Styles 220

eSchool News

JANUARY 1, 2021

This will provide enhanced connectivity for students and staff to complete work and assignments at home — bridging the Homework Gap, as well as ensure a safe virtual learning environment for all — without the possibility of malicious outside network traffic (e.g. Zoom Meeting hacks, ransomware). –

Distance Learning 362

Distance Learning Hybrid Learning Accessibility Culture 362

Scholarly Teacher

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

The distinction between active and passive learning, which is often misidentified as the difference between lectures and activities, is really a difference between engagement, interest, and processing, and the lack thereof. Buil et al., Discussion Questions: Reflect on your challenges in teaching a large STEM class.

Lecturing 98

Lecturing Active Learning Activities STEM 98

k12 Digest

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

Altuwaijry explains, Our goal is to prepare students to thrive in a competitive world by providing them with the tools and knowledge they need to succeed. This includes implementing interactive learning tools and platforms that foster a more engaging and effective learning process.

Education 130

Education Culture Evaluation Beliefs 130

Ask a Tech Teacher

DECEMBER 2, 2023

Understanding Assistive Technology Assistive technologies are software or hardware systems with technical components that enhance the learning capacities of students with disabilities. They aim to support students’ engagement and communication so they can understand lessons and adapt to their learning environments efficiently.

Assistive Technology 97

Assistive Technology Disabilities Technology Education 97

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.

Learning 130

Learning eLearning Instructors Learning Styles 130

Faculty Focus

MARCH 4, 2025

Recording lectures and making them accessible online ensures that students who encounter problems or need additional review have the resources they need to succeed (Columbia Center for Teaching and Learning, 2021). Active Learning and Gamification Active learning techniques became invaluable in reinforcing key concepts.

Teaching 81

Teaching Lecturing Gamification Interdisciplinary 81

Faculty Focus

MARCH 4, 2025

Recording lectures and making them accessible online ensures that students who encounter problems or need additional review have the resources they need to succeed (Columbia Center for Teaching and Learning, 2021). Active Learning and Gamification Active learning techniques became invaluable in reinforcing key concepts.

Teaching 77

Teaching Lecturing Gamification Interdisciplinary 77