k12 Digest

MAY 19, 2025

Her career spans roles as an elementary teacher, instructional coach, mentor, special education administrator, and elementary school principal. Dr. DiTullio was a National Board Certified Teacher (NBCT) and is an esteemed member of both PDK International and the Pi Lambda Theta International Honor Society.

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eSchool News

MAY 17, 2024

Instead, students learn from an all-in-one multimedia machine that features full interactivity. Academic studies confirm that interactivity and active learning can greatly enhance student engagement in the classroom. What’s more, both teachers and students seem to enjoy learning better when they use interactive whiteboards.

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Technology Instructors Quizzes Disabilities 296

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Today, teachers and students have complete access to smartphones, tablets, or laptops in all classes. As a result, we’re seeing a variety of new technology being tested and used in the classroom to support different learning styles. For instance, it gives teachers the flexibility to create a customized approach to learning.

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Learning Styles Participation Hybrid Learning Attention 327

Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 9, 2023

They serve as a bridge between theory and practice, promote active learning and the development of practical skills that improve their teaching methods. It is primarily designed for business school instructors. The cases are for instructors teaching public policy, public administration, and related subjects.

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Study Teachers Peer Review Instructors 163

eSchool News

AUGUST 15, 2016

Specifically, flipping can change the type of work students complete and the way in which class time will be used; it can modify the nature of assessment, and it can alter the way in which teachers will report student work. Truly personalized learning. Inevitably, a teacher who is new to flipping will use materials from previous years.

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Lecturing Instructors Assignments Active Learning 263

Faculty Focus

MARCH 9, 2023

Whether you are considering redesigning an entire course, enhancing current in-class activities, or incorporating a more interactive approach to what you are already doing, active learning strategies offer a variety of options that are relevant across all levels and disciplines.

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Active Learning Activities Learning Students 98

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

We formed a committee of stakeholders that included district administrators, site principals, classroom teachers, and other individuals focused on creating more “active” learning spaces. Based on specific grade levels, those kits of parts were designed to support active learning and engagement in the classroom.

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Learning Spaces Learning Elementary School Elementary School 267

Edsurge

MARCH 18, 2022

In fact, many college instructors have been downright grumpy about having been thrown into a new teaching format. Some instructors are so taken by active learning working so effectively that they expect to continue offering courses online, even when the pandemic restrictions completely lift and things are fully back in person.

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Teaching Lecturing Instructors Learning 186

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

But since the COVID-19 pandemic forced instructors around the world to try online education, something unexpected has happened: Professors have found that there are some online teaching methods that work better than what can be done in the limits of a physical classroom. Each week, I’d assign several lectures I’d recorded earlier on video.

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Teaching Lecturing Blended Courses Instructors 218

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Cost and ease of use won’t matter much if students and instructors won’t be bothered to learn how to use a device. In addition, the usability and flexibility of digital whiteboards let teachers spend more time instructing and interacting with students instead of continuously shuttling between devices.

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Schools Instructors Internet Testing 277

eSchool News

APRIL 20, 2021

April 20, 2021 – After a rigorous evaluation, the Computer Science Teachers Association (CSTA) has added CoderZ to its online list of professional learning programs. The list enables K-12 computer science (CS) teachers to find quality professional development opportunities and associated curriculum that fit their needs and goals.

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Science Teachers Evaluation STEM 137

Edsurge

OCTOBER 14, 2020

As its name suggests, Engageli aims to foster social interactions among students and instructors. They can see, hear and chat with one another, along with the teacher. The platform lets instructors choose how they assign students to specific tables. One feature that Avida was keen to show off is the setup of an online class.

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Instructors Learning Motivation Attention 157

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 20, 2019

From the very start of digital education, the big question has always been: ”How can students learn effectively, if they’re not face-to-face with their instructors?” I’d send instructors off into virtual classrooms, practically on their own, with little or no support. Sink or swim. All you need is your imagination.”

Online Learning 153

Online Learning Lecturing Learning Instructors 153

Scholarly Teacher

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Rachel Thelen , The University of Minnesota School of Dentistry Noelle Haight , Occupational Therapist and Educator Julia VanderMolen , University of the Pacific Key Statement: Four helpful tips, including backwards design, for the new instructor looking to (re)design their course. Many new instructors face this what now?

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Instructors Curriculum Quizzes Lecturing 52

Edsurge

JUNE 25, 2020

At Purdue University, leaders have famously announced they are installing plexiglass barriers in some classrooms that teachers will stand behind to lecture. but the ability for me to read their faces and read their body language, all of those kinds of things that a good instructor is doing, doesn't work as well on Zoom.

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Lecturing Instructors Communication Questions 177

Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 13, 2018

It’s becoming more common to take online classes or blend traditional with online learning. There are two ways of delivery of online learning which are through a) asynchronous or self-paced b) synchronous or instructor-led online courses. Smaller groups enable more effective study and learning, online.

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Gamification Teaching Teachers Blended Learning 105

EdTech Magazine

JUNE 3, 2019

Ground your refresh in research on how students learn. The University of Minnesota has done compelling work on the impact of active-learning classrooms, and the World Economic Forum’s “The Future of Jobs Report: 2018” illuminates skills students will need for successful careers. How Do We Avoid Design for Design’s Sake?

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Instructors Coaching Elementary School Elementary School 162

Edsurge

NOVEMBER 11, 2023

And the list included an interview with a Nobel prize winner about his research to improve science instruction; a set of reader responses to our coverage of “math wars”; and a look at what’s keeping teachers from embracing edtech. That has led him to promote active learning — and to look for better ways to evaluate teaching.

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Exams Essay Reading STEM 147

Edsurge

JANUARY 7, 2019

But this system also gives teachers the ability to tune in to what’s really going on in their classrooms in real time. If students don’t understand something, instead of having to raise their hands and ask a question, they can click a button that tells the teacher they don’t understand. Chickering and Zelda F.

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Study Lecturing Assistive Technology Exams 165

Faculty Focus

FEBRUARY 12, 2023

Zheng (2022) defines a microlecture as “a short video, usually produced by the instructor, that explains a single key concept or a specific skill.” Second, microlectures are personal (that is, they convey a sense of “instructor presence”). a reflection, quiz, writing exercise, or note taking activity).

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Instructors Lecturing Faculty Development Activities 131

Edsurge

JUNE 6, 2024

“It’s a game-changing shift,” says Marc Watkins, a lecturer of writing and rhetoric at the University of Mississippi and director of the university’s AI Summer Institute for Teachers of Writing. On a positive note, such tools could greatly assist students with learning disabilities.

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Lecturing Education Assignments Syllabus 216

Edsurge

DECEMBER 15, 2021

It lasted for 20 minutes and paired two students with one teacher. At Reconstruction , a company that launched less than two years ago to teach “unapologetically Black education,” the ideal class size is six students to one teacher, says Rachel Etienne, the company’s curriculum lead. They’re not just passively staring at a screen.”

Math 218

Math Reading Quizzes Activities 218

eSchool News

AUGUST 27, 2024

We must find and support high-quality teachers so we can help them bring engaging content to students to help them see their pathway into these ever-growing sectors of the U.S. This helps our teachers strengthen their practices and participate in ongoing, reflective coaching at their own pace. This year at St.

Schools 338

Schools Coaching STEM Evaluation 338

Faculty Focus

OCTOBER 6, 2024

It is quite possible to increase the number of seats in a well-designed online class, but for online instructors to build and facilitate student centered courses based on active learning and inclusive pedagogy, there are some important considerations. 2016, Fischer et al.

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Instructors Course Design Students Authentic Assessment 116

Edsurge

JULY 11, 2019

It includes a video tool where students can interact with one another, and which allows instructors to break up large classes into small-group discussions of up to 12 students. Another is the Oxford Teachers Academy, based in East Palo Alto, Calif. At least three of those are located outside the U.S.,

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Instructors Schools Lecturing Testing 154

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

It’s not enough for students to simply be present; they need to be actively involved in learning experiences that challenge them and foster critical thinking. Teachers are ready to have students put away their Chromebooks and engage in discussions and hands-on activities. — Jonah M. Schenker, Ed.D., This year at St.

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Education Coaching Schools STEM 164

Faculty Focus

MAY 13, 2025

Furthermore, teaching should aim to prepare students for active civic engagement. Increasingly, instructors report difficulty maintaining students attention, citing ever-present distractions like smartphones, laptops, and a relentless stream of digital notifications. Rather than merely agreeing to rules, students actively design them.

Syllabus 104

Syllabus Instructors Learning Confidentiality 104

Faculty Focus

MARCH 13, 2025

When students evaluations are viewed by instructors as a type of formative assessment to be used as a tool for instructional improvement, mid-semester feedback surveys allow instructors to immediately respond to their students needs (Chapman & Joines, 2017; Diamond, 2004). 2002; Spencer & Schmelkin, 2002).

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Feedback Questions Course Evaluations Evaluation 104

Edsurge

JANUARY 13, 2017

In the early days of "course cartridges”—an LMS feature that allowed instructors to plug published content right into their courses—online courses were essentially digitized versions of static (textbook) content. Smart courses reflect the shift toward an emerging field called Learning Experience Design. Emphasize Learning-by-Doing.

Multiple Choice Questions 131

Multiple Choice Questions Instructors Textbooks Feedback 131

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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Learning eLearning Instructors Learning Styles 130

Edsurge

MARCH 18, 2019

But faculty can provide opportunities for students to find common ground with one another—and instructors. Instructors should remember to convey emotion with chats. Instructors should remember to convey emotion with chats. Use active learning techniques. Arnold had similar advice: “Get real with them!

Failure 135

Failure Instructors Discussions Culture 135

eSchool News

JANUARY 8, 2017

S/he Hit Me First : Learn Proactive Solutions to Teach Social Emotional Skills through Daily Conflict presented by Jill Molli, M.A., Educator, Keynote Speaker, Instructor for Conscious Discipline. Early Childhood Music Specialist, Outreach Mentor, and Teacher Trainer at Music. Much More Than the ABC Song!

Instructors 141

Instructors Science Participation Language 141

Faculty Focus

MAY 13, 2025

Furthermore, teaching should aim to prepare students for active civic engagement. Increasingly, instructors report difficulty maintaining students attention, citing ever-present distractions like smartphones, laptops, and a relentless stream of digital notifications. Rather than merely agreeing to rules, students actively design them.

Syllabus 97

Syllabus Instructors Learning Confidentiality 97

EdTech Magazine

JUNE 10, 2019

Jody Britten, a senior associate at the Metiri Group , talked about how 3D technologies and data visualization tools lead to better learning outcomes with EdTech. Active-learning technology allows them to move from consuming information to creating and thinking on a deeper level ,” Britten said. by Erika Gimbel.

STEM 167

STEM Learning Math Learning Styles 167

Faculty Focus

MARCH 14, 2023

Core strategies addressed in all programming include the intersectionality of Universal Design for Learning (UDL), trauma-informed pedagogy, clarity, flexibility, diversity, equity, inclusion, and anti-racist pedagogy. Described below are three ways that instructors support student well-being and mental health. Active learning.

Syllabus 131

Syllabus Exams Instructors Assignments 131

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.

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Essay Ethics Instructors Writing 130

Faculty Focus

MARCH 12, 2023

Do you know that when teachers fail to hook students’ attention on that first day, engagement remains a struggle for the rest of the semester (Roberto, 2021)? I shared something called “ Meet the Teacher.” So, I moved onto showing them the “About Your Instructor” icon in our LMS. Here, they were free to ask me any questions.

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Student Engagement Activities Syllabus Instructors 116