Faculty Focus

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

Below, let me share instructional strategies that I use in my courses (virtual, asynchronous, and in-person) to recover student engagement. I’ve been utilizing mid-semester check-ins for several years now and have noticed that students respond best when I send out informal invitations to reflect on their learning experiences.

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eSchool News

MARCH 31, 2025

After all, its easy to imagine how technologies such as AI tools, robots, VR headsets , and computers, for example, can be used to support learning in these settings. Learning and physical activity also work well because of the fun factor. When students are moving, they are having fun. But gymnasiums?

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Calculus is a critical on-ramp to careers in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). While there’s been progress of late, it’s been “uneven” and Black, Hispanic and women workers are still underrepresented in some STEM fields. That’s similar to something she noticed in other students who took the course.

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eSchool News

JULY 25, 2023

eSchool snuck a sneak peek with Lance Rougeux, Senior Vice President of Curriculum, Instruction, and Student Engagement, on some specifics. Used in classrooms across the United States, the Science Techbooks drive engagement with exclusive, interactive digital content and companion printed resources. STEM career explorations.

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eSchool News

MAY 17, 2023

It supports active learning, student flexibility, and various teaching and learning methods. The teacher shortage is particularly pronounced in rural school districts , where the need for special education teachers and STEM teachers is high.

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Faculty Focus

AUGUST 8, 2023

In the ever-evolving landscape of online distance education, educators face a crucial challenge: captivating students and igniting their passion for learning within virtual environments. The key to unlocking this new era of educational success lies in the integration of active learning strategies.

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Faculty Focus

AUGUST 8, 2023

In the ever-evolving landscape of online distance education, educators face a crucial challenge: captivating students and igniting their passion for learning within virtual environments. The key to unlocking this new era of educational success lies in the integration of active learning strategies.

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Teach Hub

APRIL 3, 2025

There could be several reasons for thisyou might be teaching a new grade level, your students may not be as receptive, or the strategies just dont feel as relevant anymore. Here are a few tried-and-true active learning strategies to keep students engaged and learning.

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EdTech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 6, 2019

Student engagement is changing, driven by digital natives looking to combine organic social interaction with science, technology, engineering and math discovery. Here are a few emerging approaches: Project-Based Learning: PBL focuses on giving students real-world challenges that help them develop problem-solving skills.

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eSchool News

JULY 21, 2023

Used in classrooms across the United States, the Science Techbooks for elementary students drives engagement with exclusive, interactive digital content and companion printed resources. Each lesson begins by posing a question commonly asked by young students.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

Pivot Interactives , which joined the Discovery Education family of services in 2022, makes teaching science with active learning and scientific phenomena engaging and easy. Discovery Education is excited to deepen its collaboration with Shiloh CUSD #1,” said Kathryn Vickers, Discovery Education’s Senior Partnership Coordinator.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 27, 2024

Vrain Valley School District Career-connected learning will become more important than ever. The workforce has undergone significant changes, and today’s jobs require advanced skills and specialized training, particularly in STEM fields. Thus, preparing the next generation of STEM-literate citizens has never been more critical.

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eSchool News

JUNE 12, 2023

Through expanded, lasting partnerships with Microsoft Teams, Google Classroom, Schoology, Canvas, Brightspace, and Clever, integrating Discovery Education’s K-12 learning platform into existing IT architecture is easier than ever.   Pivot Interactives. All GFW educators now also enjoy access to the Discovery Educator Network.

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eSchool News

APRIL 20, 2021

Participants learn robotics and coding best practices as well as strategies to successfully leverage a graphic programming interface. In addition, the program hones the skills needed to reinforce student engagement, application, exploration and use of communication, collaboration, critical thinking and creativity.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Educators will experience different projection solutions and applications that take students out of traditional sitting-at-the-desk learning and place them into interactive educational experiences. A better understanding of the latest projection technology along with the why and how display size impacts learning in classrooms.

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EdTech Magazine

JUNE 10, 2019

3D printing also supports inclusion efforts for students of various learning styles and improves collaboration and speaking skills. 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. by Erika Gimbel.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

Teaching is evolving at a rapid pace, pushed forward by advancements in AI, the need for real-world relevance in classroom lessons, and a focus on student wellness. This holistic approach is reshaping how we engage students, pushing us to rethink traditional models and deliver teaching and learning in more relevant, responsive ways.

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eSchool News

JULY 28, 2022

July 28, 2022) — Discovery Education —the worldwide edtech leader whose state-of-the-art digital platform supports learning wherever it takes place—today announced a host of new enhancements to its award-winning K-12 platform. Among the latest enhancements made to the Discovery Education K-12 learning platform for back-to-school are: .

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Edsurge

JANUARY 7, 2019

How does your platform boost interactivity and student engagement, specifically? This technology captures whatever is going on in the classroom and turns it into easily searchable and referenceable video content that students can access anywhere, anytime, on all their devices. Chickering and Zelda F.

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Edsurge

AUGUST 10, 2021

At the Institute for Teaching and Leading , a professional learning organization that I co-founded, many of our partner districts are focused less on deficits and more on active learning, which we call the asset-based mindset.

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Faculty Focus

JANUARY 28, 2024

Just as a carpenter needs various tools to create a masterpiece, educators recognized for their teaching excellence possess an intricate toolbox that includes active learning techniques, inclusive teaching practices, community-building morals, and engaging instruction. 2006; Greene, 2020; Topping, 2014).

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Edsurge

JUNE 25, 2020

Robert Talbert: I have a lot of concerns about the safety of students, the safety of faculty, especially some faculty who are in high-risk situations. In the mathematics department, we're very committed to active learning. We basically start with active learning and work our way backward from there.

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Faculty Focus

JANUARY 28, 2024

Just as a carpenter needs various tools to create a masterpiece, educators recognized for their teaching excellence possess an intricate toolbox that includes active learning techniques, inclusive teaching practices, community-building morals, and engaging instruction. 2006; Greene, 2020; Topping, 2014).

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Edsurge

JANUARY 7, 2019

How does your platform boost interactivity and student engagement, specifically? This technology captures whatever is going on in the classroom and turns it into easily searchable and referenceable video content that students can access anywhere, anytime, on all their devices. Chickering and Zelda F.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 25, 2023

. — Laura Fischer , VP of Content Development, Learning A-Z Looking ahead, it is important for educators to help students develop 21st century skills, especially as more industries need STEM-focused employees.

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k12 Online Schools

MAY 7, 2025

When students work together outside formal class hours, they share insights, help one another, and deepen their understanding. Social learning via social media builds teamwork, accountability, and shared responsibility for outcomes. Were seeing: Gamified learning challenges shared as reels or stories (e.g.,

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Faculty Focus

OCTOBER 9, 2022

The course structure overview video, syllabus, and course map are provided in the “Start Here” module to give clear information about the objectives, assignments, assessments, and materials for student learning. This helps my face-to-face and virtual students focus on their learning process using various modes of presentation.

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Faculty Focus

JULY 6, 2023

Immediate feedback is a successful engagement strategy that promotes active learning and fosters a supportive, inclusive classroom, especially when used with low stakes assignments or to gauge transfer of knowledge (Epstein & Brosvic, 2002, Goldstein & Wallis, 2015). Dr. Shazia A.

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Faculty Focus

JULY 6, 2023

Immediate feedback is a successful engagement strategy that promotes active learning and fosters a supportive, inclusive classroom, especially when used with low stakes assignments or to gauge transfer of knowledge (Epstein & Brosvic, 2002, Goldstein & Wallis, 2015). Dr. Shazia A.

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Faculty Focus

MARCH 11, 2025

Fostering Engagement in Non-Major Biology Students through a Studio Environment Engaging students not inherently drawn to biology requires innovative teaching methods. Active learning strategies, where students actively engage in the learning process, promote participation and retention (Freeman et al.

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Faculty Focus

MARCH 11, 2025

Fostering Engagement in Non-Major Biology Students through a Studio Environment Engaging students not inherently drawn to biology requires innovative teaching methods. Active learning strategies, where students actively engage in the learning process, promote participation and retention (Freeman et al.

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