Edsurge

OCTOBER 2, 2018

Achieve3000 , a provider of online reading and literacy tools, announced it has acquired Seattle-based Actively Learn , which also provides a suite of online reading materials and instructional supports aimed at helping students build literacy and critical-thinking skills. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.

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eSchool News

JULY 19, 2016

To complete these activities, they use the same technologies that professionals in those fields would use to do their jobs. The school’s innovative design supports a more modern learning experience, in which students complete hands-on, collaborative projects.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 5, 2019

Although a wealth of research suggests that active learning increases student engagement and improves academic outcomes, many college campuses struggle to get faculty to shift away from traditional, sage-on-a-stage style teaching practices. One of IU’s early redesign efforts saw it transform an old indoor swimming pool.

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eSchool News

APRIL 16, 2025

After seven years in the classroom teaching middle and high school students, I transitioned into instructional technology, where I currently serve as a digital integration specialist for South Carolinas Anderson School District Five. During either style, students are tasked with organizing the words accordingly.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 29, 2018

These active learning strategies can work in any course—for any major, in any discipline. Some of the most dynamic thinkers and doers in education today are pioneers in active learning. Some of the most dynamic thinkers and doers in education today are pioneers in active learning. A tattoo writing exercise.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

CALGARY, AB – Today SMART Technologies debuts the latest industry-leading SMART interactive displays for education at the 2023 TCEA Convention & Exposition in San Antonio, Texas. This enriches SMART’s interactive technology, which remains the most technically robust and intuitive touch solution on the market.

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k12 Digest

MAY 19, 2025

Technology has permeated every facet of our lives, making many tasks easier, and even doing some of our work for us. The impact of technology on the human brain is still being studied, but there is a body of research which is decades old and has increased its capacity to inform education with advances in medical imaging technology.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 7, 2016

Tech-savvy educators know they must stay on top of the myriad changes and trends in education to learn how teaching and learning can best benefit from technology’s near-constant change. The new classrooms will be awarded to innovative schools who show a commitment to fostering student engagement, creativity and success.

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Edsurge

JULY 1, 2017

Too many discussions of edtech focus on tools (like tablets, clickers, learning-management systems, smart boards, etc). Two years ago we renovated an old computer lab into an active learning classroom. More thought should be spent on the design of the classroom itself. We’re not alone in redesigning high-tech classrooms.

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EdTech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 26, 2017

By Meghan Bogardus Cortez Digital tools let educators maximize class time spent watching a video.

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eSchool News

JUNE 24, 2021

. – June 23, 2021 – During the pandemic, schools rapidly adopted technology and flexible learning models so they could better support students. To help educators make the most of new teaching strategies and tools, MiEN Company has published “ A Guide to Creating Dynamic Active Learning Spaces.”. About MiEN Company.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

NOVEMBER 5, 2019

Actively Learn is a freemium online education platform that allows students to read a book (or some other document), make comments, answer questions posed by the teacher, and even collaborate with others. What is Actively Learn. I like that student research done through Actively Learn can be merged into Google Docs.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Active learning with technology involves the use of edtech tools and digital resources to discover, analyze, and apply learning. Passive learning doesn’t help students develop future-ready skills, like critical thinking or creativity, in the same way active learning does.

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Scholarly Teacher

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Gabriele Pinto , Baylor University Key Statement: Implementing elements of active learning into a large course may seem daunting task, but think-pair-share aided by quizzing and clickers can be done in any size classroom. 2023; Hsu & Goldsmith, 2021; Venus & Sharma, 2024). Image courtesy of This Is Engineering, Unsplash.

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Dangerously Irrelevant

APRIL 9, 2018

Of course the benefits of active learning are apparent beyond the kindergarten sector. Research has shown that “ most students learn fundamental concepts more successfully, and are better able to apply them, through interactive, collaborative, student-centered learning.”

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 4, 2018

There are large lecture halls, hard-wired lecture capture technology, smaller classrooms, casual study spaces and brightly colored swivel chairs. For starters, the space is dedicated to “active learning,” a term that often refers to teaching styles that go beyond a one-way lecture format.

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k12 Digest

MAY 15, 2025

This fundamental truth about human cognition has finally found its perfect technological match in the form of microlearning. As we witness the rapid evolution of educational technology, the convergence of bite-sized learning modules with intelligent virtual tutors is creating unprecedented opportunities for personalised education.

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EdTech Magazine

MARCH 13, 2019

Technology Inside Next-Gen Learning Environments Continues to Evolve. Increasingly, schools have turned away from that model as they strive to create active-learning classroom spaces that are more conducive to modern learning methods and thought. . eli.zimmerman_9856. Wed, 03/13/2019 - 13:54.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

The integration of digital tools such as interactive software, cloud-based platforms, and adaptive learning systems has shifted traditional educational models towards more personalized, flexible, and engaging learning experiences. What is the definition of educational technology?

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Over the last few decades, applied technology in the classroom has grown by leaps and bounds. Of course, there’s more to education technology than allowing computers in the classroom. What new technology is out there and being tested in the classroom? Both teachers and students who have health issues can safely attend class.

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EdTech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 14, 2018

5 Key Areas of Technology Professional Development for Teachers. To assist the professional development process for both teachers and IT professionals, Digital Promise, in conjunction with Google , has established a new program called the Dynamic Learning Project to help introduce new education technology into the classroom. .

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eSchool News

MARCH 2, 2022

Plus, students are engaged in active learning with AR and VR tools. Here’s a handful of fun and engaging AR and VR tools to get you started: 3DBear AR : This app combines immersive technologies and inspiring pedagogic content for the optimal learning results.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 2, 2019

During my early days of teaching in graduate school, educational technology was sold more for its posh than performance. But there has been progress, both with the tools themselves and the teaching practices we employ to incorporate technology into the classroom. How do we do that?

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eSchool News

JUNE 30, 2021

Nearly everyone has experienced augmented reality and virtual reality to some degree, and while they’re fun, AR and VR can also be incredibly powerful when integrated into classroom learning. The technologies empower students to do things that would otherwise be too expensive or dangerous to do in person.

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eSchool News

MAY 25, 2023

These educational spaces encourage active learning and problem solving. In these STEM laboratories, students can develop their science, engineering, and mathematics skills by using technology to create, collaborate, and complete projects–learning and applying knowledge to find new solutions.

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EdTech Magazine

JUNE 25, 2019

ISTE 2019: What K–12 Experts Expect from the Future of Education Technology. One of the core tenets of an active-learning classroom is offering students and teachers the freedom to move around the classroom and use the space to engage with lessons. Teachers were not the only ones to enjoy the new technology.

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eSchool News

APRIL 5, 2024

What are three active learning strategies? Active learning strategies for students in K-12 encompass a range of techniques designed to promote engagement, critical thinking, and deeper understanding. Role-playing and simulations promote active engagement and foster a deeper connection to the subject matter.

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Catlin Tucker

AUGUST 5, 2021

Amy Tobener-Talley teaches ELA, ELD, and Digital Technology at a dual-immersion language school in Sonoma County. She is bilingual (Spanish), Google certified, and passionate about leveraging her 15 years of experience to modernize teaching and learning. Courses on Sale for Back-to-School!

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 20, 2021

Nearly everyone has experienced augmented reality and virtual reality to some degree, and while they’re fun, AR and VR can also be incredibly powerful when integrated into classroom learning. The technologies empower students to do things that would otherwise be too expensive or dangerous to do in person.

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Catlin Tucker

MAY 4, 2024

in Instructional Technology. She is an original member of Equity in Action CA , which strives to create learning spaces rooted in diversity as well as implement strategies to design welcoming spaces for belonging and inclusion. Jenn is a first-grade teacher at Desert Sands Unified School District. She has her M.A.

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eSchool News

MARCH 27, 2024

With BenQ’s license-free and future-ready EZ Write 6 software, InstaShare wireless presentation system, and technology administration tools AMS, DMS, and X-Sign solutions, the BenQ displays have become the new technology standard for the growing school district.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 30, 2023

The past few years have seen a significant transformation for education and edtech, and 2023 will continue to bring new ideas and emerging technologies. This year, schools are placing a focus on supporting students’ individual needs and recovering pandemic learning loss.

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k12 Digest

MAY 19, 2025

Technology has permeated every facet of our lives, making many tasks easier, and even doing some of our work for us. The impact of technology on the human brain is still being studied, but there is a body of research which is decades old and has increased its capacity to inform education with advances in medical imaging technology.

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eSchool News

MAY 22, 2023

Research has shown that students learn better with visuals than words alone. Visual presentations using a projector or interactive display can help to promote a much more active learning environment and more successful outcomes. But the truth is: There’s no one-size-fits-all approach.

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Catlin Tucker

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

Amy Tobener-Talley teaches ELA, ELD, and Digital Technology at a dual-immersion language school in Sonoma County. She is bilingual (Spanish), Google certified, and passionate about leveraging her 15 years of experience to modernize teaching and learning.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 12, 2023

Students would laugh as the teachers mumbled about the annoyances of technology. Undoubtedly, the pandemic accelerated the shift to technology adoption in schools. However, this push to digitize doesn’t just involve remote learning technologies, but also tools for in-person learning. Why is engagement important?

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eSchool News

JANUARY 6, 2019

School leaders consistently identify high costs and shrinking budgets as a top barrier to implementing new technology tools and programs. Steelcase Active Learning Center Grants include furniture, design review, installation, onsite training, and a Learning Environment Evaluation measurement tool.

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