eSchool News

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

In a recent study by the International Olympic Committee, more than half of young people (55 percent) said they enjoyed school more on days they get to do physical activity. For example, in one activity, she supercharges a regular lesson by having students record explanations of what they’ve learned on their iPads.

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Edsurge

AUGUST 9, 2019

His guiding belief is that “modern video games have the potential to be taught as humanely and deeply as any traditional text.” When we polled students after the read alouds, we learned that students overwhelmingly preferred the narrative-based digital game to all other read-alouds: 75 percent chose it as their favorite.

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Catlin Tucker

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

This scenario leads to uncertainty about what students should work on before receiving direct instruction, rooted in the belief that they require guidance from the teacher to undertake meaningful tasks. Second, the pressure to cover a new topic each day is a significant concern. collaborative problem-solving).

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Under Mr. Hatcher’s guidance, Akron Public Schools partnered with Edmentum to integrate cutting-edge learning technologies, harnessing their full potential to enhance learning outcomes. Weinraub actively engages with students, seeking their input and feedback through the superintendent’s Advisory Council of Students.

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Edsurge

MARCH 9, 2023

Why aren’t more schools pushing a creative mindset if we know it is powerful for learning? Sometimes, there is a belief that creative projects should be saved for the end of the week or even the end of the semester. However, all students and educators have different strengths that can be tapped for creativity when activated.

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Faculty Focus

DECEMBER 12, 2023

As educators, in order to advance our assessment methods so that it serves the learning of our students, it’s important to prioritize aligning the intended learning outcomes with assessment tasks. Moreover, assessment should be incorporated as an integral component of the student learning experience.

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 3, 2019

But on a country-level analysis, doing well at reading, math and science doesn’t necessarily correlate with a belief in growth mindset. Source: PISA 2018 Insights and Interpretations “Growth mindset is a very important thing that makes us active learners, and makes us invest in our personal education,” Schleicher states. “If

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Edsurge

JUNE 25, 2016

Seven Items to Consider When Choosing Tools or Activities. Related to technology specifically, the education research indicates that underserved students benefit from: Opportunities to learn that include one-to-one access to devices. These elements are outlined within a framework called the Digital Learning Ecosystem (DLE).

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Edsurge

JANUARY 7, 2019

And as I began to research this issue, I discovered that most of the technology investment in educational institutions really doesn’t impact learning engagement for learning outcomes. You said classroom content and activities become searchable through your platform. How does that work? Chickering and Zelda F.

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Edsurge

AUGUST 13, 2016

In fact, decades of research reveal that students: are poor judges of the efficacy of their learning efforts. prefer instructional formats that produce inferior learning outcomes. believe that things like learning styles and brain hemispheres influence learning. And I'm being generous here. a, Dunlosky, J., &

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 7, 2021

Educators are alarmed, and surveys of people ages 18 to 24 about the state of America’s democracy and values show “there is sort of a consensus among young people that they’re worried,” says Kelly Siegel-Stechler, a senior researcher at the Center for Information & Research on Civic Learning and Engagement. What About Activism?

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Faculty Focus

DECEMBER 12, 2023

As educators, in order to advance our assessment methods so that it serves the learning of our students, it’s important to prioritize aligning the intended learning outcomes with assessment tasks. Moreover, assessment should be incorporated as an integral component of the student learning experience.

Authentic Assessment 111

Authentic Assessment Counselling Learning Outcomes Faculty Development 111

Faculty Focus

APRIL 1, 2025

Therefore, if an institution aims at improving the teaching practices of its faculty members and wants them to engage in professional development activities that they welcome and accept, it should incorporate a formative-developmental type of observation.

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Faculty Focus

JANUARY 21, 2025

Scaffolded assignments: Break significant projects into smaller, more manageable parts, such as proposals, annotated bibliographies, and rough drafts, to reduce student anxiety and provide opportunities for meaningful feedback at each step, improving learning outcomes (Ambrose, 2010). 2014; Agarwal, 2019).

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Faculty Focus

APRIL 1, 2025

Therefore, if an institution aims at improving the teaching practices of its faculty members and wants them to engage in professional development activities that they welcome and accept, it should incorporate a formative-developmental type of observation.

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k12 Digest

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

Fahad Altuwaijrys journey from academia to executive leadership is a testament to his belief in educations transformative power. “Every decision we make is rooted in the belief that education changes lives,” Dr. Altuwaijry shares. Yet, behind the impressive scale lies a heartfelt mission.

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Faculty Focus

FEBRUARY 25, 2024

Even when courses contain modules dedicated to career development, it is crucial to consider aspects beyond learning outcomes, such as informational learning and even skills acquisition. Many of these attributes may be developed within the programs and their assessments, while others may be pursued by activities beyond that.

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Faculty Focus

JANUARY 21, 2025

Scaffolded assignments: Break significant projects into smaller, more manageable parts, such as proposals, annotated bibliographies, and rough drafts, to reduce student anxiety and provide opportunities for meaningful feedback at each step, improving learning outcomes (Ambrose, 2010). 2014; Agarwal, 2019).

Plagiarism 98

Plagiarism Syllabus Ethics Feedback 98

Faculty Focus

FEBRUARY 25, 2024

Even when courses contain modules dedicated to career development, it is crucial to consider aspects beyond learning outcomes, such as informational learning and even skills acquisition. Many of these attributes may be developed within the programs and their assessments, while others may be pursued by activities beyond that.

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Evaluation Beliefs Students Counselling 105

EdTech Magazine

FEBRUARY 27, 2018

I developed a greater belief in myself, my students and our school — that we all had a role in changing culture for the better. You want a strong connection to a learning outcome in order to use tech successfully. CDW Activity ID. Around this time, I first got on Twitter. Is it making students more productive? Engagement.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 7, 2019

And as I began to research this issue, I discovered that most of the technology investment in educational institutions really doesn’t impact learning engagement for learning outcomes. You said classroom content and activities become searchable through your platform. How does that work? Chickering and Zelda F.

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Scholarly Teacher

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

When designing activities and assessments, how can we consider students’ languages and dialects—particularly how these skills may be relevant to their careers after they leave our classrooms? University of Illinois and Indiana University, National Institute for Learning Outcomes Assessment (NILOA). Image courtesy of Unsplash.

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Faculty Focus

AUGUST 13, 2023

ii] Contrary to common belief, neurodiverse students represent a significant proportion of the higher education population. of Australian undergraduate students reported having a learning disability. Delivery strategies Lecture and discussion Classroom strategies are as important and must provide an inclusive learning environment.

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Faculty Focus

AUGUST 13, 2023

ii] Contrary to common belief, neurodiverse students represent a significant proportion of the higher education population. of Australian undergraduate students reported having a learning disability. Delivery strategies Lecture and discussion Classroom strategies are as important and must provide an inclusive learning environment.

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eSchool News

MARCH 13, 2025

With a learning mentality and a strong mentality or I’m not and we wanted to break that belief and provide them with student friendly resources, but I think yeah, COVID certainly changed a lot and I think now more than ever SEL is critical the amount of times we hear. I’m either born. It’s funny. It’s engaging.

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Time 4 Kindergarten

JUNE 25, 2024

Differentiating Phonics Instruction for Maximum Impact Authored by Wiley Blevins, this book is a comprehensive guide to understanding and implementing phonics instruction to maximize learning outcomes. Shifting the Balance In this book, the two authors encourage educators to reflect and examine their beliefs about teaching reading.

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k12 Online Schools

MAY 12, 2025

The catchy format, music, and visual effects activate episodic memory, helping information stick better than a dry textbook paragraph. Echo Chambers: Seeing only content that confirms existing beliefs can stunt critical thinking. Distraction Over Depth: Algorithms often favor short, viral content over nuanced, in-depth learning.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Teachers are eager to embrace changes that produce positive outcomes, but major barriers to those outcomes remain, according to The Education Insights Report by Discovery Education. All stakeholders must foster student engagement to motivate curiosity, inspire exploration, and activate effective learning.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 13, 2022

Alexander continues her commitment to improving the educational community by being an active member of Istation’s Red Cape Community, which allows her to collaborate with educators nationwide on best practices, and provide feedback directly with Istation on the classroom needs of educators.

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 30, 2019

But we’ve learned technology alone does not drive higher achievement. Technology must support and empower better teaching and learning. Now, educators are focused on linking edtech tools directly to student learning outcomes. What prediction never panned out?

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