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Function Follows Form: How Two Colleges Redesigned the Classroom for Active Learning

Edsurge

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. I’m seeing improvements in the learning outcomes for my students.

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5 of the biggest education trends in 2024

eSchool News

Vibrant and engaging learning spaces In a departure from traditional classroom design, schools are moving away from neutral color schemes in learning spaces. Instead, new educational methods focus on innovation, collaboration, and the use of technology to engage students and improve learning outcomes.

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Whitney Brothers® Introduces Nature View Mobile Book Browser

eSchool News

The back includes a dry erase marker board for drawing, writing, lessons or whatever the classroom activity entails. The front features four graduated display shelves with a lip that provides stable book display and maximum front cover visibility.

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5 major education trends of 2024

eSchool News

Vibrant and engaging learning spaces In a departure from traditional classroom design, schools are moving away from neutral color schemes in learning spaces. Instead, new educational methods focus on innovation, collaboration, and the use of technology to engage students and improve learning outcomes.

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What Early Blended Learning Pioneers Got Right That Today's Schools Have Forgotten

Edsurge

They have set up beautifully organized station rotations, but often students are all doing the same activities, and the challenge of rigorous and standards-aligned learning remains much the same as my own experience. This situation reflects the limitation of a models-approach to blended learning implementation.

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Flipping Faculty from Guide on the Side to Mentor in the Center

Faculty Focus

This transition requires educators to move away from traditional lectures and incorporate active teaching strategies to engage learners. Help students develop realistic classroom expectations, build a growth mindset, and a desire to learn. Students who develop a growth mindset identify the faculty as a resource for learning.

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EdSurge’s Year in Review: The Top 10 K-12 Stories of 2018

Edsurge

Micro-Writing is Having a Macro Impact on Identity Development by Bryan Christopher If you’re a teacher, chances are you’ve used a micro-writing activity at some point. But Finland also treats students as active participants in their learning—and that can produce big results. We hope you’ll give them a look. Happy New Year!

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