Faculty Focus

APRIL 22, 2025

Instead of fearing AI, we should actively explore its potential in the classroom, emphasizing how it can enrich the learning experience. Strategic Approaches to AI Integration One effective strategy is to intentionally redesign classroom activities and assignments to incorporate AI tools.

Ethics 88

Ethics Plagiarism Education Intelligence 88

Teachers Pay Teachers

JUNE 16, 2025

With books, rules posters, cards, activities, a contract, and an editable parent letter, you can feel confident with your seating options. Paired Pods in Rows: Best for space-saving collaboration Many teachers use the traditional row setup because it’s the best way for all of the desks to fit in the classroom space.

Classroom Management 98

Classroom Management Discussions Grades Lecturing 98

Teachers Pay Teachers

JULY 15, 2025

Let robots help with daily activities 10. Build the sturdiest bridge in class One of the classic STEM activities for middle school , this team project uses elements of both mechanical and civil engineering, as well as teamwork. Let robots help with daily activities What chores would you give a robot to complete?

Middle School 52

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Catlin Tucker

MARCH 28, 2021

I was not actively engaging with the text. In their new book, Teaching for Deeper Learning: Tools to Engage Students in Meaning Making , my friend, Jay McTighe , and his co-author, Harvey Silver , write about an active reading strategy that encourages students to engage with texts before, during, and after reading.

Activities 546

Activities Reading Learning Discussions 546

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

In our English literacy content space, for example, the collaborative learning spaces need more of a “library feel,” complete with sofa-type furniture and soft seating. Related : How outdoor learning spaces lead to STEM engagement How to create engaging active learning environments.

Learning Spaces 285

Learning Spaces Collaborative Learning Learning English 285

eSchool News

OCTOBER 6, 2015

at no charge, the 36-page guide includes “7 Tips to Your Collaborative Classroom Makeover,” which discusses how teachers can arrange their classroom to promote more collaborative learning. Collaborative learning is the ‘new normal’ in K-12 pedagogy, and it’s too important to students’ success to risk leaving anyone behind.”.

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Collaborative Learning Mobile Devices Social Studies Learning 256

eSchool News

JANUARY 29, 2019

Spaces flooded with natural light that allow for a variety of learning methods and activities, and spaces that let students feel a sense of ownership over the classroom, demonstrably affect how well students learn. Four years ago, I became an inaugural recipient of a Steelcase Education Active Learning Center Grant.

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Active Learning Activities Failure Learning 278

eSchool News

JANUARY 5, 2021

Districts and schools are increasingly adopting active learning practices in order to address businesses’ demand for employees capable of creative and collaborative work. However, research shows that the physical space that supports active learning is quite different from one designed for lecture-focused teaching.

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Active Learning Activities Critical Thinking Teaching Methods 247

Faculty Focus

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Collaborative learning is an educational environment where students work together in smaller groups to achieve a common goal. Collaborative learning is analogous to the traditional learning model, in which teachers impact knowledge on students.

Collaborative Learning 115

Collaborative Learning Education Learning Students 115

Catlin Tucker

MARCH 28, 2021

I was not actively engaging with the text. In their new book, Teaching for Deeper Learning: Tools to Engage Students in Meaning Making , my friend, Jay McTighe , and his co-author, Harvey Silver , write about an active reading strategy that encourages students to engage with texts before, during, and after reading.

Activities 195

Activities Reading Learning Discussions 195

Faculty Focus

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Collaborative learning is an educational environment where students work together in smaller groups to achieve a common goal. Collaborative learning is analogous to the traditional learning model, in which teachers impact knowledge on students.

Collaborative Learning 105

Collaborative Learning Education Learning Students 105

Catlin Tucker

APRIL 1, 2020

In an online course, each of those things becomes a separate learning activity. If teachers consider the time required to complete these activities in a classroom versus the time needed to engage in these activities online, it’s clear that these activities will necessitate significantly more time to complete online.

Teaching 545

Teaching Assignments Discussions Communication 545

eSchool News

APRIL 5, 2024

By encouraging participation, collaboration, and critical thinking during classroom learning, active learning strategies for students promote student-centered learning environments that enhance academic outcomes and cultivate lifelong learning skills. What are the 6 learning strategies for students?

Active Learning 138

Active Learning Activities Critical Thinking Quizzes 138

eSchool News

APRIL 5, 2024

What are active study strategies? These strategies empower students to take an active role in their learning, enhancing comprehension, critical thinking, and academic success. What are active study strategies? These strategies empower students to take ownership of their learning and engage actively with the material.

Study 130

Study Activities Critical Thinking Active Learning 130

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. And that dialogue helps inform the work of IU’s learning spaces team.

Active Learning 168

Active Learning Activities Instructors Learning Spaces 168

Catlin Tucker

APRIL 5, 2023

Research has shown that the way furniture is arranged in a classroom can significantly impact student behavior and learning outcomes (Granito & Santana, 2016; Parks, Corno & Cozzone, 2017). I know many teachers reading this don’t have flexible furniture.

Motivation 481

Motivation Learning Outcomes Communication Coaching 481

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.

Active Learning 146

Active Learning Activities Learning Instructors 146

eSchool News

JUNE 24, 2021

To help educators make the most of new teaching strategies and tools, MiEN Company has published “ A Guide to Creating Dynamic Active Learning Spaces.”. It shares the example of MySchool@Kent in Grand Rapids, Michigan, how it adapted one of its classrooms and the resulting change in student learning. About MiEN Company.

Learning Spaces 130

Learning Spaces Active Learning Activities Learning 130

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.

Active Learning 164

Active Learning Activities Teaching Multidisciplinary 164

eSchool News

JUNE 4, 2024

These kinds of exercises can help students make marginal gains in reading, math, and general content knowledge, but they don’t address the root of the problem: learning how to think and how to learn. Teaching students how to activate critical thinking and metacognition will enable them to learn more efficiently and effectively.

Critical Thinking 331

Critical Thinking Metacognitive Skills Knowledge Achievement 331

Dangerously Irrelevant

APRIL 9, 2018

Seventy-four percent of teachers from high-SES districts and 64 percent from low-SES districts reported their schools had cut the amount of time scheduled for child-directed activities in recent years. . Of course the benefits of active learning are apparent beyond the kindergarten sector.

Active Learning 105

Active Learning Activities Learning Cognitive Development 105

eSchool News

AUGUST 13, 2024

In early education, incorporating sensory activities and interactive play can greatly benefit infants and toddlers. Additionally, engaging them in interactive play activities (i.e., Play-based learning (i.e., Hands-on activities (i.e., Sensory experiences (i.e., Sensory experiences (i.e.,

Cognitive Development 291

Cognitive Development Students Secondary Education Assignments 291

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 4, 2020

MiEN Company, a global company serving the education industry with innovative furniture products and services that promote and support active and interactive learning environments, has introduced four new product offerings to help institutions take active learning spaces to a new level. The Do it Yourself (DIY) Chair.

Learning Spaces 246

Learning Spaces Interactive Learning Learning Active Learning 246

eSchool News

JUNE 29, 2015

In an effort to expand teachers’ ability to create unsurpassed collaborative learning environments, Mimio has launched two major updates to its MimioClassroom family of interactive teaching technologies: the MimioProjector 280T touch projector, and expanded device compatibility for the MimioMobile application. MimioProjector 280T.

Essay 248

Essay Collaborative Learning Interactive Teaching Activities 248

eSchool News

AUGUST 31, 2023

Key points: Prioritize high-need schools and ensure technology is in place from the beginning With updated media centers, schools can support modern learning goals and student activities See related article: 4 ways we designed collaborative learning spaces It’s been about two years since we received the Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (..)

Learning Styles 283

Learning Styles Elementary School Elementary School Middle School 283

eSchool News

JANUARY 5, 2022

Most often, it’s the experiences built upon collaboration, reflection, and active change that make the biggest difference. My time as a classroom educator helped me realize a passion for helping fellow teachers learn and grow. 1 Embrace the experience.

Coaching 285

Coaching Learning Feedback Collaborative Learning 285

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

Once simply a quiet space to check out books, libraries have evolved to provide students with a holistic and interactive learning experience. Traditional beige, rigid layouts with rows of bookshelves and tables have given way to open, adaptable spaces that accommodate group work, discussions and various learning activities.

Schools 271

Schools Students Hybrid Learning Textbooks 271

eSchool News

DECEMBER 17, 2024

These kinds of exercises can help students make marginal gains in reading, math, and general content knowledge, but they dont address the root of the problem: learning how to think and how to learn. Teaching students how to activate critical thinking and metacognition will enable them to learn more efficiently and effectively.

Critical Thinking 263

Critical Thinking Metacognitive Skills Education Knowledge 263

eSchool News

DECEMBER 5, 2024

. “The survey results show that teachers are driven by the opportunity to positively impact their students’ lives, so we’re providing tools that enrich their work in the classroom and free up time for the personal moments and activities that matter to them outside of school.”

Technology 281

Technology Teachers Game-Based Learning Assignments 281

Faculty Focus

MAY 4, 2025

That’s when it hit medespite years of teaching experience, I’m still searching for ways to spark the same level of engagement whether I’m interacting with students face-to-face or through carefully designed asynchronous activities. For my online students, I’ve adapted this activity using collaborative digital tools.

Active Learning 84

Active Learning Activities Learning Minute Papers 84

Catlin Tucker

AUGUST 23, 2024

As students rotate to this station, they receive focused attention and resources that address their unique learning challenges or advanced needs, ensuring that each student is supported where they are in their learning journey. Roles: Teacher 1: Delivers targeted, small-group instruction tailored to each group’s needs and skills.

Teaching 395

Teaching Writing Essay Discussions 395

eSchool News

APRIL 23, 2024

Interactive Learning Experiences : Digital tools facilitate interactive learning experiences that actively engage students in the exploration of historical events, geographical locations, and cultural practices.

Social Studies 284

Social Studies Study Ethics Intelligence 284

eSchool News

APRIL 17, 2024

When students perceive their educational journey as a series of choices as opposed to mandates, they are more likely to engage actively in learning. Educators can empower students by providing opportunities for self-directed learning, encouraging autonomy in decision-making, and respecting students to have a voice in the learning.

Motivation 339

Motivation Students Science Feedback 339

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

It empowers teachers to facilitate collaborative learning. Every teacher and administrator I spoke with mentioned the idea that, in the ideal math classroom, the teacher sets clear expectations and acts as the facilitator while the students collaboratively engage in hands-on activities and games.

Math 285

Math Curriculum Education Classroom Management 285

eSchool News

JULY 17, 2023

Discovery Education is the worldwide edtech leader whose state-of-the-art digital platform supports learning wherever it takes place. Through these at home activities, STEM solution seekers can experience scientific phenomenon through creative and fun projects that range from engineering with marshmallows, to chemistry with baking soda.

STEM 245

STEM Education Art Learning 245

eSchool News

JUNE 15, 2022

The white paper informs readers about resources like the North America Scholastic Esports Federation (NASEF), which offers a free state-approved esports curriculum for class time instruction or after-school activities. The white paper outlines the benefits that each organization can provide for schools and students. billion this year.

STEM 246

STEM Middle School Middle School Skills 246

Faculty Focus

NOVEMBER 10, 2024

Impact of Engagement in VLCs on Virtual Students The creation of a virtual learning community (VLC) within an asynchronous online course is intended to take the place of face-to-face PLCs and networking opportunities that students would have if they were to attend on-campus courses. IEEE, 2018.

Activities 119

Activities Lecturing Learning Communication 119